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  Bengaluru Police arrests fugitive terror suspect Arshad Khan months after on the run

  February 21, 2026 15:44 IST

  Bengaluru: The serious nature of the charges soon pushed the probe past local limits. Officials handed it to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), India's top counter-terror unit, for a thorough dive into potential nationwide threats.

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  Karnataka: Communal tension in Bagalkot after stone-pelting at Shivaji Jayanti procession | Video

  February 20, 2026 9:18 IST

  Leaders of Hindutva organisations have demanded strict action against those responsible for the stone-pelting incident. The atmosphere in the area remains tense, and security has been heightened.

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  Elderly woman brutally murdered at Bengaluru home, paralysed husband witnesses crime; accused held

  February 19, 2026 15:39 IST

  The incident occurred on Peet Street in Nelamangala, on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Shobha was returning home from the market when the accused spotted her and approached her under the pretext of asking for water.

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  65-year-old retired ISRO employee allegedly strangles wife to death in Bengaluru; arrested

  February 18, 2026 16:12 IST

  The couple's daughter, who is in the US, has been informed about the incident. A case of murder has been registered, and further investigation is underway.

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  Bengaluru hit-and-run case: HDFC bank staffer dies after being struck by speeding bike | Video

  February 18, 2026 9:42 IST

  CCTV footage of the incident has been making the rounds across social media platforms. The victim was rushed to a private hospital for treatment but succumbed to her injuries.

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  Death penalty handed over to three convicts by Karnataka court in Hampi rape and murder case

  February 16, 2026 18:37 IST

  A Gangavathi court in Karnataka has sentenced three men to death for the rape of an Israeli woman and the murder of an American tourist near Hampi. The First Additional District and Sessions Court had declared them guilty on February 6.

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  Karnataka: Priyank Kharge takes sharp aim at RSS, calls it 'devil' and BJP its 'shadow' | Watch

  February 16, 2026 10:16 IST

  Kharge also raised concerns about the RSS’s funding and organisational network. He claimed that the Sangh has more than 2,500 affiliated organisations, including entities in countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom, and questioned the source of its funds.

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  Bengaluru bank staffer steals gold worth Rs 3.5 crore from customers' lockers for betting; arrested

  February 16, 2026 8:39 IST

  The Bengaluru Police has registered a case at the Girinagar police station and has arrested the accused, who has been identified as 34-year-old Kiran Kumar.

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  Karnataka: 2 dead, 4 critically injured in chemical leak in Mandya; probe ordered

  February 15, 2026 23:56 IST

  Mandya chemical leak: The Karnataka Police has registered a case at the Basaralu Police Station and a probe is underway to find out the causes of the chemical leak.

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  Five killed as speeding car jumps divider, crashes into KSRTC bus in Bengaluru

  February 15, 2026 13:35 IST

  The incident occurred on Saturday midnight when the car, heading towards Bengaluru, allegedly hit the divider and crossed over to the opposite lane before colliding with an oncoming bus.

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  Karnataka road accident: 7 killed as several vehicles crash near Bengaluru

  February 13, 2026 10:54 IST

  Karnataka road accident: The accident, which has claimed at least seven lives, happened on the Hoskote Dabaspete National Highway on Friday morning, said officials.

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  Karnataka HC allows Mahashivratri Puja at Kalaburagi Dargah Shivling: What is the dispute? Explained

  February 12, 2026 16:45 IST

  The Hindu community has got major relief in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, after the Karnataka High Court permitted worship of the Shivaling located inside a dargah on the occasion of Mahashivratri.

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  Karnataka Bandh Today: Midday meal workers join auto, taxi drivers; schools ordered to function

  February 12, 2026 16:20 IST

  Karntaka Bandhi updates: The nationwide strike as part of Bharat Bandh has come into effect in the state, including the capital Bengaluru, where auto and taxi drivers are observing the nationwide strike.

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  Karnataka Bandh today: Will schools, colleges, banks, offices be closed? Here’s what you must know

  February 11, 2026 23:59 IST

  Karnataka Bandh: Various cities including Bengaluru, Mysuru. Hubballi and Mangaluru are likely to be affected and the local residents have been advised to plan ahead as delays, closures and protests may affect daily schedules.

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  Caught on camera: Two toddlers killed as school bus rams into scooter in Bengaluru; driver arrested

  February 11, 2026 18:54 IST

  The school bus on the stretch was taking a turn and hit the two-wheeler before running over the toddlers. The bus driver was arrested, and a case was registered against him.

