State
Car not a toy, says HC; dad to face trial for crash by minor that killed 3
Following a devastating incident, a father contested the Karnataka high court's ruling regarding culpable homicide charges linked to his 14-year-old son's reckless driving. The accident claimed three lives, leading the court to stress the perils of allowing minors to operate vehicles and affirm the importance of parents being accountable. The father's attempt to cancel the charges was ultimately rejected.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, former CM Jagadish Shettar seek time from sugarcane farmers of Karnataka at late night meeting in Hubballi
Farmers to decide next course of action after consultations on October 19
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar seeks Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appointment to discuss sugarcane growers’ issues and drought
Mr. Shivakumar says Opposition leaders had earlier expressed their willingness to join the delegation and he hoped they would stand by their words.
Sex CDs, honeytraps and power: Why Karnataka politics keeps getting caught on camera
Karnataka has a history of political scandals involving allegations of sexual misconduct and blackmail among legislators. Recent controversies highlight the involvement of prominent politicians in various cases over the years. Factors contributing to the recurrence of these scandals include power imbalances, political rivalry, and advancements in technology. Many politicians frequently claim they were honeytrapped, complicating genuine allegations against them.
Politics of change at the pandals
West Bengal’s first Durga Puja under the BJP government reflects a political shift, with changes in puja committee leadership, themes and a growing emphasis on religious traditions. Shiv Sahay Singh and Shrabana Chatterjee explore the festivities — from debates over food and cultural identity to restrictions on public spaces — to reveal how the new regime is reshaping the State’s political and cultural landscape
Karnataka extends online RTI filing to all Bengaluru One, Karnataka One and Grama One centres
Under the new provisions of the Sakala Services Act, 2011, public authorities receiving RTI applications by post or in person must register them on the RTI online portal within two days
Karnataka makes app-based night-time attendance mandatory for doctors at taluk hospitals, PHCs
The government has also made it mandatory for contract and outsourced employees working in all government departments, offices, boards, corporations, authorities and government-aided institutions
