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Middle East conflict: 109 from Karnataka stranded in UAE & Bahrain, says CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Mar 2: As the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirmed on Monday, March 2 that 109 people from the state are currently stranded in the UAE and Bahrain. The disruptions follow the closure of airspace and widespread
International flights to, from Mangaluru cancelled, diverted; Airport issues advisory
Mangaluru, 28 February,2026:(Bhatkallys News Bureau) Several international flights operating to and from Mangaluru International Airport were cancelled or diverted on Saturday after Iranian airspace was closed amid rising tensions in West Asia following joint military strikes by the United Sta
Fishing boat sinks off Kundapur–Gangolli coast; Five fishermen rescued
Kundapur: A fishing boat that had set out from Malpe harbour sank in the sea between Kundapur and Gangolli, but all five fishermen on board were rescued safely in a timely operation. According to reports, the boat named ‘Sri Durgaparameshwari’ had left Malpe harbour on the n
Bengaluru: Five guarantee schemes an economic burden, admits DyCM D K Shivakumar
Bengaluru, Feb 26: Deputy chief minister (DyCM) D K Shivakumar on Wednesday said that the state government’s five guarantee schemes have become a financial burden on the government. Speaking after inaugurating the ‘Kusuma Sanjeevini’ programme, he said the guarantee schemes
IMD warns of rising temperatures in Coastal Karnataka for next few days; dry weather to continue
Bengaluru: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that temperatures are likely to rise further in the coming days, with maximum temperatures across Karnataka expected to touch 38 to 39 degrees Celsius. The advisory is significant for Coastal Karnataka, where dry weather co
CM Siddaramaiah flags social media addiction among kids, Karnataka mulling mobile ban for minors
Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru Bengaluru, Feb 22: The Karnataka government is considering a ban on mobile phone usage for students under 16, citing rising concerns over the impact of social media on young minds. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirmed that the proposal is under discussio
Vande Bharat to skip Mangaluru on Bengaluru-Madgaon route; passengers disappointed
Mangaluru, Feb 21: Even as the electrification of the ghat section between Mangaluru and Bengaluru reaches completion, the railway board has delivered a significant shock to the coastal city. Despite having two well-equipped stations, the highly anticipated Vande Bharat Express will bypass both
FIRs over social media posts: Karnataka DGP issues fresh guidelines
Bengaluru, Feb 10: In response to concerns that FIRs are being registered abruptly against social media posts without conducting preliminary inquiries, state director general of police (DGP) M A Saleem on Monday issued fresh guidelines to the police force. A circular in this regard was issue
Karnataka cabinet clears Rs 67-crore AI system to monitor social media, tackle fake news
Bengaluru, Feb 7: In a significant move to counter the spread of fake news, misinformation and emerging digital threats, the Karnataka government has decided to deploy an Artificial Intelligence-based Social Media Analytics Solution (SMAS) to monitor social media and other online platforms. The
Belagavi village switches to ‘Digital Off’ for two hours daily, sets example for society
Belagavi, Feb 7: In today’s rapidly changing digital age, mobile phones, television, OTT platforms and web series have become an inseparable part of everyday life. However, as dependence on technology increases, children’s traditional play, family bonding, culture and social values
Karnataka Congress to stage ‘Raj Bhavan Chalo’ protest against scrapping of MGNREGA
The ruling Congress party in Karnataka will stage a ‘Raj Bhavan Chalo’ protest march on Tuesday to oppose the scrapping of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president D.K. Shivaku
India’s biggest robbery exposed: Rs 400-crore cash containers vanish in Belagavi, SIT probe ordered
Belagavi / Nashik, Jan 25: One of the largest and most sensational robbery cases in India has surfaced months after it allegedly took place, following a complaint of kidnapping and illegal detention in Maharashtra. Two container trucks carrying approximately Rs 400 crore in cash from Go
Bhatkal on the Plate: Ten-day Bhatkali cuisine festival at Sheraton Grand Bengaluru
Bengaluru: 24 January,2026 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway is running a ten-day culinary showcase celebrating Bhatkali cuisine at its all-day dining restaurant, Feast, offering diners a rare opportunity to experience the traditional flavours of th
Bengaluru ranks second in global traffic congestion
Bengaluru, Jan 23: Widely recognised on the global stage for its IT sector and other achievements, Bengaluru has now drawn worldwide attention for a less favourable reason — traffic congestion. According to the TomTom Traffic Index report, Bengaluru has secured the second position among
DGP Ramachandra Rao suspended; denies allegations, calls viral video AI-generated
Bengaluru, Jan 20: Director general of police (Civil Rights Enforcement) K Ramachandra Rao has been suspended after several videos allegedly showing him in compromising situations with women surfaced on social media on Monday. The unverified footage purportedly shows Rao with women in what a
Govt to enforce cashless toll entry nationwide from Apr 1
New Delhi, Jan 19: In a decisive move to streamline toll collection and ease traffic congestion, the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced that only cashless entry will be permitted at all toll plazas across the country from April 1, bringing an end to cash payments at tol
Bengaluru jewellers consider burqa, face-cover ban amid rising incidences of gold thefts
Bengaluru, Jan 14: In a decisive step to curb the rising incidences of gold thefts, robberies and fraud, Bengaluru’s jewellers’ community is considering a ban on customers wearing burqas (face-covering garments) inside jewellery stores. The move follows similar security measures
CM Siddaramaiah backs tourism investment, opposes Kerala move on Kannada schools
Mangaluru, Jan 11: Chief minister Siddaramaiah said that his government is one that delivers on its promises and ensures implementation of the assurances it gives. He stated that the government would extend support and encouragement to entrepreneurs willing to invest in the tourism sector along