Pulse of the Public
Pulse of the Public
Bengaluru recorded a maximum temperature of 32.6°C on Saturday, making it the hottest September day the city has seen in a decade. Meteorologists attributed the spike to poor monsoon rains, clear skies, and dry north-westerly surface winds.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Karnataka's appeal challenging the directive to release 6,000 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu. State officials emphasized that the current water levels in key reservoirs remain extremely low due to poor monsoon rainfall.
The Special Investigation Team raided a healthcare facility near Minerva Circle in Bengaluru, seizing counterfeit cancer drugs and ICU injections distributed to over 90 hospitals.
Bengaluru City Police conducted a major enforcement drive targeting commercial establishments across multiple divisions, rescuing over 100 children engaged in illegal child labour.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has announced a month-long amnesty window until November 1 for residents near forest borders to voluntarily surrender unlicensed firearms without facing police prosecution.
The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the Karnataka Aerospace Policy 2026–31, targeting ₹60,000 crore in investments and the creation of 60,000 jobs, while also clearing the 'Shramika Nivas' housing scheme for industrial workers.
The Enforcement Directorate searched 21 premises linked to Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi across Bengaluru, Belagavi, Gokak, and Kolkata, seizing ₹3.45 crore in cash under FEMA.
The Karnataka government has enacted the Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026, deleting several key clauses mandating specific night-shift transport and security safeguards for women workers. The move has drawn sharp criticism from IT/ITeS employee unions demanding the immediate restoration of safety provisions.
The Karnataka government has introduced the 'Government First' initiative under its Startup Policy, allocating ₹25 crore to help 100 startups test deployment-ready solutions directly in state departments. Selected startups can receive pilot work orders up to ₹25 lakh.
The Karnataka High Court has cleared the path for Gram Panchayat elections after the state government confirmed that ward delimitation and seat reservation processes for all 5,864 Panchayats are complete.
IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge announced that Karnataka will set up a dedicated 19.26-acre drone testing facility in Chikkaballapura district to support advanced aerial technology and BVLOS flight trials.
Marking 100 days of governance, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced the 'Drudha Karnatakada Sankalpa' roadmap targeting a $1-trillion GSDP by 2037. Key promises include 5 lakh rural housing sites, 1,000 upgraded schools, and 7.5% reservation for rural students.
The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the return of student union elections across universities and colleges starting from the 2026–27 academic year. Political banners and caste-based quotas will be prohibited.
Union Minister of State for MSME Shobha Karandlaje inaugurated a ₹156-crore MSME Technology Centre in Devanahalli, Bengaluru Rural district. The 10-acre facility will focus on the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing sector and aims to train 10,000 individuals annually.