The BBC explains why it has become such a contentious issue. The state has had an unofficial "Kannada flag" since the 1960s - the red-and-yellow flag is popular with the local people and many ...

“We need to ensure that Kannada is respected, and the Karnataka flag is mandatorily hoisted on all buildings on November 1,” ...

Bengaluru: The govt order on mandatory hoisting of the Kannada flag on Kannada Rajyotsava Day (Nov 1) has triggered confusion among citizens over protocol pertaining to use of the flag.