Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi vows legal fight against privilege complaint by Maharashtra MP. State cabinet approves 2km Belagavi flyover. Minister also addresses Pocso case handling.
A series of sexual assaults on minors in Belagavi taluk, coupled with allegations of police inaction under political pressure, triggers a major controversy. High Court and Child Rights Commission intervene.
Bengaluru's Yelahanka to get India's first fully elevated railway terminal at a cost of Rs 6,000 crore. The project aims to decongest the city and boost connectivity. Read for details.
A tomato-laden pickup truck overturned on Kanpur's Yashoda Nagar Elevated Road due to dense fog, trapping two men. Fire brigade's 2-hour rescue operation using gas cutters freed them. Read the full details.
Kollam MP N K Premachandran urges Nitin Gadkari to replace earthen elevated roads on NH 66 with pillar-based structures after scientific study. Read about the safety concerns raised in Lok Sabha.
Bengaluru plans five new elevated road corridors covering 80 km to tackle chronic traffic congestion. The ambitious project aims to improve connectivity and reduce travel time.
Belagavi's state-of-the-art city bus terminus, inaugurated in October, is now fully operational after resolving technical handover issues. The Rs 49.8 crore facility aims to decongest the city's central bus station.
Belagavi's long-awaited first flyover, a 2 km Elevated Corridor from Hotel Sankam to Dharmaveer Sambhaji Maharaj Chowk, gets administrative approval. Read about the project's details and impact.
Bengaluru's ambitious plan for 13 elevated corridors spanning 126 km moves forward as tenders are invited for Detailed Project Report checks. A major step to decongest city traffic.
Bengaluru plans five elevated corridors spanning 80km to decongest key routes. B-Smile invites bids to fast-track projects aimed at improving east-west and north-south connectivity.
NHAI appoints HEC to prepare a revised DPR for the long-delayed Edappally-Aroor elevated highway. Design complexities, including the Kochi Metro alignment, have caused delays. The crucial stretch is key to managing NH 66 traffic. Read more.
Dehradun residents write to Nitin Gadkari, demanding halt to the Rs 6,200 crore Rispana-Bindal elevated road over seismic, flood, and displacement risks. Explore the 21 major concerns raised.
Uttarakhand High Court questions felling of 4,000 trees for highway widening, suggests an elevated road. Next hearing on Dec 31. Read the full story.
Rani Channamma University asks Sujata Pol to pay fee for PhD certificate by Dec 31. Scholar refuses, citing past harassment complaint & suicide attempt. Details inside.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah asserts true equality requires caste abolition, blaming historical rule for a persistent slave mentality. Read his full statement from Belagavi.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dismisses claims of a 2.5-year power-sharing pact with DK Shivakumar. He asserts he will remain Chief Minister until the Congress high command decides otherwise. Read the full story.
Karnataka assembly unanimously passes resolution to protect its 56% reservation laws under Constitution's Ninth Schedule, aiming to shield them from legal challenges. The move mirrors Tamil Nadu's successful precedent.
A bronze statue of late Congress stalwart and former Union minister B Shankaranand was unveiled at Club Road Circle in Belagavi. Minister Satish Jarkiholi and other dignitaries paid tribute to his political legacy and contributions to North Karnataka.
Karnataka assembly unanimously passes bill criminalising caste-based social boycott. New law allows police to act suo motu, with offenders facing up to 3 years jail. Read the full story.
A dinner meeting of over 30 Congress legislators in Belagavi sparks fresh speculation about the party's leadership in Karnataka. Key details and reactions inside.
A senior KAS officer's car collided with a motorcycle in Belagavi's Savadatti, resulting in the biker's death. The officer, PS to Dy CM, sustained minor injuries. Read the full details.
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed a contentious hate speech bill on December 18, 2025, despite strong BJP protests and an incomplete debate. Get the full details.
Western Railway commissions a 60m elevated deck at Vasai Road station to improve passenger flow and safety during peak hours. The new facility is now open for public use.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah missed the legislature session in Belagavi after a diarrhoea-like infection. He is under medication and expected to attend on Thursday. Get the latest updates.
Wildlife conservationist files complaint over illegal tourism in Bhimgad's Eco-Sensitive Zone near Vajrapoha Falls. Tourists trespass, swim, light fires, disturbing tiger corridor. Officials accused of inaction.
Three syndicate members of Rani Channamma University accuse VC Prof CM Thyagarajan of submitting forged documents, suppressing fraud case details. They seek governor's intervention and a judicial probe.
Karnataka govt seeks Rs 6,280 crore supplementary budget for sugarcane farmers, road works & more. Details on allocations for Belagavi session, Davos, and survey reimbursements inside.
Major traffic disruption between Patna and Ara as Shivala-Kanhauli road closes for over 7 months for NHAI's elevated road project. Check diversion routes and school vehicle timings.
The Dharwad Bench of the Karnataka High Court has invalidated the no-confidence motion against Belagavi Bar Association President SS Kivadasannavar. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
Sixteen organisations staged protests at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi, submitting memorandums on issues from deed writers' rights to senior citizen welfare. Ministers accepted demands, promising CM's attention.