NIA charges two more in Karnataka Al-Hind ISIS module case

19 Aug 2024

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged two additional terrorists in the Karnataka Al-Hind ISIS module case, a major terror conspiracy involving targeted killings and jihadi activities. The accused, Abdul Matheen Taha and Mussavir Hussain Shazib, both residents of Thirthahalli, Shivamogga District, Karnataka, were arrested on April 12, 2024, after...

Siddaramaiah emerges stronger after Guv’s prosecution sanction

19 Aug 2024

After suffering defeat in the Karnataka Assembly elections last year, the BJP’s attempts to destablise the elected government there, seem to have backfired. By granting prosecution sanction against Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, Governor Thawarchand Gehlot, has apparently put his own position in doubt, with legal experts stating that he had acted...

Karnataka: Woman Arrested For Marrying Multiple Men, Stealing Cash And Jewelry

18 Aug 2024

A 35-year-old woman from Karnataka, identified as Komala, has been arrested by the Gubbi police for allegedly orchestrating a complex marriage scam involving multiple husbands and theft of cash and jewelry. Komala, who had previously been separated from her first husband, is accused of marrying at least three men and...

Tungabhadra Dam Gate Failure Raises Flood Risk In Karnataka, Andhra

12 Aug 2024

Residents near the Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka are on high alert after the Tungabhadra Dam's 19th crest gate washed away. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has warned people to remain vigilant after the gate's chain link broke due to intense floodwaters. Initially, 35,000 cusecs...

Karnataka: Newlywed Killed By Husband In Kolar

08 Aug 2024

The Andersonpet police have registered a murder case and are currently investigating the incident. A newly married woman, identified as Likitha, 19, was allegedly murdered by her husband, Naveen, 27, following an argument on Wednesday evening in Karnataka’s Kolar district. The incident occurred in Chambarasabahalli in Kolar Gold Fields (KGF)...

Infosys Granted ₹3,898 Crore GST Relief For 2017-18 Amidst Larger Tax Notice

04 Aug 2024

Infosys Ltd has been granted a tax relief of ₹3,898 crore for the financial year 2017-18, as detailed in a company filing to the exchanges. The IT giant had previously received a pre-show cause notice from the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) for the period from...

Watch: Dramatic Landslide Devastates Road Near Bengaluru-Mangaluru Highway

31 Jul 2024

The Karnataka coast continues to be battered by intense rainfall, severely disrupting daily life and bringing vehicular movement to a standstill. A significant landslide near Harle estate in Sakleshpur, Hassan district, has exacerbated the situation, impacting several nearby villages. This landslide, occurring on the night of July 29, destroyed a...

Karnataka Minister Orders Increased Monitoring Amid Rising Dengue Cases

28 Jul 2024

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao directed authorities on Friday to monitor dengue-infected persons for 14 days and asked Bengaluru civic and health officials to adopt all preventative steps to control the vector-borne disease in the city. Rao visited the dengue hot sites in Yelahanka and stated that greater attention...

100% Income Tax-Saving Trick? Karnataka Man’s Humorous Video For Salaried Class Goes Viral

27 Jul 2024

A humorous video by content creator Shrinidhi Hande from Udupi, Karnataka, has taken the internet by storm, amassing millions of views with his unconventional take on saving income tax. The video, shared on Instagram on July 23, has captured the attention of many, especially following Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's recent...

Karnataka To Replace NEET With State Specific Medical Entrance Exam

23 Jul 2024

In a significant development, the Karnataka government is set to abolish the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) following a series of controversies, including a major paper leak incident. On Monday, the state cabinet approved a proposal to scrap NEET and introduce a state-specific medical entrance exam. This decision is...