South India State News
In a statement on Friday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified recent remarks made by his son Yathindra Siddaramaiah. Yathindra had said his father was approaching the end of his political career and described Satish Jarkiholi as a leader with “progressive thinking, ideologically”. This was widely reported as naming a successor for the chief minister’s post.
South India State News
The Karnataka State Contractors’ Association has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah alleging that corruption has doubled in several government departments since the Congress took office. Association president R Manjunath and general secretary G M Ravindra said that commissions demanded for clearing bills have increased compared to the previous administration, while
South India State News
The Karnataka government has decided to cap cinema ticket prices at ₹200 (excluding taxes) across all theatres, including multiplexes. The move comes through the newly amended Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2025. Exemptions for Premium Small Screens The rule exempts premium multi-screen theatres with 75 seats or fewer, allowing them to charge above the