Why Maharashtra people unnecessarily interfering in boundary issue, asks HD Kumaraswamy

Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express has completed two years of dedicated service to passengers of the region on 12th March 2026, marking a significant milestone in modern rail connectivity and passenger comfort.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday accused the central government of failing to respond adequately to commercial LPG cylinder shortages, saying the situation could severely affect hotels, hospitals and other establishments.

The dispute centres on the use of the "Anthropic" brand name. The Belagavi startup has accused the US company and its Indian subsidiary of infringing on its brand identity and has sought legal protection.

The CM claimed that disruption in supply following a central directive is forcing restaurants, hotels, and catering services to the brink of temporary closure.

"There are some challenges, but like the EAM assured the house yesterday and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister has been repeatedly assuring, the energy security of the country is the foremost priority for the govt. I would like to assure the people of Karnataka, especially the hoteliers, that the priority right now will be to address domestic consumption of people as well as take care of CNG and LNG needs of the country," the BJP MP told reporters.

"I am in receipt of representation from the Bangalore Hotels Association (Regd.) regarding concerns related to the continuity of commercial LPG supply to restaurants, hotels and other establishments in the hospitality sector. The restaurant and food service industry relies significantly on commercial LPG for daily kitchen operations. Unlike several other sectors, most commercial kitchens currently do not have immediate alternatives such as PNG connectivity or electric cooking systems at scale," Surya wrote in the letter.

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday said insulting the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, is nothing short of an affront to the Constitution itself, stating that the office of the President symbolizes the sovereignty, unity and dignity of the Republic and stands above all political considerations.

Following India's emphatic victory in the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket T20 World Cup and the surge in travel demand for the final in Ahmedabad on March 8, Air India Express has announced the addition of special flights to the city from key metro hubs.

Speaking to reporters, Reddy asserted that the Chief Minister would create history by presenting the 17th State Budget, hoping that it would benefit the citizens of the state.

The Karnataka Lokayukta on Thursday conducted a trap and successfully arrested a Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) official, who was caught accepting a bribe in Bangalore.