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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.

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  Bengaluru engineer dies after falling from 16th floor of apartment

  January 07, 2026 23:53 IST

  A team from Bagalgunte Police Station arrived at the scene and registered a case. Authorities confirmed that the cause of death and the circumstances surrounding the fall are under investigation.

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  Boiler explosion at sugar factory in Karnataka's Belagavi kills three, six injured

  January 07, 2026 20:38 IST

  The explosion caused molten hot material from the boiler to spill onto workers who were on duty at the time. The sudden release of extreme heat left several workers badly burned.

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  BJP woman worker alleges stripping, assault by police during arrest in Karnataka's Hubballi | Video

  January 07, 2026 14:39 IST

  The woman was taken into custody following a complaint by Congress corporator Suvarna Kallakuntla. This complaint is related to a previous dispute between Congress and BJP workers during the voter list revision exercise in the state.

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  Siddaramaiah becomes Karnataka's longest-serving chief minister, breaks Devaraj Urs' record

  January 07, 2026 9:56 IST

  Siddaramaiah becomes the longest-serving Chief Minister of Karnataka. Deputy CM D K Shivakumar acknowledged the milestone and wished him "good luck".

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  Karnataka to replace sanitary napkins with menstrual cups in schools. Check details

  January 06, 2026 23:15 IST

  According to the revised government order, the initiative will now be expanded statewide as part of efforts to promote sustainable and cost-effective menstrual hygiene solutions.

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  Mysuru court receives bomb threat, premises evacuated as bomb disposal squad rushed to spot

  January 06, 2026 13:07 IST

  Following the threat, judicial officers, lawyers, litigants and court staff were evacuated from the complex, and court proceedings were temporarily halted, they said. A bomb disposal squad was rushed to the spot and was conducting a thorough search of the premises, a senior police officer said.

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  Karnataka accident: 15 injured as speeding truck rams KSRTC bus in Udupi, two critical in hospital

  January 06, 2026 9:46 IST

  A major accident in Udupi's Kundapura area left 15 people injured when a speeding tipper truck rammed into a KSRTC bus. Several passengers, including students, were hurt, with two in critical condition.

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  Karnataka: 11 monkeys found dead in Tumakuru forest area; samples sent for forensic analysis

  January 05, 2026 13:28 IST

  A post-mortem examination was conducted, and prima facie findings suggest suspected food poisoning, as rice was found in the oesophagus and intestines of the animals.

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  Woman injured after stones hurled at religious procession in Bengaluru's JJ Nagar; case registered

  January 05, 2026 7:36 IST

  An FIR has been registered in the matter, and an investigation is underway, a police officer said. Security has been tightened in the area, and West Division Deputy Commissioner of Police Yatish N B visited the police station to review the situation.

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  Karnataka: Priest survives horrific car flip after tyre nurst near Mangaluru | Video

  January 03, 2026 22:07 IST

  House CCTV footage chillingly documents the ordeal as car veering erratically after the tyre burst, smashing into the courtyard, and flipping upside down. Gone viral, the intense clip leaves viewers breathless- marvelling at the driver's unscathed escape.

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  Shashi Tharoor defends Karnataka’s demolition drive in Bengaluru amid party discontent

  January 03, 2026 16:53 IST

  Shashi Tharoor, addressing the media on Friday, clarified that the land on which the demolished houses were built was government-owned and the residents had been living there illegally.

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  Ballari violence: Probe reveals bullet fired from Congress MLA's bodyguard's gun killed party worker

  January 03, 2026 9:47 IST

  Clashes erupted in Ballari on Thursday evening after supporters of Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy allegedly put up banners outside the residence of BJP MLA, Janardhana Reddy, in the Avambhavi area.

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  Ballari SP suspended by Karnataka government over Valmiki banner clash; inquiry pending

  January 03, 2026 9:27 IST

  Ballari violence: The suspended officer shall be paid subsistence allowance in accordance with Rule 4 of All India Service (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1969, the state government stated in its order. It also said that the DIGP has recommended necessary action against Nejjur.

