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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Karnataka Important

CCEA approves 3rd and 4th line of Ballari–Guntakal section

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 24 July 2026 approved the 3rd and 4th railway lines of the Ballari–Guntakal section in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh at a cost of about ₹1,264 crore, adding about 46 km to the Indian Railways network.

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🛡️ Weapons & Induction 📍 Karnataka Must know

INS Malvan, second Mahe-class anti-submarine shallow water craft, commissioned at Karwar

INS Malvan, the second of the indigenously designed and built Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), was commissioned into the Indian Navy at Karwar on 22 July 2026 in a ceremony presided over by Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh.

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🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 Andhra Pradesh

Agriculture Minister reviews relief for Totapuri mango farmers of AP, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a high-level review at Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi on 22 July 2026 on the problems of Totapuri mango farmers in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, based on an expert committee report.

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🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 Karnataka

Mangalore Fishing Harbour modernisation under PMMSY reaches 25% progress

The Modernisation and Upgradation of Mangalore Fishing Harbour, approved in 2024 under PMMSY at ₹37.47 crore, has reached 25% physical progress, the Fisheries Department said on 21 July 2026.

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🛡️ Internal Security 📍 India Important

CBN's Operation Vajra stops diversion of 12 crore Tramadol tablets

The Central Bureau of Narcotics seized 12 crore high-strength Tramadol tablets (about 30 tonnes) from a Delhi warehouse under 'Operation Vajra', it said on 20 July 2026, preventing their suspected diversion to Libya.

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🔬 Science & Technology 📍 Karnataka Must know

Pralhad Joshi inaugurates White Rabbit-based Indian Standard Time distribution network in Bengaluru

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the 'White Rabbit Technology'-based Indian Standard Time (IST) Distribution Demonstration Network at RRSL, Jakkur, Bengaluru, on 16 July 2026 under the 'One Nation, One Time' vision.

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🔬 Research & Discoveries 📍 Karnataka

CeNS Bengaluru develops ultra-sensitive room-temperature ammonia sensor

Scientists at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, have developed a room-temperature ammonia sensor that detects the gas down to 319 parts per billion and can power itself from body motion.

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🕯️ Obituaries 📍 Karnataka Must know

Legendary playback singer S. Janaki dies in Mysuru at 88

Veteran playback singer S. Janaki, who recorded over 48,000 songs and won four National Film Awards, died in Mysuru, Karnataka, on 11 July 2026 at the age of 88.

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🎓 Education 📍 Indonesia Important

IIM Bangalore to set up its first international campus in Indonesia

PM Narendra Modi announced on 7 July 2026 that IIM Bangalore will set up its first international campus at Singhasari SEZ, Malang, Indonesia.

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🎓 Social Justice & Welfare 📍 Karnataka

NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of quarry rockfall that killed 7 migrant labourers in Bengaluru

The NHRC took suo motu cognizance on 6 July 2026 of the death of at least 7 migrant labourers and injury to 5 when a granite rock fell at a quarry in Bengaluru on 2 July 2026, and sought a report from the Karnataka Chief Secretary within two weeks.

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🛡️ Internal Security 📍 Karnataka

ICGS Sachet rescues six fishermen off Mangaluru in rough seas

Indian Coast Guard Ship Sachet rescued six fishermen from the distressed fishing boat Manju Matha about 33 nautical miles off the Suratkal coast near Mangaluru on 29 June 2026, the Defence Ministry said on 30 June.

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🎓 Education, Health & Society 📍 Karnataka

Vice-President addresses Nasha Mukt Bharat Conclave at RGUHS Foundation Day in Bengaluru

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the Nasha Mukt Bharat Conclave organised by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences on its 31st Foundation Day at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru, on 28 June 2026.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 Karnataka Important

Vice-President pays tribute to Bengaluru founder Kempegowda on 517th birth anniversary

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan attended the 517th birth anniversary celebrations of Nadaprabhu Sri Kempegowda, the founder of Bengaluru, in Bengaluru on 27 June 2026.

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🛡️ Weapons & Induction 📍 Karnataka Must know

IAF receives Final Operational Clearance for indigenous Netra AEW&C system

DRDO handed over the Final Operational Clearance certificate of the indigenous 'Netra' Airborne Early Warning and Control system to the Indian Air Force at a ceremony in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on 25 June 2026.

