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  Karnataka Assembly Session: Governor Gehlot finishes address in three lines; CM Siddaramaiah fumes

  January 22, 2026 23:59 IST

  Earlier, it was reported that Gehlot had planned not to address the joint sitting of the state legislature scheduled for Thursday. A high-level delegation, led by Karnataka’s Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil, met the Governor at Lok Bhavan to discuss the matter.

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  Bengaluru: Husband strangles wife, stages hanging as suicide, friend also nabbed in murder plot

  January 22, 2026 12:39 IST

  Bengaluru crime: Family claims Veerupaksh shirked responsibility from day one, avoiding stable employment and leeching off Asha's earnings. Suspected infidelity fueled explosive rows, culminating in their split 1.5 months back and an ongoing family court divorce battle.

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  Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot walks out of Assembly after reading just two lines of speech

  January 22, 2026 12:00 IST

  In a fresh political confrontation between the Raj Bhavan and the Congress-led government, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot refused to read portions of the state government’s customary address to the Assembly, objecting to references related to the implementation of the proposed G RAM G Bill.

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  Bengaluru airport horror: Staffer arrested for sexually harassing South Korean woman in men's toilet

  January 22, 2026 14:10 IST

  During routine ticket verification as the South Korean traveler prepared to board her flight home, Affaann Ahmed falsely claimed a beeping alert from her bag required isolated screening. He then led her to the men's restroom- an outrageous deviation from protocol- bypassing any proper security zone.

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  Karnataka: Governor Gehlot declines to address State Legislature; government to consult

  January 21, 2026 18:37 IST

  This development comes amid similar controversies in neighbouring states. Governors in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, both governed by non-BJP parties, recently faced criticism over their addresses to state assemblies.

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  Two inter-state drug peddlers held with ganja worth Rs 13.3 lakh at Bengaluru railway station

  January 20, 2026 22:25 IST

  The arrested individuals have been identified as Bichitrananda Patta (33), a woodcutter by profession, and Chaitanya Jhankar (25). Both are residents of Kandhamal district in Odisha, police said.

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  Karnataka: Case filed against Hindu leaders including Harshita Thakur for provocative gesture

  January 20, 2026 14:35 IST

  Harshita Thakur's actions allegedly hurt religious sentiments. She also reportedly made some provocative statements in her speech later.

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  Buzz mounts on Karnataka CM change after Shivakumar's Delhi meetings, says 'time will answer'

  January 19, 2026 19:25 IST

  Recently, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was seen briefly interacting with both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar at Mysuru airport while en route from Tamil Nadu to New Delhi, further fueling rumors surrounding the ongoing leadership struggle.

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  Bengaluru civic polls to be held using ballot papers instead of EVMs

  January 19, 2026 14:35 IST

  The State Election Commission did not give any clear or specific reason for reverting to ballot papers, only stating that the law permits their use.

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  Bengaluru crime: Man dupes female engineer of over Rs 1.5 crore in fake marriage scam, case filed

  January 19, 2026 11:13 IST

  The incident was reported in March 2024 when the complainant, who works in the IT sector, connected with a man named Vijay Raj Gowda, also known as Vijeth BK, on a matrimonial platform.

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  Video of police kicking a biker while managing traffic for CM Siddaramaiah goes viral in Mysuru

  January 19, 2026 7:12 IST

  Thousands of people had flocked to the fair, resulting in a traffic jam stretching for several kilometers. Police had a difficult time clearing a path for the Chief Minister's convoy on the narrow roads.

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  Leadership change in Karnataka? Deputy CM Shivakumar's 'time will answer' remark sparks buzz

  January 18, 2026 23:42 IST

  Karnataka power tussle: As the Siddaramaiah government marks the halfway point of its five-year term, talk of a leadership change has gained momentum.

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  Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar cancels Davos visit to attend party meetings ahead of Assam elections

  January 17, 2026 16:08 IST

  Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara confirmed that the Deputy Chief Minister’s visit to Delhi is purely organisational.

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  Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge meet Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar amid power tussle: Sources

  January 17, 2026 7:31 IST

  Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar was in Delhi as he met Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge amid the power tussle in the state, sources have confirmed.

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  Bengaluru inaugurates ITPB Metro Skywalk connecting purple line to ITPL and Park Square Mall

  January 16, 2026 16:48 IST

  Bengaluru has inaugurated the new ITPB Metro Skywalk linking Pattandur Agrahara Metro Station on the Purple Line to ITPL and Park Square Mall, improving last-mile connectivity and traffic flow in Whitefield.

