Karnataka Faces ₹10,000–₹15,000 Crore Revenue Loss

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

South India State News

Karnataka is set to lose between ₹10,000 crore and ₹15,000 crore due to the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said. He stated that the proposed changes to tax devolution would reduce the state’s share compared with earlier expectations. Impact on

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Karnataka High Court Lifts Bike Taxi Ban

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

The Karnataka High Court has lifted the ban on bike taxi services in the state, allowing operators to resume operations. The court set aside an earlier order that had stopped bike taxis due to the absence of specific state rules governing two-wheeler transport services. Legal Reasoning And Directions The court held that motorcycles can be […]

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Maharashtra’s EV Push Is a Template Other States Must Copy

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Maharashtra has taken a practical step that deserves appreciation: it is not just announcing an Electric Vehicle policy, it is funding it and executing it. The recent clearance of ₹60 crore for EV incentives and toll waivers is not a headline-grabbing mega number, but it is exactly the kind of credibility signal that changes market […]

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Siddaramaiah Becomes Karnataka’s Longest-Serving CM

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has surpassed the record of former chief minister D. Devaraj Urs to become the longest-serving chief minister in the state’s history. The milestone was reached after Siddaramaiah’s combined tenure across two non-consecutive terms exceeded the total number of days served by Urs. Tenure Across Two Terms Siddaramaiah first served as chief

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Karnataka CM Attacks Centre Over MGNREGA Plans

By BPN News Desk January 4, 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has strongly criticised the Union government over reported plans to dilute or replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, calling the move an attack on rural livelihoods. He said any attempt to weaken MGNREGA would harm millions of poor households that depend on the scheme for assured employment and […]

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Karnataka Bus Catches Fire After Truck Collision

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

At least ten people were killed after a private sleeper bus caught fire following a collision with a truck on National Highway-48 in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district in the early hours of Thursday. The accident occurred near Gorlathu Cross in Hiriyur taluk at around 2:30 am when the bus was travelling from Bengaluru to Shivamogga. Bus […]

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Karnataka Leadership Row: Shivakumar Stands by Pact

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

The leadership debate within the Congress government in Karnataka resurfaced after Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said that he, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the party’s high command are bound by an agreed understanding on leadership matters. Statement on Leadership Understanding Shivakumar said there is a clear pact involving the Chief Minister, himself, and the

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Siddaramaiah Rejects Power-Sharing Speculation in Karnataka

By BPN News Desk December 19, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has dismissed speculation about a power-sharing arrangement within the State government, stating that he was elected for a full five-year term and intends to complete it. He made the remarks while responding to questions in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, seeking to put an end to recurring rumours about a possible leadership […]

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Shivakumar Meets Congress Leaders Amid Karnataka Tussle

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and senior Congress leader D. K. Shivakumar on Thursday held a dinner meeting with several Congress ministers and MLAs, sparking fresh political speculation amid reports of an internal power tussle within the ruling party. The meeting took place in Belagavi during the ongoing winter session of the Karnataka legislature. Ministers and […]

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Shivakumar Denies Rift, Says ‘No Difference’ With CM

By BPN News Desk November 30, 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar has rejected speculation of a political tussle with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, saying he “knows his limits” and that there is no difference between the two leaders. His remarks came after a private breakfast meeting aimed at easing ongoing political rumours. Leaders Present Joint Stand Amid Speculation Shivakumar said […]