The Latest Breaking News from Karnataka

Father kidnaps 9-year-old son, rescued by police in three hours

Police rescue 9-year-old boy from father's kidnap attempt at Anantapur-Karnataka border within three hours.

The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024

Karnataka’s troubled trekking trails

Overcrowding and environmental concerns lead to a temporary ban on trekking in Karnataka's Kumara Parvatha and other paths.

The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024

Ranji Trophy | Old rivalry to be renewed as TN meets Karnataka in high-stakes clash

Tamil Nadu and Karnataka face off in a crucial Ranji Trophy match, with both teams vying for a spot in the knock-outs.

The Hindu · Feb 8, 2024

Health department issues KFD alert in Wayanad

The Health department issues an alert for monkey fever in Wayanad district due to recent outbreak in Karnataka.

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024

Entomologist Dr. G.K. Veeresh, who strived for popularising organic farming, dies

Dr. G.K. Veeresh, renowned entomologist and former Vice-Chancellor, dies at 89; known for pioneering organic farming in Karnataka.

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024

Karnataka coffee growers disappointed with Union Budget not addressing industry woes

Coffee growers in Karnataka, the leading coffee-producing State in India, are unhappy that the recently presented Union Budget did not provide any “relief” to them, despite the coffee industry grappling with adverse conditions for the past few years, primarily attributed to climate change and a shortage of labour.

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024

Siddaramaiah to lead Chalo Delhi protest today against Centre’s ‘financial injustice’ to State

Karnataka Congress government protests in Delhi against NDA government's disparity in funds, drought relief, and project denial.

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024

JD(S) accuses Congress of ‘double standards’

Former Chief Minister Kumaraswamy accuses Congress of double standards in tax share and grants, contrasting their actions in Karnataka and Kerala.

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024

Karnataka High Court refuses to quash criminal case against Siddaramaiah and other Congress leaders for holding protest on road in 2022

The High Court of Karnataka declines to quash criminal case against Congress leaders for causing disturbance to public and movement of vehicles during a protest on public road.

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024

COMEDK UGET and Uni-GAUGE entrance exam to be held on May 12

The Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) Undergraduate Entrance Test (UGET) and Uni-GAUGE entrance examination, a combined online examination for admissions to over 150 engineering colleges in Karnataka and over 50 private and deemed universities across the nation, will be held on May 12.

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024