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Karnataka caste survey tabled, govt set to discuss findings on April 17

Bengaluru, April 12 -- The much-awaited socio-economic and education survey report, commonly referred to as the caste census report, was on Friday presented before the Karnataka cabinet, which is like... Read More


2015 socio-economic survey to be tabled in Karnataka Cabinet today

Bengaluru, April 11 -- Nearly a decade after Karnataka conducted an extensive socio-economic and educational survey aimed at understanding caste demographics, the state government will be reopening th... Read More


Government to regulate online betting, gaming sectors

Bengaluru, April 10 -- The government is preparing to introduce new legislation aimed at regulating online gambling and betting platforms, in a move that seeks to curb fraudulent practices and support... Read More


'I'm always for protection of women': Minister amid Bengaluru molestation row

Bengaluru, April 9 -- Karnataka's home minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said his comments on the recent molestation incident in Bengaluru's BTM Layout were misinterpreted by the media, and he expres... Read More


JD(S) holds meet to discuss upcoming local polls, HDK declares 'war on Sidda and DKS'

Bengaluru, April 7 -- Ahead of the taluk and zilla panchayat elections, the Janata Dal (Secular) convened its core committee meeting at the residence of Union minister and party state president HD Kum... Read More


2 minors tied to tree, assaulted on theft suspicion; 8 held: Police

Bengaluru, April 7 -- Eight people have been arrested for allegedly assaulting two minor boys from the Hakki Pikki community, semi-nomadic Scheduled Tribe, after tying them to an areca tree over suspi... Read More


If high command wants, DKS will step down as state chief: Congress MLA

Bengaluru, April 7 -- Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar will relinquish his post as state Congress president if the party high command chooses to appoint a new leader, Congress MLA from Ma... Read More


Congress wary of sudden change to Karnataka leadership structure

Bengaluru, April 5 -- The Congress party high command is wary of making any sudden changes to the state unit's structure, a senior functionary told Hindustan Times on Friday, as deliberations continue... Read More


Sales tax on diesel hiked by rRs.r2 per litre

Bengaluru, April 2 -- The Karnataka government on Tuesday raised the sales tax rate on diesel from 18.4% to 21.17%, resulting in a Rs.2 per litre price hike, effective April 1. With this revision, the... Read More


State to conduct a fresh survey for SC sub-quota

Bengaluru, March 28 -- The Karnataka government on Thursday decided to initiate a fresh survey to collect empirical data on scheduled castes (SC) in the state. The move aims to address the long-standi... Read More