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  Karnataka to replace sanitary napkins with menstrual cups in schools. Check details

  Karnataka | January 06, 2026 23:15 IST

  According to the revised government order, the initiative will now be expanded statewide as part of efforts to promote sustainable and cost-effective menstrual hygiene solutions.

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  Ballari violence: Probe reveals bullet fired from Congress MLA's bodyguard's gun killed party worker

  Karnataka | January 03, 2026 9:47 IST

  Clashes erupted in Ballari on Thursday evening after supporters of Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy allegedly put up banners outside the residence of BJP MLA, Janardhana Reddy, in the Avambhavi area.

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  I will speak in 2026: DK Shivakumar on the possibility of him becoming Karnataka CM

  Karnataka | December 30, 2025 19:37 IST

  DK Shivakumar has hinted that he will address questions about becoming the CM in 2026 while expressing certainty that Congress will remain in power for the next 7.5 years in Karnataka. He dismissed speculative remarks from party colleagues and accused Kerala BJP's chief of misleading the public.

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  Amid row over Kogilu demolition drive, DK's 'don't want Keralites' remark draw fire from BJP

  Karnataka | December 30, 2025 14:14 IST

  A political row broke out after Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar made remarks about Keralites while responding to questions on the Kogilu demolition drive in Bengaluru. The comment came after Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticised the demolitions as anti minority.

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  Karnataka mandates one day of paid menstrual leave each month for government employees

  Karnataka | December 04, 2025 11:14 IST

  The aim is to improve comfort for women in the workplace, and the policy will apply to all permanent, contract and outsourced women employees across the state.

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  Shubhanshu Shukla jokes about Bengaluru traffic in light-hearted quip: 'Easy to get from space'

  Karnataka | November 20, 2025 22:53 IST

  Responding to Shukla, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge, who was also a part of the event, said the state government would ensure such delays are soon done away with.

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  'Won't blackmail by threatening to resign': DK Shivakumar junks rumours of quitting as KPCC chief

  Karnataka | November 17, 2025 8:42 IST

  His comments came amidst speculation about a possible leadership change and a Cabinet reshuffle in Karnataka, following Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Saturday.

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  Bihar elections: DK Shivakumar urges Karnataka companies to give 3-days' paid leave to employees

  Karnataka | November 04, 2025 19:36 IST

  In a statement, Shivakumar highlighted that a large number of Bihar residents are working in Bengaluru and other regions of Karnataka. He urged employers to provide these workers with a minimum of three days of paid leave to allow them to return home and cast their

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  'I paid bribes everywhere': Bengaluru former CFO's painful account after losing daughter

  Karnataka | October 31, 2025 11:27 IST

  Ex BPCL officer K Sivakumar’s emotional post shows the deep-rooted corruption and insensitivity in civic and police departments in Bengaluru.

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  All is well? Kiran Shaw meets CM Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar after war of words over Bengaluru roads

  Karnataka | October 21, 2025 13:32 IST

  The meetings have attracted public attention as they came soon after Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's sharp criticism of Bengaluru’s infrastructure and her exchanges with government ministers on the matter.

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  Karnataka government recommends Bharat Ratna for Rashtra Kavi Kuvempu: Know who he was

  Karnataka | September 11, 2025 20:15 IST

  The Karnataka Cabinet will write to the Centre, urging to confer Bharat Ratna to Rashtra Kavi Kuvempu posthomously.

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  From BBMP to GBA and 5 corporations: All about Bengaluru's bold governance overhaul move

  Karnataka | September 04, 2025 16:11 IST

  The five newly formed corporations for Bengaluru’s civic administration officially began functioning on Wednesday, with all the appointed commissioners taking charge. The government has arranged to disburse Rs 300 crore to the corporations.

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  Karnataka: Ex-clerk earning Rs 15,000 a month has assets worth Rs 30 crore, 24 houses

  India | August 01, 2025 16:39 IST

  Karnataka Lokayukta raids: Nidagundi, who was posted in Koppal with a modest monthly salary of Rs 15,000, was found to possess 24 houses, four plots, and 40 acres of farmland. During the raid, officials also seized four vehicles, 350 grams of gold, and 1.5 kilograms of silver.

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  Bengaluru stampede: RCB to face legal action as Karnataka govt approves panel's report

  Cricket | July 24, 2025 14:55 IST

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru are in trouble as the Karnataka government has decided to take action against them in the Bengaluru stampede case. As many as 11 people were killed and several were injured in the stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in June.

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  Siddaramaiah denies rift in Karnataka Congress: 'Our govt will last for 5 years like a rock'

  Karnataka | June 30, 2025 13:43 IST

  Amidst speculations about Siddaramaiah's differences with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, the Karnataka CM held his hand while addressing reporters in Mysuru. The Chief Minister also asserted that the Congress government will remain intact in the state.

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  Narayana Murthy’s old remark sparks meme storm after Karnataka considers 12-hour workdays

  Trending | June 19, 2025 12:27 IST

  Narayana Murthy's workweek comment resurfaced as viral memes after the suggested labour law amendment by the Karnataka state government, whereby the maximum workday would be fixed at 12 hours, came under fire.

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  Karnataka govt issues advisory amid rising COVID-19 cases: Symptomatic children advised to stay home

  Karnataka | May 31, 2025 23:07 IST

  Karnataka has advised parents to keep symptomatic children home from school amid a rise in COVID-19 cases, urging strict adherence to preventive measures.

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  Karnataka's Ramanagara district to be renamed 'Bengaluru South': DK Shivakumar

  India | May 22, 2025 23:42 IST

  Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar confirmed there would be no change in Ramanagara functioning as the headquarters, and it will remain so.

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  Karnataka Cabinet finally accepts much-delayed caste census report, discussion on April 17

  Karnataka | April 11, 2025 23:48 IST

  Karnataka Backward Classes Welfare Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi said the survey covered 5.98 crore individuals across 1.38 crore families. Caste census report was submitted by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes in February 2024.

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  Will Karnataka govt hike water tariff by 1 paisa per litre in Bengaluru? Here's what Shivakumar said

  Karnataka | April 02, 2025 17:20 IST

  Karnataka: Regarding the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike imposing a user fee for solid waste management services, Shivakumar clarified, "This is in line with instructions issued by the central government to the entire country."