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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.

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  20,000 police personnel to be deployed in Bengaluru for New Year celebrations

  December 28, 2025 18:39 IST

  A crowd of approximately 7-8 lakh people had gathered in different places for New Year celebrations last year; this year, more than ten lakh people are expected, said Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara.

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  Bengaluru woman harassed and followed by three men on scooter, caught on camera; three arrested

  December 27, 2025 22:28 IST

  The incident came to public attention when an eyewitness, Abhinav Vasudevan, shared a video on social media on the night of December 24. The video showed three youths harassing a woman around 10 pm.

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  Bengaluru woman recounts harassment during Metro ride, accuses police of going soft on accused

  December 26, 2025 23:43 IST

  A young woman in Bengaluru has accused the police of failing to act strictly against a man who allegedly molested her inside a Metro coach. The accused was taken to the police station but was released with a warning, sparking criticism from the victim on social media.

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  Post Christmas, Bengaluru witnesses massive traffic jams as city's roads buckled for festive rush

  December 26, 2025 20:31 IST

  Even as the rush out of the city tested commuters’ patience, nearby tourist destinations such as Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, Gokarna and Mysuru witnessed a significant influx of visitors during the festive season.

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  Bengaluru airport extends free parking duration for taxis at Terminal 1 arrival zone | Details here

  December 26, 2025 23:44 IST

  Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has extended the free parking limit at Terminal 1 arrivals from 10 to 15 minutes. The update aims to reduce crowding and make passenger pick-ups more convenient.

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  Bengaluru nurse murdered by former partner after he gets engaged to another woman

  December 26, 2025 13:51 IST

  Police said Mamta had recently been pressuring Sudhakar to marry her. However, Sudhakar had got engaged to another woman, which led to frequent arguments between the two.

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  Karnataka: One killed, four injured as balloon gas cylinder explodes near Mysuru Palace

  December 25, 2025 23:47 IST

  The explosion occurred near the Mysuru Palace while a gas cylinder was being used to fill gas balloons. According to the police, a large number of people had arrived for the exhibition due to the Christmas vacation.

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  Newly-wed woman dies by suicide after alleged dowry harassment in Karnataka; husband, in-laws held

  December 25, 2025 20:04 IST

  During preliminary inquiry, the husband's family told the police that they were not at home at the time of the incident. However, no suicide note has been recovered so far.

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  DK Shivakumar meets Congress chief Kharge, sparks fresh speculations over Karnataka CM change

  December 25, 2025 16:58 IST

  DK Shivakumar met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge amid the ongoing power tussle in Karnataka between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Deputy Chief Minister.

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  Karnataka road accident: More than 10 killed as sleeper bus collides with truck in Chitradurga

  December 25, 2025 11:18 IST

  Karnataka bus accident: The accident also left several people injured who have been admitted to hospitals in Hiriyur and Chitradurga. Officials, who have arrived at the spot for the rescue operation, suspect that the death count may rise.

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  BJP wins all town panchayat elections in four urban local bodies, two ward by-polls in Karnataka

  December 24, 2025 21:47 IST

  BJP won elections in Bajape, Kinnigoli, Manki and Bashettihalli across the Bhatkal, Moodbidre and Doddaballapura Assembly constituencies, along with the two ward by-elections in Doddaballapura and Turvihala.

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  Karnataka Lokayukta recovers assets worth Rs 14.38 crore during raid from minister's secretary

  December 24, 2025 20:42 IST

  Movable assets worth Rs 5.93 crore were also seized, including jewelry worth approximately Rs 2.99 crore, luxury vehicles valued at Rs 1.64 crore, bank deposits and investments worth Rs 1.29 crore, and Rs 66,500 in cash.

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  Bengaluru: Software engineer shoots wife dead over suspected affair; arrested

  December 24, 2025 14:49 IST

  Bhuvaneshwari was transferred to Basaveshwara Nagar and moved there with the children. Upon learning this, her husband also relocated nearby. Preliminary investigations suggest that Balamurugan suspected his wife of having an extramarital affair, which had led to several arguments between them.

