Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
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Karnataka Today: Cabinet approves hike in Nandini milk price by ₹3 a litre, and more
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) has taken custody of T. Nazir, accused in the 2008 Bengaluru serial bomb blasts and 34 other terror cases. He allegedly radicalised a gang of career criminals in Parappana Agrahara Central prison, who in turn put together the alleged terror module that was busted in Bengaluru recently. The court has remanded him into 8 days of police custody.
Junaid Ahmed, the alleged kingpin of the module, is still at large, and the five arrested from Bengaluru are reportedly foot soldiers with no idea of the larger picture. The police are therefore relying heavily on Nazir to provide them insights into the alleged terror plot.
The Karnataka Cabinet on July 27 is learnt to have cleared the proposal by Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) to hike selling prices of Nandini milk by ₹3 a litre. The new prices would come into effect from August 1.
A meeting of representatives of KMF and district milk unions convened by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah last week had decided to hike the consumer prices of Nandini milk. It had been decided to pass on the proceeds from the increase in prices to farmers.
Months after the previous BJP government in Karnataka listed the provision of internal reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs) as the party’s achievements in its 2023 election manifesto, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment A. Narayanaswamy has said that the matter is sub-judice and pending in the Supreme Court.
The Minister’s response has created a stir in the Karnataka BJP unit, which had got approval in the State Cabinet for internal reservation and also held a convention in Hubballi to celebrate the development.
Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot, who was scheduled to fly from Bengaluru to Hyderabad on July 27 was stranded at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) after the AIX Connect (formerly AirAsia India) flight took off without him.
Pinarayi Vijayan criticizes Rahul Gandhi and Congress for allegedly aiding BJP's rise in various states during Kerala polls.
Sonia Gandhi is responding well to treatment for a systemic infection and remains under observation at a Delhi hospital.
J&K Police's Counter Intelligence Wing conducts raids in three districts linked to a transnational terror module operated by Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Vaccination policies must prioritize saving human lives over individual choice amid rising vaccine skepticism, asserts scientist Dr. Virander Singh Chauhan.
Seven Indian fishermen from Rameswaram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, sparking protests and calls for government intervention.
Kerala cyber police file a case against X for an AI video allegedly defaming PM Modi and the Election Commission.
iKure and Izawa Co. partner to combat avoidable blindness by integrating innovative eye care technology into rural healthcare networks.
Thousand Lights MLA from the DMK N. Ezhilan, in an interview to The Hindu, observes that any popular personality entering politics will attract the limelight. But only a structured party machinery combined with popularity can ensure success. In this interview, he speaks about his tenure as first-time MLA from Thousand Lights Assembly constituency in Chennai, Vijay’s political entry shaping the 2026 elections, redressal of key grievances and more.
Abhishek Banerjee challenges BJP's Suvendu Adhikari in Nandigram, pledging community health initiatives if Trinamool Congress wins.
Rising LPG shortages in Karnataka boost firewood demand, reviving an informal market as households and hotels seek alternatives.
Against the backdrop of intense poll activity, a 400-metre stretch of an arterial road in the outskirts of Chennai (technically in Madurapakkam panchayat under Tambaram assembly constituency) presents a salute to the idea of res publica, which underpins India’s system of governance, where citizens have a say, at least before a government is securely ensconced in the seat of power. A Republic Day initiative shines bright every night
Fadnavis claims zero FIR in Ajit Pawar crash is a defamation attempt by Karnataka against Maharashtra's investigation efforts.
Set to unfold as a one-day pop-up on April 5, the Easter Sadya brings together both vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus, offering a peek into the food traditions of the Syrian Christian (Nasrani) community. While the traditional Sadya is often associated with dishes such as sambar, avial, and rice, this version expands to include community-specific festive dishes.