Karnataka Political News & Headlines

Jan 2, 2026

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Ballari Clash Over Valmiki Banner Turns Fatal, Congress Worker Killed

A dispute over banners in the city of Ballari escalated into a violent confrontation between two groups allegedly associated with mining baron and MLA Gali Janardhana Reddy and Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy at late night on Thursday. The altercation resulted in the tragic death of Rajashekar, a follower of Congress MLA Bharath Reddy. The […]

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Dec 30, 2025

By Deccan Correspondent

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Karnataka State Commission for Women Demands Urgent Report on Safety Measures for Women During New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Bengaluru

Deccan Alert | Karnataka State Commission for Women Demands Urgent Report on Safety Measures for Women During New Year's Eve Celebrations in Bengaluru

In a letter addressed to the Bengaluru City Police, The Karnataka State Commission for Women has requested an immediate report detailing the security measures in place for women during the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebrations. The commission’s Chairperson Nagalakshmi Chowdhury highlighted the anticipated large crowds in the city, particularly a significant number of women and […]

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Dec 30, 2025

By Deccan Correspondent

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Karnataka Government Promises Alternative Housing Solutions After Demolition Drive at Kogilu Layout

In a move aimed at addressing the concerns arising from the demolition drive carried out at the government land in Kogilu Layout, Bengaluru, the Congress-led Karnataka government announced alternative housing solutions for those affected. The Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML), under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), carried out a demolition drive on Saturday (December […]

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Dec 29, 2025

By Deccan Correspondent

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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

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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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