Former BJP MLA Sanjay Patil alleges Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar is protecting accused in minor assault cases in Belagavi. He claims police pressure led to station bail in a serious POCSO case. Read more.
Over 300 orphaned children in Karnataka face an identity crisis as they lack caste certificates, blocking access to education and jobs. The state govt seeks a 1% reservation solution. Read more.
Karnataka's Women & Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar apologized in the Assembly for unintentionally misleading about Gruha Lakshmi scheme payments. BJP rejected the apology and staged a walkout. Read the full details.
Karnataka BJP legislators staged a walkout after Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar's statement on unpaid Gruha Lakshmi scheme dues for February and March 2025. Read the full details of the Assembly uproar.
Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar apologised in the Assembly for providing incorrect information on the Gruha Lakshmi scheme. The Opposition staged a walkout, calling her clarification 'unconvincing'.
Mysuru recorded 32 child pregnancy cases between April and October 2025. Experts credit declining numbers to fear of legal action against child marriages. Full details inside.
Karnataka government launches Akka Pade, a 24/7 patrol initiative to safeguard women and children across the state. Learn how this program will enhance public safety.
Karnataka's Women & Child Development Minister Hebbalkar reveals ongoing high-level negotiations to address sugarcane farmers' long-standing issues including fair pricing and timely payments.
Karnataka Women & Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar reveals former PM Indira Gandhi as her role model, drawing parallels in leadership during Mangaluru event.