Karnataka

Girinath said Bengaluru has 1,682 km of arterial and sub-arterial roads, many of which have seen little funding for nearly eight years. Ongoing upgrades worth Rs 4,800 crore are aimed at easing congestion once completed.

Karnataka to procure advanced cryptocurrency investigation tool to tackle cybercrime

Karnataka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) floats tender to acquire tool to trace illicit funds, map entities, and strengthen cybercrime investigations

After outrage over crumbling infrastructure, Karnataka IT minister, Bengaluru civic chief meet CXOs on ORR, promise action

Karnataka IT-BT minister Priyank Kharge said the state government has earmarked Rs 450 crore for comprehensive road upgradation along Silk Board-KR Pura stretch, including black-topping, service roads, street lighting, and pedestrian infrastructure.

Taiwan’s Allegiance Group to invest Rs 1,000 crore in Karnataka, to create 800 jobs

Karnataka government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The Allegiance International Co. Ltd. of Taiwan to establish the Ind-Taiwan Industrial Park (ITIP).

Karnataka cabinet approves hate speech & crimes prevention draft bill; jail term up to 10 years for offenders

The legislation aims to curb dissemination of hate speech, penalise offenders, and provide compensation to victims, covering acts in both physical and electronic domains. The draft bill empowers designated officials to order the removal or blocking of hate content online.

Karnataka to draft vision document to boost mobile and electronics manufacturing, target $150 billion investment

Karnataka Large and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil directs officials to prepare a vision document aimed at boosting mobile and electronics manufacturing and design in the state, with the goal of attracting USD 150 billion in investments in the coming years.

Karnataka signs MoUs with Coinbase India, Refroid to push cybersecurity, AI

Karnataka's IT minister Priyank Kharge said the partnerships are intended to unlock new economic opportunities, and build technical capability.

Bengaluru to get INNOVERSE, a deep-tech innovation campus; work to start next year: Karnataka IT secretary

INNOVERSE, an innovation campus in Byappanahalli, will also feature a museum showcasing Karnataka’s digital journey over the last two to three decades

OPINION | Congress’ Karnataka leadership crisis leaves the party in a catch-22 situation

Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar rivalry over the office of CM leaves the national leadership in an unenviable situation. Both leaders command a support base that the party cannot afford to lose. Therefore, a decision to settle the issue could damage the party’s prospects

'Will do whatever high command says': Siddaramaiah amid Karnataka power tussle, sends breakfast invite to Shivakumar

This comes after the senior leadership of the party stepped in, as the rift widened in Karnataka, asking both Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar to meet over breakfast in a bid to resolve the crisis.

Not in hurry, party will decide: Shivakumar on leadership tussle in Karnataka

The Congress state president replied in the affirmative when asked if he would go to Delhi and meet the party high command, saying "Delhi is our temple."

Status quo in Karnataka? Why Congress is playing safe on Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar power clash

The caste math will also play a big role as the Congress brass takes its final call. For now though, the party brass appears to be hedging its risks – almost dragging its feet on this long-standing dispute.

BJP reviewing no-confidence motion option as Congress government faces turmoil in Karnataka

Former BJP minister V Sunil Kumar on Thursday said that the matter will also be discussed within the NDA partners.

DK Shivakumar denies talks of Karnataka leadership change: 'Not in a hurry for anything'

Responding to questions about whether he had raised the issue of the Karnataka Chief Minister's post with the party leadership, the Deputy Chief Minister said, "No... I am not in a hurry for anything."

Praxair India to invest Rs 210 crore in Karnataka, says MB Patil

Karnataka Industries Minister MB Patil also held talks with UK High Commissioner on setting up a ‘UK Tech City’ in KWIN City

Vokkaliga seer backs DK Shivakumar for Karnataka CM post

Shivakumar is a key leader from the Vokkaliga community, which has a strong presence in the Old Mysuru region.

'Please wait, I will call you': Rahul Gandhi's text to Shivakumar amid power tussle in Karnataka

The party high command is reportedly expected to take a decision on any change in the chief minister post before the December 1 Parliament session.

Kharge on Karnataka power tussle: 'Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and I will mediate'

Only the people there can say what the government is doing there. But I would like to say that we will resolve such issues...We will give the mediation that is required, says Congress president.

Siddaramaiah vs Shivakumar: Karnataka Congress MLAs say high command will decide on CM

Party sources said a batch of six legislators supporting Shivakumar had travelled to Delhi on Sunday night to meet the high command, with a few more expected to follow.

Uber proposes ‘driver-cum-tourist guide’ training initiative for Karnataka

Hyvision India Pvt Ltd, a Korean-promoted firm providing camera solutions to iPhone manufacturer Foxconn, also signed a memorandum of understanding with the state-run Government Tool Room Training Centre (GTTC)

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to Congress high command on buzz over power rejig: 'Take a decision to put a full stop'

The renewed speculation began after several MLAs close to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi last week.

Karnataka draft bill proposes 5% disability quota in private sector, fines up to Rs 5 lakh for violations

Karnataka government has released the draft Karnataka Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Employment and Education Bill, 2025. It also mandates that all educational institutions reserve 10 percent of seats in every course for students with disabilities. The government has invited objections and suggestions within 30 days, to be submitted to the Labour Department.

'Making a group not in my blood': DK Shivakumar responds to speculation around Karnataka CM's post

Back in 2023, there were some reports that a compromise had been reached based on a "rotational chief minister formula," according to which Shivakumar will become CM after two-and-a-half years.

Now, Swiggy, Urban Company, Uber and other aggregators must contribute 1-2% of their annual turnover for gig workers' welfare

The long-pending four Labour Codes, passed by Parliament in 2020, came into effect from November 21, 2025

Karnataka panel backs two-wheelers for e-commerce, rejects bike taxis as unsafe and illegal

An expert panel headed by Karnataka transport secretary NV Prasad cites law, safety, congestion to justify ban on bike taxis, links the issue to Bengaluru’s severe traffic and proposes BMTC and Metro as alternatives.