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  'Keeps lying': BJP cites Karnataka government survey to 'fact-check' Rahul Gandhi over 'vote chori'

  January 02, 2026 11:48 IST

  In an X post, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, keeps 'lying' about EVMs and the Election Commission, but he was 'fact-checked' by his own government in Karnataka.

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  Leopard, unborn cubs die due to suspected quarrying blast near Bengaluru; government orders probe

  January 02, 2026 10:57 IST

  The Karnataka government has swung into action following the incident, with Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre ordering a comprehensive probe. Khandre accepted that as per initial findings, it could be assumed that the leopard died due to a blast triggered by illegal mining.

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  Clashes erupt in Karnataka's Ballari between Congress-BJP supporters; 1 dead

  January 03, 2026 9:28 IST

  The police said it had to resort to lathi-charge to bring the situation under control. Following the clashes, additional forces have been deployed and the security has been heightened in the area to avoid any further clashes.

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  Most voters in Karnataka trust EVMs, believe elections are free and fair, finds new survey

  January 01, 2026 22:11 IST

  The survey, which covered 5,100 respondents across 102 Assembly constituencies in the administrative divisions of Bengaluru, Belagavi, Kalaburagi and Mysuru, was conducted by Chief Electoral Officer V Anbukumar.

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  Speeding car hits footpath after losing control at Phoenix Mall in Bengaluru, 7 people injured

  January 01, 2026 19:33 IST

  According to the police, the preliminary investigation suggests it was a case of reckless driving, but an investigation is also underway to determine if the driver was under the influence of alcohol.

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  Karnataka local body polls in 2026, Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections in 2-3 months: DK Shivakumar

  January 01, 2026 23:44 IST

  DK Shivakumar also announced that application forms for aspirants seeking party tickets for elections to five city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) have been made available.

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  Biocon employee found dead in Electronic City campus in Bengaluru, investigation launched

  December 31, 2025 10:19 IST

  Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation. Police officials confirmed that no note was recovered from the spot. The exact cause behind the employee's death is not yet clear.

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  I will speak in 2026: DK Shivakumar on the possibility of him becoming Karnataka CM

  December 30, 2025 19:37 IST

  DK Shivakumar has hinted that he will address questions about becoming the CM in 2026 while expressing certainty that Congress will remain in power for the next 7.5 years in Karnataka. He dismissed speculative remarks from party colleagues and accused Kerala BJP's chief of misleading the public.

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  Amid row over Kogilu demolition drive, DK's 'don't want Keralites' remark draw fire from BJP

  December 30, 2025 14:14 IST

  A political row broke out after Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar made remarks about Keralites while responding to questions on the Kogilu demolition drive in Bengaluru. The comment came after Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticised the demolitions as anti minority.

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  Bengaluru Metro to extend services on New Year's eve; check updated timings

  December 30, 2025 11:59 IST

  In view of an anticipated large footfall in the MG Road area, the MG Road Station will remain closed from 10 PM on December 31 for entry and exit. The BMRCL has extended the metro services across its three operational lines on New Year's Eve.

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  Two held for damaging tollbooth and attacking employees in Dakshina Kannada

  December 30, 2025 11:41 IST

  The accused allegedly refused to pay the toll, damaged the tollbooth and assaulted the staff in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada. A case has been registered under multiple sections of the BNS, and the investigation is ongoing.

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  Hydro ganja worth Rs 6.23 crore seized at Bengaluru airport, three arrested

  December 29, 2025 18:56 IST

  Customs officials said the ganja was carefully packed and hidden inside the luggage to avoid detection. A detailed examination led to the recovery of the high-grade cannabis, following which the passengers were taken into custody.

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  Karnataka: Five masked men loot jewellery shop in daylight robbery in Mysuru; police launch manhunt

  December 29, 2025 9:29 IST

  The shop manager, who had stepped out for lunch at the time of the robbery, returned just as the accused were escaping. Eyewitnesses reported that before fleeing, the robbers fired one round into the air to create panic.