Kannada News Today
Kannada News Today is a digital media news platform based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. It was founded in March 2019 by journalist Satish Raj Goravigere. The platform primarily publishes content in the Kannada language, covering a wide range of topics including local news, politics, business, sports, entertainment, education, and public affairs.
Notable Contributions
Kannada News Today is recognized as the first media outlet in Karnataka to introduce hyper-realistic artificial intelligence (AI) news anchors. These AI presenters mimic human-like gestures and speech, offering a unique digital news experience. This technological advancement has been applauded as a pioneering effort in the regional media industry.
Awards and Recognition
The platform received the "Best Regional News Source" award from the Janapada Mattu Kreeda Sangha, Karnataka, in recognition of its impact on regional journalism and for providing a reliable, community-focused news service.
Initiatives
Sadhana Hyper-Local Journalism Awards
Kannada News Today launched the Sadhana Hyper-Local Journalism Awards, aimed at recognizing grassroots-level journalism. The awards focus on celebrating excellence in local storytelling, civic journalism, and community engagement.
Free Journalism Courses
As part of its effort to strengthen journalism education, the platform offers free online journalism courses in both Kannada and English. Developed in collaboration with media professionals, these courses aim to equip aspiring journalists—especially from rural and underrepresented communities—with practical media skills and foundational knowledge.
Partner Site
Timesnib is the English-language partner platform of Kannada News Today, also founded by Satish Raj Goravigere. It covers national and international news and integrates similar technological advancements, including the use of AI anchors.