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BJP, its 'brother' responsible for 'fake letter' against Agri min: Karnataka CM
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 11:32 AM IST
Karnataka CM questions BJP and JDS over a “fake” letter accusing Agriculture Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy of bribery.
![The "brother" remark was an apparent dig at JD(S) leader and former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy. (ANI) The "brother" remark was an apparent dig at JD(S) leader and former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy. (ANI)](jpg/siddaramaiah-aims-to-ensure-maximum-cooperation-am_1691436639418_1691472947816.jpg)
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Bengaluru to witness power cuts today and tomorrow; Check affected areas list
Areas including Mahadevapura, Kumaraswamy Layout and Malleswaram are set to face power cuts in Bengaluru today and tomorrow. Check our detailed list below.
![Most power cuts across the city are expected to last six to seven hours. (AP) Most power cuts across the city are expected to last six to seven hours. (AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/08/148x111/Iraq-Electricity-Woes-5_1632789633526_1691467369953.jpg)
Published on Aug 08, 2023 09:36 AM IST
Karnataka AAP Prez writes to CM on corruption charges against Cheluvarayaswamy
In a letter to CM Siddaramaiah, Karnataka's AAP President has demanded strict action against Agriculture Minister Cheluvarayaswamy, who is accused of bribery.
![Karnataka minister for agriculture N Cheluvarayaswamy.(ANI) Karnataka minister for agriculture N Cheluvarayaswamy.(ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/08/148x111/ANI-20230527130-0_1691463112410_1691463182644.jpg)
Published on Aug 08, 2023 08:26 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Karnataka governor seeks probe against agri minister over graft allegations
The move comes after seven officers from the Agriculture Department wrote a letter to the governor’s office, accusing the minister of demanding a bribe of ₹6 to 8 lakh
![Karnataka governor Thawarchand Gehlot. (File Photo) Karnataka governor Thawarchand Gehlot. (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/150x84/Karnataka-governor-Thawarchand-Gehlot---File-Photo_1691422895798.jpg)
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 09:11 PM IST
Two miscreants in B'luru arrested for threatening and creating a ruckus. Video
In a video that went viral, two people on a bike chased the car and tried assaulting the driver.
![Two miscreants in B'luru arrested for threatening and creating a ruckus. Video Two miscreants in B'luru arrested for threatening and creating a ruckus. Video](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/WhatsApp_Image_2023-08-07_at_50711_PM_1691408274982_1691408275154.jpeg)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 05:10 PM IST
Karnataka govt sets 4 panels to probe award of works by BBMP during BJP rule
The first committee headed by Ujjwal Kumar Ghosh will probe the alleged irregularities in solid waste management.
![Karnataka govt sets 4 panels to probe award of works by BBMP during BJP rule Karnataka govt sets 4 panels to probe award of works by BBMP during BJP rule](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/6f0c7ec8-6e85-11ed-95b9-ed68d951bc1b_1669575618456_1691405597480.jpg)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 04:26 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Karnataka farmer buys SUV after selling tomatoes, says looking for a bride now
Karnataka state is one of the largest tomato producers in the country, with areas like Kolar and Chamarajanagar are known for tomato crops.
![Karnataka farmer buys SUV after selling tomatoes, says looking for a bride now Karnataka farmer buys SUV after selling tomatoes, says looking for a bride now](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/Growers-said-with-traders-not-showing-interest-in-_1684090792941_1691402096805.jpg)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 03:27 PM IST
Written by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Kannada actor Vijay Raghavendra's wife Spandana passes away in Bangkok
She reportedly suffered a massive heart attack while she was on a vacation in Bangkok.
![Kannada actor Vijay Raghavendra's wife Spandana passes away in Bangkok (File photo) Kannada actor Vijay Raghavendra's wife Spandana passes away in Bangkok (File photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/F2518ofXwAAfWwr_1691391140620_1691391152566.jpg)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 12:26 PM IST
Karnataka minister Jameer Ahmed inspects residential complex in Mumbai
He viewed the residential complex constructed in the Teachers Colony of Saibaba Nagar in Andheri East, Mumbai, and collected information.
![Congress leader Jameer Ahmed Khan Congress leader Jameer Ahmed Khan](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/a51604e8-8ceb-11ec-8ba1-508084a9585c_1644776583872_1691386084671.jpg)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 11:00 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Zomato agent in Bengaluru seen eating food from delivery bag. Internet divided
The video went viral on social media, questioning whether the food belonged to the customer, or it was his food that he was grabbing in the middle of the work.
![Zomato agent in Bengaluru seen eating food from delivery bag. Zomato agent in Bengaluru seen eating food from delivery bag.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/WhatsApp_Image_2023-08-07_at_94316_AM_1691381675830_1691381676017.jpeg)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 09:47 AM IST
‘Will answer accordingly,’ DKS on corruption allegations by HD Kumarawsamy
Yesterday, on August 6, HD Kumaraswamy has put serious allegations of Corruption on Congress-led govt of over ₹1000 crore.
