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National Governance & Policy 01 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Karnataka Considers Formal Recognition of Kannada Flag, Says Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar

Karnataka is considering official recognition of the Kannada flag, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Friday, signalling a significant cultural-policy move by the state government. The administration is also preparing an order that would allow private institutions to fly the Kannada flag, while weighing whether its display should be made mandatory in government-supported institutions.

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National Governance & Policy27 Oct 2026, 04:34 PM IST

Karnataka Launches First Rajyotsava Bird Count in Push to Expand Citizen Science

Karnataka’s Forest Department and Bird Count India have announced the state’s first Rajyotsava Bird Count, a four-day citizen science exercise scheduled from October 30 to November 2. Open to anyone willing to participate, the initiative aims to deepen public engagement with bird monitoring while strengthening the state’s biodiversity knowledge base.

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National Governance & Policy26 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

KSNUAHS to Host Krishi-Thotagarike Mela in Shivamogga from October 30, With Drought Relief at the Core

Karnataka State University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences (KSNUAHS) will hold its Krishi-Thotagarike Mela in Shivamogga from October 30, with this year’s edition sharply focused on drought management. Vice-Chancellor M.V. Dhananjaya said the event is being organised against the backdrop of a severe drought affecting farmers across the six districts under the university’s jurisdiction. The mela is expected to serve as a practical platform for climate-resilient farming advice, technology transfer, and farmer outreach.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy26 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

IMD Flags Extremely Severe Rain for Coastal Andhra as Cyclone Watch Intensifies

The India Meteorological Department has warned of extremely severe rainfall over Coastal Andhra Pradesh as a cyclonic system in the Bay of Bengal continues to draw close attention from forecasters and disaster managers. While the eventual landfall time and exact point remain uncertain, the risk profile has widened across the east coast, with very heavy rain also likely in parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, South Interior Karnataka and Lakshadweep.

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National Governance & Policy24 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

KCCI Urges Time-Bound Push for Dharwad Industrial Node to Unlock North Karnataka Jobs

The Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on the State government to accelerate the development of the Dharwad Industrial Node, a key project under the Bengaluru-Mumbai Industrial Corridor. The chamber said a time-bound execution plan is essential to attract investment, strengthen manufacturing capacity and create employment in north Karnataka.

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National Governance & Policy23 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Farmers Block Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway at Toll Plaza in Two-Hour Protest

A large group of farmers blocked the Mysuru-Bengaluru highway at a toll plaza for about two hours on Friday evening, disrupting traffic on one of Karnataka’s busiest intercity corridors. The protest, led by Melukote MLA Darshan Puttannaiah and Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha leader Badagalapura Nagendra, underscored mounting rural anger over agrarian grievances and toll-related concerns.

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National Governance & Policy23 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Two Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti Leaders Arrested in Belagavi Over January Case

Police in Belagavi have taken into custody two leaders of the Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti in connection with a case registered in January 2025, underscoring the continuing sensitivity of linguistic and regional politics along the Karnataka-Maharashtra border. Officers from the Khadebazar police station carried out the arrests, though authorities have not yet publicly detailed the specific allegations tied to the case.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy22 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

SOPA trims India’s 2026 soyabean output forecast to 107.93 lakh tonnes as Madhya Pradesh regains top producer spot

India’s soyabean output in 2026 is projected to edge lower to 107.93 lakh tonnes, according to the Soybean Processors Association of India, as gains in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are outweighed by losses in drought-hit Maharashtra and Karnataka. The revision underscores how uneven monsoon performance and regional stress continue to shape India’s oilseed balance sheet.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences16 Oct 2026, 08:48 AM IST

Man and Two Grandchildren Drown in Agricultural Pond in Chickballapur

A man and his two grandchildren died after drowning in an agricultural pond in Chickballapur district, Karnataka, in a tragic incident that has prompted a police inquiry. Chintamani Rural Police visited the site, carried out an initial inspection, and later shifted the recovered bodies to Chintamani Government Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examination.

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