Situated on the southwestern region of India, Karnataka is the sixth largest state in India in terms of area with 30 districts. Karnataka is the largest state in south India and its capital city is Bengaluru.
Karnataka is bounded by Goa on the north-west, Telangana on the north-east, Tamil Nadu on the south-east and Kerala on the south-west. The Coastal Plains, the Western Ghats and the Deccan Plateau mark the three distinct geographical regions in Karnataka. Four major rivers flowing through Karnataka are Krishna, Cauvery, Kabini and Tungabhadra.
Karnataka, previously known as Mysore, was formed on November 1 in 1956 after the passage of States Reorganisation Act. In 1973, it was renamed as Karnataka and every year on November 1, this day is observed as Kannada Rajyotsava.
Kannada is the official and the most widely spoken language of the state. It has a dynamic climate and it mainly experiences arid, semi-arid and humid tropical climate. Bisi Bele Bath, the Neer Dosa, Ragi Mudde, dosas, Udupi, oota are the some of the famous Kannda dishes.
Known as the IT hub of India, Karnataka is one of the fastest growing states in India owing to its flourishing Information Technology industry. More than 56 per cent of the state's workforce is engaged in agriculture and related activities.
Bandipur National Park, Hampi, Mysore Palace, Shivanasamudra falls, Jog Falls, Nandi Hills, Chitradurga Fort are some of the famous travel destinations in Karnataka. Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Coorg, Gokarna, Mysore, Hubli-Dharwad are important cities of the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched multiple infrastructure projects in Andhra Pradesh during a one-day visit to the state and Karnataka.
In this edition of India Today Explains, Akshita Nandgopal breaks down the major news developments of the week. Parliament passed the Public Exam Amendment Bill, introducing stricter penalties, up to 10 years imprisonment and fines reaching 10 crore rupees, to curb paper leaks and restore trust in the examination system.
The Cauvery water dispute has escalated after the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee directed Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days.
In this edition of News Today, the pellet-gun controversy has intensified calls for stricter rules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) governing crowd control during peaceful protests in India.
The Lok Sabha has passed the Vande Mataram bill, introduced by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, granting the national song equal status to the national anthem.
The government has admitted that vehicles using E20 petrol suffer a slight mileage drop, with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari telling Parliament that ARAI tests show a two-to-six percent reduction in fuel efficiency.
The Opposition intensified its attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the alleged use of pellet guns on students protesting against paper leaks in Delhi, with Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge demanding his resignation in the Lok Sabha.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday escalated his attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, alleging at a press conference in New Delhi that he saw and heard Shah ordering the police to open fire on student protesters during the recent anti-NEET paper leak agitation in Delhi.
Parliament witnessed intense debates during the Lok Sabha session on the Anti-Paper Leak Bill as Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi confronted the Union government and Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi over examination irregularities.
Proceedings in Parliament faced disruptions as opposition leaders, including Congress MP Karti Chidambaram, questioned police actions during student protests and demanded a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah. Following discussions with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, opposition parties agreed to participate in debate and voting on the anti-paper leak bill. Meanwhile, in Punjab, the political fallout from the NEET paper leak controversy intensified as opposition parties demanded the resignation of Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains over state examination conduct, which Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann defended. In Tamil Nadu, the Madras High Court set aside a state government order providing jobs to Karur stampede victims, recommending skill development training during the active CBI investigation. Additionally, actor Dhanush generated political speculation regarding public service entry following a recent speech and fan club activity. In Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar traveled to New Delhi for consultations with Congress leadership as multiple key portfolios remained unallocated more than 50 days into the administration's term.
Ahead of the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament, a political debate has emerged over the proposed delimitation and women's reservation bills.
The big talking point of this episode of News Today is the BJP's 'Mission 360' to get a two-thirds majority in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha as the stage is set for a stormy monsoon session next week.
Police are investigating the alleged murder of anaesthetist Dr Kiran Honnavar after he was found dead inside his apartment in Dharwad.
The cabinet expansion in Karnataka has been temporarily postponed for a day or two as Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has rushed back to Bengaluru, halting the process temporarily.
This episode of 5 Live reports on the maternal health crisis in Rajasthan, where nineteen women died following caesarean sections and five suffer from kidney failure, amid allegations of medical negligence and fake drugs.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has submitted a comprehensive 7,000-page final report to a Karnataka court regarding the Dharmasthala mass burial controversy.
Senior leaders of the Karnataka Congress are heading to Delhi following a call from the party high command to discuss a cabinet expansion.
An Iranian missile strike on UAE vessels in the Strait of Hormuz killed Indian seafarer Rohan Kumar and injured nine others, prompting India's Ministry of External Affairs to summon the Iranian Deputy Chief of Mission.
A controversy has emerged over the proposed township project in Bidadi, Karnataka, leading to clashes between protesting farmers and government survey officials.
The Karnataka government has extended food service hours for restaurants, hotels, and eateries to facilitate late-night screenings of the FIFA World Cup.
