New Alcohol Tax Model Sparks Bengaluru Price Fears

By BPN News Desk April 21, 2026

South India State News

A proposed change in Karnataka’s alcohol taxation system has triggered concern in Bengaluru, with the new draft model linking tax directly to alcohol content instead of the current pricing structure. The shift could affect how liquor is priced across categories and may lead to higher retail

National

Congress Calls Fuel Price Cut A Poll Ploy

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2026

The Congress in Karnataka has criticised the recent fuel price reduction, calling it a political move designed to benefit oil companies rather than provide lasting relief to consumers. The party also warned that petrol and diesel prices could be raised again after the elections, turning the current cut into what it described as a temporary […]

Cricket Sports

Chinnaswamy Cleared To Host IPL 2026

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2026

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has received formal approval from the Karnataka government to host Indian Premier League 2026 matches, ending uncertainty over the venue’s status ahead of the new season. The clearance comes months after crowd safety concerns emerged following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s title celebrations, prompting a detailed review of stadium

Op-Eds Opinion

Karnataka Police Treat Army Drone Manufacturer Like Criminal, High Court Halts FIR

By BPN News Desk March 6, 2026

In the grand theater of Indian bureaucracy, few acts are as tragicomic as the one currently playing out in Bengaluru. While the nation strives for self-reliance in defense technology, the Karnataka Police have decided that the real enemy is a battery malfunction. At the center of this administrative circus is Inspector Sadiq Pasha of the […]

South India State News

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

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

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 Development Spending The Chief Minister said the reduction would put pressure […]

South India State News

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 […]

Op-Eds Opinion

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 […]

South India State News

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

South India State News

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 […]

South India State News

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 […]