Karnataka

Legislative Council elections held in four Indian states

4 clusters · 25 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: India: MLC election results for 28 seats in four states expected October 27

Voting has concluded for 28 biennial Legislative Council seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. The elections, which utilized ballot papers for graduate and teacher constituencies, were scheduled

Mysuru Dasara 2026 celebrations and management disputes

7 clusters · 12 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Mysuru royal family disputes Dasara management and police conduct

The 416th Mysuru Dasara festival commenced on October 11 with religious rituals at the Chamundeshwari Temple led by Abhinava Gavishiddeshwara Mahaswamiji. Ceremonies included the inauguration of a ‘Festival of Democracy’

Karnataka political and administrative criticisms

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Karnataka BJP accuses Congress government of failing to release drought relief

Karnataka BJP Leader of the Opposition, R. Ashok, has leveled a series of allegations against the ruling Congress government concerning urban management, water resources, and political conduct. Initially, Ashok criticiz

Karnataka political corruption and surveillance controversy

9 clusters · 33 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Karnataka Deputy CM defends Siddaramaiah amid sting operation controversy

The controversy began around October 10, 2026, when Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar claimed he possessed proof of covert sting operations being used to entrap him and senior ministers, urging colleagues to remain vigilant

Karnataka sugarcane farmers pricing protests

7 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Karnataka CM Shivakumar mediates sugarcane price dispute in Belagavi

Sugarcane farmers in Karnataka, led by groups such as the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangh and Hasiru Sene, have initiated protests demanding an increase in the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) to a minimum of Rs 5,500 per

Karnataka political dispute over RSS activities

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Karnataka politicians clash over RSS transparency and marches

The Karnataka state government and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) have entered a political dispute regarding the organization’s public activities and legal compliance. Initially, Home Minister Priyank Kharge dire

Narcotics enforcement in Pakistan and India

10 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Operation Trident: Indian agencies dismantle international drug cartel

Authorities in Pakistan and India have conducted significant anti-narcotics operations involving large-scale seizures and arrests. In Pakistan, the Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department seized 960 kilograms o

Madras High Court ruling on RSS marches in Tamil Nadu

3 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: RSS holds route marches across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

The Madras High Court intervened regarding the Tamil Nadu police’s repeated denial of permission for Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) route marches. During proceedings involving a petition by RSS member VG Jagadeesan, J

KPSC recruitment scam investigation and political fallout

10 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Karnataka political tensions rise amid sting operation allegations and KPSC scam prosecution

The investigation into the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment scam has expanded significantly. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested the suspended KPSC chairman, Shivashankarappa S Sahukar, an

India renewable energy hybrid project developments

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Fourth Partner Energy secures $79 million for hybrid energy project

Renewable energy developers in India are advancing large-scale hybrid projects that integrate solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). In Karnataka, Sumitomo Corporation has partnered with Hero Future Ene

Poland-India economic and strategic cooperation

3 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: India and Poland agree to double bilateral trade by 2030

Poland and India are working to expand bilateral relations across several industrial and strategic sectors. In early October, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced plans for a mission to New Delhi and Bengaluru inv

NEET PG 2026: Results released amid legal and technical news

16 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: NEET 2026: NBEMS clarifies fee rules as MBBS vacancies rise

The NEET PG 2026 examination was conducted on August 30, 2026, by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). While the majority of the 2.66 lakh candidates proceeded without issue, a significant tech

India 2026 monsoon: Flooding, cyclonic systems, and ENSO

401 clusters · 350 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Bay of Bengal weather system projected to become cyclonic storm

The 2026 monsoon season has been characterized by intense volatility, with significant weather disruptions occurring in August, September, and October. In August, heavy monsoon activity and low-pressure systems over the

Karnataka drought crisis escalates with massive crop losses

9 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Karnataka seeks Rs 20,585 crore in central drought relief

The Karnataka government has escalated its response to a severe drought crisis, which Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara has characterized as the state’s “worst drought in 125 years.” Following a period of rainfall de

Karnataka political and administrative developments

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Karnataka CM orders probe into police blocking Dalit ministers at Mysuru Dasara

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has been engaged in multiple administrative and political efforts. Initially, the Chief Minister announced plans to lead an all-party delegation to the Union Government to address u

