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Strap: Karnataka Minister of Large and Medium Scale Industries MB Patil said that several firms including Wipro PARI, Atlas Copco, Bel-Rise Industries, Finolex, and Fluid Controls Limited have shown interest in investing in the state

'Enjoy the spice...': After Nara Lokesh’s jibe, Priyank Kharge's retort

Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge and Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh have often been at loggerheads, with the latter wooing investors and startups from Bengaluru to Andhra. The spat intensified after Google’s $15-billion investment in Visakhapatnam.

Karnataka transport minister opposes private buses in Bengaluru, says they prioritise profit over public service

Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy on October 14 said BMTC, with 7,067 buses including 1,799 electric buses, has a daily ridership of 48 lakh.

HAL can expand in Andhra Pradesh, but not at Bengaluru’s cost: MB Patil

Karnataka minister MB Patil said he plans to soon hold discussions with Union minister Rajnath Singh on sanctioning a defence corridor in the state

Bengaluru’s Hebbal–Sarjapur Metro corridor: Union minister says cost estimate needs expert review

In December 2024, the Karnataka government approved the Rs 28,405-crore, 37-km Hebbal–Sarjapur Metro corridor, which is now awaiting final clearance from the Union government.

Karnataka: 32 people died by suicide due to harassment by microfinance firms, says home minister

The government was forced to promulgate an ordinance in February to curb malpractices in the sector and regulate microfinance companies, G Parameshwara has said

Bengaluru’s second airport: Karnataka minister to visit Delhi soon for approvals

Karnataka has shared shortlisted locations for the airport with Delhi, and state minister MB Patil said decision on Bengaluru's second airport will be based on merit, and not influenced by external pressure.

Karnataka IT minister: Govt may step in if quick, e-commerce platforms fail on service, delivery

Karnataka IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge said that while chatbots and smart prompts can handle some issues, they fall short in resolving genuine customer or citizen grievances.

Bengaluru's second airport: Karnataka govt shortlists three sites amid ministers' tug-of-war

While Deputy CM and Bengaluru Development Minister D K Shivakumar wants the second airport in Kanakapura Road, Home Minister G Parameshwara is backing Tumakuru

NXP Semiconductors to direct 'significant portion of $1 billion R&D investment' to Karnataka: MB Patil

Patil is leading a delegation to Europe ahead of the Invest Karnataka Global Investors Meet, which is planned for February

Karnataka’s new industrial policy likely to link incentives to job generation, green practices and women employees

The industrial policy for 2025–2030 aims to position the state as a $1 trillion economy, focusing on employment, increased participation of women in the workforce, and environmental sustainability.

Nagarjuna Akkineni appears in Nampally Court to record statement in defamation case against minister Konda Surekha

On Tuesday, October 9, actor Nagarjuna Akkineni appeared before the Nampally court in connection with a defamation case against Telangana's Forest and Environment Minister Konda Surekha. Nagarjuna was accompanied by his family members, including his wife Amala Akkineni, son Naga Chaitanya, and daughter-in-law Supriya Yarlagadda.

Race for big-ticket projects: Karnataka to overhaul investment promotion agency, bring in private-sector professionals

The goals of the revamped Invest Karnataka Forum include becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2032 and generating 25 lakh jobs over the next five to seven years.

Nagarjuna takes legal action against Telangana minister Konda Surekha over his claims on Naga Chaitanya- Samantha Prabhu divorce

Nagarjuna Akkineni has initiated legal action against Telangana Minister Konda Surekha over her comments regarding the divorce of his son, Naga Chaitanya, from actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The comments made by Konda Surekha, a political figure, stirred controversy by linking the couple’s separation to external political interference, which the Akkineni family has strongly condemned.

Khushbu Sundar slams Konda Surekha over her claims on Naga Chaitanya-Samantha divorce, says, "you have to apologise to the entire movie industry"

Actor and political leader Khushbu Sundar has fiercely condemned Konda Surekha for her controversial remarks regarding the divorce of actors Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya. Taking to social media platform X, Khushbu did not hold back, describing Surekha's comments as an affront to womanhood and a blatant disregard for the personal lives of individuals in the film industry.

A Kerala story: How a communist minister is rolling out the red carpet to shed state’s anti-industry image

Kerala, which leads the Business Reforms Action Plan rankings, is pulling out all stops to transform its image, and industries minister P Rajeeve is leading this change.

Rome wasn't built in a day: War of words between Piyush Goyal, Karnataka minister continue

The war of words between Union minister Piyush Goyal and Karnataka minister MB Patil continued on September 19, with the union minister responding to the latter's "Bengaluru wasn’t built in a day" with a sharp response.

Toyota’s Rs 20,000 crore investment in Maharashtra: Karnataka industries minister says no setback for state

Headquartered in Karnataka, TKM is establishing a greenfield manufacturing facility in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra.

Karnataka to spend Rs 714.49 crore to develop 4 clusters to attract chip makers

Carbon Electronics, Astr Defense and Wide Mobility are among the firms which have shown interest in investing in Karnataka, IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge has said

Bengaluru's second airport: Karnataka minister reveals possible sites

Karnataka Infrastructure Minister MB Patil said the government will examine whether the exclusivity clause with BIAL applies to the Tamil Nadu government's decision to build an airport in Hosur.

AstraZeneca to invest Rs 250 crore for GCC expansion in Chennai

TN industries minister TRB Rajaa said rapid absorption of office spaces in Chennai underscores the state’s position as the Knowledge Capital of India

South Korea's YG-1 to invest $150 million in Karnataka

Krafton may open Center of Excellence, Go Pizza eyes expansion in Bengaluru

Nirmala Sitharaman retains Finance Ministry in Modi 3.0 | Seven women who sworn in as Ministers

In the Modi 3.0 government, seven women were sworn in as ministers. Nirmala Sitharaman retained the Finance Ministry for the second time. Apart from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Annapurna Devi is the only other women member of the Union Cabinet. She will be the Women and Child Development minister. Who are the other five members of the council of ministers? Watch this video to know more.

Pakistan to 'seriously' consider restoring trade ties with India: Foreign Minister Dar

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar has stated that Pakistan will "seriously" consider restoring trade ties with India, which have been suspended since August 2019. This indicates a potential shift in diplomatic stance towards the neighboring nation.

Meet Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan’s newly elected prime minister | Which challenges await him?

A month after elections, Pakistan's the newly parliament picked Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s prime minister for a second time. Chosen as the consensus candidate of PML-N and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Sharif secured 201 votes, surpassing the 169 needed in the 336-member Parliament. So who is he? Watch to find out