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National Governance & Policy 01 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Karnataka Considers Official Recognition of Kannada Flag, Says D.K. Shivakumar

Karnataka is considering formally recognising the Kannada flag, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said, signalling a potentially significant cultural-policy move by the state government. The administration is also preparing an order to allow private institutions to hoist the Kannada flag and is weighing whether government-supported institutions should be required to do so.

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India Entertainment & Culture01 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Kannada Is a Living Confluence of History and Culture, Says Priyank Kharge

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has underscored Kannada as a living confluence of history, culture and diverse literary traditions, urging the present generation to safeguard the language’s heritage. Speaking in the context of cultural preservation, he said literature, history and traditions must be protected and passed on to future generations.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 07:49 AM IST

Tech-Driven Governance Can Cut Corruption, Close Trust Gap: Krishna Byre Gowda

Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has argued that technology-led governance can reduce corruption, improve service delivery and narrow the trust deficit between citizens and the state. Speaking in the context of Bengaluru’s mounting infrastructure pressures, he said the city’s growth challenge cannot be solved by government alone and requires shared civic responsibility.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 05:45 AM IST

Karnataka Is Building the Talent Base for the Next Tech Order, Priyank Kharge Says

Karnataka has launched multiple programmes to build a workforce aligned with emerging technologies, according to state Minister for Home, IT, BT and E-Governance Priyank Kharge. Speaking at TechSparks 2026, he framed talent development as the foundation for the state’s next phase of technology-led growth. The remarks underscore Karnataka’s effort to defend its lead in India’s startup economy as competition intensifies among states.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 01:37 AM IST

Karnataka Signals It May Revisit Cauvery Allocation, Citing Global Water Treaty Precedents

Karnataka has indicated that inter-State water allocations, including the Cauvery arrangement, may be open to reconsideration in light of changed circumstances, drawing on international legal principles and the example of the Indus Waters Treaty. The State’s response invokes the doctrine of rebus sic stantibus, suggesting that agreements can be revisited by consent or adjudication when foundational conditions materially shift.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 08:55 PM IST

Guarantee Schemes Will Cushion Drought Shock for Farmers and Poor, Says Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the state’s guarantee schemes would help shield farmers and low-income households from the economic strain of drought. His remarks frame welfare spending as a stabiliser at a time when rural incomes remain vulnerable to erratic rainfall and crop losses. The comments also underscore the political centrality of direct benefit programmes in the state’s response to climate stress.

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India Entertainment & Culture04 Oct 2026, 11:29 AM IST

Bharat Bala’s ‘Ramnami’ Wins National Award, Spotlighting Chhattisgarh’s Tattooed Devotees

Filmmaker Bharat Bala’s short documentary on the Ramnami community has won the National Award for Best Documentary, bringing renewed attention to a little-known devotional tradition from Chhattisgarh. A week after the honour, Bala reflected on his long career, his 1,000-film journey across India, and his reunion with composer A.R. Rahman after their landmark collaboration on Vande Maataram.

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India Entertainment & Culture04 Oct 2026, 02:00 AM IST

‘Impure’ Review: A Wry Social Satire Hiding Inside a Coming-of-Age Story

The English-Telugu film 'Impure' uses the familiar grammar of a coming-of-age drama to deliver something sharper: a social satire about class, gender, desire and the performance of respectability. Built around two female cousins and their shared male friend, the film unfolds like a Jane Austen-inspired study of emotional inheritance, even as it keeps one eye on contemporary Indian social codes.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (04:29 AM IST)

Karnataka unveils green push for 1 GW data centre build-out by 2031

Karnataka has set out a new Sustainable Data Centre Policy for 2026–2031 that aims to lift the state’s cumulative data centre capacity to 1 GW by 2031 while steering the sector toward cleaner power and lower water stress. The policy is designed to position the state as a preferred destination for digital infrastructure even as regulators and operators confront rising concerns over energy use, emissions and resource intensity.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (08:51 PM IST)

Flipkart Data Shows D2C Brands Scaling Fast on Tier II and III Demand

Fresh marketplace data from Flipkart indicates that direct-to-consumer brands are increasingly finding their growth engines outside India’s largest cities, with more than half of incremental demand for names such as Kapiva, Open Secret and Plum now coming from Tier II and Tier III markets. The trend underscores how real-time search signals, sharper assortment and flexible delivery options are helping consumer brands expand nationally without relying solely on metro buyers.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (07:47 PM IST)

Thousands Join Hyderabad Cyber Safety March as Authorities Urge Citizens to Pause Before Paying Online

Thousands of residents, students, and civic volunteers took part in a cyber safety march in Hyderabad on Thursday, turning a public awareness drive into a visible call for caution in an era of rising digital fraud. The campaign, framed around the message to pause before making online payments, sought to reinforce safer habits as India’s dependence on mobile transactions deepens.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (05:11 AM IST)

Karnataka Launches First-of-Its-Kind Scheme Offering Up to Rs 25 Lakh for Startup Pilots

Karnataka has unveiled a new Government First initiative that will fund up to 100 startups with as much as Rs 25 lakh each to pilot and validate solutions directly with state departments. The programme is designed to move promising ideas beyond the prototype stage and into real-world public service use, giving startups a structured pathway to test products against government needs.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (01:04 AM IST)

Karnataka Launches First-of-Its-Kind Scheme Offering Up to Rs 25 Lakh for Startup Pilots

Karnataka has unveiled a new Government First initiative that will fund up to 100 startups with as much as Rs 25 lakh each to pilot and validate solutions directly with government departments. The programme is designed to move promising ideas from prototype to public-sector deployment, giving founders a structured path to test products in real administrative settings.

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Startups & Venture CapitalJust now (02:02 PM IST)

Karnataka Clears Global Technology Centres in Belagavi and Hubballi

Karnataka has approved the establishment of Global Technology Centres in Belagavi and Hubballi, marking a fresh push to widen the state’s technology footprint beyond Bengaluru. The move is aimed at strengthening regional innovation hubs, attracting enterprise investment and creating a deeper talent pipeline across north Karnataka.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (10:36 AM IST)

IDSFFK Filmmakers Face Uncertain Wait After Union Ministry’s Ban Leaves Eight Documentaries in Limbo

Eight documentaries selected for screening at the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala are awaiting censor exemption clearance after a Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry order effectively blocked their exhibition. The delay has created uncertainty for filmmakers and festival organisers, underscoring the growing tension between state-backed cultural platforms and central regulatory intervention.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (02:58 PM IST)

Karnataka Seeks Clearances for Mekedatu, Signals Push on Inter-Basin Water Links

Karnataka has pressed for clearances for a clutch of irrigation projects, including the long-stalled Mekedatu balancing reservoir, while also conveying in-principle concurrence to the Godavari-Cauvery and Bedti-Varada link proposals. The move underscores the state’s effort to secure water resources through both intra-state storage and larger river-linking frameworks amid rising demand and recurring inter-state water tensions.

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