Karnataka

Congress is managing unrest over cabinet expansion. Congress general secretary in-charge of Karnataka, Randeep Singh Surjewala, met with senior disgruntled leaders in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

An audio recording of a conversation between two senior Congress leaders has sparked a political controversy in Karnataka over the Cabinet expansion. The situation highlights mounting discontent within the party.

The Karnataka Today newsletter from The Hindu highlights major news stories in Karnataka, curated by Nalme Nachiyar to guide readers on key developments.

Hakki-Pikki people from Karnataka have been detained in Ivory Coast amid recent cases of the community facing trouble in foreign lands. A community leader urges members to obtain necessary permissions before engaging in foreign trade.

Aero India will be held in February 2027 in Bengaluru. Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has pledged full cooperation for the event. The first three days will focus on business visitors, with the general public invited on the final two days.

Three laborers died and two were injured following a chemical leak at a factory in Kadechur-Badiyal Industrial Area, Yadgir district, Karnataka. The incident occurred between 1 AM and 2 AM.

The expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet has reignited the 'insider-outsider' debate, with newly appointed Ministers labeled as 'migrants' and some excluded legislators identified as 'original Congressmen'.

The BJP has demanded an apology from the Congress party in Karnataka over its announcement of legislators for Constitutional posts instead of allowing election by the legislative Houses. The BJP criticized this move as an 'insult' to Constitutional positions.

Karnataka is experiencing a 29% deficit in southwest monsoon rainfall overall, despite heavy rainfall in recent days. The first four days of August saw 49 mm of rainfall, 39% above the normal 35 mm for that period.

Nagenthran wrote to the Karnataka Chief Minister urging the Cauvery to unite rather than divide. The message emphasizes harmony over conflict regarding the river.

Police in Karnataka have taken legal action against supporters of two MLAs after they protested at multiple locations in west Bengaluru, disrupting traffic and attempting to block Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's private visit to Chandra Layout. The protesters, linked to Priya Krishna and M. Krishnappa, were accused of laying siege to the Chief Minister's convoy.

Karnataka Chief Minister Shivakumar warned rebel MLAs that their resignations would be accepted quickly if they chose to quit. Dissent among legislators persists, with supporters staging protests.

Cauvery water from Karnataka’s Kabini reservoir reached Hogenakkal in Tamil Nadu, recording an inflow of 18,000 cusecs. A ban was imposed on bathing and coracle operations.

Karnataka has recorded one of the highest draft-stage ASDDO figures in the country. The primary factors identified are labor migration, limited awareness of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), and weak political mobilization.

Karnataka's Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar emphasizes leveraging AI, nanotechnology, and quantum technologies to drive future growth. He called on researchers, industry leaders, startup founders, and academicians to collaborate on converting scientific discoveries into impactful societal and commercial solutions.

Karnataka has recorded one of the highest draft-stage deletions, surpassing Uttar Pradesh (19.09%) and Arunachal Pradesh (18.7%), with 1.10 crore voters under ASDDO.

The Cabinet expansion in Karnataka involved multiple changes to the initial list, leading to confusion as some legislators were not included in the final swearing-in at Lok Bhavan.

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expanded his Cabinet by inducting 20 ministers, filling all available berths. The expansion includes new faces, key political leaders, and notable comebacks.

Karnataka has developed a manual to build child-friendly villages across the state. The manual is intended to guide the creation of such villages throughout the state.

Karnataka's government has issued an advisory banning junk food vendors near schools to limit children's access to unhealthy foods during school hours. The measure aims to promote healthier eating habits among students by restricting easy access to such foods.

Tamil Nadu has petitioned the Supreme Court to secure a fair share of Cauvery water from Karnataka, alleging insufficient water releases. The dispute centers on water allocation between the two Indian states, with Tamil Nadu seeking judicial intervention to address the shortage.

DMK leader Udhayanidhi led a demonstration in Thanjavur, demanding the cancellation of Karnataka’s Mekedatu balancing reservoir project, full waiver of farmers’ loans, and declaration of delta districts as drought-affected. The protest criticized the TVK-led government as 'incompetent' in addressing these issues.

Karnataka's cabinet expanded with 20 names approved by Congress high command. Gayathri Shanthegowda, an MLC, will be the lone woman minister in the new cabinet, replacing Laxmi Hebbalkar, who held the same position under Siddaramaiah.

Karnataka's SIR report identifies 16 districts with over 12% voters under ASDDO, most of which are classified as backward. These districts also rank lowest on Karnataka's Human Development Index, according to the Govind Rao Committee report on regional imbalances.

Nagenthran accuses Congress in Karnataka of cheating T.N. farmers by withholding Cauvery water. He criticizes TNCC chief's remarks, urging Tagore to question his party's non-compliance with CWMA directives.

Veteran Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj ruled out withdrawing the call for a Karnataka bandh on August 13. Kannada organisations have maintained their decision to proceed with the bandh.

A protest erupted during a police constable recruitment exam in Vijayapura district, Karnataka. The incident disrupted the examination process for aspiring constables.

KPTCL plans to replace mineral oil with ester oil in high-capacity transformers across Karnataka as part of an infrastructure upgrade.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister requested to defer a visit to Bengaluru, as stated by Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. The meeting was postponed to discuss matters after the situation in Cauvery improves.

Karnataka Chief Minister Shivakumar urged the Opposition, farmers, and Kannada organizations to withdraw a proposed bandh against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. The state is monitoring the situation, including the DMK's Supreme Court petition.

Premallatha Vijayakant urges Vijay to visit Karnataka on August 3. She is leading the party's protests against a proposed dam in Karnataka.

Karnataka will extend subsidised blood supply to Above Poverty Line (APL) patients in government hospitals. The initiative aims to improve access to affordable blood transfusion services for non-BPL patients.

DMK has approached the Supreme Court seeking directions for Karnataka to release Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery water, requesting a daily flow of 3,500 cusecs at Biligundlu as per the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's July 28 directive.

The end of a trawling ban failed to boost coastal regions as adverse weather conditions, including gusty winds, prompted the IMD to advise fishers against venturing into the sea off Kerala, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep.

The Chief Minister emphasized that India's progress should align with Karnataka's, highlighting the state's growing global profile, particularly Bengaluru's role as India's gateway to the world.

Rains have revived in the Cauvery basin, easing the water conflict between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The improved rainfall is expected to alleviate tensions over water distribution in the region.

Karnataka police personnel have been directed to strictly follow traffic rules. The directive aims to ensure accountability and set an example for the public.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar faces political challenges related to the Cauvery water-sharing issue, pending Cabinet expansion, the Bidadi township project, and efforts to clear footpath encroachments.

Heavy rainfall in the Malnad region of Karnataka has caused rivers to rise, leading authorities to declare school and anganwadi holidays on August 1. The downpours have prompted flood-like conditions in several areas.

Karnataka exported its first air shipment of Totapuri and Neelam mangoes from Kolar to the Maldives. The shipment was flagged off by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.