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Karnataka unveils new startup policy, targets 25,000 startups over five years

The Karnataka Cabinet approved the Karnataka Startup Policy (2025-30), which aims to build 25,000 companies across the state, 10,000 of which will be outside of Bengaluru. The government has also set up Rs 518.27 crore to implement the strategy over a five-year period.


HD Kumaraswamy accuses CM of avoiding responsibility on sugarcane farmers' issues

Union Minister for Large and Medium Industries, HD Kumaraswamy has accused the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of shirking responsibility on the sugarcane farmers' issues and trying to avoid accountability by writing to the Prime Minister. Speaking to the media ahead of the Disha Committee meeting in Mysuru on Friday, Kumaraswamy alleged that the government has no intention of addressing the plight of farmers and is instead passing the buck to the Centre.


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HC directs Karnataka govt to clarify stand on RSS route march in Chittapur by November 13

The Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to state its position by 2:30 pm on November 13 regarding the permission sought by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to conduct a route march in Chittapur, Kalaburagi district.
Mysuru farmer killed in tiger attack, third fatality this month

Yet another tragic incident of human-wildlife conflict was reported on Friday morning when a farmer was killed by a tiger in Hale Heggudilu village of Sarguru taluk in Mysuru district.
Sugarcane farmers protest: BJP leader asks Karnataka CM to quit if he can't govern

Hitting out at Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over farmers' protest in the northern districts of Karnataka, demanding a fair price of Rs 3,500 per tonne for sugarcane, BJP leader R Ashoka on Friday asked the CM to quit if he can't govern.
No 'November revolution', revolution only in 2028 with Cong's return to power: Shivakumar

Dismissing speculation about "November revolution", Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday said, there will be a revolution only in 2028 with the Congress returning to power in the state.
Karnataka CM writes to PM seeking urgent appointment to resolve sugarcane farmers crisis

 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday sought an urgent appointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss "the serious situation" arising out of the ongoing farmers' agitation.
Azim Premji University study finds Shakti scheme transformed women’s mobility in Bengaluru

A study by Azim Premji University has found that Karnataka's Shakti scheme, which offers free bus travel for women, has significantly transformed women's mobility in Bengaluru.
Farmers’ agitation: Karnataka CM convenes meeting on Nov 7; to meet PM Modi

As the farmers' agitation intensified in north Karnataka demanding Rs 3,500 per tonne for sugarcane, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said the Centre decides the Fair and Remunerative Price Fixation and not the state.
State Cabinet approves Karnataka Innovation Policy with outlay of Rs 518.27 crore

The state Cabinet on Thursday approved the Karnataka Innovation Policy 2025–2030 with a total outlay of Rs 518.27 crore over five years, aiming to position the state as a global innovation hub.

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