Gutkha ban will hit arecanut farmers hard, revoke it: BJP

The opposition BJP in Karnataka on Tuesday demanded immediate withdrawal of Government notification banning gutka, asserting that it would hit arecanut growers of the state.

Bangalore shocker: Parents lock up daughter for 5 years

A 35-year-old woman was allegedly imprisoned by her own parents for nearly five years in their house was rescued by police on Tuesday after she was heard screaming for help by neighbours.

Karnataka govt to implement Mishra, Sachar reports

The Congress government in Karnataka Monday said recommendations of two key reports would be implemented for the benefit of minorities, especially Muslims.

Karnataka rules out Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Sunday said the state could not release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu as reservoirs across the river basin were nearly dry following severe drought.

No move to take control of Udupi Krishna mutt: Karnataka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday refuted reports that the state government intended to bring Udupi Krishna Mutt Temple under its control.

Heavy rains lash Bangalore, cripple normal life

Heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds and lightening lashed Bangalore, crippling normal life, inundating low-laying areas.

Cong wins Periyapatna Assembly seat in Karnataka

Ruling Congress candidate K Venkatesh on Friday won the elections to Periyapatna Assembly seat in Karnataka, defeating JDS nominee K Mahadev by 2,088 votes.

Congress wins Karnataka assembly seat

Karnataka`s ruling Congress Friday won a keenly contested assembly seat, taking its tally in the 225-member house to 122. The BJP finished in the fourth spot.

Tamil Nadu got more Cauvery water than required: Karnataka

Karnataka govt sought to hit back at its Tamil Nadu counterpart for seeking around Rs 2,500 crore damages from the state vis-a-vis Cauvery dispute.

Jaya wealth case adjourned to June 3

A Special Court here Thursday adjourned to June 3 the disproportionate asset case against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa for further recording of defence witnesses and their cross examination.