Sugarcane farmers call for Karnataka bandh today

Religious minority leaders urge Karnataka government to repeal anti-conversion law, strengthen legislation to address hate speech

The minority leaders argued that religious freedom cannot meaningfully exist where individuals and communities must constantly defend the legitimacy of their faith and religious practices against suspicion of criminal wrongdoing.

Rasta roko by sugarcane farmers on National Highway in Belagavi prohibited

The Deputy Commissioner and the District Magistrate issues the order against efforts that will stop traffic anywhere on the National Highway

Bitter times for Rayalaseema’s sweet lime farmers

Farmers growing sweet lime are facing mounting losses as water scarcity, triggered by a deficit in rainfall and depleting groundwater levels, threatens orchards across several mandals. The crisis has pushed cultivators into severe financial distress, raising concerns about the economic future of sweet lime cultivation and its impact on the livelihoods of those dependent on the crop, writes G.V.R. Subba Rao.

VTU Kalaburagi’s 5G lab adjudged best performer in Karnataka

Department of Telecommunications awards excellent grading, with a score of 143, among eight 5G labs in Karnataka

Andhra Pradesh releases ₹3,125 crore second instalment under Annadata Sukhibhava-PM Kisan scheme to 46.85 lakh farmer families

Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu says eligible farmer families will receive ₹20,000 in annual assistance, with the latest release taking cumulative support to ₹17,789.80 crore

Pampa exhibition to showcase Karnataka’s legacy of textiles and sarees