![Karnataka deputy chief minister and Congress leader DK Shivakumar Karnataka deputy chief minister and Congress leader DK Shivakumar](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/07/148x111/Karnataka-deputy-chief-minister-and-Congress-leade_1690810178023_1691377922319.jpg)
Published on Aug 07, 2023 08:44 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Bengaluru suffers loss of ₹19,725 crore a year due to traffic woes: Study
Despite having 60 fully functional flyovers in the city, Bengaluru loses ₹19,725 crore for road use due to traffic woes
![The road length growth in Behgalur is not in proportion with the vehicular growth and area growth in the city. (HT Photo) The road length growth in Behgalur is not in proportion with the vehicular growth and area growth in the city. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/150x84/The-road-length-growth-in-Behgalur-is-not-in-propo_1691324349696.jpg)
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 05:49 PM IST
AI to create the presence of Karnataka's second CM in Lal Bagh flower show
Kengal Hanumanthaiah, who served as Karnataka's second CM between 1952 to 1956 was known for playing a crucial role in the construction of Vidhana Soudha.
![Karnataka Chief minister Siddaramaiah at Lal Bagh flower show. Karnataka Chief minister Siddaramaiah at Lal Bagh flower show.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/148x111/F2sW8T2XUAAR_yz_1691299537756_1691321608378.jpg)
Published on Aug 06, 2023 05:07 PM IST
Amrit Bharat Station scheme: 13 railway stations in Karnataka to be redeveloped
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also called it as the beginning in the history of Indian railways.
![Amrit Bharat Station scheme: 13 railway stations in Karnataka to be redeveloped (Pic for representation) Amrit Bharat Station scheme: 13 railway stations in Karnataka to be redeveloped (Pic for representation)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/148x111/Ambala-division-took-over-the-day-to-day-affairs-o_1681417037026_1691319259880.jpg)
Published on Aug 06, 2023 04:26 PM IST
Written by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
K'taka Governor seeks clarification from govt regarding 3 Cong's MLC candidates
A private organisation wrote to Gehlot not to consider their candidature, the sources said on Sunday.
![K'taka Governor seeks clarification from govt regarding 3 Cong's MLC candidates. K'taka Governor seeks clarification from govt regarding 3 Cong's MLC candidates.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/148x111/aa08c890-8db9-11ec-b0bf-65e18a89e7b6_1644864109483_1691317280262.jpg)
Published on Aug 06, 2023 03:54 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
It’s more than a friendship: Anupama and Krishi
On International Friendship Day today, we talk to BFFs, actors Anupama Anandkumar and Krishi Thapanda about their special bond
![It’s more than a friendship: Anupama and Krishi It’s more than a friendship: Anupama and Krishi](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/150x84/-p-It-s-more-than-a-friendship--Anupama-and-Krishi_1691316428899.jpeg)
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 03:37 PM IST
Family stopped by miscreants on road in Bandipur forest, abused| Video
The attackers were also seen hurling abuses at the family, and the whole video was recorded in the dash cam of the car.
![Family stopped by miscreants on road in Bandipur forest, abused| Video Family stopped by miscreants on road in Bandipur forest, abused| Video](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/148x111/WhatsApp_Image_2023-08-06_at_23700_PM_1691312873045_1691312873249.jpeg)
Published on Aug 06, 2023 02:43 PM IST
'Gruha Jyothi' to benefit 3.15 lakh people in Udupi alone: Karnataka Minister
A total of 1.42 crore consumers in the state will be benefitted by the scheme that provides 200 units of free power to consumers, Hebbalkar said.
!['Gruha Jyothi' to benefit 3.15 lakh people in Udupi alone: Karnataka Minister 'Gruha Jyothi' to benefit 3.15 lakh people in Udupi alone: Karnataka Minister](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/148x111/Karnataka-women-and-child-welfare-minister-Lakshmi_1689447283606_1691303866948.jpg)
Published on Aug 06, 2023 12:10 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Bengaluru's Lal Bagh Independence Day flower show: Five things to know
Karnataka Chief minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the flower show on Friday which is usually conducted twice a year at Lal Bagh botanical gardens
![Karnataka Chief minister Siddaramaiah at Lal Bagh flower show. Karnataka Chief minister Siddaramaiah at Lal Bagh flower show.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/148x111/F2sW8T2XUAAR_yz_1691299537756_1691299547096.jpg)
Published on Aug 06, 2023 10:59 AM IST
HD Kumaraswamy alleges over ₹1k cr corruption in transfers of govt employees
Kumaraswamy along with BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai also urged the Congress government to take over the NICE project and order a judicial inquiry.
![J D (S) leader HD Kumaraswamy. J D (S) leader HD Kumaraswamy.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/06/148x111/J-D--S--leader-HD-Kumaraswamy-accused-the-BJP-gove_1672985507807_1691291943361.jpg)
Published on Aug 06, 2023 08:57 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Terrorists use jails for recruitment, officials on alert
Police found that the bomb used potassium chlorate, a substance commonly used in making matchboxes and crackers
![The CCB on July 18 busted a terror module. (HT Archives) The CCB on July 18 busted a terror module. (HT Archives)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/05/150x84/The-CCB-on-July-18-busted-a-terror-module---HT-Arc_1691262304158.jpg)
Updated on Aug 06, 2023 03:01 AM IST
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Don't exceed 80kmph on Bengaluru Mysuru highway: KSRTC directs bus drivers
Recently, a video went viral where a KSRTC bus was seen taking a reverse turn on the busy highway, violating the traffic rules.
