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Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge and Andhra Pradesh counterpart Nara Lokesh engaged in an online spat over startup relocation. Kharge criticised Lokesh’s overtures to lure Bengaluru startups to Vizag, calling it “desperate scavenging,” while Lokesh defended AP’s investment initiatives

Telangana borrowed Rs 45,900 crore in six months of 2025-26, reaching 85 per cent of its annual limit, while revenue collection lags. Experts warn of a possible fiscal crisis within three years if corrective measures are not taken

BJP criticised the Karnataka Congress government over crumbling roads and infrastructure in Bengaluru, claiming that potholes are driving tech firms like BlackBuck away. The party also accused the government of high prices, scams, and neglecting citizens despite heavy taxation

Armed robbers looted over ₹21 crore in cash and gold from an SBI branch in Karnataka’s Vijayapura district after tying up the staff. Police said the suspects fled in a vehicle with a fake number plate towards Maharashtra.

SCCL received licences from Union Minister G Kishan Reddy to explore gold and copper in Karnataka's Devadurga region. Won in a March auction covering 199 square kilometres, the handover occurred at a Hyderabad seminar.

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested two suspects, including a Karnataka woman, for duping victims of Rs 25 lakh through fake matrimonial and Instagram profiles. The gang used edited photos, videos, and video calls to trap grooms. A third woman is absconding

A mild earthquake of 2.3 magnitude hit Kalaburagi district in Karnataka on Thursday morning. The tremor was felt around Jawalga village but caused no damage. Officials inspected the site, and the public was advised not to panic

Sanjeevi Rithvik and Manimuthu Shaina won the singles titles at the South Zone inter-state badminton championship in Hyderabad, which featured winners from multiple states across categories, including under-19 events

Over 40 women activists, including Arundhati Nag and Kavita Lankesh, have urged Sonia Gandhi to intervene in the Dharmasthala murders case, accusing Congress leaders of trivialising victims’ lives and undermining the SIT probe. They demanded accountability, justice, and restraint from political interference.

Karnataka’s Congress-led government has proposed replacing EVMs with ballot papers in local body polls. State Election Commissioner G.S. Sangreshi confirmed readiness if legal amendments are enacted. BJP criticized the move, alleging Congress admitted electoral fraud by questioning EVM-based elections

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah defended the decision to invite Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara, calling it a secular festival for all communities. He accused the BJP of politicising the issue and rejected criticism of Mushtaq’s past remarks.

The Godavari-Cauvery river linking project hit roadblocks as the NWDA rejected Telangana’s and Karnataka’s demands for a larger water share. With unresolved disputes, opposition from multiple states, and no MoU in place, experts warn the project’s goals could be delayed

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar surprised the Assembly by singing the RSS anthem amid a debate on the Chinnaswamy stadium stampede that killed 11. BJP accused him of fueling frenzy, while he defended his role and highlighted government action

Singareni Collieries Company Limited has secured its first critical mineral exploration licence for gold and copper blocks at Devadurga, Karnataka. The move marks a historic milestone in SCCL’s diversification, with exploration expected to be completed within five years

Coconut shells, once thrown away as waste, are now selling at record prices in Kerala, touching Rs 35 per kg. Rising demand from industries and exports has created a lucrative market, even as high coconut and oil prices burden households

Koppal police have registered a POCSO case against murder victim Gavisiddappa Nayak and his family, drawing widespread criticism from the Valmiki community and opposition parties, who allege political motivation and demand a central agency probe into the August 3 killing.

In Mandya’s Kirugavalu village, hotel owner Madappa was strangled to death by a gang of robbers after he witnessed them looting a jewelry shop. The culprits fled with gold, cash, and the CCTV DVR, leaving villagers in shock and fear

Karnataka is now India’s second-largest startup hub with 20,004 ventures registered on the Bhaskar portal, after Maharashtra’s 33,845. The platform links startups with investors, mentors, and government schemes, while outreach efforts aim to boost rural and small enterprises

A short circuit sparked a fire in a congested building at Bengaluru’s Tigalarapete, killing five, including a couple and their two children. Police arrested two owners for negligence and illegal construction, as families accused them of renting unsafe spaces.

A massive fire engulfed a commercial building at Nagarathpet near KR Market, Bengaluru, killing one person and leaving three family members feared trapped. Firefighters are conducting rescue operations as police cordon off the area. Cause of the fire is under investigation.