Elephant incidents in Indian festivals

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Shivamogga Dasara elephant panics and causes chaos during procession

Two separate incidents involving elephants during religious festivals in India caused disruption and injuries. In Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, an elephant named Dhanraj attacked its handler and subsequently escaped into the

Karnataka healthcare accountability reforms

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Karnataka implements new medical transparency and attendance rules

The Karnataka government has introduced new measures to improve transparency and accountability within the state healthcare system. To ensure officials remain at their designated headquarters, the government is launching

Tamil Nadu weather: alternating heatwaves and heavy rain

46 clusters · 67 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: South India experiences heavy rainfall and school closures

Since early May 2026, Tamil Nadu has experienced alternating periods of intense rainfall, strong winds, and extreme heat. Following a period of heatwaves in July, weather patterns shifted toward unsettled conditions in A

Indian public‑sector bank recruitment 2026 – updates

34 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: State Bank of India announces recruitment for AI and specialist officer roles

In August 2026, several Indian public-sector banks launched major recruitment drives. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) opened applications for 11,403 Customer Service Associate (Clerk) positions across

India NEET-UG 2026: Counseling progress and stray vacancy

23 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: MCC releases NEET UG 2026 stray vacancy provisional results

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has progressed through the major stages of the NEET-UG 2026 counseling process. Following the Round 1 seat allotment for the 15% All India Quota, AIIMS, JIPMER, and various central

Shardiya Navratri 2026 festival details

17 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Maha Navami and Goddess Siddhidatri worship observed across India

Shardiya Navratri 2026 continues to see widespread religious and economic activity across India and international hubs. In South India, specifically Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, the Golu doll tradition rema

Indian voter roll revisions and political unrest

25 clusters · 113 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: India protests erupt over alleged voter list irregularities

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 has triggered widespread scrutiny due to large-scale voter deletions across India. In Delhi, draft rolls exclude approximately 47.56 lakh names, while in Telangana, Chief Ministe

Indian court death sentences for child murder cases

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Mysuru court sentences man to death for rape and murder of 9-year-old girl

Recent judicial rulings in India have resulted in death sentences for individuals convicted of the brutal murder and abuse of young girls. In Gujarat, a special POCSO court in Jamnagar sentenced Nitin Dosaji Manek to de

Indian Chief Justice judicial and student engagement

3 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: CJI Surya Kant addresses NLSIU convocation amid uncertainty

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has engaged in several public dialogues regarding judicial principles and student rights. During a visit to Chanakya National Law University, the Chief Justice affirmed that the judiciar

Delhi electoral roll revision disputes and legal scrutiny

8 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Delhi voter roll revision sparks legal debate over Form 6 re-enrolment

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi has faced intensified legal scrutiny regarding the re-enrollment process for removed voters. A petition filed in the Supreme Court of India challenges the

Appointment of Sudha Yadav as Governor of Karnataka

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Sudha Yadav sworn in as Karnataka Governor

President Droupadi Murmu appointed Dr. Sudha Yadav as the new Governor of Karnataka, succeeding outgoing Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot. Yadav, a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and former Member of Parliament f

Road accidents in Karnataka

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Karnataka road accidents leave five dead and dozens injured

A series of fatal road accidents occurred in Karnataka, India, during mid-October 2026. On October 11, a truck struck a Durgamata Daud Devi religious procession in the Belagavi district, killing three people and injurin

Road accidents in Mysuru region

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Kerala tourist bus collides with lorry near Mysuru

A private bus traveling from Kozhikode, Kerala, to Bengaluru collided with a lorry near Periyapatna in Hunsur, near Mysuru. Preliminary reports indicate that at least three people were killed in the collision, and approx

Indian food safety inspections of sweet manufacturers

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Karnataka food safety officials issue notices to 25 sweet shops

Authorities in India have conducted enforcement drives targeting sweet-making units to ensure food safety and compliance with regulations. In Puri, officials from the Food Safety Unit and district administration raided

Karnataka school examination scheduling

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Indian educational boards prepare for 2027 examinations

The Karnataka Department of School Education and Literacy and the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) have released various examination schedules for the 2026-27 academic cycle. In September 2026,