![Don't exceed 80kmph on Bengaluru Mysuru highway: KSRTC directs bus drivers(PTI) Don't exceed 80kmph on Bengaluru Mysuru highway: KSRTC directs bus drivers(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/05/148x111/lockdown-tnter-district-travel-by-buses_a6b6c8f2-44f1-11eb-bcf5-ed790659da7b_1691245982154.jpg)
Published on Aug 05, 2023 08:08 PM IST
K'taka minister praises Delhi's Mohalla Clinic initiative, takes U turn later
The AAP, in a statement, alleged that Rao received a phone call after praising the mohalla clinic initiative and thereafter changed his stance.
![K'taka minister praises Delhi's Mohalla Clinic initiative, takes U turn later K'taka minister praises Delhi's Mohalla Clinic initiative, takes U turn later](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/05/148x111/2aa435cc-0040-11ed-8171-8e816335ea07_1657451726716_1691244499232.jpg)
Published on Aug 05, 2023 07:42 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Deaths due to accidents on Bengaluru Mysuru highway decreased: Karnataka police
According to police, eight deaths were recorded on the highway in the month of July.
![Deaths due to accidents on Bengaluru Mysuru highway decreased: Karnataka police Deaths due to accidents on Bengaluru Mysuru highway decreased: Karnataka police](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/05/148x111/The-Congress-says--the-Bengaluru---Mysuru-Expressw_1689103149971_1691240412550.jpg)
Published on Aug 05, 2023 06:34 PM IST
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah formally launches Gruha Jyoti scheme in Kalaburagi
The scheme was implemented from Aug 1 and registered people who use less than 200 units of electricity don't have to pay any electricity bill.
![Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah formally launches Gruha Jyoti scheme in Kalaburagi Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah formally launches Gruha Jyoti scheme in Kalaburagi](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/05/148x111/F2wKHw-WEAAVQiM_1691227248890_1691227265350.jpg)
Published on Aug 05, 2023 03:31 PM IST
Apply for Gruha Lakshmi scheme in Karnataka using WhatsApp chatbot. Here's how
During the Karnataka assembly election campaign, the Congress party announced this scheme as one of the five poll promises.
![Apply for Gruha Lakshmi scheme in Karnataka using WhatsApp chatbot. Apply for Gruha Lakshmi scheme in Karnataka using WhatsApp chatbot.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/05/148x111/c62653ac-0dda-11ed-8edf-978f5ba2fb9f_1658946985327_1691222790096.jpg)
Published on Aug 05, 2023 01:39 PM IST
"Victory for democracy," Siddaramaiah on SC's stay on Rahul's conviction
"Everyone should respect the law of the land and the Supreme Court has done a respectable job of upholding the law," the Chief Minister said.
![Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/05/148x111/Karnataka-chief-minister-Siddaramaiah-on-Friday-sa_1687549979174_1691215209814.jpg)
Published on Aug 05, 2023 11:32 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Bengaluru techie strangles wife, daughters before taking his own life
A 31-year-old engineer in Bengaluru allegedly killed his wife and two daughters before taking his own life. No suicide note was found.
![Cops suspect that the man killed his wife and children on Monday and later died by suicide after hanging himself from a ceiling fan. (iStock) Cops suspect that the man killed his wife and children on Monday and later died by suicide after hanging himself from a ceiling fan. (iStock)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/04/148x111/The-victim-and-his-cousin-were-rushed-to-the-nearb_1691041394821_1691140708663.jpg)
Published on Aug 04, 2023 03:09 PM IST
Karnataka minister for science, technology seeks ‘Science City’ in Bengaluru
Karnataka Minister for science and technology appeals to Central Government to set up a Science City in Bengaluru to promote innovation and scientific temper.
![Karnataka Minister for Minor Irrigation, Science and Technology N S Boseraju. Karnataka Minister for Minor Irrigation, Science and Technology N S Boseraju.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/04/148x111/12_1691140510082_1691140529800.jpg)
Published on Aug 04, 2023 02:48 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Four Karnataka policemen detained in Kerala for allegedly taking bribe: Report
Four Karnataka policemen were detained by Kerala cops for allegedly accepting bribe in a cheating case. Nearly ₹4 lakh cash has been recovered from them.
![Kerala cops recovered nearly <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4 lakh cash, suspected to be bribe money, from their Karnataka counterparts on Wednesday. (File Photo/For representation purposes only) Kerala cops recovered nearly <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4 lakh cash, suspected to be bribe money, from their Karnataka counterparts on Wednesday. (File Photo/For representation purposes only)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/08/04/148x111/Police-personnel-at-the-violence-site-on-Saturday-_1691139345611_1691139402769.jpg)
Published on Aug 04, 2023 02:30 PM IST