Bengaluru-based electric vehicle manufacturer River Mobility is setting up a new electric two-wheeler manufacturing facility at Malur in Kolar district, Karnataka, marking another addition to the state's automotive and EV manufacturing ecosystem.
A Lucknow-bound IndiGo flight returned to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru shortly after take-off on Saturday after a suspected hijack threat note was discovered inside the aircraft’s lavatory.
Three years after its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the airport could lose all commercial flight connectivity, raising questions over the long-term viability of regional airports and the UDAN model.
Bengaluru-based technology company InMobi has secured the naming rights for the upcoming Ibbaluru Metro station on the city's Outer Ring Road (ORR) corridor for ₹65 crore, marking another instance of corporate participation in public transport infrastructure development.
Shreya N. Gowda from Bhadravathi in Karnataka has secured the All India First Rank in the women’s category of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) National Defence Academy (NDA) Examination (I), 2026.
The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released a satirical AI-generated video portraying Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar as a schoolboy, taking a swipe at the Congress government over recent increases in milk prices, bus fares and the cost of essential services.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has appealed to corporate organisations and private school managements to join hands with the state government in upgrading rural government schools, setting an initial target of bringing 1,000 institutions under a development partnership over the next two to three years.
Karnataka Food Safety Department officials shut down the juice counter at PVR INOX in Forum Mall, Konanakunte Cross, Bengaluru, after identifying food safety violations during an inspection. The action followed a complaint concerning the serving cups used at the outlet.
Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra has strongly criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his supporters for allegedly glorifying the movements that led to the overthrow of elected governments in Nepal and Bangladesh.
The Karnataka government has alleged that petrol sold by major oil marketing companies in the state contains ethanol levels exceeding the prescribed 20% limit under the E20 blending programme. Laboratory tests found ethanol concentrations as high as 31.2%, prompting the state to seek action against oil companies and compensation for affected motorists.
The Karnataka Cabinet has approved an additional allocation of ₹1,118 crore for completing the 134-km Bengaluru Peripheral Road project, revising its estimated cost from ₹2,290 crore to ₹3,409 crore.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has urged technology companies operating in the state to give greater employment opportunities to Kannadigas, stressing that local talent should receive a significant share of jobs while recruitment continues to remain skill-based.
Rajamata Pramoda Devi Wadiyar has strongly refuted remarks suggesting that the Wadiyar family was merely allowed to retain a small portion of Mysuru Palace for residential purposes, asserting that the family’s residential portion is protected by a court order and was not a government concession.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in response to his letter on Karnataka Rajyotsava, placing before the Union Government a range of key priorities and seeking its support and timely intervention on several pending issues concerning the state.
The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) organised a massive protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Thursday against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, demanding its withdrawal and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar inaugurated the new Bengaluru office of Rohan Corporation on Cunningham Road, marking an important milestone in the company's expansion.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, along with Home Minister and Minister for Information Technology, Biotechnology and E-Governance Priyank Kharge, inaugurated IKEA’s new store on Kanakapura Main Road in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Members of IKEA’s senior leadership team were present at the inauguration.
The Congress government in Karnataka has told the High Court that financial constraints forced it to withhold two monthly instalments under its flagship Gruha Lakshmi scheme in 2025, leaving approximately ₹4,000 crore unpaid to nearly one crore women beneficiaries.
More than 25,000 standalone preschools across Karnataka could face closure due to what the Karnataka Council of Pre-Schools (KCPS) has described as impractical regulatory requirements imposed by the state government. The association has warned that the proposed action could affect the education of over two lakh children and put nearly four lakh women’s livelihoods at risk.
Bengaluru’s public transport system is set for a major electric mobility expansion, with Ahmedabad-based Chartered Speed Limited planning to begin supplying electric buses to the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) in April–May 2027. The company is also exploring an overhead charging system at BMTC depots to address space constraints and facilitate the induction of a large electric bus fleet.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday announced that development works worth ₹2,200 crore had been sanctioned for Hiriyur constituency in Chitradurga district, assuring residents that the government would address local infrastructure and welfare needs.
The Congress and other INDIA bloc parties are planning a major protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on November 5, targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for a major drinking water and groundwater development project covering 16 water bodies in Javangondanahalli hobli of Hiriyur taluk and the Gayathri Reservoir in Chitradurga district.
The Karnataka Rakshana Vedike’s (KRV) campaign demanding greater employment opportunities for Kannadigas in private-sector companies entered its second day on Tuesday, with a delegation meeting Reliance Retail officials in Bengaluru.