Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
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Congress president Mallikjarjun Kharge announced 10 more promises under two guarantees of ‘Shramik Nyay’ and ‘Hissedari Nyay’ for the Lok Sabha elections, on March 16. These include constitutional amendment to raise the 50% cap on reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs, and national minimum wage of ₹400 per day, which will also be minimum for all MGNREGA workers nationally.
Congress party has already announced 15 guarantees as part of Kisan Nyay (justice for farmers), Yuva Nyay (justice for youth) and Mahila Nyay (justice for women), with each Nyay having five points. The announcement of two more guarantees takes the total promises to 25.
The Seventh Pay Commission, headed by former chief secretary K. Sudhakar Rao, submitted its final report to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on March 16. The commission recommended a 27.5% hike in pay to Karnataka government employees.
Hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Kalaburagi in north Karnataka, activists of Communist Party of India (Marxist) staged a demonstration in front of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue at Jagat Circle in Kalaburagi. The police broke up the protest, and took the protesters to an unknown location.
The controversy over barring entry of Dalits into the Beereshwara temple in Cheeranahalli in Mandya taluk in Karnataka was resolved during a discussion among representatives of various castes in the village. Dalits, who had stayed away from the temple due to practice of untouchability, entered the premises in the presence of government officials and performed puja.
The water crisis in Bengaluru is unlikely to have an impact on the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP), which is located in the outskirts of the city.
The BBP, which is home to around 99 species and more than 2,300 animals, will not be affected by the water scarcity, which is a result of deficit rains and depleting groundwater levels.
Special prayers mark Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in Madurai
India’s gem and jewellery industry continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and a spirit of innovation, said Kirit Bhansali, chairman of the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), at the inauguration of the 4th edition of IIJS Bharat-Tritiya 2026 at Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) here on Saturday, March 21.
HYDGEN dispatches eight modular green hydrogen systems to Surat, enhancing on-site industrial hydrogen generation and operational efficiency.
Fight is between AIADMK and DMK, says Rajan Chellappa
Two habitual offenders arrested in Miyapur for wine shop burglary; police recover stolen cash and bike.
Tiruchi's Smart City projects face underutilisation despite completion, raising concerns about planning, execution, and revenue generation.
Election Observer Anubha Shrivatsava inspects polling booths in Western Ghats, ensuring smooth arrangements amid challenging conditions.
A.P. Minister announces ₹9.8 crore development of Barashaheed Dargah and ₹20 crore international school for minorities in Nellore.
Vice-President Radhakrishnan advocates for modern university syllabi to enhance employability and skill development in today's evolving job market.
A poignant protest at Palakkad Medical College highlights ongoing developmental challenges, initiated by a symbolic wreath-laying by a young girl.
A three-year-old girl was tragically killed by a truck while walking with her mother near Bengaluru.
Iran's President calls for U.S.-Israeli aggression cessation and urges BRICS to ensure regional peace and security.
Harish Rao accuses govt. of cancelling ₹1,070 cr. work sanctioned to Siddipet