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PM Modi's security breached during roadshow in Karnataka; man intercepted

The man, carrying a garland with him, broke PM's security cordon and rushed towards him. PM Modi was riding on the footboard of an SUV

CM Bommai slams Congress poll promises ahead of Karnataka assembly polls

Bommai said, "the Congress leader's statement shows his frustration and this has given a feeling that Shivakumar doesn't have the intention of implementing it

PM holds roadshow ahead of National Youth Festival in Karnataka's Hubballi

BJP-ruled Karnataka goes to Assembly polls by May

Karnataka CM Bommai instructs to start mini textile parks in 25 taluks

'I have close links with weavers individually and saw their problems from the closeness. The weavers must focus on the quality of products and come forward for exports'

Cong promises 200 units free power for households ahead of K'taka polls

The Congress in Karnataka on Wednesday promised to provide every household in the state with 200 units of free electricity, every month, in the event of the party coming to power

PM Modi to inaugurate National Youth Festival in Hubballi on Thursday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Youth Festival here on Thursday on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The 26th edition of National Youth Festival, which will be held till January 16 at Hubballi- Dharwad, is being organised by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka. According to officials, the festival is held every year to provide exposure to talented youth at the national level, along with galvanising them towards nation building. It brings diverse cultures from all parts of the country on a common platform and unites the participants in the spirit of "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat", they said, adding that the theme of this year's festival is Viksit Yuva - Viksit Bharat. More than 30,000 youth are expected to attend the inaugural function where the Prime Minister will share his vision with them. During the five-day event, over 7,500 youth delegates from all over India, ...

Four K'taka universities enter into pact with universities of Pennsylvania

The agreements applicable to undergraduate courses were inked in presence of Dr CN Ashwath Narayanan, Minister for Higher Education at the State Higher Education Council (SHEC)

PM Modi to inaugurate National Youth Festival in Karnataka on Thursday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Youth Festival in Karnataka's Hubbali on Thursday, an event that is being held on the National Youth Day which is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand to honour his ideals, teachings and contributions. "Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the 26th National Youth Festival in Hubbali at around 4 pm," a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office said. The National Youth Festival is held every year to provide exposure to talented youth at the national level and galvanise them towards nation-building. It brings diverse cultures from all parts of the country on a common platform and unites the participants in the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'. This year, the festival is being held in Hubballi-Dharwad in Karnataka from January 12-16, with the theme being "Viksit Yuva--Viksit Bharat". The Festival will witness Youth Summit, which will witness plenary discussions on five themes stemming from G20 a

No Karnataka tableau on Republic Day parade this year, says govt

The Karnataka government on Sunday clarified that the State's tableau did not get the chance to take part in Republic Day parade this year, following the Union government's guidelines, providing opportunity to the States that took part least number of times during the last eight years. The clarification comes following the controversy over Karnataka's tableau being excluded from the Republic Day parade in New Delhi this year, after having showcased the State's culture for 13 consecutive years. Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly Siddaramaiah has targeted the State BJP government in this regard, by questioning its seriousness in upholding the State's pride "Regarding participation of States' tableau in Republic Day parade this year, Government of India has issued guidelines, providing opportunity to the States that did not take part/took part least number of times during the last 8 years. Hence, the State of Karnataka has not got the chance to take part in the Republic

In census yr 2022, MP loses more than double big cats compared to Karnataka

Facing the challenge of retaining the status of India's tiger state, Madhya Pradesh lost 34 big cats in 2022 as compared to just 15 in Karnataka, its nearest competitor in housing the number of tigers in the country, according to official data. The deaths were reported in the survey year for the country's tiger census, whose results will be announced later in 2023. A senior forest department official said it is a mystery as to why Madhya Pradesh has recorded higher tiger deaths than the southern state though both had almost the same number of big cats as per the 2018 count. Karnataka, home to 524 tigers as per the 2018 census, is competing with Madhya Pradesh (526) for the tag of India's tiger state'. The national tiger census is conducted once in every four years. The latest All India Tiger Estimation (AITE) was conducted in 2022 and its report is scheduled to be released this year, a forest department official said. As the country eagerly awaits findings of the quadrennial count

Cabinet reshuffle soon, says Karnataka CM Bommai ahead of assembly polls

'Cabinet expansion will be done soon, I have already conveyed the message to high command and high command will take a decision accordingly soon'

Karnataka CM Bommai releases logo and mascot of National Youth Festival

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday released the logo and mascot of the National Youth Festival which will be held in Hubballi-Dharwad from January 12 to 16. They were released at a function held virtually in which Union Coal, Mining and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for Youth Empowerment and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur and Karnataka Minister for Youth Empowerment and Sports Dr C Narayana Gowda were present, a government statement said. "The theme of this year's Youth festival is 'Vikasit Yuva, Vikasit Bharat', and over 7,500 delegates from all over the country are expected to participate. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open this festival in Hubballi on January 12 to coincide with the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda," the statement read. The CM thanked the Government of India for allowing Karnataka to host this year's National Youth Festival and Khelo India University Sports meet. The state has made all arrangements to host t

A tough job for the BJP in Karnataka

There is no doubt Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal remains undiminished, but to leverage that in Karnataka, the BJP will need a strong leader on the ground

Karnataka to get Rs 1K cr for construction of rail over bridges: CM Bommai

The CM said the meeting also discussed getting a study done by experts on providing last-mile connectivity to travelers from metro stations in Bengaluru City

6 pilgrims killed, 16 injured in road accident in Karnataka's Belagavi

Six pilgrims were killed and 16 others injured in a road accident near the Chunchanura village in Belagavi district in the early hours of Thursday

Matter of pride govt institute competing with private institutes: K'taka CM

On the occasion, a new logo of the MCA, a memoir and a special postal cover were unveiled

BJP chief Nadda to take part in events in Karnataka's Chitradurga, Tumakur

Bharatiya Janata Party's national president JP Nadda will take part in several events in Karnataka's Chitradurga and Tumakur districts on Thursday, said official sources

Karnataka CM Bommai lays foundation of 400-bed hospital in Ballari

"The 400-bed hospital will be the panacea for all the problems of women and children in the entire district," said Bommai

TMS Ep340: RCap, ride-hailing, India Inc's fundraising, Belagavi dispute

Why are Hinduja and Torrent sparring over RCap? Is ride-hailing market ripe for disruption? What are India Inc's fundraising plans for 2023? What's the fight over Belagavi? All answers here

BJP president J P Nadda on two-day visit to poll-bound Karnataka

BJP president J P Nadda will be on a two-day visit to poll-bound Karnataka from Thursday and attend several public programmes and organisational meetings. The party, in a statement, on Wednesday said the senior BJP leader will visit some key 'mutts' (religious organisations) in the southern state. He will participate in the BJP's 'Shakti Kendra' heads meeting in Tumkur and visit the Siddaganga mutt on Thursday before addressing SC, ST, OBC workers meeting in Chitradurga. On Friday, Nadda will visit several mutts and hold the party's booth level meeting in Davangere. He will address a public meeting at Sira in Tumkur district as well, the party said. Karnataka is likely to go to the assembly polls in May, with the ruling BJP pitted against the Congress and the JD(S) in the contest.