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Karnataka Minister MB Patil Meets UPL's Jai Shroff at Davos WEF 2026
Karnataka Minister MB Patil met UPL Chairman Jai Shroff at Davos to discuss scaling agri operations, new tech, and a ₹300 Cr business.
Bengaluru Civic Polls to Use Ballot Papers, State EC Releases Draft Voter Rolls
Greater Bengaluru Authority elections post-May 25 to use ballot papers, not EVMs. Draft rolls list 88.9 lakh voters. Verify names by Feb 3.
Karnataka Plans Simultaneous Local Body Polls, Shivakumar Confirms
Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar says Karnataka govt is considering conducting all local body polls, including Bengaluru civic elections, at one go.
Karnataka Minister MB Patil Heads to Davos WEF to Secure Global Investments
Karnataka Minister MB Patil leads delegation to Davos WEF for 45+ meetings with global firms like AWS, Lenovo to convert investment into projects and jobs.
Four Spotted Deer Die at Karnataka Zoo; Facility Closed Over Disease Fears
Four spotted deer die at Indira Priyadarshini Mini Zoo, suspected Hemorrhagic Septicemia outbreak prompts closure and emergency animal treatment.
Karnataka Congress to Celebrate 1,000 Days in Office with Massive Haveri Event
Congress government to hold grand event in Haveri, distributing pattas. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar meets party leadership in Delhi amid speculation.
Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium Cleared for IPL Matches with Safety Conditions
Karnataka grants conditional permission for cricket at M Chinnaswamy Stadium after safety review. RCB to install AI cameras for crowd management ahead of IPL.
DK Shivakumar Mourns Congress Stalwart Bheemanna Khandre's Demise
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar and Rahul Gandhi pay homage to veteran Congress leader and freedom fighter Bheemanna Khandre, who passed away at 102.
Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium Cleared to Host IPL and International Matches
Karnataka government permits KSCA to host matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium after stampede, with new AI security measures from RCB.
Chinnaswamy Stadium Cleared to Host IPL and International Cricket Again
M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is cleared to host IPL and international cricket after safety review following a fatal 2025 stampede.
Rahul Gandhi Mourns Freedom Fighter Bheemanna Khandre, a Congress Stalwart
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to senior Congress leader and freedom fighter Bheemanna Khandre, who passed away at 102.
BJP's Surya Sees Urban Mandate in BMC Win, Predicts Bengaluru Sweep
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya cites BMC results as urban faith in BJP, predicts GBA election sweep, and slams Bengaluru metro fare hike as anti-people.
Karnataka Minister Slams NHAI Over Delayed NH-75 Bypass, Warns Official
Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda reprimands officials for slow work on Hassan's NH-75 bypass. Collector reports 6-month delay, demanding urgent action.
Bengaluru's ITPB Metro Skywalk Inaugurated, Boosting Commuter Safety & Connectivity
New 320-foot skywalk connects Pattandur Agrahara Metro Station to ITPB and Park Square Mall, streamlining commute for over 55,000 professionals.
BJP Celebrates Mumbai Civic Poll Sweep in Bengaluru, Targets Congress & Thackerays
Karnataka BJP celebrates BJP-ally win in Mumbai civic polls. Yediyurappa congratulates PM Modi. Leaders hail result as rebuke to Congress & Thackerays.
RCB Proposes AI Cameras at Chinnaswamy for ₹4.5 Crore Safety Upgrade
RCB proposes installing 300+ AI cameras at Chinnaswamy Stadium for crowd management and fan safety, bearing the ₹4.5 crore cost.
Bommai Predicts BJP-JD(S) Sweep in Bengaluru After Maharashtra Poll Triumph
Former CM Basavaraj Bommai forecasts BJP-JD(S) victory in Greater Bengaluru Authority polls following Mahayuti's success in Maharashtra civic elections.
Karnataka's GI-Tagged Bananas, Betel Leaves, Limes Exported to Maldives
India exports Karnataka's GI-tagged Nanjangud banana, Mysore betel leaves, and Indi lime to Maldives, boosting farmer incomes and agri-diplomacy.
Kumaraswamy's Heartfelt Sankranti with 600 Differently-Abled Employees
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy hosts over 600 differently-abled employees & families for Sankranti, recalling his role in regularising their jobs.
Karnataka to Challenge MGNREGA Scrapping in Court and Legislature
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge says the state will challenge the scrapping of MGNREGA constitutionally, legally, and in the people's court.
Bandland 2026 Music Festival Cancelled After Headliner Muse Tour Axed
Bandland 2026 music festival in Bengaluru is cancelled after headliner Muse cancels tour. Organisers promise full refunds to ticket holders.
Sadhguru's Inclusive Sankranti Wish & Thrilling Bullock Cart Race Spectacle
Sadhguru calls for an inclusive world on Sankranti. Meanwhile, a high-octane inter-state bullock cart race in Karnataka draws huge crowds.
Karnataka Calls Emergency Session to Oppose Central Job Scheme Overhaul
Karnataka govt convenes emergency Cabinet, plans special Legislature debate from Jan 22-31 to oppose Centre's VB-G RAM G Act, citing loss of state rights.
Karnataka HM Orders Probe Into Bangladeshi Settlements in Bengaluru
Karnataka Home Minister directs police to collect details on Bangladeshi nationals in Bengaluru, warns against vigilantism by BJP.
Karnataka to Hold GBA Corporation Elections by June 30 as per Supreme Court Order
Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar assures Supreme Court order will be followed to conduct Greater Bengaluru Authority corporation polls by the June 30 deadline.