SIT Files 7,000-Page Report in Dharmasthala Burial Case The Dharmasthala SIT final report, containing nearly 7,000 pages of investigation records, was submitted before a Karnataka court on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The filing marks a significant development in the year-long investigation into allegations of illegal burials, unnatural deaths, sexual violence, and possible cover-ups in and around Dharmasthala. The Special Investigation Team submitted the rep

DK Shivakumar Urges PM Modi to Send Central Team as Karnataka Drought Risk Deepens Bengaluru, July 15, 2026: Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking the immediate deployment of a central team to examine the emerging drought conditions in the state. The request follows a reported 30% rainfall deficit

Bengaluru Quarry Tragedy: 7 Workers Killed In Rock Slide Bengaluru, July 3: Seven migrant workers were killed and five others injured after a massive granite rock slid down and fell on them at a quarry near Madapattana on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Thursday, July 2. Rock Falls On Workers At Quarry Site According to police, crusher-related work was underway at two levels of the quarry site. A drilling machine was reportedly

Karnataka Creates Praja Seva Department To Improve Citizen Services The Karnataka government has created a new Praja Seva Department by merging key citizen-service and administrative reform wings under one structure. The move is aimed at improving public grievance redressal, simplifying government procedures, and making service delivery faster across the state. The decision was a

Complaint Against HC Mahadevappa Sparks Karnataka Cabinet Buzz A corruption complaint against Congress MLA HC Mahadevappa has added a new political twist ahead of Karnataka’s expected cabinet expansion.   HC Mahadevappa Complaint Puts Karnataka Cabinet Hopes In Focus A complaint seeking an independent probe into alleged corruption and irregularities involving Karnataka Congress

Parents and students in Kalaburagi have demanded urgent safety action after ceiling plaster collapsed inside a classroom at a Government Girls Pre-University College, injuring five students and raising fresh concerns about the condition of the building. The incident happened while classes were underway. Reports said more than 80 first-year PUC Commerce students were inside the classroom when a portion of the ceiling plaster suddenly fell.

The University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, has secured the 7th rank in India and the first position in Karnataka in the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework ranking. This recognition under the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework gives UAS Bengaluru stronger visibility among agriculture-focused institutions in India. The latest ranking highlights the university’s role in agricultural education

A fresh row has emerged in Karnataka after Sri Rama Sene chief Pramod Mutalik criticised writer KS Bhagawan over his statement linked to Lord Rama. Mutalik said such public remarks should not affect religious sentiments or weaken social harmony. Karnataka Lord Rama Remark Row: Mutalik Reacts To KS Bhagawan Statement Sri Rama Sene chief Pramod Mutalik has criticised writer KS Bhagawan over a recent statement related to Lord Rama. Mutalik said public figur

Historic Bengaluru Bungalow Set For DKS Official Residence The 160-year-old Kumarakrupa bungalow in Bengaluru is being renovated to become DK Shivakumar’s official residence. The 12-room heritage structure has brought renewed attention to one of Bengaluru’s oldest government properties, blending Karnataka politics with the city’s heritage history.   Kumarakrupa Bungalow To Become DK Shivakumar’s Official

Gauribidanur Observatory Measures Weak Magnetic Fields In Sun’s Corona Indian scientists have directly measured weak magnetic fields in the Sun’s corona using an India-built radio telescope near Bengaluru, a finding that could improve space weather studies.   India’s Big Solar Breakthrough An India-built radio telescope at the Gauribidanur Observatory near Be

Siddaramaiah Steps Down As Karnataka CM   Karnataka CM Change: Siddaramaiah Resigns Karnataka politics entered a major transition phase after Siddaramaiah resigned as Chief Minister on May 28, 2026. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot accepted his resignation on May 29, 2026, and dissolved the council of ministers with immediate effect. However, Siddaramaiah will continue as caretaker Chief Minister until the next arrangement is made.

Congress High Command Reviews Karnataka Leadership And Cabinet Reshuffle Karnataka Leadership Meeting Gains Attention The Karnataka Congress leadership issue has again become a major political talking point as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar travelled to Delhi for meetings with the party high command. The talks come after the Congress government completed three years in office on May 20, 2026, increasing speculation o

Bengaluru Police Suspended After Gelatin Sticks Found Near PM Modi Route Six police personnel in Bengaluru were suspended after two gelatin sticks were found near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s movement route during his visit to the city on May 10, 2026. The material was discovered during routine security sanitisation and route checks before the Prime Minister’s arrival. Reports said the recovery was made near Kaggalipura/Tataguni on Kanakapura Road, close to th

Bengaluru Transport Operators Worry Over WFH Impact Bengaluru’s employee transport operators have raised concern over the growing discussion around work-from-home policies, warning that any major increase in remote work could affect thousands of livelihoods connected to the sector. The Karnataka State Travel Operators’ Association said the employee transport industry continues to support lakhs of jobs across India and plays a key role in serving IT companies,

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flagged off the new Bengaluru–Mumbai Express train on Sunday, May 17, 2026, marking a major boost to rail connectivity between Karnataka and Maharashtra. The new service is expected to benefit passengers travelling between Bengaluru and Mumbai, two of India’s busiest urban and business hubs. According to officials, the train strengthens direct connectivity and addresses a long-pending demand from passengers in both South and North Karnataka.