Karnataka: News
Former Karnataka DGP murder: Wife prime suspect
Om Prakash, former Director General of Police (DGP) and Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Karnataka, has been found dead at his HSR Layout home in Bengaluru.
Karnataka survey proposes pushing caste-based quotas to 75%
Karnataka's recent caste survey has suggested a drastic change in the state's reservation system.
'Reverse Bank of India': Cops find suspicious ₹500s during raid
The Karnataka police have unearthed a cache of suspicious ₹500 notes while raiding a rented house in Dandeli, Uttara Kannada district.
Karnataka minister apologizes for 'molestation happens in big cities' remark
Karnataka's Home Minister G Parameshwara has apologized for his controversial comments on a recent molestation incident in Bengaluru.
Tribal boy beaten, red ants shoved into underwear over 'theft'
In a shocking case, a minor of the Hakki Pikki tribe in Karnataka's Davangere district was tortured severely on suspicion of theft.
Over ₹193 crore misappropriated under MGNREGA in FY 2024-25: Centre
The Indian government suspended funds under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) for West Bengal since March 2022, over alleged misappropriation of funds.
Karnataka couple dies by suicide after being scammed of ₹50L
An elderly couple from Beedi village in Khanapur, Karnataka's Belagavi district, allegedly committed suicide after being duped in a cyber fraud.
IMD forecasts rainfall, thunderstorms across multiple states till March 31
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms and rainfall in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh till March 31.
Karnataka bandh: Why is Bengaluru closed today? What's open, closed
Karnataka is observing a statewide bandh on Saturday, March 22, from 6:00am to 6:00pm.
Honey-trap row disrupts Karnataka assembly again; BJP MLAs create ruckus
The honey trap controversy in Karnataka has disrupted state assembly proceedings yet again.
Bengaluru man spends ₹50 crore on world's rarest wolfdog
A dog breeder from Bengaluru has hit headlines after he bought an exclusive "wolfdog," named Cadabomb Okami, for a whopping ₹50cr.
Gold smuggling case: Ranya Rao's husband seeks exemption from arrest
Jatin Hukkeri, husband of Kannada actor Ranya Rao, has approached the court seeking protection from arrest in his wife's gold smuggling case.
BJP MLA says Ranya hid gold 'everywhere she has *'
BJP MLA from Karnataka, Basangouda Patil Yatnal, has sparked controversy with his lewd remarks on Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who was recently accused in a highly acclaimed gold smuggling case.
'Who said reservation is only for Muslims?': DK Shivakumar
The Karnataka government's decision to reserve 4% of government contracts for minorities under its new policy has triggered a political storm.
Karnataka 4% Muslim quota in tenders: Tejasvi Surya blasts government
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya has strongly criticized the Congress-led Karnataka government's move to reserve 4% of government tenders for Muslim contractors.
Ranya Rao accuses DRI of torture, coercion in smuggling case
Kannada actress Ranya Rao has leveled serious charges against the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), accusing it of custodial torture and wrongfully implicating her in a high-profile gold smuggling case.
Karnataka's ₹200 movie ticket cap troubles multiplexes: Here's why
The Karnataka state government's recent announcement to impose a price cap of ₹200 on movie tickets has sent shockwaves across the cinema industry.
Ruckus in Karnataka Assembly over Congress heading guarantee scheme panels
The Karnataka Assembly was disrupted on Tuesday by protests from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) against the appointment of Congress leaders and workers to the state, district, and taluk-level committees.
Gold smuggling case: Ranya Rao's DGP stepfather under probe
The Karnataka government has ordered a probe against K Ramachandra Rao, a DGP (Director General of Police) rank officer, over his stepdaughter-Kannada actor Ranya Rao's alleged involvement in a gold smuggling case.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah condemns brutal gang-rape of 2 women
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has condemned a horrific gang-rape of two women, including an Israeli tourist, near Hampi.
Bengaluru records hottest day of the year at 34.6°C
Bengaluru has experienced its hottest day of the year till now at 34.6°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Israeli tourist, homestay operator gang-raped in Karnataka's Hampi
In a shocking incident in Karnataka, an Israeli tourist and a 29-year-old homestay owner were allegedly gang-raped while stargazing by the Sanapur Lake near Hampi.
Mumbai faces extreme heat, above-normal temperatures likely till May
India is currently experiencing a mix of weather patterns, from scorching heat to unseasonal rains. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted above-average temperatures from March to May 2025.
After recliners, Karnataka speaker mulls massage chairs for MLAs
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly speaker's office has proposed a ₹3 crore plan to install smart locks in all MLAs' rooms at the Legislators's House.
Karnataka issues heat alert, advises people to stay indoors
The Health Department of Karnataka has released a public advisory in view of an unusually hot summer from March to May.
Can idlis cause cancer? Karnataka government's crackdown explained
The Karnataka health department has detected carcinogenic chemicals in idlis made by some hotels and street vendors.
Karnataka MLAs to get recliners for 'quick naps' post-lunch
In a bid to enhance post-lunch attendance in the Karnataka Assembly, Speaker UT Khadar has devised an innovative plan.
NIA arrests 3 for leaking defense information to Pakistani operatives
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested three people for leaking sensitive defense information to Pakistan-based intelligence operatives.
Mysuru: Family of 4 found dead in suspected murder-suicide
A family of four was found dead in their apartment in Visvesvaraya Nagar, Mysuru, Karnataka on Monday.
Over 29,500 drones registered in India: Which state has most?
Official data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) shows that over 29,500 drones are registered in India.
Ex-gang leader brutally murdered in Vijayapura; body cut in half
Notorious former gang leader Bhagappa Harijan, the successor of the infamous gangster Chandappa Harijan, was brutally murdered near Akashvani in Vijayapura, Karnataka on Tuesday.
Delhi, Noida schools, St Stephen's College receive bomb threat
Ahlcon International School in East Delhi and Shiv Nadar School in Noida received bomb threats through email on Friday.
'Shoot cow theft suspects on spot': Karnataka minister's controversial statement
Karnataka Minister for Fisheries & Ports Inland Transport, Mankala Subba Vaidya, has courted controversy with his latest statement.
Crisis in Karnataka Congress as Shivakumar's group eyes CM's chair
The Congress party in Karnataka is facing an internal crisis with State President DK Shivakumar's faction eyeing the CM's post.
Karnataka declared 'Naxal-free' after last Maoist surrenders
Karnataka has been officially declared "Naxal-free" after the last known Naxalite in Chikkamagaluru district surrendered.
Honda to establish electric bike factory in India by 2028
Honda Motor Company has announced plans to set up a dedicated electric motorcycle factory in India by 2028.
8.3M views, 165M-minutes watched: Coldplay concert on Hotstar breaks records
It's no surprise that British rock band Coldplay's recent concert in Ahmedabad, India, set a new viewership record on Disney+ Hotstar.
How Padma awardee L Subramaniam bridged East-West divide in music
On Saturday, the president approved the conferment of 139 Padma awards, including seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri.
Doctor kidnapped for ₹6cr ransom given ₹300 to return home
A 45-year-old pediatrician from Karnataka's Bellary district was kidnapped on Saturday morning while he was on his routine walk near the Shaneshwara temple in Suryanarayanapet.
Karnataka: 10 vegetable sellers killed as truck falls into valley
A tragic accident unfolded on Wednesday morning in Yellapur, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, when a truck carrying fruits and vegetables plunged into a 50-meter-deep valley.