Bengaluru: The State High Level Clearance Committee (SHLCC) meeting chaired by Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Monday cleared five projects with an total investment potential of Rs 26,659 crore and can generate employment to 13,341 people.

Bengaluru: In a measure to boost the ease of doing business, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Monday launched the Affidavit Based Clearance System (ABCS) as part of the amended Karnataka Industrial (Facilitation) Act.

Bengaluru: Congress leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday expressed regret for his purported remarks that Kodavas eat beef, for which he is facing flak, saying he has a lot of respect for Kodava people and their culture.

Bengaluru: A token strike was observed by traders of various Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) markets in Karnataka on Monday, protesting the hike in the market fee by the state government recently.

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Monday stayed the State government's order dropping 61 charges against ministers and the elected representatives.

Bengaluru: Taiwanese contract manufacturer for Apple Inc., Wistron Corp. has said that the recent violence at its facility in Karnataka will not cause significant impact to the company.

Bengaluru: The BJP and JD(S) in Karnataka on Sunday dismissed reports of their merger after a saffron party leader opined that political polarisation was likely in the state, giving rise to speculations about the parties coming together.