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The Bengaluru Metro is set to see a rise in ticket prices by 5 per cent from February 9. (File Photo)

‘Deliberate attempt to mislead public’: Congress, BJP square off again over Bengaluru Metro fare hike

February 07, 2026 3:25 pm

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said that neither the state government nor BMRCL has the legal authority to override recommendations of the Fare Fixation Committee constituted by the Centre.

MGNREGA repeal: Congress to hold Raj Bhavan Chalo rally in Bengaluru tomorrow

January 26, 2026 7:55 pm

BJP and JD(S) to counter Congress by demonstrating in front of the Gandhi statue in the Vidhana Soudha complex.

Congress demands action against Udupi DC T K Swaroopa for waving saffron flag, she says no political motive

January 21, 2026 2:27 pm

The Congress has requested action against T K Swaroopa, claiming she waved an "RSS flag". The BJP responded by accusing the Congress of being "anti-Hindu".

Karnataka HC decision to quash KCOCA against MLA Byrathi Basavaraj won’t apply to all organised crime cases: SC

January 20, 2026 3:03 pm

BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj is an accused in the murder of Bengaluru real estate operator Bikla Shiva, who was killed outside his house on July 15 last year.

Ashok (centre) claimed that bribes were being collected through the auctioning of liquor licenses, with fixed rates for different categories. (Photo: X/@RAshokaBJP)

Karnataka BJP alleges Rs 2,500 crore bribery scam; demands excise minister’s resignation

January 18, 2026 10:54 pm

Three Karnataka Excise Department officials were allegedly caught accepting a bribe of Rs 25 lakh on Saturday.

Reject hate speech Bill or reserve it for President's consideration: BJP to Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot

January 12, 2026 7:09 pm

The BJP also submitted before the governor memorandums seeking a CBI probe into the Ballari violence and against the decision to sanction houses for encroachers evicted from Kogilu Layout in Bengaluru.

Ashok Kumar Rai, who was at the spot, allegedly dared the officials to arrest him or to stop the cockfighting (Source: myneta.com)

Congress MLA Ashok Kumar Rai, former BJP MLA Sanjeeva Matandoor among several booked for cockfighting in Karnataka

December 22, 2025 3:22 pm

Congress MLA Ashok Kumar Rai defended cockfighting as a cultural practice linked to the Ullalthi shrine in the Dakshina Kannada district.

Karnataka passes hate speech Bill amid protests; it will 'turn police into Hitler', says BJP

December 18, 2025 5:04 pm

The Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill aims to curb hate speech and hate crimes by imposing penalties on offenders, including up to 7 years' imprisonment and fines of up to Rs 1 lakh for repeat offenders.