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First in India: Karnataka CM Announces Plan to Ban Social Media for Under-16
First in India: Karnataka CM Announces Plan to Ban Social Media for Under-16
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • March 6, 2026

Karnataka has announced a major digital policy that could influence similar actions across India. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah revealed that the state government plans to ban the use of social media…

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CM directs emergency steps to evacuate stranded Kannadigas amid Middle East conflict
CM directs emergency steps to evacuate stranded Kannadigas amid Middle East conflict
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • March 1, 2026

Amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed state officials to prioritise the safety and evacuation of Kannadigas residing in affected Middle Eastern countries,…

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Environmental Concerns Over Two-Lane Road, Tunnel Plan in Agumbe Ghat
Environmental Concerns Over Two-Lane Road, Tunnel Plan in Agumbe Ghat
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • February 25, 2026

Udupi: A Parkala-based organisation has urged the district administration to oppose the proposed development of a two-lane road and tunnel on National Highway-169A through the Agumbe Ghat stretch. In a…

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In the news Karnataka
Summer Alert: Karnataka Reservoir Levels Fall Below 70%; Experts Urge Judicious Use
Summer Alert: Karnataka Reservoir Levels Fall Below 70%; Experts Urge Judicious Use
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • February 24, 2026

Bengaluru: Water storage in Karnataka’s major reservoirs, particularly in the Cauvery basin, has begun to decline, raising concerns over water security ahead of the summer months. After touching nearly 100%…

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Karnataka Cabinet buzz: Over 30 first-time Cong MLAs write to high command for Cabinet Slots
Karnataka Cabinet buzz: Over 30 first-time Cong MLAs write to high command for Cabinet Slots
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • February 23, 2026

Bengaluru: More than 30 first-time Congress MLAs in Karnataka have written to the party’s high command, urging that they be given representation in the Cabinet during the proposed reshuffle of…

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Screen Time Concerns: Karnataka Mulls Mobile Phone Curbs for Under-16s to Curb Addiction
Screen Time Concerns: Karnataka Mulls Mobile Phone Curbs for Under-16s to Curb Addiction
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • February 22, 2026

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government is exploring the possibility of restricting mobile phone and social media usage among children below 16 years, amid growing concerns over digital addiction and its impact…

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In the news Karnataka
‘No Agents, No Corruption’: Karnataka CM Warns on Transfers as 1,000 Health Staff Get Appointments
‘No Agents, No Corruption’: Karnataka CM Warns on Transfers as 1,000 Health Staff Get Appointments
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • February 21, 2026

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday asserted that eliminating corruption in recruitments and transfers remains a key priority of his government, stating that all appointments and transfers in the…

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Karnataka RTC Employees Agitation Over Pay Revision; Bus Services Largely Unaffected
Karnataka RTC Employees Agitation Over Pay Revision; Bus Services Largely Unaffected
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • February 19, 2026

Employees of the State-run road transport corporations staged an agitation on Thursday, February 19, 2026, pressing for salary revision, clearance of pending arrears, and other service-related demands. Despite the protest,…

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In the news Karnataka
Bengaluru: 3-Year-Old Drowns in Studio Pool While Mother Was Engaged in Photoshoot
Bengaluru: 3-Year-Old Drowns in Studio Pool While Mother Was Engaged in Photoshoot
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • February 16, 2026

A three-year-old boy tragically drowned after falling into an artificial water pool at a private studio in Bengaluru on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred around 2.30 pm at The Shire…

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In the news Karnataka
KSRTC hikes luggage charges; check stage-wise rates here
KSRTC hikes luggage charges; check stage-wise rates here
  • CD Web DeskCD Web Desk
  • February 16, 2026

Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has revised its luggage tariff with effect from February 16, 2026, increasing charges by up to 15% across travel stages. In a…

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Ilhan Omar secures historic 5th term in Minnesota amid political and legal challenges

  • By CD Web Desk
  • November 4, 2026
Ilhan Omar secures historic 5th term in Minnesota amid political and legal challenges
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US midterm polls: Democrats win full control of Congress as voters reject Trump’s agenda

  • By CD Web Desk
  • November 4, 2026
US midterm polls: Democrats win full control of Congress as voters reject Trump’s agenda
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Israeli siege disrupts education for nearly 80,000 students in West Bank city of al-Khalil

  • By CD Web Desk
  • November 2, 2026
Israeli siege disrupts education for nearly 80,000 students in West Bank city of al-Khalil
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Israel polls: No clear majority for Netanyahu, Eisenkot; Arab parties emerge as kingmakers

  • By CD Web Desk
  • October 30, 2026
Israel polls: No clear majority for Netanyahu, Eisenkot; Arab parties emerge as kingmakers
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Microsoft offers voluntary exit to 60,000 employees after Bill Gates’ ‘hire the robot, fire the human’ warning

  • By CD Web Desk
  • October 27, 2026
Microsoft offers voluntary exit to 60,000 employees after Bill Gates’ ‘hire the robot, fire the human’ warning
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Israeli occupation is main source of instability: Joint statement by Saudi, Turkiye, Egypt, Pak

  • By CD Web Desk
  • October 24, 2026
Israeli occupation is main source of instability: Joint statement by Saudi, Turkiye, Egypt, Pak
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Saudi civil defence declares all-clear in Eastern Province after brief danger alert

  • By CD Web Desk
  • October 14, 2026
Saudi civil defence declares all-clear in Eastern Province after brief danger alert
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Airport attacks disrupt hundreds of Saudi flights; Air India extends Riyadh cancellations

  • By CD Web Desk
  • October 12, 2026
Airport attacks disrupt hundreds of Saudi flights; Air India extends Riyadh cancellations

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