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  Karnataka cabinet expansion likely on Monday, Cong top brass to finalise names before swearing in

  July 30, 2026 23:28 IST

  The cabinet expansion in Karnataka, which can have a maximum of 34 ministers, has been pending for a few weeks after DK Shivakumar was sworn in as the chief minister. However, it could final take place on Monday and the Congress top brass will finalise the list of ministers before the oath-taking.

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  'Security of the nation is under threat': Karnataka HC raps Bengaluru Police over FIR against doctor

  July 30, 2026 14:05 IST

  The Karnataka High Court has pulled up the Bengaluru Police over an FIR against a doctor who allegedly helped identify a suspected illegal Bangladeshi immigrant. The court questioned the timing of the FIR, termed it a possible "counter-blast" and stayed the investigation.

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  Swiggy in fresh trouble as Bengaluru hotels warn of boycott from August 15; here's why

  July 30, 2026 10:16 IST

  Bengaluru hotels have warned of boycotting Swiggy from August 15 over alleged unauthorised deductions, lack of payout transparency and advertisement charges. The hotel association has given the food delivery platform time to resolve the issues before taking a final decision.

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  Karnataka man hangs wife, video calls her parents to show dying moments

  July 28, 2026 23:12 IST

  According to investigators, the accused allegedly captured a video while the woman was hanging from a noose, purportedly showing her struggling, before forwarding the footage to her father, relatives and friends. Police have seized the videos and are examining them as part of the investigation.

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  Man arrested for harassing woman waiting for cab in Bengaluru; victim shares ordeal online

  July 28, 2026 11:58 IST

  As per the woman, the man rode on a two-wheeler and harassed her using obscene words while she waited for a cab near KPL Gardens, Manjunath Nagar in Bengaluru.

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  Cabinet expansion in Karnataka? CM Shivakumar's Delhi visit fuels speculations

  July 26, 2026 23:51 IST

  The cabinet expansion has been pending in Karnataka. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and other leaders had visited Delhi last week, but discussions with Congress leadership couldn't be held as the top brass was busy in students' protests over NEET paper leak.

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  Siddaramaiah denies contesting 2028 Karnataka polls, says 'politics today is thoroughly corrupted'

  July 26, 2026 23:52 IST

  Citing his advancing his age, veteran Congress leader Siddaramaiah has said he won't be contesting the 2028 Karnataka assembly elections. His announcement comes weeks after he replaced by DK Shivakumar as the Karnataka chief minister.

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  Karnataka records sharpest FDI surge among major states as CM Shivakumar pushes AI agenda

  July 23, 2026 8:05 IST

  Karnataka's FDI inflows rose from USD 6,619 million to USD 12,939 million, reinforcing its position as the country’s second-largest FDI destination.

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  'My last wishes': Mysuru man kills wife and children, commits suicide later

  July 21, 2026 20:53 IST

  In a tragic incident in Mysuru, Karnataka, a man allegedly killed his wife and two young children before taking his own life. Preliminary police investigations suggest the family tragedy was driven by severe financial difficulties.

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  Bengaluru Metro services on Green Line suspended after power breakdown, check what BMRCL said

  July 21, 2026 10:31 IST

  The technical teams have worked on a war footing to restore normal services. Eventually, the power supply was restored, and normal metro revenue services have resumed across the entire Green Line from 8.45 am, the BMRCL said

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  Bengaluru man strangles four-month pregnant wife to death, dies by suicide later

  July 16, 2026 20:21 IST

  The couple had been living in Bengaluru's Lakshmappa Garden for a few years and had frequent arguments recently. On Wednesday, they had an argument after which the man killed the wife before dying by suicide.

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  Karnataka doctor found murdered at home, son injured; police question wife

  July 16, 2026 8:02 IST

  Police are examining why Dr Kiran Honnanavar's wife gave different versions about her husband's whereabouts and are also trying to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to the murder.

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  Former Bengaluru Police Commissioner, two IPS officers get clean chit in Chinnaswamy stampede case

  July 15, 2026 11:01 IST

  The Karnataka government has given a clean chit to former Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda and two IPS officers in the 2025 RCB victory parade stampede case that killed 11 people. The departmental inquiry has been officially closed.

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  Ramachandra Gowda, former Karnataka minister, dies at 88 in private hospital in Bengaluru

  July 14, 2026 10:55 IST

  Ramachandra Gowda's final rites will be conducted at his private property in Kamakshipalya, where family members, political leaders, supporters and well-wishers are expected to pay their last respects.