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🔬 Space 📍 Karnataka Important

ISRO hosts BRICS Heads of Space Agencies meeting in Bengaluru; Jitendra Singh pitches 'BRICS Space Economy'

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh pitched a 'BRICS Space Economy' at the valedictory session of the BRICS Heads of Space Agencies meeting, hosted by ISRO in Bengaluru under India's BRICS Chairship, on 24 June 2026.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 Jammu and Kashmir Important

Panchayati Raj Ministry holds 'Seva Se Samriddhi' regional workshop on Panchayat-led service delivery in Srinagar

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj held the 'Seva Se Samriddhi' regional workshop at SKICC, Srinagar, on 23 June 2026, with participants from seven States/UTs.

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💹 Economy 📍 Karnataka Important

NMDC reviews digitalisation and expansion at Donimalai Complex, Karnataka, towards 100 MTPA vision

The Steel Ministry said on 20 June 2026 that NMDC's senior management reviewed expansion and digitalisation at the Donimalai Complex in Karnataka, targeting 17 MTPA from Donimalai and 10 MTPA from Kumaraswamy Mine.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Odisha Must know

DRDO flight-tests Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island

On 15 June 2026, DRDO successfully flight-tested the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast.

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🎓 Education 📍 Rajasthan

Yuva Sangam Phase VI: Karnataka delegation led by IIIT Dharwad concludes Rajasthan visit hosted by MNIT Jaipur

A Karnataka delegation led by IIIT Dharwad concluded its Yuva Sangam Phase VI visit to Rajasthan, hosted by MNIT Jaipur, on 12 June 2026.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Karnataka

Railways sanctions 2x25 kV traction upgrade on Bengaluru–Tumkur section, Karnataka

On 8 June 2026, Indian Railways sanctioned conversion of the Bengaluru–Tumkur section of South Western Railway from 1x25 kV to 2x25 kV electric traction over 120 track km at ₹162.57 crore.

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🎓 Education 📍 Karnataka Important

University of Liverpool gets Letter of Approval for Bengaluru campus

On 4 June 2026, the Ministry of Education handed the University of Liverpool (UK) the Letter of Approval to establish its branch campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

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🏛️ Polity & Governance 📍 Karnataka Must know

D. K. Shivakumar sworn in as 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka

On 3 June 2026 at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath to D. K. Shivakumar as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka, along with 13 ministers including G. Parameshwara.

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🏅 Cricket 📍 Gujarat Important

RCB beat Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets to win IPL 2026, their second straight title

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on 31 May 2026 to retain the title.

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💹 Trade & Industry 📍 Karnataka

Vice-President inaugurates SIRI Mathrushree Industrial Park at Belthangady, Karnataka

On 31 May 2026 Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the SIRI Mathrushree Industrial Park at Belthangady in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, from Dharmasthala.

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🏛️ Judiciary & Judgements 📍 Karnataka

Three Additional Judges appointed to Karnataka High Court under Article 224(1)

On 29 May 2026 the President, under Article 224(1), appointed Rajeshwari Narayana Hegde, Kedambadi Ganesh Shanthi and Brungesh Mahadevappa as Additional Judges of the Karnataka High Court.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Karnataka Important

IAF's Suryakiran Aerobatic Team marks 30 years at Air Force Station Bidar

The Indian Air Force's Suryakiran Aerobatic Team marked its 30th anniversary at Air Force Station Bidar, Karnataka, on 26 May 2026, with Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh flying with the team.

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🌿 Disasters 📍 Karnataka Important

Ten drown while collecting shellfish near Bhatkal in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada; PM announces ex-gratia

On 24 May 2026 ten people, most from one extended family, drowned when a sudden surge of water swept them away while they were collecting shellfish near Shirali in Bhatkal taluk of Uttara Kannada (Karwar) district, Karnataka.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Karnataka Important

48th Flight Test Course graduates at AFTPS Bengaluru; Sqn Ldr KK Singh wins Suranjan Das Trophy

On 23 May 2026 eleven test pilots and six flight test engineers of the 48th Flight Test Course graduated from the Air Force Test Pilots School, Bengaluru, with Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh as chief guest.

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🔬 Research & Discoveries 📍 India Important

ANRF selects 10 institutions for Convergence Research Centres of Excellence

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) announced on 20 May 2026 that it had selected 10 institutions to set up Convergence Research Centres of Excellence combining social sciences and humanities with science and technology.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Andhra Pradesh Important

DRDO completes development trials of ULPGM-V3 in air-to-ground and air-to-air modes near Kurnool

DRDO announced on 19 May 2026 that it had completed final deliverable configuration trials of the UAV Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in air-to-ground and air-to-air modes at its range near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.

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