Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar launched the Yuva Nidhi scheme, the fifth poll guarantee of the Congress for educated unemployed youth of Karnataka, in Shivamogga on January 12. Apart from their Cabinet colleagues, thousands of people and youths from Shivamogga and neighbouring districts turned up for the launch.
Veteran BJP leader and former minister K.S. Eshwarappa, who met party’s key strategist and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on January 11, is learnt to have made several suggestions to strengthen the party organisation ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, including the need to amicably resolve the issues related to senior leaders Basanagouda Patil Yatnal and V. Somanna.
The former Chief Minister and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai has strongly condemned the attack on a man and a woman in Hangal of Haveri district. Mr. Bommai, who has been elected from Shiggaon, a constituency in the neighbourhood of Hangal, sought the arrest of all the accused.
Bengaluru has secured the 125th ranking among the 446 cities which participated in the above one lakh population category in Swachh Survekshan – 2023, the annual cleanliness survey conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MOHUA).
The Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET), which is mandatory for the post of assistant professor, will be held on January 13. The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has made all preparations to conduct the test.
Puducherry Congress chief criticizes AINRC-BJP government for issuing new liquor permits, advocates government control of manufacturing and distribution network.
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister presents MTFP with borrowing and repayment plans, highlighting state's economic growth and investments.
Former higher education minister C. N. Ashwath Narayana, who wanted to initiate a debate on the government’s move on closure of universities, and said closure of universities would lead to denial of opportunities for students to undertake higher studies.
Watch ‘Mayabazar’, ‘Aditya 369’, ‘Kshana Kshanam’ and other Telugu films at Red Lorry Film Festival in Hyderabad
Tamil Nadu budget 2025: Tamil Nadu government submits Chennai Metro Rail DPRs to Union government for equity contribution, plans for future projects.
Since the use of pesticides for whitefly control is not very effective, awareness among farmers is being created.
Discover the elusive nightjar and vibrant birding community in Ernakulam, Kerala, through unique birding experiences and conservation efforts.
Electricity, Prohibition, and Excise Minister V. Senthilbalaji said he would face the allegations from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) legally, adding that the agency’s complaint regarding irregularities in Tasmac was made with “ulterior motives” and without any evidence.
House Beneath a Jackfruit Tree in Kerala features interconnected spaces, jaali work
Madras High Court dismisses criminal revision petition of Papanasam MLA Jawahirullah in foreign funds receipt case.
Former CM B.S. Yediyurappa had challenged the first information report registered on March 14, 2024, on the alleged incident that occurred on February 2, 2024, the chargesheet filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and the February 28, 2025, order of taking cognisance of offences afresh by the trial court.
LunARC on board Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 flies to the moon with 30,000 digital artworks
KPCC president criticizes LDF government in Kerala for inaction against drug menace, accusing complicity in narcotics trade.