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ED files money laundering charges against Ranya Rao

Bengaluru, March 14 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday filed a money laundering case against Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who was recently apprehended at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA... Read More


DRI: Actor Ranya Rao part of gold smuggling syndicate

Bengaluru, March 13 -- The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has informed a Karnataka court that actor Ranya Rao, arrested in a gold smuggling case, was part of a smuggling syndicate and had i... Read More


Siddaramaiah to present his 16th budget in assembly today

Bengaluru, March 7 -- Chief minister Siddaramaiah will on Friday present his 16th Karnataka Budget - the most by any leader in the state's history. With the outlay expected to exceed Rs.4 lakh crore,... Read More


No link to activities of my stepdaughter: DGP in gold smuggling case

Bengaluru, March 6 -- Kannada film actor Ranya Rao was arrested for smuggling gold following months of surveillance by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), the agency said in a statement on ... Read More


Will seek regulations on tattooing amid health concerns: Minister

Bengaluru, March 1 -- The Karnataka health department is set to write to the Union health ministry to introduce regulations on tattooing, including licencing requirements for tattoo artists and studio... Read More


Kharge-linked Trust's plea over use of park land raises concerns

Bengaluru, Feb. 21 -- Days after the Siddhartha Vihara Trust, in which AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and minister Priyank Kharge are trustees, sought request change the use of land in Kusanur vill... Read More


Guv nod to ordinance to control microfinance, prevent coercion

Bengaluru, Feb. 13 -- Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has given his approval to the Karnataka Micro Loan and Small Loan (Prevention of Coercive Actions) Ordinance, 2025, after receiving clarifi... Read More


Rajnath: We roll out red carpet, not tape

Bengaluru, Feb. 12 -- India is committed to fostering a welcoming investment climate, ensuring a predictable policy environment, and eliminating bureaucratic hurdles, defence minister Rajnath Singh an... Read More


Citing lack of balance, Gehlot returns micro loan ordinance

Bengaluru, Feb. 8 -- Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has sent back the Karnataka Micro Loan and Small Loan (Prevention of Coercive Actions) Ordinance, 2025, to the state government, expressing ... Read More


Govt to decide on hijab ban soon, says Karnataka minister

Bengaluru, Feb. 5 -- The ongoing debate over the hijab ban in Karnataka has resurfaced after Home minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said that a decision will be taken following a thorough deliberatio... Read More