Representatives of several farmers’ organisations in Tamil Nadu have urged Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay to decline an invitation from the Karnataka government for bilateral discussions on the proposed Mekedatu dam project and other issues concerning the sharing of Cauvery river water. The demand comes amid renewed tensions between the two neighbouring southern states over...
Two men from Karnataka were allegedly trafficked to Myanmar after responding to a Facebook advertisement promising well-paid overseas employment, according to police officials familiar with the investigation. The men, who believed they had secured legitimate jobs abroad, were reportedly forced to work inside a heavily guarded compound linked to an organised cybercrime network. The two...
Three men have been arrested in Karnataka’s Mysuru district in connection with the alleged abduction and gang rape of a 30-year-old tribal woman from West Bengal, police said on Tuesday. The incident reportedly occurred during the intervening night of July 18 and 19, after the woman had travelled to Mysuru city to attend a friend’s...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday carried out searches at multiple locations in and around Bengaluru as part of a money laundering investigation connected to an alleged ISIS radicalisation and recruitment network, officials said. The searches, conducted under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), are linked to an investigation originating from...
A fresh political controversy has emerged in Karnataka after a senior Congress leader reportedly urged beneficiaries of the State government’s flagship guarantee schemes to enrol in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, suggesting that continued access to welfare benefits could depend on participation in the exercise. The remarks have ignited a debate over the relationship...
A shocking case of alleged domestic violence has emerged from Karnataka’s Dharwad district, where a woman has been arrested for allegedly murdering her husband and attempting to kill her young son. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, prompting a detailed police investigation into the circumstances that led to the tragic event. According...
A shocking case of domestic violence has emerged from Karnataka, where a senior anaesthetist was allegedly stabbed to death inside his residence, while his teenage son sustained injuries during the incident. Police have taken the doctor’s wife into custody as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the fatal attack. The incident has sent shockwaves...
Karnataka has announced plans to establish India’s first government-led Artificial Intelligence (AI) University, marking a major step in the state’s efforts to strengthen its position as the country’s leading technology and innovation hub. The proposed institution aims to create a world-class ecosystem for artificial intelligence education, cutting-edge research, technological innovation, and industry collaboration while preparing...
In a significant administrative development, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has suspended Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar after granting approval for his prosecution in connection with an alleged corruption case. The move marks a major step in the state’s efforts to uphold accountability within constitutional institutions responsible for public recruitment. The suspension order...
A delivery executive working for an e-commerce company has been arrested in Bengaluru after a woman accused him of entering her apartment without permission and sexually harassing her during a parcel delivery. The incident has raised fresh concerns about customer safety and security during home deliveries, particularly for women living alone. According to police, the...