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Mandya saw more than half of all communal riots in Karnataka over two years
Traditionally not a communally-sensitive region, Mandya has seen an escalation in communal conflicts in recent times, particularly after the BJP-JD(S) alliance, say observers
‘Bulldozer politics’ row: Kerala CM takes on Karnataka over Bengaluru eviction drive
The statements of Kerala CM and AICC general secretary after an eviction drive in Bengaluru are seen as part of a narrative building exercise ahead of Assembly elections in Kerala expected early next year.
2025, the year that was for Karnataka
The Hindu’s Karnataka reporters explore the big stories that made headlines in a news-packed 2025.
Karnataka registered cars are fined for pollution despite valid PUC certificate
Karnataka-registered vehicles are facing hefty penalties of up to Rs 10,000 for alleged pollution violations, despite possessing valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates. These challans, often issued by other states based on ANPR camera data, are reportedly due to inaccuracies in the central Parivahan database. Transport authorities are investigating the system flaw causing these wrongful penalties.
Drug bust: Chemicals worth Rs 1.2cr seized in joint op with Maharashtra, says Karnataka HM G Parameshwara; 4 arrested
Maharashtra's anti-drug unit, in a joint operation with Bengaluru police, seized raw materials worth Rs 1.2 crore intended for drug manufacturing. Four individuals were arrested in Maharashtra, Belagavi, and Bengaluru following the apprehension of a key peddler in Mumbai. Karnataka's Home Minister clarified the seized items were precursors, not finished drugs, emphasizing intensified anti-drug efforts.
Karnataka flags how VB G-RAM G Act will hurt State’s finances further
Over the next five years, Karnataka estimates that it would have to fund about ₹20,000 crore since the new VB-G RAM G Act replaced the MGNREGA, under which the Centre funded the entire cost.
Kerala politics spills over to Karnataka after eviction drive in Bengaluru
The statements of Kerala CM and AICC general secretary after an eviction drive in Bengaluru are seen as part of a narrative building exercise ahead of Assembly elections in Kerala expected early next year
Decode Karnataka: Reflecting on what went down in 2025 and a wishlist for 2026
In this year ender episode of Decode Karnataka, an annual tradition of sorts, we take stock of the events and developments that made news in 2025.
Congress leaders pull up Pinarayi on Bengaluru demolition remark, but get rapped by AICC
AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal chastised the Karnataka leaders on the clearance drive at Kogilu Layout.
The Hindu Impact: Minister seeks report on Wildlife First objections to KIOCL forest clearance plea
The directive follows a report published by The Hindu on December 24, 2025, which highlighted Wildlife First’s appeal to the Karnataka government to reject KIOCL’s application for retrospective forest clearance.
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