Karnataka CM Allocates Development Funds to Legislators

By BPN News Desk July 19, 2025

International

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has approved the release of ₹50 crore in development grants for each MLA, aiming to boost constituency-level infrastructure and local welfare projects. The allocation is part of the Chief Minister’s Infrastructure Development Programme and is based on

South India State News

Karnataka Scraps Land Acquisition Plan Near Bengaluru Airport

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

The Karnataka government has officially withdrawn its plan to acquire 1,777 acres of agricultural land in Devanahalli taluk near Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. The move comes after continuous protests from local farmers who opposed giving up their fertile land for the proposed Aerospace and Defence Park project. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah acknowledged the

Infrastructure National

India’s Second‑Longest Cable Bridge Opens In Shivamogga

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the newly completed Sigandur Bridge on July 14, declaring it the second-longest cable-stayed bridge in India. The bridge, located in Shivamogga district, spans over 2.44 km across the Sharavathi backwaters, linking Ambaragodlu and Kalasavalli on National Highway 369E. Boost to Local Travel and Tourism

South India State News

Siddaramaiah Dismisses Talk of Leadership Change

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has denied any possibility of a leadership change within the state government. Addressing the media, he firmly stated that there is no vacancy for the Chief Minister’s post and confirmed he would continue to serve the full five-year term. He also clarified that Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has made […]

Government Policies National

Centre’s Guidelines Revive Bike Taxi Hopes in Karnataka

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

The Central government’s latest revision of the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines has reignited hope for thousands of bike taxi riders in Karnataka, following a sweeping ban imposed last month. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways officially amended the Aggregator Guidelines 2025 on July 1, allowing private motorcycles to be used as ride-hailing vehicles for […]

South India State News

ED Raids 18 Locations in Karnataka Over 2,000‑Seat Engineering Scam

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has carried out extensive raids across 18 locations in Karnataka, including Bengaluru, in connection with a major money laundering case linked to a scam involving over 2,000 engineering college seats. The investigation centers around a systematic racket that blocked meritorious candidates from securing seats while allowing paid entries

Op-Eds Opinion

The Looming Crisis of Delimitation: Why the Centre and Judiciary Must Address Southern States’ Fears

By BPN News Desk March 5, 2025

The ongoing debate surrounding the delimitation exercise in India has revealed deep-seated anxieties among southern states, which fear a loss of political representation due to their successful implementation of population control measures. With the potential expansion of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 846, states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are poised to gain significant

Op-Eds Opinion

Kannada Pride or Language Policing? Bengaluru’s Identity Battle in a Hindi-Obsessed India

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2025

Bengaluru. The city where traffic moves slower than your WiFi, but real estate prices soar faster than a Swiggy delivery during peak hours. The land where a small idli costs ₹10, but the startup ecosystem is worth billions. The place that once proudly called itself a Kannada stronghold is today debating whether it has become […]