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  Karnataka: Bag containing gold, cash stolen from minister's office; Secretariat employee arrested

  February 10, 2026 13:13 IST

  Authorities are also probing how such valuable items were brought into the secretariat premises without detection and whether standard security checks were properly implemented. Further investigation is currently underway.

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  Karnataka woman ends life alleging in-laws pressure for prostitution

  February 09, 2026 14:29 IST

  Karnataka: Anjanabai's father Vijaykumar's complaint details about nonstop in-laws taunts branding her daughter as useless at cooking and worthless overall, spiralling into relentless daily clashes that crushed her resolve.

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  BJP MP Tejasvi Surya protests Bengaluru Metro fare hike with 'Khali trunk', detained | Video

  February 09, 2026 11:25 IST

  BJP MP Tejasvi Surya staged a protest at the Metro Station against the Metro fare hike, which has been increased from Re 1 to Rs 5 depending on the distance. The hike has now been put on hold.

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  Bengaluru metro fare hike put on hold amid commuter fury and BJP-Congress clash

  February 08, 2026 23:59 IST

  Bengaluru metro fare: The planned hikes preserved discounts-5% on smart cards during peak hours, 10% off-peak, Sundays, and holidays-but bumped tourist passes and group tickets by up to 5%.

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  Two drunk women assault cab driver after bike collision in Bengaluru, viral CCTV captures chaos

  February 08, 2026 17:06 IST

  Bengaluru viral video: The clash ignited in seconds, with the women wrongly pinning the blame on Ahmad even though their bike had slammed into his cab from behind.

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  Karnataka: Private charter plane crashes after engine failure in Vijayapura district | VIDEO

  February 08, 2026 17:47 IST

  Karnataka: Inside the struggling Redbird, the captain and his trainee fought desperately against the dying engine, their sharp instincts probably averting catastrophe. The aircraft hammered into the earth with brutal impact but leaving them alive, with no deaths.

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  Bengaluru shocker: Class 1 boy falls into open drain amid alleged civic negligence | VIDEO

  February 06, 2026 19:25 IST

  Bengaluru shocker: The accident took place in Sarvagna Nagar, directly in front of a school amid ongoing civic repairs. Residents accused workers of leaving the drain exposed without essential safeguards like barriers or signs, transforming a simple walkway into a dangerous trap.

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  Bomb threats sent to Japanese and Italian Consulates in Bengaluru, probe on

  February 05, 2026 20:23 IST

  Bengaluru news: The police are investigating bomb threat emails sent on January 29 to the Japanese and Italian consulates from the same email address. The threats, suspected to be hoaxes, led to tightened security at both missions, with the Cyber Crime Wing tracing the origin of the emails.

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  Karnataka man wins Rs 49 crore lottery in UAE's Big Ticket lucky draw, to share prize with friend

  February 05, 2026 11:31 IST

  With this huge sum, Shantanu Shettygar, a resident of Karnataka, has become one of the biggest millionaires in Big Ticket history overnight.

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  Bengaluru Metro hikes fares by 5% from February 9: Check revised rates across all zones

  February 05, 2026 10:48 IST

  Bengaluru Metro fare hike: The marginal increase is a minimum of Rs 1 and a maximum of Rs 5 across all ten fare zones on its entire network of 96.10 Kms.

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  Karnataka: 20 govt school students hospitalised due to suspected food poisoning after midday meals

  February 04, 2026 14:44 IST

  After having their midday meals consisting sambar, rice, and other items, some of the students complained of stomach ache and developed nausea and dysentery.

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  VIDEO: Massive road collapse near Attibele cripples Bengaluru-Hosur traffic

  February 04, 2026 13:41 IST

  NHAI's road widening digs are the prime suspects, eroding unstable soil under relentless machinery assault. Bengaluru Rural Police say the gaping crater slashes the lane to a sliver, spawning endless jams of trucks, cars and buses- horns blaring as tempers flare sky-high.

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  Karnataka: BJP, JD-S protest in Assembly seeking Excise Minister resignation in Rs 6,000 crore scam

  February 04, 2026 8:05 IST

  Karnataka: The scandal detonated on January 16 as Lokayukta cops raided Bengaluru's urban district, nabbing Excise Deputy Commissioner Jagdish Naik and two accomplices red-handed with Rs 25 lakh in bribes for liquor licenses.