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  Bengaluru weather update: IMD predicts heavy rains, cloudy sky till July 28, check advisory

  July 24, 2025 8:59 IST

  Apart from Karnataka, the IMD has predicted rains in several other states over the next few days. The states that are expected to witness heavy rains include Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Bihar.

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  Two Bengaluru women forced to strip, held hostage in nine-hour ‘digital arrest’ scam

  July 23, 2025 18:23 IST

  Two women in Bengaluru were held hostage for nearly nine hours in a “digital arrest” scam by cybercriminals posing as Mumbai police. The fraudsters accused them of involvement in crimes like money laundering and murder, shared accurate personal details, and demanded money.

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  SC dismisses ED plea, grants relief to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi in MUDA land case

  July 21, 2025 12:49 IST

  The Supreme Court quashed ED summons against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah’s wife, warning against political misuse of investigative agencies and upholding the High Court’s ruling in the MUDA land case.

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  Karnataka tax dept launches helpline to tackle bribery complaints, traders rally over UPI notices

  July 20, 2025 22:03 IST

  The Karnataka Commercial Taxes Department has launched a helpline to tackle bribery complaints, particularly those linked to UPI-related tax issues. This comes amid reports of officials and middlemen demanding bribes from traders. A traders' protest is being planned for July 25 in response.

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  Dating app horror: Bengaluru man lured via gay dating app, robbed, locked up and assaulted

  July 20, 2025 16:40 IST

  Accusing the victim of engaging in illegal activities, the man forcibly took his phone. Shortly after, a third person arrived and physically assaulted the victim while Sufi stood by, revealing his role in the setup.

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  After Delhi, 40 private schools across Bengaluru receive bomb threat, police rushed to spot

  July 18, 2025 11:52 IST

  Taking precautionary measures, the Bengaluru City Police deployed multiple teams to the affected institutions soon after the alerts were reported.

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  Good news for movie lovers: Karnataka caps cinema ticket at Rs 200 in theatres and multiplexes

  July 16, 2025 6:57 IST

  Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in his budget speech this year, had announced the government's plan to cap movie ticket prices.

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  Bengaluru: Two college lecturers, their friend, arrested for sexually assaulting student repeatedly

  July 15, 2025 18:20 IST

  Three men, including two lecturers from a private college in Bengaluru, have been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a student on multiple occasions. The accused lured the victim to the city under the pretext of academic help, then used blackmail and threats to repeatedly abuse her.

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  Russian woman living with kids in Gokarna cave says ‘we were not dying’, defends lifestyle | Video

  July 15, 2025 13:09 IST

  A Russian woman, Nina Kutina, who was rescued along with her two daughters from a cave near Gokarna in Karnataka, has defended her choice to live in the wild, stating that her children were healthy, well-fed, and engaged in creative learning. Kutina also denied overstaying her visa since 2017.

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  Auto ride got costlier in Bengaluru: Here's what you will pay now

  July 15, 2025 8:43 IST

  According to the notification issued by the authority, the fare is valid within the limits of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike.

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  Siddaramaiah claims not invited to bridge inauguration, Gadkari counters with invitation letters

  July 14, 2025 14:16 IST

  Siddaramaiah has asked Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari to postpone the inauguration of key infrastructure projects in Shivamogga, saying he was not consulted or officially informed about the July 14 event

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  Swiggy delivery agent brutally assaulted in Bengaluru, incident caught on camera

  July 14, 2025 9:16 IST

  The incident took place when the delivery agent stopped his two-wheeler at a red light near the Modi Hospital junction in Basaveshwara Nagar police station limits in Bengaluru.

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  Bengaluru weather: IMD predicts heavy rains till July 18, issues yellow alert in some parts of state

  July 14, 2025 8:39 IST

  Bengaluru weather: The IMD said that the weather in Bengaluru from July 12 to 16 is expected to remain generally cloudy with moderate rain. From 17 to 18 July, the IMD has predicted heavy rains but still no official weather warnings have been issued.

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  Karnataka: Inmate swallows mobile phone in Shivamogga jail, retrieved after surgery

  July 13, 2025 11:37 IST

  The inmate, identified as Daulat alias Gundu, is currently serving a 10-year sentence for ganja smuggling. On June 24, he complained of severe abdominal pain and told jail authorities that he had accidentally swallowed a piece of stone.