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  Bengaluru police bust cocaine smuggling: Nigerian woman arrested with drugs hidden in bread

  December 24, 2025 13:28 IST

  The accused arrived in New Delhi last year on a student visa but did not enroll in any educational institution. She later stayed in Mumbai and its suburbs, including Ghatkopar, Ambawadi, and Nalasopara, and became involved in drug trafficking.

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  Bengaluru Police partners with Uber, Ola for passengers' safety, check details

  December 23, 2025 22:55 IST

  Through this integration, riders and drivers seeking emergency assistance can directly share real-time location data, trip details, and contact information with Bangalore City Police's 112 emergency response infrastructure from within the Uber/Ola app itself.

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  'Confusion at state level': Kharge on power tussle between Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar

  December 21, 2025 20:22 IST

  Mallikarjun Kharge's statement came amid the ongoing power tussle in Karnataka between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar.

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  'Will continue as CM': Siddaramaiah denies power-sharing deal with Shivakumar amid leadership row

  December 19, 2025 14:50 IST

  To dissolve contention over the issue Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar met for breakfast on two different occasions. Both leaders said they will comply with the decision taken by the party high command. They also held a joint press conference to demonstrate party unity.

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  Karnataka: 4-year-old girl crushed to death as bricks fall from under construction building | Video

  December 18, 2025 22:07 IST

  Karnataka: The bricks crashed down with lethal fury, instantly killing 4-year-old Manushree (Paru), Shrishail's daughter from Bhoragi village, Sindagi Taluk, Vijayapura District. Rushed to Jeevika Hospital, she was declared brought dead on arrival.

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  Chinese-tagged seagull found near Indian Navy base in Karnataka sparks espionage fears | Video

  December 17, 2025 21:24 IST

  Karnataka: Officials insist these GPS tags serve legitimate wildlife research purposes. Yet they haven't ruled out security concerns, particularly due to the bird's discovery near a vital naval base and the Chinese markings on the device.

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  Bengaluru: Heart attack victim dies on road as doctors, passersby fail to provide timely help

  December 17, 2025 10:20 IST

  Venkataramanan worked as a garage mechanic. He got married in January 2020 and is survived by his wife and two children. He was his mother’s only surviving son, the other five having passed away earlier.

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  Taxi drivers protest new parking rules at Bengaluru airport

  December 16, 2025 13:11 IST

  Taxi drivers say the new parking rules have made their work difficult and are causing problems for passengers as well.

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  99 per cent chance that Shivakumar will become Karnataka CM on January 6: Congress MLA

  December 13, 2025 23:42 IST

  The power tussle within the ruling party had intensified amid speculations about a change in chief minister in the state, after the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20.

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  SC rejects Prajwal Revanna's plea seeking transfer of remaining rape trials to another judge

  December 11, 2025 13:19 IST

  Earlier, Karnataka High Court junked Prajwal Revanna’s plea seeking suspension of life sentence in the rape case he has been convicted.

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  Siddaramaiah's son dismisses talk of leadership change in Karnataka, says high command made it clear

  December 11, 2025 13:32 IST

  Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son and MLC Dr Yathindra Siddaramaiah firmly shut down the rumours of change in leadership.

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  Three killed as car collides with KSRTC bus in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur

  December 11, 2025 9:51 IST

  The car was traveling at high speed from Chikkaballapur toward Devanahalli when the driver lost control, hit the divider, and collided head-on with a KSRTC bus.

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  SC notice to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on poll plea over Congress guarantees in Varuna seat row case

  December 08, 2025 20:36 IST

  The Supreme Court has sought Siddaramaiah's response to a plea challenging his 2023 Varuna election victory over Congress poll guarantees. The case revisits the larger legal debate on whether manifesto promises and freebies can amount to corrupt practices.