In a significant move, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is considering boosting the revenue target for the Excise Department in the upcoming budget. The department’s current fiscal target of Rs 40,000 crore could potentially be raised to around Rs 45,000 crore for FY 2026-27. The Excise Department’s optimism stems from its expectation of surpassing the previous […]
In a significant move aimed at addressing the state’s water scarcity issues, DK Shivakumar, a key figure in the Karnataka government, has urged the Centre to allow an increase in the height of the Almatti dam. The decision comes as part of the Karnataka Cabinet’s broader strategy to tackle the state’s water woes. On September […]
In a landmark decision aimed at promoting gender neutrality and inclusivity, the State government of Karnataka has proposed significant changes in the designation of posts within the Fire and Emergency Services Department. The term “Fireman” will be replaced by the gender-neutral title “Firefighter” in all official records and future recruitment notifications. This move follows directions […]
In a significant step towards the commencement of the Telangana Intermediate Examinations, the State Board of Intermediate Education has released the hall tickets for both first and second-year students. The tickets were made accessible online through individual college logins. Students are advised to collect their hall tickets from their respective college principals. Additionally, the Board […]
In a move that has sparked interstate concerns, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Mr. Naidu, has objected to Karnataka’s plan to increase the height of the Alamatti dam. The objection comes as both states share the Krishna river, and the proposed dam height increase could potentially exacerbate existing water distribution issues. In a recent […]
In a significant observation on the state of higher education in Andhra Pradesh, Justice Maheswara Rao Kuncheam of the Andhra Pradesh High Court recently stated that frequent engagement and disengagement of assistant professors on an ad-hoc basis can significantly impact the quality of education. The remarks were made during a hearing of a plea filed […]
In Vijayawada, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) – Andhra Pradesh, in collaboration with the Young Indians (Yi) Amaravati Chapter, hosted an interactive session with Silai Zaki, Consul General of Australia in Chennai. The event took place on February 4th, 2026, and gained significance following Minister Nara Lokesh’s recent visit to Australia, which aimed at […]
In a contentious turn of events at the Karnataka Legislative Council, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has staged a protest following remarks made by Congress Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) Naseer Ahmed against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The incident occurred during Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s response to the discussion on the motion of thanks to […]
In a bid to secure a fairer distribution of taxes, Chief Minister (CM) Siddaramaiah has initiated the ‘Justice for Karnataka – Fair Share, Strong Federalism’ campaign. The campaign, launched on January 31st, 2026, aims to emphasize key demands, particularly the restoration of the tax share that was reduced from 4.71% to 3.64%. The reduction in […]
In a significant development, the Karnataka police have registered a case against the Karnataka BJP X handle for a controversial social media post that allegedly defamed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday. The post referred to them and other ministers as ‘scam lords’ and accused them of involvement in […]