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  Bengaluru woman alleges delivery agent forcefully entered her home, exposed himself; accused held

  July 12, 2026 10:55 IST

  The woman alleged that the delivery agent arrived at her home to deliver a parcel and requested permission to use the washroom. When she declined, he allegedly forced his way into the house.

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  13-year-old girl dies by suicide in Karnataka as teacher fines Rs 20 over incomplete homework

  July 10, 2026 13:03 IST

  The incident has triggered outrage, with the girl's family accusing the school authorities of harassment and demanding strict action against those responsible.

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  Karnataka to install CCTVs at temples after Ayodhya offering theft case: Here's what CM said

  July 10, 2026 10:19 IST

  Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that CCTV cameras would monitor the donation boxes placed near the sanctum sanctorum and every step of the counting process in all temples managed by the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department.

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  20-year-old Bengaluru student found dead in pond; police suspect suicide

  July 07, 2026 11:46 IST

  The deceased has been identified as Teju, a resident of Chikkabanavara. Police suspect suicide. Initial investigations have revealed that Teju had allegedly sent a message to her boyfriend, announcing her suicide, and also to her mother before the incident.

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  Bus driven using mobile flashlight after headlight failure, 3 KKRTC staff suspended | VIDEO

  July 07, 2026 10:39 IST

  A government bus operated by KKRTC in Karnataka's Kalaburagi district was allegedly driven at night using a mobile phone flashlight after its headlights malfunctioned. The incident came to light after a viral video.

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  Silver idol worth Rs 51 lakh stolen from temple in Karnataka’s Vijayapura; FIR filed

  July 06, 2026 18:25 IST

  The theft occurred at the Sri Pavada Basaveshwara Temple sometime between 9:00 PM on July 5 and 4:30 AM on July 6, according to police and temple authorities.

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  Karnataka launches 'Praja Seva Department' to take govt to people's doorsteps: All you need to know

  July 03, 2026 11:36 IST

  The Karnataka government has announced the 'Praja Seva Department' and 'Praja Seva Abhiyana' to bring grievance redressal closer to citizens. Ministers will visit districts twice a month, while a dedicated department will process complaints and coordinate with government officials.

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  Bengaluru Police nabs woman in Capgemini daycare child abuse case, sent to 14-day judicial custody

  July 03, 2026 13:29 IST

  Bengaluru Police has arrested Vijayalakshmi in the Capgemini daycare child abuse case after disturbing videos allegedly showed toddlers being physically and mentally abused. An FIR has been registered against five daycare workers, while police continue to verify the footage.

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  ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru gets bomb threat, declared hoax after searches

  July 02, 2026 17:17 IST

  Sources said the threatening email was received in ISRO's official mailbox on Thursday morning, following which the organisation alerted the police. Security personnel reached the premises promptly and launched standard safety checks.

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  Bengaluru police to inspect all daycare centers after toddlers abused at facility inside IT company

  July 02, 2026 16:37 IST

  Following the allegations, Capgemini announced that it has temporarily closed its on-campus daycare facility in Bengaluru as a precautionary step. In a statement, the company said the safety and wellbeing of its employees and their families remains its highest priority.

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  Capgemini closes Bengaluru daycare over toddlers' abuse, says wellbeing, safety remains priority

  July 02, 2026 12:10 IST

  Capgemini said the foremost priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of its employees and their families. We are cooperating fully with the relevant authorities and assisting them in their efforts to establish the facts.

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  Seven labourers from Bihar killed as massive rock collapses at stone quarry in Bengaluru

  July 02, 2026 11:07 IST

  The victims, all daily-wage labourers employed at a stone crusher site, were trapped beneath the fallen boulder and died on the spot, according to police.

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  Toddlers shoved in commode, thrown in washing machine at Bengaluru daycare, videos reveal horror

  July 01, 2026 21:56 IST

  Five women have been booked after disturbing videos allegedly showing toddlers being abused at a daycare centre inside the campus of a well-known IT company in Bengaluru surfaced online.

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  Woman, her two daughters killed as rain-triggered landslide destroys house in Mangaluru

  July 01, 2026 13:48 IST

  The district administration has urged people living in hilly and landslide-prone areas to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions as heavy rains continue to lash the coastal district.