Thakur, Jaiswal return to Mumbai squad for Ranji Trophy QF against Karnataka

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur has made a return to captain Mumbai in their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Karnataka, starting on February 6 at the MCA-BKC Ground in Mumbai. Thakur’s return comes after recovering from a calf injury sustained in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He was spotted bowling in the nets […]
Women’s Sr Kabaddi Nationals: Karnataka, Delhi, Haryana start with wins on Day 1

Hyderabad, Jan 28 (IANS) The 72nd Women’s Senior National Kabaddi Championship kicked off at the Balayogi Stadium on Tuesday, featuring a series of decisive wins on the opening day. This four-day event began on January 27 and will conclude on January 30. Soon after India’s Women’s Kabaddi World Cup victory, the championship features many members […]
MP, AP, Karnataka, and Odisha reach semis at Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026

Bhubaneswar, Jan 20 (IANS) Defending champions Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and hosts Odisha made it to the semifinals of the Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026 with commanding performances in the quarterfinals on Day 5 of the elite competition. With Tuesday’s matches, the tournament entered the decisive knockout phase, paving the way […]
K’taka govt sees off German Chancellor; BJP objects to CM’s absence

Bengaluru, Jan 13 (IANS) Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Friedrich Merz, and his delegation arrived in Bengaluru on Tuesday, visited various institutions in the city, and departed from Kempegowda International Airport later in the day. Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development M.B. Patil bid a warm farewell to the German […]
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Kohli, Rohit, Suryavanshi smash centuries; Karnataka and Bengal complete big chases

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, along with Ishan Kishan and Devdutt Padikkal, smashed centuries to benefit their respective teams in Round One of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26 Season on Wednesday. It was a day on which a record 22 individual centuries were scored on the opening day […]
K’taka: Gruha Lakhsmi scheme beneficiaries share pain over ‘stalled’ funds

Bengaluru, Dec 23 (IANS) Gruha Lakshmi scheme is one of the flagship schemes of the Karnataka government, aimed at empowering women by providing financial assistance to female heads of households; however, the default in payment for months has left the beneficiaries high and dry. Under the scheme, a monthly financial aid of Rs 2,000/- is […]
Sitharaman launches project to develop AI, STEM & robotics labs in govt schools in Karnataka

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday launched a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project to develop five Artificial Intelligence, STEM, and robotics labs in government schools in Karnataka. The Minister launched Cyient AI Labs (CyAILS) — ‘VijAIpatha’, a CSR-led national initiative to democratise access to Artificial Intelligence, STEM, and robotics education […]
Crime rate declined significantly in 2025: K’taka Home Minister

Belagavi, Dec 19 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara informed the state Assembly on Friday that the crime rate in the state has declined significantly in 2025. “Cases of murder, robbery, dacoity, assault, rioting, rape and crimes against women saw a significant decline this year as compared to previous years,” said Parameshwara while addressing the […]
‘Do not try to threaten me’: Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra tells Dy CM Shivakumar

Belagavi, Dec 18 (IANS) Commenting strongly on the remark by the Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar that the State BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra is a “collection king” and that he had brought disrepute to his father and former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, BJP leader Vijayendra on Thursday warned […]
K’taka minister Krishna Byregowda accused of corruption, land encroachment; BJP demands resignation

Belagavi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP on Wednesday accused Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda of land encroachment and corruption and demanded his resignation. The party also released documents and videos in support of its allegations. BJP workers staged protests at the Byatarayanapura Assembly constituency in Bengaluru against Minister Byregowda, alleging that he had grabbed 21 […]