Veteran Kannada writer, acclaimed poet, playwright, and academic Dr. H.S. Venkateshamurthy passed away on Friday at the age of 80. He had been admitted to the hospital due to age-related ailments and breathed his last early this morning, according to medical sources.

Bengaluru: The city is set to host a landmark conference titled ‘AI for Empowering PwDs’ on May 30, 2025, aimed at highlighting the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in creating inclusive, accessible, and assistive solutions for persons with disabilities (PwDs).

Bengaluru: In a second similar incident in Karnataka, an elderly man who tested positive for Covid-19 has died at a hospital in Belagavi district, a senior official in the health department said.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Thursday said anti-national forces are targeting Muslims and alleged that attempts are made to create a "terrorised" atmosphere in Dakshina Kannada district, where a 32-year-old man was killed, and described the situation as "worrying".

Bengaluru: In a second similar incident in Karnataka, an elderly man tested positive for COVID-19 has died at a hospital in Belagavi district, a senior official in health department said.

Mangaluru: The Karnataka government on Thursday issued orders to establish the STF-Special Task Force (STF) in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Shivamogga districts in order to curtail anti-social, communal forces.

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has directed BJP MLC N. Ravikumar to fully cooperate with the ongoing investigation into the case pertaining to his alleged derogatory remarks against Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fauzia Tarannum.

Bengaluru: Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has reportedly offered to resign as the Dakshina Kannada district in-charge amid ongoing serial murders and communal violence in Dakshina Kannada district.