Karnataka Political News & Headlines

Dec 29, 2025

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VR Sudarshan Urges CM Siddaramaiah to Appoint Party Workers to Public Sector Boards

Former Chairman of the Karnataka Legislative Council and KPCC vice-president V. R. Sudarshan has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to immediately appoint deserving Congress party workers as non-official directors on public sector boards. In a letter written on Saturday, ahead of the Congress Foundation Day, Sudarshan said such appointments should not be delayed any further. In […]

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Dec 24, 2025

By Deccan Correspondent

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Karnataka Lokayukta Conducts Simultaneous Raids Across Districts over Disproportionate Asset Allegations

In the ongoing fight against corruption, the Karnataka Lokayukta carried out simultaneous raids on residences and offices of several government officials across multiple districts in Karnataka. The operations were conducted following allegations of corrupt practices and accumulation of assets disproportionate to their income, according to an official statement released today. The search operations were executed […]

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Dec 22, 2025

By Deccan Correspondent

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Pregnant Woman Allegedly Murdered by Father over Inter-Caste Marriage in Karnataka

In a tragic turn of events, a 20-year-old pregnant woman named Manya Patil was allegedly killed by her father in Hubballi, Karnataka, on Sunday evening. The family’s strong opposition to Manya’s marriage to a man from another caste appears to have been the catalyst for this heinous act. A seven-month pregnant woman, Manya, and her […]

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Dec 22, 2025

By Deccan Correspondent

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Karnataka Government Auctions Unused Retail Liquor Licenses through Transparent Electronic Bidding System

In a significant shift from traditional methods, the Karnataka State Excise Department has introduced an electronic bidding system for auctioning unused and unallotted retail liquor licenses. This marks the first time such a process has been undertaken since the department’s inception in 1965. The move is anticipated to generate approximately Rs 1,000 crore in additional […]

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Dec 20, 2025

By Deccan Correspondent

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India’s Agri Exports Get Boost as Karnataka’s GI-Tagged Indi Lime Reaches Oman

Bengaluru – The Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has announced the export of three metric tonnes (MTs) of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Indi Lime from Vijayapura district in Karnataka to Oman on December 19, 2025. This marks the entry of this unique citrus fruit into another global market, following its initial export to Dubai […]

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Dec 19, 2025

By Deccan Correspondent

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Karnataka High Court Upholds Gold Smuggling Case Against Actress Ranya Rao

The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the detention of Kannada actress Ranya Rao under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act (COFEPOSA) in connection with a gold smuggling case registered against her in March 2025 on Friday. The decision was delivered by Justices Anu Sivaraman and Vijaykumar A […]

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Dec 19, 2025

By Deccan Correspondent

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Karnataka Legislative Assembly Passes Resolutions Aimed at Boosting North Karnataka Development and Farmers’ Welfare

BELAGAVI, December 19 – The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed resolutions on Thursday that could potentially bolster the development of North Karnataka and improve the welfare of farmers in the region. Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil introduced the resolutions which were passed unanimously. One of the key resolutions requested the Central Government to expedite […]

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Dec 19, 2025

By Deccan Correspondent

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Karnataka to Maintain Fiscal Deficit Within 3% Limit: Revenue Minister Byre Gowda

BELAGAVI – Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has reassured the State Assembly that the government is committed to adhering to the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, maintaining a limit of 3% of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) for now. However, Mr. Gowda also cautioned that this limit could be exceeded if unexpected circumstances […]

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Dec 18, 2025

By Deccan Correspondent

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Karnataka Assembly Passes Hate Speech Bill Amid BJP Protests

In a significant political development, the Karnataka assembly passed the hate speech bill on Thursday, with the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staging protests. The bill, which was presented in the state assembly by home minister G Parameshwara on December 10, was cleared by the cabinet on December 4. The newly passed legislation aims to […]

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