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Karnataka to repeal amendments to anti-conversion law and APMC Act amendment, revise textbooks
Narendra Modi government stops FCI from selling rice to states, dents Anna Bhagya in Karnataka

EC notifies by-polls for 3 vacant Karnataka Legislative Council seats for 30 June
KGF MLA Roopakala draws criticism for driving KSRTC bus during launch of Shakti scheme
Parched North Karnataka districts face acute drinking water crisis; reservoir levels plummet

Karnataka launches Shakti scheme for women to travel free in state buses, 1st of Congress’ 5 poll guarantees
BSY’s resignation, reservation, Lingayat factor led to poll debacle, say BJP leaders
Aadhaar, ID card, GST registration, income tax: Conditions mount for Congress’ ‘unconditional’ guarantees
‘Show me one party not associated with BJP,’ says ex-PM HD Deve Gowda in first hint at JD(S)-BJP alliance
JD(S) ST woman MLA from Devadurga, Karemma Nayak, accuses BJP workers of assault; 1 arrested
Approved by BJP in March, implemented by Congress in June: Electricity to cost more in Karnataka
All the CM’s men: Cabinet rank of Siddaramaiah’s 3 advisors, 2 political secretaries make for legal bait
Siddaramaiah sets rollout dates for guarantees; transgender women eligible for Gruha Lakshmi, Shakti
Congress poll strategist Sunil Kanugolu appointed chief advisor to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
‘Want nothing less than Cabinet berth. Will wait for it,’ Laxman Savadi tells DyCM DK Shivakumar
Karnataka declares free bus rides for women — from girls to the elderly
Congress used gift card with bar code, candidate name, party symbol to bribe voters, says HD Kumaraswamy
Wrestlers’ protest: Would not respond to people breaking the law, says MoS Meenakshi Lekhi
CM Siddaramaiah keeps Finance, IT & BT portfolios; Shivakumar gets Bengaluru Development, Major Irrigation
Karnataka Cabinet: Bengaluru Urban over-represented while 7 districts get no representation
Meet the 8 first-time ministers in the Karnataka Cabinet led by Siddaramaiah
Karnataka: 3-year-old killed, 26 fall sick after consuming contaminated water in Raichur
Karnataka Cabinet expansion: Balancing act gives Congress 24 new names from varied backgrounds
Karnataka to have a full Cabinet, 24 more ministers set to take oath on Saturday
Electricity bill collectors get Congress’ poll-guarantee shock in Karnataka villages
Bommai reacts sharply to Priyank Kharge statements, says it is ‘reverse-gear government’ in Karnataka
UT Khader becomes first Muslim to be elected Speaker of Karnataka Assembly; focus back on Cabinet
BJP gears up for organisation rejig after Karnataka election loss, may appoint new state chief soon
UT Khader set to take over as Karnataka Assembly’s first Muslim Speaker, files nomination papers
Karnataka MLAs sworn in: Congress likely to expand Cabinet on 26 or 27 May

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Auto drivers have welcomed the government's revised fare structure, saying it could benefit both drivers and passengers. — Despite TN government’s auto fare revision, Ola, Uber and Rapido continue to charge more; unions seek ban on platforms

Karnataka government announces 2026 Rajyotsava Awards; B.V. Acharya, A.C. Bhandary among awardees

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Girls in families that prefer sons have higher anaemia rates, but poverty and education matter too

Attappadi infant deaths — Attappadi infant deaths: Minister to visit as expert teams begin probe; CPI demands accountability

Minister Satish Jarkiholi denies endorsing SIR, says remarks were misinterpreted

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Three key issues arising from the arrest of economist Kalaiyarasan: MP Dr D. Ravikumar

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