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Karnataka’s Shakti scheme, offering free bus travel for women, has entered the Golden Book of World Records after recording over 500 crore journeys. Officials said the initiative has boosted women’s mobility, economic participation, and significantly increased daily ridership across the state

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi accused CM Siddaramaiah of shifting stance in the Dharmasthala case, alleging irresponsibility after SIT-led excavations, ordered by the government, yielded no evidence of the alleged buried bodies.

The Karnataka government plans major amendments to the Rent Act, 1999, introducing steep penalty hikes for subletting and unregistered brokers, market-based rent regulation, eviction notice requirements, and a fast-track dispute resolution system to ensure fairness for tenants and landlords

The Karnataka government has made registration mandatory for all GPA-based property transactions and introduced e-stamps and Aadhaar-linked digital signatures. The move aims to prevent fraud, ensure transparency, and eliminate the use of unregistered documents and physical stamp papers.

The Karnataka government is under fire for proposing to divert ₹11,896 crore from SC/ST welfare funds to its guarantee schemes. Dalit groups and Opposition parties have criticised the move. A final decision is expected at the SC/ST Development Council meet on August 5.

The report clarifies that merely submitting an intimation does not amount to seeking permission, particularly for events involving large public gatherings in central Bengaluru

In his letter, the DCP highlighted that RCB fans are likely to arrive in lakhs. As the event is organised in haste at the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha, there will be difficulty in organising security due to a shortage of staff and officers

The circular states that the guidelines are intended to protect the health of school children and the general public.

Sources confirmed that the Cabinet has approved the proposal, and a Bill in this regard will be presented before the State legislature during the ongoing Budget Session

The circular states, "The language reflects the land's culture and traditions. It is essential for the growth of a language that the manufacturing, market and transactions should be conducted in local language. The Karnataka government has brought the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Act, 2022, on March 12, 2024."

The government has amended its notification under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act (EPA), 1986, mandating that only cotton thread—free from sharp, metallic, or glass components, adhesives, or any strengthening materials—be used for kite flying.

KT Rama Rao expressed concern over Congress’s track record of “guarantees” in Karnataka, warning that similar actions in Telangana could have far-reaching negative impacts on future generations

The Film Industry for Rights and Equality (FIRE) asked the Karnataka government to constitute a committee - headed by a retired judge - to study and report on sexual harassment in the Kannada film industry

Karnataka govt’s ‘quota for locals’ policy is fraught with dangerous social and economic ramifications

Move comes after makers agreed to delete two dialogues from the film

Stalls release of film and trailer in electronic media, social media, film theatres, private television channels or other media

The Karnataka government responded positively to the request made by the State after assessing it own water requirement for the next three months.

Both Almatti and Narayanpur projects have 31 tmc and 21 tmc of water as part as their present storage.

A government order notified that the 2021 Karnataka Electric Bike Taxi Scheme has now been withdrawn.

Sources confirmed that the NIA has filed an FIR related to the case and its sleuths will conduct a coordinated investigation with the state police.