In a significant development in the ongoing controversy surrounding Kantara 2, the High Court issued strong observations against actor , directing him to publicly apologise and visit the revered . The court’s remarks came during the hearing of petitions alleging hurt religious sentiments linked to the film. Court’s Strong Observations During the hearing, the High…
Bengaluru, November 2025 — In an attempt to end speculation over leadership rotation and reinforce Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s position for the remainder of the five-year term, his supporters have proposed a new compromise within the Karnataka Congress: formally declaring Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar as the party’s Chief Ministerial candidate for the 2028 Assembly elections….
BENGALURU: In a decisive move aimed at promoting local enterprise and sustainability, the Karnataka government has mandated the exclusive use of products from the state-owned Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) brand, Nandini, at all official government meetings and programmes. The directive was issued by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on October 28 and circulated to all departments through…
The Karnataka government has taken steps aiming to regulate — and in practical effect curb — the operations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in public spaces, educational institutions, and government premises. Key Developments Political Reactions & Controversies
The annual Mysuru Dasara festival, a grand celebration of culture and tradition, was inaugurated on Monday by renowned Kannada writer and International Booker Prize winner, Banu Mushtaq. The ceremony, held at the historic Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hills, was attended by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and other state officials. Banu Mushtaq, a celebrated writer, activist,…
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against Booker Prize Winner Banu Mushtaq Inaugurating Mysuru Dasara. Bengaluru:The Supreme Court of India has rejected a petition challenging the Karnataka government’s decision to invite International Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara festivities. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta dismissed the plea, upholding the…
Bengaluru, India – Kannada superstar Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is an accused in a high-profile murder case, has made a dramatic appeal to the court, asking for “poison” to end his life. The actor, who is currently lodged in the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, stated that he has not seen sunlight for days and is suffering…
Dharmasthala, Karnataka: In a sensational turn that has upended the Dharmasthala mass burial case, a forensic report has concluded that a skull presented as key evidence by the whistleblower is approximately 40 years old. This discovery has cast serious doubts on the credibility of the whistleblower’s claims and has led to his arrest by the…
Dharmasthala, Karnataka: In a dramatic turn of events in the highly publicized Dharmasthala case, the former sanitation worker who made sensational claims of mass burials has been arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT). The arrest comes after the SIT, which was formed to investigate the allegations, concluded that the claims made by the individual…
BENGALURU: Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, caused a stir in the state assembly by reciting the opening lines of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) anthem, “Namaste Sada Vatsale Matrubhoome.” The unexpected act, which occurred during a heated debate, has since gone viral on social media, sparking widespread political speculation. The incident unfolded during a…
