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  Karnataka minister KN Rajanna resigns after criticism of Rahul Gandhi's 'vote theft' remark

  August 11, 2025 23:55 IST

  The Congress high command was displeased with Rajanna's outspoken remarks against the party's top leader and instructed the Chief Minister to sack him from the Cabinet. Rajanna, known to be a close confidant of the CM, had recently sparked controversy with remarks that angered Rahul Gandhi.

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  Vande Bharat Express launch in Bengaluru today, traffic advisory issued for PM Modi's visit

  August 10, 2025 0:00 IST

  Vande Bharat Express: PM Modi will virtually flag off Vande Bharat Express trains between Amritsar-Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Ajni (Nagpur)-Pune and Bengaluru-Belagavi.

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  Bengaluru Metro's Yellow Line all set to be inaugurated today: Check route, timings, ticket fare

  August 10, 2025 0:00 IST

  Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line inauguration: Built at a cost of Rs 5,056.99 crore, the bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line from RV Road to Bommasandra will have 16 stations, such as BTM Layout, Silk Board, Electronics City, and Hebbagodi.

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  Hidden saree at Prajwal Revanna's farmhouse nailed former JDS MP: Here's how

  August 07, 2025 17:22 IST

  The saree found in the farmhouse was crucial evidence to prove that Prajwal Revanna was the accused, as his DNA samples were matched with the semen found on survivor's attire.

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  'Sign under oath': Karnataka, Maharashtra CEOs challenge Rahul Gandhi's 'poll rigging' allegations

  August 07, 2025 19:02 IST

  Rahul Gandhi elaborated that, looking at the numbers, using official 2024 Election Commission data, the total votes polled in the Lok Sabha were 6.26 lakh. The BJP ultimately secured 6,58,915 votes, defeating us by a margin of 32,707 in Karnataka's Mahadevapura seat.

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  DK Shivakumar's flyover inspection on scooter comes with Rs 18,500 'fine' twist: Here's why

  August 07, 2025 10:21 IST

  The scooter, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar rode, had 34 pending traffic violations amounting to Rs 18,500.

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  Karnataka trade unions suspend strike till August 7 after intervention of high court

  August 05, 2025 18:49 IST

  KSRTC Staff and Workers’ Federation president HV Anantha Subbarao told reporters in Bengaluru that the agitation had been suspended till August 7 and employees had been instructed to return to work with immediate effect.

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  Karnataka transport strike begins today: What’s available and why unions are protesting

  August 05, 2025 8:36 IST

  Karnataka transport strike: Union leaders demanded payment of 38 months’ arrears along with a salary hike starting from January 1, 2024. In response, the government offered to clear arrears for two years and urged employees to give up their claim to the remaining amount.

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  Karnataka: Nine children hospitalised after eating poisonous seeds in Chamarajanagara

  August 04, 2025 12:50 IST

  Nine children from migrant families in Karnataka's Chamarajanagara district were hospitalised after consuming toxic marking nut seeds, highlighting the urgent need for rural health awareness.

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  Karnataka: Mysterious death of 19 peacocks in Hanumanthapura raises alarm over wildlife safety

  August 04, 2025 12:25 IST

  Nineteen peacocks were found dead under mysterious circumstances in Karnataka, highlighting growing wildlife threats amid recent cases of poisoning and unnatural animal deaths in the state.

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  Air India Express makes emergency landing at Bengaluru airport after facing technical glitch

  August 04, 2025 8:39 IST

  The airlines added that one of the Air India Express flights from Bengaluru returned to the airport following a technical issue and the aircraft circled to reduce fuel and weight before executing a safe, precautionary landing.

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  Bengaluru: College student raped by PG owner; police launch probe

  August 03, 2025 16:31 IST

  In her complaint, the girl said she had moved into the accused's accommodation 10 days ago. On Saturday night, the accused came to her room and said he would provide "food and accommodation" to her only if she "cooperates" with him, she said in her complaint, as per reports.

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  Bengaluru’s Yellow Line Metro to be inaugurated by PM Modi on this date | Details

  August 03, 2025 14:46 IST

  Bengaluru metro: Tejasvi Surya attributed the on-schedule launch of the Yellow Line Metro to Prime Minister Modi’s direct involvement, which helped ensure the project would be completed before India’s Independence Day on August 15.

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  Bengaluru horror: Minor kidnapped, burnt alive; two including father's driver held after encounter

  August 01, 2025 17:43 IST

  Bengaluru police solved the kidnapping and murder of 13-year-old Nishchith within 24 hours, arresting two suspects after an encounter.

