Zepto food safety Bengaluru action and the Blinkit licence suspension in Mumbai have put quick-commerce hygiene under sharper scrutiny. Karnataka officials sealed a Hoskote warehouse, while Maharashtra authorities acted against a Malad West facility after reporting serious food safety violations. Zepto warehouse sealed after Bengaluru inspection Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drug Administration

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has played down unrest within the Congress after legislators reportedly offered to resign over their exclusion from the expanded Cabinet. DK Shivakumar Downplays MLA Resignations Over Cabinet Snub Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has sought to contain growing dissatisfaction within the Congress after two party legislators reportedly offered to resign because they were not included in the latest

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has urged political parties and Kannada organisations to avoid a statewide bandh over the Cauvery dispute. The state plans to protect its water interests legally while prioritising drinking water amid a severe rainfall deficit. Cauvery Bandh Appeal After All-Party Meeting Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has appealed to political parties and pro-Kannada organisations to withdraw plans for a

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, August 1, 2026. During the visit, he will also launch infrastructure, energy, road and semiconductor projects worth more than ₹17,900 crore.   Bhogapuram, August 1, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inspect the passenger terminal at around 11 a.m. before formally inaugurati

A farmers’ body has demanded that Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar visit the drought-affected Cauvery delta if CM Vijay travels to Bengaluru for talks. Cauvery Farmers Demand Reciprocal Delta Visit The Cauvery Farmers’ Association has urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay to arrange a reciprocal visit by Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to the Cauvery delta districts, where farmers say Kuruvai paddy crops have withered because

Tamil Nadu farmers’ groups urged Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to reject proposed bilateral talks with Karnataka over Mekedatu and Cauvery water sharing. Tamil Nadu Farmers Oppose Direct Mekedatu Talks Representatives of several Tamil Nadu farmers’ organisations have urged Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay not to hold direct talks with Karnataka over the proposed Mekedatu reservoir and the continuing Cauvery water-sharing dispute.

The DK Shivakumar PRC drive has triggered a political battle during Karnataka’s SIR, with the BJP alleging vote-bank protection and Congress defending easier access to documents. Karnataka PRC Drive Begins During SIR The Karnataka government has launched a door-to-door campaign to distribute Permanent Residence Certificates and caste certificates while the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is underway.

The Dandeli zipline accident left a Karnataka man injured after he reportedly fell nearly 40 feet at Sterling River Resort. His family alleges a zipline safety-lock failure and resort negligence, while the management disputes the allegations.​   Dandeli Zipline Accident: Karnataka Man Falls Nearly 40 Feet A 24-year-old man from Karnataka suffered serious injuries after falling nearly 30 to 40 feet during a zipline ride at a private re

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar assured farmers that their land would not be forcibly acquired for the Bidadi Township project and announced a committee review. No land without farmers consent Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has assured farmers that the state government will not forcibly acquire land for the proposed Bidadi Township. His statement followed protests over a land survey that farmers said was being conducted without the

  Maharashtra leaders Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Sharad Pawar have renewed efforts over the Karnataka border dispute, promising faster Supreme Court hearings, senior legal support and financial assistance for Marathi-speaking residents facing cases in border areas. Fadnavis, Shinde and Pawar unite over Karnataka border dispute Maharashtra’s government and senior political leaders have renewed their push on the long-running Maha

The Karnataka Congress has stepped up its attack on the BJP leadership over the controversy surrounding alleged theft and financial irregularities linked to donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. At its general body meeting, the state Congress adopted a resolution demanding the resignations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, accusing them of bearing moral responsibility for t

A tragic incident occurred on Saturday, 27 June 2026, during a Muharram fire-walking ritual in Ballari district, where a 28-year-old participant lost his life after suffering severe burn injuries. The accident took place during a traditional fire pit event in Kurugodu taluk, leading to shock and grief in the local community.  Ritual event

Senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao has launched a sharp political attack on Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, questioning his claim of a “historic agreement” on Tungabhadra river water sharing with Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. He alleged that Telangana’s irrigation interests were being compromised and demanded clarity on the outcomes of recent high-level meetings involving the two neighbouring states and the Union water resources mi

Karnataka Unveils Praja Seva Department In Major Governance Reform In a significant move aimed at transforming public administration and enhancing service delivery, the Karnataka government has established a new Praja Seva Department by bringing together several key governance and citizen-service wings under one umbrella. The decision, approved by the state Cabinet and formalised through a government order issued on June 24, is being viewed as a major step towards b

According to reports from June 25, 2026, leaders from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka gathered in Hosapete (Hospet), Karnataka, ahead of the inauguration of the newly installed gates at the Tungabhadra Dam. The event was attended by Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R.

Thiruvananthapuram, June 24, 2026: Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan has reached out to the governments of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, seeking enhanced cooperation to combat the growing threat of interstate drug trafficking. The initiative is part of Kerala's intensified anti-drug campaign, Operation Toofan, which aims to curb narcotics abuse and dismantle organized trafficking networks operating across state borders. According to an official release from the Chief Minis

Mutalik Objects To KS Bhagawan’s Lord Rama Statement In Karnataka Sri Rama Sene chief Pramod Mutalik has criticised writer KS Bhagawan over a recent statement linked to Lord Rama. Mutalik said Bhagawan should avoid making remarks that may affect religious sentiments and disturb public harmony. He said statements that undermine the faith of devotees should not be made in the name of public debate. Mutalik also argued that such comments go against the sp

Karnataka witnessed a historic political event on June 3, 2026, as senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar took oath as the state’s Chief Minister at Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru. The ceremony, which began at 4:00 PM IST, marked the culmination of a carefully planned leadership transition within the party. Former Deputy Chief Minister and a key strategist for the Congress in southern India, Shivakumar’s appointment as the 25th Chief Minister signifies the party’s focus on stability, governance, a

D K Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah will travel to Delhi to meet the Congress high command and finalise Karnataka’s new cabinet. Purpose: The meeting aims to decide ministerial berths, balance caste and regional representation, manage loyalist groups, and prepare for the June 3 swearing-in. Karnataka Cabinet Talks Move To Delhi Karnataka Chief Minister-designate D K Shivakumar and outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are set to travel to New

DK Shivakumar Named Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar is set to become Karnataka’s new Chief Minister after the Congress Legislature Party elected him as its leader in Bengaluru. Congress Picks DK Shivakumar DK Shivakumar is set to take charge as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka after being elected as the Congress Legislature Party leader. The decision was taken at a CLP meeting held at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru after Siddara