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  Kannada actor Manjula Shruthi stabbed by husband in Bengaluru over suspected affair, hospitalised

  July 12, 2025 22:26 IST

  Kannada TV actor Manjula Shruthi was allegedly stabbed multiple times by her husband Amresh in Bengaluru’s Muneshwara Layout on July 4 over suspected infidelity. The couple, married for 20 years, had recently reconciled after a period of separation.

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  Russian woman, two children found living in remote Karnataka cave for days, rescued

  July 12, 2025 17:09 IST

  A Russian woman and her two daughters were rescued from a remote cave in the Ramatirtha hills of Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district, where they had been living in seclusion for nearly two weeks. Discovered by police during a routine patrol, Mohi had set up a makeshift home inside the cave.

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  Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road set for major upgrade as infra agency begins 22-km revamp project 

  July 12, 2025 15:57 IST

  As part of the preparatory phase, the agency plans to engage a private consultancy to provide technical solutions and develop detailed designs for both the main carriageway and the adjoining service roads.

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  CCTV captures Rs 60 lakh jewellery heist in broad daylight Karnataka's Kalaburagi area | Video

  July 12, 2025 14:00 IST

  According to reports, the robbers entered the shop wearing masks and caps, held Moti at gunpoint, taped his mouth shut, and escaped with two to three kilograms of gold jewellery.

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  BBMP launches Rs 2.88 crore scheme to feed chicken rice to 5,000 stray dogs in Bengaluru

  July 10, 2025 17:55 IST

  Amid rising concerns over stray dog-related safety and public health in India, the Bengaluru civic body BBMP has launched a Rs 2.88 crore initiative to feed 5,000 stray dogs with cooked chicken rice daily. The move, part of a public participation campaign, has triggered mixed reactions.

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  No vacancy for CM in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah says next polls will be fought under his leadership

  July 10, 2025 13:44 IST

  There has been speculation within political circles, especially within the ruling Congress, for some time now about the chief minister change later this year, citing a power-sharing agreement involving Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.

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  Bengaluru: Man arrested for secretly filming women, posting videos online without consent

  July 10, 2025 14:50 IST

  The police have arrested the youth who made a video of women on Church Street in Bengaluru without permission and posted it on social media.

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  Karnataka Cabinet reshuffle on the cards? Delhi visit by Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar fuels speculations

  July 09, 2025 15:13 IST

  Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar’s visit to Delhi has sparked renewed speculation over a possible cabinet reshuffle and leadership change. While both leaders claim their visit is for official meetings, they are also expected to meet Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.

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  Bengaluru Bandh today: Services hit as trade unions rally against labour policies, traffic disrupted

  July 09, 2025 11:58 IST

  Bengaluru witnessed significant disruptions on Tuesday as trade unions staged a Bharat Bandh against the Centre’s labour policies. Banking, postal, and public sector services were partially hit, while metro and private transport remained functional.

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  Bharat Bandh today: Will schools, banks and other services in Bengaluru be affected? Check here

  July 09, 2025 0:00 IST

  A nationwide Bharat Bandh has been called on Wednesday, July 9, by a joint platform of 10 central trade unions, backed by farmers’ groups. Protests are expected across industrial hubs, rural areas and state capitals with many essential services bracing for possible impact.

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  Caught on camera: High-speed Hayabusa hits delivery agent in Karnataka's Mysuru, both killed

  July 08, 2025 17:29 IST

  The deceased have been identified as Syed Shairan alias Shara (30), a resident of KP Mohalla in Chamarajanagar who was riding the Hayabusa, and MS Karthik (42), a duty-bound food delivery executive from Bogadi who got caught in the collision.

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  Karnataka: Religious idol vandalism triggers tension in Shivamogga's Raggigudda area

  July 06, 2025 12:32 IST

  The incident took place in the Shantinagar ward, where the idols had been placed on the main road just days earlier. The desecration sparked strong condemnation from the community, who expressed anger over the perceived insult to their religious sentiments.

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  Karnataka weather: IMD predicts heavy rains for next 7 days, Check which districts will be affected

  July 03, 2025 19:52 IST

  The IMD said that the weather pattern is being influenced by the monsoon trough passing through central and eastern India, along with an offshore trough extending along the Maharashtra-Karnataka coast.

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  Karnataka to decide on cop's VRS plea after alleged public humiliation by CM Siddaramaiah | Video

  July 03, 2025 13:44 IST

  In his letter, the ASP referred to an incident on April 28 in Belagavi, where he was on stage security duty during a Congress rally led by the Chief Minister against rising prices.