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Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the government will promote industries in tier-2 and tier-3 cities through FAR concessions to create local jobs. It also plans 2,000 CSR-funded rural schools and a ‘Yuva Setu’ platform to connect skilled youth with employers

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar denied allegations of government interference in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, asserting the process is overseen by the Election Commission. He urged the EC to investigate opposition complaints while accusing BJP and JD(S) of politicising the exercise

Two daycare workers were arrested in Bengaluru after videos allegedly showed toddlers being abused at a childcare centre operating on an IT company campus. Police launched an investigation, while the state government and the company assured cooperation and strict action

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar ordered a review of quarrying operations after a stone quarry collapse in Bengaluru South killed eight workers. The state will issue fresh safety guidelines, investigate possible violations, and act against illegal quarrying to prevent future tragedies

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress government owed Telangana farmers Rs 29,300 crore under the Rythu Bharosa scheme and failed to fulfil several election promises. He demanded a timeline for clearing dues and criticised the government's agricultural policies.

Police investigating the Tumakuru taxi blast suspect the accused's obsessive behaviour over a failed relationship led to the alleged kidnapping and fatal explosion. Investigators are now tracing the source of the country-made bombs used, while continuing to verify witness accounts

Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar launched Bengaluru's 2.5-km Mehkri Circle-Hebbal twin tunnel road project, assuring it will be toll-free. He said the initiative aims to ease traffic congestion and forms part of a ₹1.5 lakh crore long-term infrastructure development plan

NCERT has dismissed allegations of saffronisation in its new Class 6 Kannada textbook, clarifying that 'Krishna' refers to the Krishna River and not a religious figure. The council also rejected claims that the book promotes vegetarianism or ignores Karnataka's cultural diversity

The Chief Ministers of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana agreed to work towards a permanent solution to interstate water-sharing issues during the inauguration of Tungabhadra Dam's new spillway gates. The states also backed desilting efforts and greater cooperation to safeguard farmers' interests

Launching 33 new crest gates at the Tungabhadra Project in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu advocated for inter-state river linking. He warned of reduced water inflows due to El Niño and emphasized maximizing water efficiency for regional farmers

D.K. Shivakumar expressed readiness to hold talks with C. Joseph Vijay on the Mekedatu project, urging both states to set aside politics and focus on water security, drinking water needs, power generation and regional development

Amidst concerns over possible cross-voting, polling for seven seats of the Karnataka Legislative Council continued on Thursday. Expelled BJP MLAs S.T. Somashekar and Shivaram Hebbar confirmed that they had voted for Congress candidates and alleged that, BJP leaders had not even extended a courtesy call seeking their support.

A KRMB team inspected the Rajoli Banda Diversion Scheme in Karnataka and reviewed issues related to water releases, repair works and alleged unauthorised diversion of Krishna waters. Former RDS Project Chairman Tangala Sitaram Reddy highlighted longstanding concerns affecting the project's ayacut.

Tamil Nadu farmers have intensified opposition to Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project, planning a protest in New Delhi on June 23. They will urge the Centre to reject the proposal, citing threats to Cauvery water availability, agriculture, and farmers’ livelihoods

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar assured that the Gruha Lakshmi and Gruha Jyoti welfare schemes will continue without interruption. He dismissed opposition rumours of discontinuation and said re-verification is being done to prevent misuse involving fake or ineligible beneficiaries

A 65-year-old man in Mandya allegedly killed his wife and son before dying by suicide. Police said a note recovered from the house cited mounting debt, home-loan EMI pressure and business losses. Investigators are probing the circumstances surrounding the triple tragedy

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said Congress has filed nominations for three Rajya Sabha and five Legislative Council seats. The party fielded Mallikarjun Kharge, Pawan Khera and Mansoor Ali Khan for the Upper House elections

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has declared total assets worth Rs 38.76 crore in his Rajya Sabha nomination affidavit. The filing details movable and immovable properties, jewellery holdings, a Rs 10 lakh liability, and five pending criminal cases

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said he will not accept minister Ramalinga Reddy’s resignation, stressing the matter will be resolved internally. The dispute arose over portfolio allocation, with Congress leadership stepping in to manage the situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed public anger forced the Congress to change Karnataka’s chief minister and accused the party of thriving on chaos and uncertainty. He highlighted India’s self-reliance, energy security, infrastructure growth and electoral support for the BJP