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    Karnataka Govt to Enact Rohith Vemula Act to Curb Caste Discrimination in Universities
    Karnataka Govt to Enact Rohith Vemula Act to Curb Caste Discrimination in Universities
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    Karnataka Govt to Enact Rohith Vemula Act to Curb Caste Discrimination in Universities

    The Government of Karnataka announced plans to implement the Rohith Vemula Act across higher education institutions, with Siddaramaiah stating it aims to curb caste discrimination against SC/ST students despite related Supreme Court of India-stayed UGC guidelines.

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    Usage of Social Media Will Be Banned for Children Under 16: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Announces in Budget Speech
    Usage of Social Media Will Be Banned for Children Under 16: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Announces in Budget Speech
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    Usage of Social Media Will Be Banned for Children Under 16: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Announces in Budget Speech

    The Government of Karnataka announced a ban on social media use for children under 16, with Siddaramaiah stating in the 2026–27 budget that the measure aims to protect youngsters from harmful effects of excessive mobile phone and social media exposure.

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    Supreme Court Clears Recount Test, Restores Congress MLA’s 2023 Karnataka Win
    Supreme Court Clears Recount Test, Restores Congress MLA’s 2023 Karnataka Win
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    Government Vs Governor : Karnataka To Move Supreme Court As Governor Threatens To Skip Joint Assembly Session

    The Karnataka government is set to move the Supreme Court after the Governor objected to parts of the prepared speech as “biased” and threatened to skip the Assembly Session. Siddaramaiah’s administration says his absence beyond 11:15 am would violate Article 176(1).

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    Mekedatu Reservoir Project: Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere in Tamil Nadu’s Appeal Against Karnataka
    Mekedatu Reservoir Project: Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere in Tamil Nadu’s Appeal Against Karnataka
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    Mekedatu Reservoir Project: Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere in Tamil Nadu’s Appeal Against Karnataka

    Today, On 13th November, The Supreme Court declined to intervene in Karnataka’s Mekedatu Reservoir Project along the Cauvery river, with a bench led by Chief Justice BR Gavai dismissing Tamil Nadu’s appeal, which claimed the project could reduce its allocated share of Cauvery water.

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    Karnataka High Court to Hear Rapido, Uber, Ola Bike Taxi Case on November 14
    Karnataka High Court to Hear Rapido, Uber, Ola Bike Taxi Case on November 14
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    Karnataka High Court to Hear Rapido, Uber, Ola Bike Taxi Case on November 14

    Rapido, Uber, and Ola have challenged the Karnataka High Court’s earlier order stopping bike taxi operations until new rules are framed. The hearing was postponed as the Advocate General was busy before another bench.

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    Karnataka Caste Survey Row: MP BY Raghavendra Urges Supreme Court to Take Suo Motu Action Against State Cabinet
    Karnataka Caste Survey Row: MP BY Raghavendra Urges Supreme Court to Take Suo Motu Action Against State Cabinet
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    Karnataka Caste Survey Row: MP BY Raghavendra Urges Supreme Court to Take Suo Motu Action Against State Cabinet

    Shivamogga MP BY Raghavendra asked the Supreme Court to act against Karnataka’s Rs 500 crore caste survey, calling it unconstitutional and politically motivated. The High Court earlier made survey participation voluntary, while critics call it a “census cloaked as a survey.”

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    "We Have Given No Orders": Karnataka High Court Clarifies on Bike Taxi Ban After Rapido, Uber Resume Services
    "We Have Given No Orders": Karnataka High Court Clarifies on Bike Taxi Ban After Rapido, Uber Resume Services
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    “We Have Given No Orders”: Karnataka High Court Clarifies on Bike Taxi Ban After Rapido, Uber Resume Services

    The Karnataka High Court clarified it never allowed bike taxi aggregators like Rapido and Uber to operate, saying: “We have given no orders.” The bench warned the state not to harass individual riders while policy decisions are still pending.

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    Justice Michael Cunha Submits Report on Bengaluru Stampede That Killed 11 Outside Chinnaswamy Stadium
    Justice Michael Cunha Submits Report on Bengaluru Stampede That Killed 11 Outside Chinnaswamy Stadium
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    Justice Michael Cunha Submits Report on Bengaluru Stampede That Killed 11 Outside Chinnaswamy Stadium

    Retired Justice Cunha submits inquiry report on the June 4 stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium. The report highlights major lapses in crowd control and event planning.

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    Karnataka HC Halts BJP’s Defamation Case Against CM Siddaramaiah Over “40% Commission Sarkar” Ads
    Karnataka HC Halts BJP’s Defamation Case Against CM Siddaramaiah Over “40% Commission Sarkar” Ads
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    Karnataka HC Halts BJP’s Defamation Case Against CM Siddaramaiah Over “40% Commission Sarkar” Ads

    Karnataka High Court has stayed the defamation case filed by BJP against CM Siddaramaiah over Congress ads alleging corruption. The Court also tagged his plea with similar cases involving Rahul Gandhi and DK Shivakumar.

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    "Women Prefer Bike Taxis": Karnataka HC Hears Challenge to Ban on Services
    "Women Prefer Bike Taxis": Karnataka HC Hears Challenge to Ban on Services
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    Bengaluru Bike Taxi Riders Detained While Protesting Ban Outside Vidhana Soudha

    In Bengaluru, bike taxi riders protested the High Court’s ban on their services, seeking government support and clear regulations for operations. Police detained them for protesting without permission, and the riders emphasized the economic impact of the ban on their livelihoods. They urged the government for a policy addressing safety and job security.

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