Karnataka's popular free bus travel for women scheme faces a funding crisis as the government owes Rs 4,000 crore to transport corporations, threatening their operations. Read more on the financial strain.
Karnataka Congress, led by DK Shivakumar, protests Centre's move to rename MGNREGA as Viksit Bharat Guarantee, alleging BJP's hate politics in National Herald case.
Former Navi Mumbai BJP chief Sandeep Naik rejoins the party after over a year with NCP-SP. His return, formalized with CM Fadnavis, is set to reshape the local political scene ahead of civic polls. Read more.
Mysuru's urban bodies, led by MCC, achieve an 83% property tax collection surge. Digital payments, early rebates, and door-to-door drives fuel the success. Discover how the district is boosting civic development.
Amritsar police arrested accused Chandan Sharma after an encounter in Kot Khalsa. He is linked to multiple firing incidents and was found with a banned Turkish pistol. Read the full details.
Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai highlights discrepancies in weather-based crop insurance payouts for arecanut growers in coastal Karnataka. He urges govt action for fair compensation and reclassification of areca as a horticultural crop. Read more.
Vamanjoor-Moodbidri residents submit memorandum to NHAI, urging redesign of NH-169 service roads causing traffic blocks and access issues. Read their demands.
Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath warns of joining protests if the government fails to address the grievances of contract workers in MCC, demanding permanent status and job security.
Nearly 2000 legislative questions on public spending and welfare schemes lie unanswered in Karnataka, crippling oversight. MLAs across parties demand transparency as govt promises action. Read more.
Over 500 single mothers, devadasis & gravediggers protested at Bengaluru's Freedom Park, demanding Rs 10,000 monthly pension & housing loans. Read their struggle for dignity.
Mangaluru Police Commissioner reveals 895 individuals bound over to prevent breaches of peace. Data shows actions are fact-based, not communal. Details on bond forfeitures inside.
Mangaluru court sentences Joseph TE to 5 years rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 50,000 fine under the NDPS Act for possessing over 2kg of ganja in 2008. Read the full details of the long-pending case.
Padubidri police raided a lodge near NH 66 in Kaup, arresting two men for allegedly running a prostitution ring and rescuing women. The accused lured distressed women for illegal activities. Read the full details.
Udupi Deputy Commissioner Swaroopa TK directs RTO to penalize overloaded ready-mix concrete trucks causing spills and accidents. Action also ordered against buses stopping illegally.
A young beautician, Navrup Kaur, was shot dead in Tarn Taran district. Police have identified a suspect and launched a manhunt. Read the latest updates on this shocking crime.
A special court in Bengaluru rejects interim bail for BJP MLA BA Basavaraj in a murder case, adjourning the hearing to Monday. The CID seeks his statement as the investigation continues.
Sashastra Seema Bal personnel intercept major smuggling attempts in Madhubani, recovering Nepali currency & liquor. One woman arrested. Details inside.
CN Chinnayya, the key complainant in the Dharmasthala mass burial case, has sought police protection citing threats to his life and his wife's, a day after his release from Shivamogga prison. Details inside.
A Cree Nation man's Christmas shopping trip in Quebec highlights confusion over Indian Act tax exemptions. Discover the legal gaps and calls for policy reform.
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi clarifies his viral statement on the 2020 Tekari seat win, attributing it to a vote recount. His son defends the remarks as adding 'romance' to the story.
The doctor whose hijab was pulled down by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar failed to join duty. Jharkhand Health Minister offers her a government job with Rs 3 lakh salary and accommodation.
Dense fog severely disrupts train schedules on the Delhi-Patna route for a third consecutive day, causing major delays. Patna Zoo also implements winter care for animals. Read for details and travel updates.
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar clarifies that the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will not increase power tariffs for domestic and agricultural consumers. State subsidies will continue, ensuring consumer welfare alongside financial disciplin
US proposes new peace talks format involving Ukraine & Russia, says Zelensky. Talks could be held in Florida. Details hinge on ongoing US-Ukraine discussions. Read more.
Chennai police rescue a Telangana businessman kidnapped over a ₹5 crore loan. Six arrested in a swift operation spanning two states. Read the full story.
Minister Satish Jarkiholi uses a cricket toss analogy to deflect questions on Karnataka leadership change. He says only CM Siddaramaiah and Dy CM Shivakumar know the result. Read more.
Gadag police arrested Veeranna P Beelagi for posting a life-threatening video against Minister HK Patil. The FIR was filed by a Congress functionary. Details inside.
Greater Bengaluru Authority's drive to GPS-tag all properties faces delays and data quality issues. Only 15.5 lakh of 25 lakh properties tagged so far. Read about the challenges and new training initiatives.
A fire at the BSNL office on Anna Salai disrupted TANGEDCO payments and 108 ambulance servers. No injuries reported. Read the full report on the incident and its impact.
Bangladesh police arrest 10 suspects in the mob lynching of a Hindu man in Panchagarh. The incident, sparked by a Facebook post, highlights rising communal tensions.