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  Prajwal Revanna, former JDS MP, convicted in rape case by Bengaluru Special Court

  August 01, 2025 14:10 IST

  The case pertains to the first sexual assault complaint filed against him at the Holenarasipura Rural Police Station in Hassan district.

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  Bengaluru: Charred body of missing boy recovered; police launch manhunt for kidnappers

  August 01, 2025 8:07 IST

  Police suspect the kidnappers may have killed the boy after learning that a police complaint had been filed. A special team has been formed to investigate the case and trace the culprits. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the area to identify the perpetrators.

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  Dharmasthala mass burial probe: Skeletal remains found at sixth site, first with physical evidence

  July 31, 2025 16:41 IST

  In a major development in the Dharmasthala mass burial probe, partial skeletal remains were recovered at site number 6, making it the first among 15 identified locations to yield physical evidence. Forensic teams have secured the remains, and further excavation is underway.

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  Bengaluru Police asks German influencer Younes Zarou to leave Church street amid crowd surge | Video

  July 31, 2025 10:31 IST

  The police cautioned against performing social media stunts that could unintentionally pose risks to public safety. After officials explained the necessity of obtaining proper permissions for such activities, Younes Zarou cooperated and promptly vacated the area.

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  'Scared and Traumatised': 3 Bengaluru women followed by 3 men, chilling video sparks outrage

  July 28, 2025 18:08 IST

  The clip which has now gained widespread views, was posted by Instagram user @suha_hana88 with the caption, “3 creepy men, 3 traumatised girls.”

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  Traffic jams on Mangaluru-Bengaluru highway witnessed after landslide, several vehicles stranded

  July 28, 2025 12:09 IST

  According to police, all heavy-tonnage vehicles have been diverted via available state highways, and smaller vehicles through major district roads. This arrangement has minimised the time taken by the travellers between Bengaluru and Mangaluru, taking the inner roads.

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  Kharge recalls being passed over for Karnataka CM post after 1999 Congress win

  July 27, 2025 23:32 IST

  Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday expressed disappointment over being overlooked for the Karnataka Chief Minister’s post in 1999, despite leading the Congress Legislature Party to victory. Kharge was speaking at an event in Bengaluru's Vijayapura.

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  'Threatened with shoe': Chaos at Karnataka Bhawan as Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar aides clash

  July 26, 2025 18:13 IST

  Meanwhile, the BJP has seized the opportunity and launched a fresh attack on Congress, saying the camps of Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah "are tearing into each other settling scores round after round".

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  Court rejects second bail plea of Prajwal Revanna in rape case

  July 25, 2025 22:09 IST

  Judge Santosh Gajanan Bhat rejected the plea, which cited delays in the trial process as grounds for relief. This marks Revanna’s second unsuccessful attempt to secure bail from the lower court.

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  Bengaluru rolls out adaptive traffic control at signals | What it means for commuters?

  July 25, 2025 20:26 IST

  The newly introduced system, known as the Bengaluru Adaptive Traffic Control System (BATCS), leverages real-time traffic data to optimise signal timings across the city.

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  Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar visit Delhi amid speculations of power shift

  July 25, 2025 10:23 IST

  Karnataka's political future hangs in balance as CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar's Delhi visits fuel speculation over possible leadership change amid ongoing power struggles.

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  Karnataka minister directs strict enforcement of ban on PoP Ganesha, Gowri idols ahead of festivals

  July 24, 2025 21:42 IST

  Karnataka Forest and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre has directed local bodies to strictly enforce the ban on Plaster of Paris Gowri and Ganesha idols ahead of the August 26–27 festivals. He urged officials to promote eco-friendly clay idols and warned of the environmental and hazars of PoP.

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  Karnataka: Bus runs over elderly man riding a scooter in Mysuru, horrifying CCTV footage surfaces

  July 24, 2025 13:59 IST

  The footage shows the bus hitting the elderly man's scooter from behind, causing him to fall on the road. Moments later, the wheels of the bus ran over his head which lead to his death on the spot.

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  Rameshwaram Cafe alleges Rs 25 lakh extortion attempt at Bengaluru Airport outlet, says no worm foun

  July 24, 2025 20:48 IST

  Rameshwaram Cafe management told the police that a group of 5 to 7 individuals deliberately created panic at its Bengaluru airport outlet by falsely claiming an insect was found in the food, recording a staged video that later circulated online and caused public concern.