Karnataka Bans Social Boycott, 3-Year Jail Possible
Karnataka assembly unanimously passes bill criminalising caste-based social boycott. New law allows police to act suo motu, with offenders facing up to 3 years jail. Read the full story.
Karnataka assembly unanimously passes bill criminalising caste-based social boycott. New law allows police to act suo motu, with offenders facing up to 3 years jail. Read the full story.
Congress committees in Nagaland staged a protest in Kohima against the bill to repeal MGNREGA, calling it a lifeline for rural poor. Read about the potential impact on farmers and daily wage earners.
Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi announces police grounds to be opened for youth training. New cybercrime initiatives and infrastructure projects also launched. Read more.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin will virtually inaugurate the new Neelambur police station in Coimbatore district on December 22. This 34th station for rural police aims to improve law and order in rapidly growing areas.
India's 43 Regional Rural Banks launch a common logo to strengthen their unified identity and enhance trust in rural banking. Discover the strategy behind this rebranding move.
Uttar Pradesh launches a major digital education initiative, setting up digital libraries in 11,350 gram panchayats to provide rural youth with modern study resources for competitive exams. Discover how this Rs 4 lakh per library scheme works.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah missed the legislature session in Belagavi after a diarrhoea-like infection. He is under medication and expected to attend on Thursday. Get the latest updates.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduces the VB-G RAM G Bill, aiming to modernize rural employment frameworks for Viksit Bharat 2047. Read the full details.
The proposed VB-G RAM G Bill aims to replace MGNREGA, increasing work days to 125 but shifting funding burden to states and introducing a 60-day pause for farming. Explore the key changes.
Star Air suspends its crucial Belagavi-Mumbai direct flight service, leaving the city without a vital air link to the commercial capital. Passengers face uncertainty as IndiGo's plans remain unclear. Details inside.
Nearly 1,000 specially abled and orphaned children from 22 schools in Belagavi celebrated at the Anmol Dhamaka. The event featured games, competitions, and a call for inclusive support. Read more.
Sheela Devi of Prayagraj overcame adversity to build a lakhs-earning tent house business and empower dozens of rural women through self-help groups and Mission Shakti. Read her inspiring journey.
Karnataka deploys 6,000 police personnel for security at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi. Government quarters, guesthouses, and other facilities rented for 12-day session.
The Karnataka winter session in Belagavi commences today with unresolved tensions within the ruling Congress, despite leadership meetings. Key political battles loom.
As the Karnataka legislature's winter session starts in Belagavi, 95 organizations, led by farmer groups, seek protest permission. BJP plans a massive farmer sit-in. Police deploy 6000 personnel for security.
The sixth batch of 1264 Agniveervayus, including men and women, completed their 22-week training at Airmen Training School, Belagavi. Air Vice Marshal Venkat T Mare presided over the parade, commending their discipline and dedication. Read more about the
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah declares readiness to face no-confidence motion as winter session in Belagavi is set from December 8 to 19. Get the latest political updates.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara asserts stable law and order, ready with data to counter BJP, JD(S) in winter session starting Dec 8. Details on murders, prison incidents.
BJP legislators plan adjournment motion to debate Ahinda communities' condition, alleging Siddaramaiah's policies hinder upliftment. Key issues: SC/ST funds, OBC reservation, caste census.
Lakhs of devotees celebrated Margashirsha Purnima at Savadatti's Renuka Yallamma Temple with the unique 'bhandara' ritual. Special buses & tight security were arranged for the grand fair.
Rani Channamma University professor sent on compulsory retirement after a research student's suicide attempt. VC details Syndicate action. Read the full story.
Rani Channamma University's syndicate decides to issue convocation certificate to Sujata Pol on 'humanitarian grounds'. VC, registrar deny caste harassment allegations but offer no detailed explanation.
Karnataka police arrest two men for allegedly abducting and raping a 13-year-old in Belagavi. Case filed under IPC and POCSO Act. The accused threatened the victim's family.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar shared a symbolic breakfast featuring country chicken and idli, projecting harmony ahead of the Belagavi winter session. Explore the political menu and messages.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar share a unity breakfast featuring Mysuru-style country chicken. The leaders dismiss rift rumours ahead of the Belagavi winter session. Read more.
Two men arrested in Belagavi for the gang rape of a 7th-grade minor. The incident occurred in a sugarcane field. Police confirm one main accused and an accomplice.
An attempted ATM theft in Belagavi's Hosa Vantamuri raises serious security questions. Police reveal the alarm was off and norms ignored. Read the full investigation details.
Stagnant farm incomes from Kharif and a bleak winter crop outlook are squeezing rural spending, posing a risk to FMCG and durable goods sales. Experts warn of a potential crisis.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar project unity in second breakfast meet, vow to run government together. BJP calls it political theatre. Details inside.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar held a breakfast meeting to project unity amid a leadership tussle. The Congress high command pushes for harmony ahead of the Belagavi session.