# Karnataka

A 22-year-old Indian student from Karnataka, Saketh Sreenivasaiah, is missing in California, with search efforts underway. Meanwhile, Karnataka's Deputy CM DK Shivakumar unveiled a statue of CM Siddaramaiah, sparking political commentary.

### About Karnataka
Karnataka is a state in South India known for its diverse culture, technological hubs, and political landscape.  

### Insights
- karnataka engagements is up 37.07% from the previous week.

### Engagements: [----------] (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:karnataka/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/karnataka/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [----------]  
Daily Average: [----------]  
[--] Week: [----------] +37%  
[--] Month: [-----------] -43%  
[--] Months: [-------------] +23%  
[--] Year: [-------------] +139%  
1-Year High: [----------] on 2025-12-22  
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-10-25  

Engagements by network (24h):
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X: [---------]
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### Mentions: [-----] (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:karnataka/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/karnataka/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [-----]  
Daily Average: [-----]  
[--] Week: [-----] -7.50%  
[--] Month: [------] +441%  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-01  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-10-25  

Mentions by network (24h):
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Instagram: [--]
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### Creators: [-----] (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:karnataka/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/karnataka/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Karnataka in the last [--] hours which is up 2.80% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [-----]  
[--] Week: [-----] -26%  
[--] Month: [-----] +260%  
1-Year High: [-----] on 2025-11-01  
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-10-25  

The most influential creators that mention Karnataka in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                            | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                            | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts)                     | [--]    | [----------] | [---]   | [---------]   |
| [@tv9kannada](/creator/youtube/tv9kannada)                         | [--]    | [----------] | [---]   | [-------]     |
| [@Cloudwatch199](/creator/twitter/Cloudwatch199)                   | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@IndianIndex](/creator/twitter/IndianIndex)                       | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@news18kannada](/creator/youtube/news18kannada)                   | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@ANI](/creator/twitter/ANI)                                       | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@masthmagaa](/creator/youtube/masthmagaa)                         | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@rakshita_talks](/creator/youtube/rakshita_talks)                 | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@malabargoldanddiamonds](/creator/youtube/malabargoldanddiamonds) | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@tv5kannada](/creator/youtube/tv5kannada)                         | [--]   | [---------]  | [--]    | [-------]     |

[View More](/list/creators/karnataka/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 83%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:karnataka/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/karnataka/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 83%  
Daily Average: 78%  
[--] Week: 74% no change  
[--] Month: 20% -58%  
[--] Months: 20% -62%  
[--] Year: 20% -70%  
1-Year High: 91% on 2025-03-20  
1-Year Low: 20% on 2026-02-15  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Positive Developments and Achievements: (30%) Highlighting commendations for individuals and positive news regarding the state's progress.
- Economic and Agricultural Growth: (25%) Focusing on initiatives that turn farmers into entrepreneurs and the overall economic development within the state.
- Cultural and Local Content: (20%) Showcasing popular YouTube content such as comedy shorts, facts, and cultural events.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Political Disputes and Criticisms: (40%) Addressing public and BJP reactions to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's comments and political sparring between parties.
- Civic Issues and Infrastructure Concerns: (35%) Highlighting criticisms regarding Bengaluru's civic issues, traffic congestion, and infrastructure problems.
- Social Tensions and Migration Issues: (25%) Addressing posts that discuss social tensions, migration, and related concerns within the state.
  

### Top Karnataka News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"Indian Student From Karnataka Saketh Sreenivasaiah Missing In California Search Underway An Indian student has been reported missing in California prompting a citywide search that has entered its fourth day on Saturday"  
[News Link](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/indian-student-from-karnataka-saketh-sreenivasaiah-missing-in-california-search-underway-11002072) [@ndtv](/creator/x/ndtv) 2026-02-14T10:58Z 17.2M followers, 11.9K engagements


"Bengaluru realtor murder case: Arrested BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj gets medical reprieve Bangalore News - The Indian Express The court directed the CID to take Karnataka MLA Byrathi Basavaraj for a cardiac check at the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research on Saturday"  
[News Link](https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/bengaluru-realtor-murder-case-arrested-bjp-mla-byrathi-basavaraj-gets-medical-reprieve-10531621/) [@IndianExpress](/creator/x/IndianExpress) 2026-02-14T08:47Z 4.2M followers, [---] engagements


"Karnataka HC raps vehicle inspector for seizing Lamborghini car BENGALURU: Taking the Senior Motor Vehicle Inspector (SMVI) to task for showing heroism by towing away a Lamborghini car from the garage of the owner of a cor"  
[News Link](https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Feb/14/karnataka-hc-raps-vehicle-inspector-for-seizing-lamborghini-car) [@express](/creator/x/express) 2026-02-14T04:05Z 174.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Visa is a conditional permission: Karnataka HC dismisses Australians plea against [----] Leave India Notice Legal News - The Indian Express A Leave India Notice was issued to Australian citizen Christopher Charles Kamolins after it was found that the MNC he worked for had obtained his employment visa by misrepresentation"  
[News Link](https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/karnataka-hc-australian-plea-2019-leave-india-notice-visa-permission-10530237/) [@IndianExpress](/creator/x/IndianExpress) 2026-02-13T19:25Z 4.2M followers, [---] engagements



### Top Karnataka Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"Heartbreaking news. The body of 22-year-old Indian student Saketh Sreenivasaiah has been recovered as confirmed by local authorities. Prayers and deepest condolences to his family during this devastating time. No parent should ever have to endure this. Appreciate the Indian Consulate for stepping in to assist the family and coordinate the repatriation process. May Saketh rest in peace. 🙏 @IAACouncil @RajeevSharma00 @IndianEmbassyUS 🚨 A 22-year-old Indian student from Karnataka is missing in the United States. Saketh Sreenivasaiah a student at UC Berkeley was last seen near Lake Anza in the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Cloudwatch199/status/2022850182434664845) [@Cloudwatch199](/creator/x/Cloudwatch199) 2026-02-15T01:47Z 28.2K followers, 240.3K engagements


"#Karnataka A brother's suspicion of #bloodstains on his sister's face despite a reported heart attack led to the unraveling of a chilling murder. Police arrested the sister's daughter and son-in-law who allegedly confessed to smothering her to death for Rs [--] lakh. Read here http://toi.in/Jluk4Y http://toi.in/Jluk4Y"  
[X Link](https://x.com/timesofindia/status/2022755221693165753) [@timesofindia](/creator/x/timesofindia) 2026-02-14T19:30Z 14M followers, [----] engagements


"Saketh Sreenivasaiah a 22-year-old student from Karnataka studying at UC Berkeley has been missing since February [--]. He was last spotted near Lake Anza in the Berkeley hills"  
[X Link](https://x.com/gharkekalesh/status/2022737234659844290) [@gharkekalesh](/creator/x/gharkekalesh) 2026-02-14T18:18Z 465.3K followers, 22.7K engagements


"#WATCH Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar unveiled the statue of Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah at the Haveri convention"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ANI/status/2022737178909139441) [@ANI](/creator/x/ANI) 2026-02-14T18:18Z 9.2M followers, 55.4K engagements

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