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October 03, 2026
217 of 240 Karnataka taluks now drought-hit; losses estimated up to ₹60,000 crore
Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara said loss assessments had been completed in the first 177 taluks, while assessment of the newly added 40 taluks was underway
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October 02, 2026
How Gandhian ideals are weaving a sustainable future in these Karnataka villages
Founded by theatre personality Prasanna, Charaka women’s cooperative is empowering rural women through the creation of sustainable, handmade, and naturally dyed textiles under its brand, DESI
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October 01, 2026
D.K. Shivakumar alleges BJP behind 'big conspiracy’ in bulk Form 7 filings amid Karnataka SIR
Addressing a press conference at his home office, Shivakumar alleged that pre-printed Form 7 applications carrying voters’ names, addresses and EPIC numbers were being supplied to the BJP and allied party workers for seeking deletion of voters
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September 30, 2026
Prakash Raj-backed SIR ground survey flags errors in Karnataka enumeration process
Prakash Raj conducted special public hearings across the state against the enumeration process under SIR Parishodha Mattu SIR Prathirodha (SIR Investigation and SIR Resistance) campaign
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September 30, 2026
Congress MLA B.R. Patil urges Rahul Gandhi to push for repeal of BJP-era land reforms
Congress MLA B.R. Patil confronts his own government's inaction, writing to Rahul Gandhi to demand the repeal of "anti-farmer" land reforms introduced by the BJP
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September 29, 2026
With documents in hand, Kumaraswamy alleges CM Shivakumar altered NICE project framework for personal benefit
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has launched a significant attack on Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, accusing him of manipulating the Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC/NICE) project for personal financial benefit
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September 28, 2026
Wild elephant kills morning walker on outskirts of Bengaluru
A 60-year-old resident of Anchepalya, identified as Nagaraju, was fatally injured in a suspected elephant attack during his routine morning walk near Doddabele, on the outskirts of Bengaluru
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September 26, 2026
Congress protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar as SIR process continues in Karnataka
Protests in Bengaluru saw participation from prominent state leaders, who voiced concerns about voter list deletions and questioned the integrity of the revision process
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September 24, 2026
Prakash Raj steps up campaign against SIR, demands CEC’s resignation
Raj said those opposing the SIR exercise had initially sought an extension of the deadline. Their position had now changed, he said, with the demand being for the process to be withdrawn altogether
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September 22, 2026
Karnataka rejects latest Kasturirangan ESA draft, seeks one-year time for fresh survey
Karnataka's legislature unanimously rejected the latest draft notification identifying large parts of the Western Ghats as Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA)
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September 22, 2026
Finance department flags fiscal squeeze as Karnataka weighs new projects
Karnataka's finance department has sounded an alarm, cautioning the government against launching major new projects due to a precarious fiscal situation
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September 22, 2026
Karnataka drought situation: Total number of affected taluks rises to 177
This crisis, impacting nearly three-quarters of the state, is due to a significant 36 pc rainfall deficit that has led to widespread crop failure and distress among farmers
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September 21, 2026
Drought crisis and Western Ghats: What's at stake in Karnataka's special assembly session?
The Karnataka Assembly will hold a three-day special joint session to discuss the drought situation and the Kasturirangan report on ecologically sensitive areas
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September 13, 2026
Hutti gold mines: A journey into the heart of India's golden legacy
THE WEEK visits India’s deepest active gold mine in Karnataka, where generations of miners and machines dig deep into the earth for the country’s own precious gold
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September 11, 2026
ED claims Satish Jarkiholi's family has stakes in gold mining firms in Africa, DKS slams allegations as 'politics'
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating Karnataka Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi and his family for alleged undisclosed overseas investments, particularly in gold mining and business entities in Congo and Zambia
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September 11, 2026
CJP to expand ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign across Karnataka, flags SIR impact on classrooms
CJP calls for substitute teachers, filling of vacant posts, and better arrangements to ensure students' education is not affected by external duties
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September 10, 2026
DKS launches new initiatives, presents a united Congress to mark 100 days in power; BJP protests in Ballari
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has marked his first 100 days in office by launching new initiatives like the CM Raitha Chaitanya programme and reaffirming the Congress's flagship guarantee schemes
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September 10, 2026
Shivakumar’s 100-day report card: What worked, what stumbled, what backfired
Shivakumar’s first 100 days have seen a mix of administrative decisions, welfare measures, new initiatives and political controversies
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September 09, 2026
Karnataka SIR: After Padma Shri Hajabba, Bharat Ratna CNR Rao’s name mismatch triggers controversy
The issue has been quickly resolved by EC officials. Election Commission also clarified that Rao was not served any notice during the SIR process
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September 08, 2026
Padma Shri awardee Harekala Hajabba gets EC notice over name mismatch
Hajabba was served a notice after officials found a mismatch between his name in the 2002 electoral roll and his current documents
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September 07, 2026
'One of Karnataka’s biggest scams’: H.D. Deve Gowda hits out at Shivakumar govt over NICE project
Speaking to reporters at the JD(S) headquarters, Gowda said he had written an open letter to CM D.K. Shivakumar seeking clarification on whether the decision was in accordance with the project’s Framework Agreement and earlier court orders
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September 06, 2026
Teachers in Karnataka can now use ‘Tr’ prefix before their names
The move is largely symbolic, but the government believes it carries a larger message about the status of the teaching profession
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September 03, 2026
Karnataka withdraws controversial parks bill, but tunnel road battle is far from over
The decision, taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by CM D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday, came days after growing public opposition to the amendment which allowed up to 5% of park land to be alienated for infrastructure and other public utility projects
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September 02, 2026
Haldwani row: Karnataka Congress rallies behind Kharge, condemns FIR against Rahul Gandhi
An FIR was registered at Haldwani Kotwali under sections 196 (promotion of enmity, hatred or ill-will between different groups based on religion, caste, language or community) and 299 (deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage the religious feelings of any class of citizens)
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September 01, 2026
Bengaluru Police detain Prakash Raj, activists at 'Election Commission Chalo' march
The protest, named 'Election Commission Chalo,' raised concerns over the deletion and categorisation of voters during the SIR exercise
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