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Voting for Karnataka Legislative Council polls begins
The ruling Congress, which has 37 members in the 75-member Upper House, is expected to achieve a majority with victory assured in four seats
Examine feasibility of formulating regulatory framework for homestays: Karnataka High Court
The High Court of Karnataka has directed the State government to examine the feasibility of formulating a comprehensive policy and regulatory framework governing the establishment, operation and supervision of homestays
Stage set for Council polls in Karnataka that could give Congress majority in Upper House
The Congress, which now has 37 members in the 75-member Upper House, will achieve majority with wins assured in four seats. If it manages to win all the five seats it is contesting, its tally will go to 39
Karnataka High Court declares arrest of Gameskraft directors illegal; but allows ED to proceed against them by issuing summons
The court found that the ED had arrested them without issuing them summons under Section 50 of the Prevention of Money Launder (PML) Act. Also, the court said that there was no new material to arrest them
No unusual deaths at Jayadeva Mysuru, says Karnataka Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil
The Minister noted that the mortality rate at Jayadeva hospital’s Bengaluru, Mysuru and Kalaburagi units ranges between 4 and 6%, significantly lower than the national average of 9 to 11% for cardiac care institutions.
Gulbarga Mystics gears up for Maharaja Trophy 2026
The fifth edition of Karnataka State Cricket Association’s T20 tournament will be played in Mysuru, Hubballi and Bengaluru starting Saturday
Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
Welcome to the Karnataka Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. Curated and written by Nalme Nachiyar.
No contact with jumbos, viewing zones, visitor restrictions: What is Karnataka’s Elephant Camp Safety Protocol?
No more than ten elephants must be kept for public viewing. Daily behaviour assessment of elephants is mandatory
Karnataka police chief directs staff to strictly adhere to office timings
Referring to directions issued by Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, the circular stated that all government offices are required to commence functioning at 10 a.m.
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