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  Karnataka power tussle: DK Shivakumar likely to visit Delhi on Friday, may meet Rahul Gandhi

  January 15, 2026 16:21 IST

  A lot of speculations are being made in Karnataka after the Siddaramaiah government completed half of its five-year tenure in the state. After winning the 2023 assembly polls, the Congress top brass had reportedly finalised a 2.5-year power sharing formula between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.

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  Karnataka man dies after throat slit by Chinese manjha, was going to meet daughter for Sankranti

  January 14, 2026 17:20 IST

  48-year-old Sanjaykumar Hosanamni was en route to bring his daughter home from her hostel to celebrate the Sankranti festival when tragedy struck. He died on the spot after his throat was slit by a stray kite string, also known as manjha.

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  'Even if efforts fail...': Shivakumar's cryptic post after meeting with Rahul Gandhi sparks buzz

  January 14, 2026 12:56 IST

  Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi held a brief conversation with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar in Mysuru separately for a few minutes.

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  Karnataka: Man kidnaps two school students during lunch break, gets caught after his bike crashes

  January 13, 2026 14:32 IST

  The police, using CCTV camera footage, spotted the two children with a man on a motorcycle and began tracking the motorcycle's movements.

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  Karnataka power tussle: Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar may be called to Delhi if needed, says Kharge

  January 12, 2026 18:45 IST

  Karnataka power tussle: After the Congress stormed to power in Karnataka in 2023, the party top brass had reportedly finalised a 2.5-year formula for Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar; although both the leaders have denied about it.

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  Teen kills Bengaluru techie for refusing sexual advances; set house on fire to stage accident

  January 12, 2026 10:30 IST

  It was initially suspected that she died due to suffocation from smoke, after a fire broke out at her two-bedroom flat, allegedly due to a short circuit, late on the night of January 3.

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  Ancient treasure trove unearthed in Karnataka: Pot of coins, ornaments stuns Gadag during digging

  January 11, 2026 9:57 IST

  Authorities and local police swiftly arrived, sealing the site and taking possession of the treasure to block any interference. The artifacts were transferred to the archaeology department for in-depth analysis of their composition, coin markings, and craftsmanship to establish their era.

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  Drunk driver's car rampage caught on CCTV: Bengaluru restaurant narrowly escapes horrific disaster

  January 10, 2026 14:24 IST

  Young diners outside the restaurant heard the divider smash and scattered just in time, evading injury as the car roared past in a drunken blur. Their quick reactions proved lucky amid the high-speed mayhem on a packed city street.

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  Karnataka govt transfers Ballari New Year's violence probe to CID amid political firestorm

  January 10, 2026 9:17 IST

  Ballari violence: The Congress-led Karnataka government transferred the Ballari violence case to the CID to guarantee a detailed and unbiased investigation into the shooting, arrests, and deep-seated political tensions.

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  Sabarimala gold theft row: SIT arrests ex-chief priest over links to main accused

  January 09, 2026 17:43 IST

  Sabarimala gold theft case: Witnesses, including ex-Travancore Devaswom Board president A. Padmakumar, revealed Kandararu Rajeevaru's close relationship with Bengaluru-based sponsor Unnikrishnan Potti - the main accused.

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  Karnataka refuses to implement VB-G RAM G Act, to challenge it in court: 'Violation of right to work

  January 08, 2026 21:04 IST

  The Cabinet stated that the new provision completely ignores the states, with the Centre unilaterally deciding the terms and conditions while expecting states to contribute 40 per cent of the cost.

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  Karnataka Government allocates 69% of its ad budget to National Herald in 2024-25; BJP cries foul

  January 08, 2026 18:09 IST

  In 2024-25, the Congress government in Karnataka spent a total of Rs 1.42 crore on advertisements in national newspapers, of which about 69 per cent went to the National Herald.

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  'JD(S) may soon merge with BJP, will be good for Congress': Shivakumar ups ante on Kumaraswamy

  January 08, 2026 18:00 IST

  Kumaraswamy and Shivakumar have regularly been at loggerheads lately, with the union minister recently criticising the deputy chief minister over the violence in Ballari and questioning why he convened a meeting of police officers. However, Shivakumar said he does not need tips from Kumaraswamy.