Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
ASHA workers in Karnataka are protesting again for a promised monthly honorarium of ₹10,000. The Chief Minister Siddaramaiah made the promise last year and has since reiterated it. The union is seeking an additional ₹2,000 for city-based workers. Meanwhile, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya was detained while protesting against proposed Namma Metro fare hikes in Bengaluru. He accused the government of broken finances. The Home Minister will meet with KSCA officials on February 11 to discuss safety measures at the Chinnaswamy stadium ahead of IPL 2026 season. Finally, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched a flood control project in Siraguppi village to help residents of 37 villages in two north Karnataka districts.
9 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Following public protests and political pressure, the Karnataka government will recalculate Namma Metro fares using the Delhi Metro's formula.
— The Hindu
Following a reassessment, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar agreed to pause the proposed fare hike.
13 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) postponed the implementation of a planned fare hike for Namma Metro due to political pressure.
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