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At least 10 dead as passenger bus erupts in flames after collision in India

Second bus carrying at least 45 schoolchildren narrowly avoids disaster

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2025

Murder accused cow vigilante Puneeth Kerehalli felicitated by a Karnataka media association

The Newspapers Association of Karnataka has felicitated Puneeth Kerehalli, a murder accused and a cow vigilante, during a Kannada Rajyotsava event held on Thursday, November 27. According to the association’s social media pages, the annual event is intended to award people who have made significant contributions in various sectors in…

Newslaundry · Nov 28, 2025

Karnataka’s Congress crossroads: A leadership test for a weakened high command

Murmurs of a power struggle within the Karnataka government have grown louder. The Congress leadership in Delhi is reportedly weighing the rival claims of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who wants to continue in the role, and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who seeks to replace him.

Newslaundry · Nov 27, 2025

The menstrual leave policy in Karnataka leaves many women behind

The Karnataka government’s policy decision to provide 12 days of menstrual leave for all women employees up to the age of 55 years across government offices, the IT industry, and private companies is being widely praised as a progressive step towards supporting women’s health and workplace wellbeing. 

Newslaundry · Oct 15, 2025

India’s ‘Silicon Valley’ approves groundbreaking policy giving all women paid menstrual leave

Karnataka becomes first Indian state to extend menstrual leave benefits to women in both government and private sectors

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025

Elon Musk’s X says it will appeal Indian court ruling to ‘defend free expression’

Karnataka High Court ruling allows over two million police officers nationwide to issue content takedown requests via secretive online portal

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

South Central 45: Karnataka’s socio-educational survey, producers vs govt on Rs 200 movie ticket cap

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the controversy in Karnataka over the socio-educational survey, wrongly called the caste census. The hosts are joined by guests Anisha Sheth, TNM’s Karnataka Bureau Chief, and Shivasundar, writer and activist.

Newslaundry · Sep 28, 2025

Fresh spotlight on Karnataka CID case as Rahul Gandhi flags missing ‘voter fraud’ details

Mounting fresh allegations against the Election Commission of India, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that centralised softwares were used for targeted deletion of voters in two assemblies – Aland in Karnataka and Rajura in Maharashtra. 

Newslaundry · Sep 18, 2025

Are Indians Still Safe in the UK? US Beheading and Oldbury Rape Case Add to Growing Fears About Diaspora Safety

In early September, Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah, a motel manager originally from Karnataka, India, was attacked with a machete by his co-worker in Dallas after an argument over a broken washing machine.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16, 2025

‘Will get your delivery done elsewhere’: Cong MLA RV Deshpande’s sexist remark for woman journalist

Veteran Karnataka Congress leader RV Deshpande has triggered outrage after he made a sexist, flippant remark to a query posed by a woman reporter. Former Minister Deshpande, the MLA of Haliyal in Uttara Kannada, was interacting with the reporters after offering ‘bagina’ to Kali river, when he was told about pregnant…

Newslaundry · Sep 3, 2025