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    • MC Impact: Karnataka finally links vehicle pollution data to VAHAN

      Moneycontrol had first reported on December 28, 2025 that Karnataka-registered vehicles were fined Rs 10,000 in other states as pollution data was not linked to VAHAN

    • Karnataka launches awareness campaign for Census 2027 Self Enumeration

      Karnataka government on Wednesday launched an awareness campaign for Census 2027 Self Enumeration, urging citizens to complete their de.

    • How Karnataka's new law on honour killings upholds adults’ unconditional right to choose their own partners

      Bill aimed at bringing social revolution, said Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil.

    • Dhurandhar 2 box office collection: Ranveer Singh’s film becomes first Hindi movie to cross Rs 100 Crore in Karnataka, beats Baahubali 2

      Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 crosses Rs 100 crore in Karnataka within 11 days, setting a new benchmark for Hindi films and showing strong statewide appeal beyond metros.

    • Power outages at Intel’s Bengaluru campus: Karnataka holds high-level meet to streamline supply

      Intel flagged intermittent disruptions, following which officials outlined immediate, medium- and long-term measures to improve reliability.

    • Electric vehicles set to become costlier in Karnataka

      Under Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, EVs priced up to Rs 10 lakh will attract 5% tax, 8% for those in the Rs 10-25 lakh price range, and 10% for those above Rs 25 lakh.

    • DK Shivakumar says Karnataka MLAs can't get 5 free tickets; here's how many they'll receive for RCB vs SRH match

      Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stepped in on Friday to cool tempers, confirming that lawmakers could not receive 5 complimentary passes each for the tournament's opening night at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru.

    • Karnataka signs MoUs worth Rs 51,469 crore with 48 companies; to create 70,000 jobs

      MoUs were signed with companies such as Mahindra Aerospace, Unimech, NewSpace, and Astemo during Invest Karnataka Conclave 2026 in Bengaluru.

    • IPL 2026: Karnataka’s Nandini partners with Royal Challengers Bengaluru

      Moneycontrol had reported that Karnataka Milk Federation was exploring a sponsorship tie-up between its Nandini brand and Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2026.

    • Karnataka proposes 1-hour cap on recreational screen time for students under digital detox policy

      Draft policy on responsible digital use suggests digital wellness curriculum, school monitoring, and parent training to curb rising screen addiction among adolescents

    • Karnataka floats tender to hire consultant to implement ‘One Nation, One Card’ for state-run buses

      Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has invited bids to appoint a transaction advisor to roll out a common smart ticketing system across four transport undertakings that enables Shakti scheme validation and cashless travel across 26,000 buses

    • Karnataka taps PPP route to revive & monetise lakes; housing project in Bengaluru

      Karnataka seeks private investment for a Rs 73 crore plan to rejuvenate 15 tanks and a PPP housing project on a 5-acre Bengaluru parcel

    • Commercial LPG shortage in Karnataka: CM flags 'visible shutdowns' of establishments, seeks Centre's support

      Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah says supply at just 1,000 cylinders/day against demand of 50,000 from hotels, restaurants, caterers, and PGs

    • ‘Cannot agree more with Sudha Murty’: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw on getting AIIMS in Karnataka

      Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty has urged the Centre to establish an AIIMS in Raichur, citing the district’s poor healthcare access and long-standing regional neglect. 'I am not asking for it to be set up in Huballi or Bengaluru but in Raichur district, The poor people there spend more on healthcare than those living in big cities like Bengaluru,' she said.

    • Karnataka's Nandini urges PM, CCI to probe Rs 1 milk sale on quick commerce platforms

      In a letter to PM Narendra Modi and Competition Commission of India, BAMUL president DK Suresh flags predatory pricing concerns over Flipkart Minutes’ promotional campaign

    • LPG crisis: Karnataka registers case against distributor for illegal refilling; seizes domestic cylinders used commercially

      Karnataka’s Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Legal Metrology Department said 386,363 domestic LPG cylinders (14.2 kg) and 6,371 commercial cylinders were distributed across the state on Saturday, adding that steps have been taken to ensure there is no disruption in domestic LPG supply.

    • Karnataka clears Rs 4,824 crore investment proposals, likely to create 14,525 jobs

      State-level panel approves 39 projects across sectors such as IT infrastructure, textiles, aerospace and hospitality in 13 districts

    • Karnataka private transport federation flags sudden auto LPG price hike in Bengaluru, writes to Centre

      Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Associations urges Petroleum Ministry to ensure price discipline and mandate prior public notice before fuel price revisions

    • Karnataka industries adjust operations amid shift in LPG distribution

      Industrial units say commercial LPG cylinders are unavailable as supply is prioritised for domestic use

    • Karnataka sets up 'Responsible AI' committee headed by Infy co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan

      The panel will draft a AI policy and roadmap for safe, ethical and transparent adoption of artificial intelligence across government systems. It will submit an interim report within 60 days and final recommendations within 90 days

    • Karnataka to hire consultant to attract GCCs amid competition from neighbouring states

      Karnataka will soon identify a strategic consultant to spot gaps, pitch to global companies, and build an investment pipeline for Global Capability Centres, IT/ITeS firms and data centres.

    • Karnataka’s new liquor policy may herald good tidings for alcobev companies

      Karnataka plans to change the way it taxes alcohol products

    • Govt considering sustainable data centre policy: Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge

      The Minister said the government's focus is shifting beyong Bengaluru, to coastal areas like Mangaluru.

    • Karnataka considering AI, digital framework in new MSME policy

      The proposed policy will place technology and innovation at its core, enabling MSMEs to adapt to rapidly evolving global markets. As part of this approach, the government is exploring the introduction of specific AI and digital adoption frameworks for MSMEs to enhance productivity, competitiveness, and technological readiness.

    • Why only Madurai? Declare Hubballi and Belagavi airports as international too: Karnataka minister MB Patil

      Karnataka Infrastructure Development Minister MB Patil said a letter was written on June 24, 2025, to Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu seeking international status for Hubballi and Belagavi airports, saying it would benefit the North Karnataka region.

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