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karnataka's Congress government has reversed a BJP-era ban on hijabs in classrooms, now permitting "limited traditional and faith-based symbols" with uniforms. This move, allowing items like headscarves and turbans if they don't disrupt order, has reignited political debate. While the government emphasizes education over religious identity, the BJP criticizes it as appeasement and institutionalizing religion in schools.

karnataka is gearing up for a historic voter check, the first in nearly a quarter of a century, kicking off on June 20. This ambitious door-to-door verification will run from June 30 to July 29, involving more than 5.55 crore voters.

karnataka has withdrawn the previous BJP government's order banning hijabs in educational institutions, now permitting limited traditional and faith-based symbols like hijabs, turbans, and sacred threads. The new guidelines aim to balance discipline with constitutional values of equality and inclusion, ensuring no student is denied access for wearing permitted symbols.

Cutouts of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar as the next CM appeared outside the Congress office in Bengaluru. Shivakumar firmly dismissed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims of a 'wobbling' Chief Minister's chair in karnataka, stating all positions are stable and questioning the PM's observations.

karnataka's Planning and Statistics Minister, D. Sudhakar, a senior Congress leader and MLA from Hiriyur, passed away early Sunday at 66 after a prolonged lung infection. His demise, confirmed by the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, has deeply saddened Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who lauded Sudhakar's exemplary public service as a cabinet colleague and legislator.

The emergence of C Joseph Vijay as Tamil Nadu CM with Congress support sparks debate in karnataka over river water disputes and the Mekedatu project. While smoother communication is anticipated, emotionally sensitive interstate issues like the Cauvery water sharing are unlikely to disappear, especially with climate uncertainty impacting rainfall and reservoir levels.

karnataka is grappling with a surge in dog-bite incidents, with over two lakh cases reported in just the first four months of 2026, tragically leading to 25 rabies deaths. Vijayapura and Bengaluru are among the worst-hit districts. This alarming trend follows a consistent rise in cases and fatalities over the past three years, highlighting a growing public health concern.

karnataka has withdrawn its 2022 dress code order, now permitting students to wear religious symbols like hijabs, turbans, and sacred threads alongside uniforms. This new policy, effective from the next academic year for classes 1-12, aims to balance institutional discipline with individual freedoms. The BJP criticized the move as "vote-bank appeasement."

karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified that saffron shawls will not be allowed inside educational institutions, while explaining the state’s revised stance following the withdrawal of the February 2022 order that had restricted hijabs in classrooms. He said students may continue existing religious practices like hijab, turbans, sacred threads, Shiva dhara and rudraksha, but no new religious symbols can be introduced

A Bengaluru man's supercar purchase led to a legal storm involving forgery claims and a police FIR. The karnataka High Court, however, intervened, quashing the FIR and strongly criticizing an RTO officer's unauthorized vehicle seizure from the resident's home. The court emphasized the need for proper legal authority in such actions.

Slams Cong for Kerala & karnataka power struggles

Eight-year-old Om N. from karnataka has achieved a world record by reciting the Shiv Tandav Stotram while performing a wall-supported hands-free Shirshasana. He completed the challenging feat, requiring immense concentration, balance, and discipline, in 3 minutes and 47 seconds. This remarkable accomplishment highlights the enduring appeal of Sanskrit chanting and yoga among younger generations.