Karnataka

BENGALURU, December 2: A new case study by Oxford’s Said Business School being released at IIM Bangalore today reveals how India’s PRAGATI platform is transforming the way large infrastructure and social development projects are implemented. The research, conducted with support from the Gates Foundation, documents how this digital governance innovation has helped accelerate 340 projects…

Bengaluru, Nov 22 (UNI) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called for India to redefine its economic approach by adopting a model of ‘responsible capitalism,’ which balances growth with social responsibility and sustainability. “Capitalism also has its limitations. We need to brand India as a responsible capitalist nation, one that prioritises the well-being of its people…

Bengaluru, Nov 14 (UNI) Karnataka’s recent bypolls have ignited a fierce political clash, drawing an impressive 81.84% voter turnout across three constituencies as per the State Election Commission’s data. With the Congress, BJP, and JD(S) locked in a heated contest, voters showed up in droves, signalling high stakes and close contests that could sway the…

Bengaluru, Nov 13 (UNI) An estimated 76.9 per cent voter turnout was recorded until 5 pm in three Karnataka Assembly constituencies – Shiggaon, Sandur, and Channapatna – where by-elections were held on Wednesday, election officials reported. Over seven lakh voters were eligible to vote at approximately 770 polling stations across these segments. Channapatna led with…

Bengaluru, Nov 2 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has responded sharply to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent criticisms of the Congress government, urging Modi to first examine the BJP’s record in Karnataka. Siddaramaiah accused the BJP of leaving behind a “disastrous legacy” in the state and claimed that his government has fulfilled all five of…

Haveri, Nov 1 (UNI) Tension gripped Kadakol village in Karnataka’s Haveri district as villagers, fearing potential seizure of their properties by the Waqf Board, resorted to attacking houses and buildings of a particular community, leaving five people injured. The violence occurred late on Wednesday, leading to extensive damage and heightened tensions in the community. According…

Bengaluru, Oct 30 (UNI) The Karnataka BJP has condemned the Congress government’s alleged implementation of “Tughlaq policies” that threaten the livelihoods of farmers across the state. Starting November 4, the BJP will launch a statewide agitation focused on the controversial issue of farmers’ lands reportedly being claimed by the Waqf Board. The party accuses the…

Bengaluru, Oct 24 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday moved the Karnataka High Court, challenging the single judge’s order that upheld Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot’s sanction for his prosecution in connection with the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam. The appeal, filed on October 23, seeks to overturn the order passed by Justice…

Hubballi, Oct 12 (UNI) Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has clarified that it is the Finance Commission and not the central government, that decides the allocation of funds to states. Addressing the recent criticism from Congress leaders accusing the Centre of tax injustice towards Karnataka, Joshi defended the NDA government’s record, claiming it has provided significantly…

Bengaluru, Oct 6 (UNI) In a major push to alleviate Bengaluru’s infamous traffic congestion and improve regional connectivity, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced the introduction of the Namo Bharat semi-high-speed trains. These trains, currently being manufactured at Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) in Bengaluru, will soon operate on routes connecting the capital with Tumakuru…