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  Karnataka: 20 monkeys found dead in bags near Bandipur Tiger Reserve, probe underway

  July 02, 2025 22:26 IST

  Karnataka: Preliminary findings indicate that the monkeys were likely killed at a different location and their bodies discarded in Gundlupet in an apparent attempt to divert suspicion and evade identification. Interestingly, two monkeys were discovered alive at the spot.

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  Karnataka Cabinet approves renaming of Bengaluru Rural district as Bengaluru North

  July 02, 2025 19:06 IST

  The proposal was cleared at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah atop Nandi Hills. Bengaluru Rural currently comprises four taluks—Hoskote, Devanahalli, Doddaballapur, and Nelamangala.

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  Bengaluru: Infosys employee arrested for secretly filming woman in office washroom

  July 02, 2025 21:03 IST

  Bengaluru: Shocked and alarmed, the woman immediately left the washroom and raised an alarm by calling out for help. Nearby colleagues responded swiftly, confronting Swapnil as he tried to escape, but HR personnel intervened and apprehended him before he could flee.

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  Bengaluru stampede: Karnataka govt moves HC against CAT's order revoking IPS officer's suspension

  July 02, 2025 17:23 IST

  Earlier, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the state government is considering appealing the Central Administrative Tribunal's (CAT) decision that quashed the suspension order of senior IPS officer Vikas Kumar.

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  Siddaramaiah says he will be CM for 5 years, Shivakumar extends support says 'have to stand by him'

  July 02, 2025 14:55 IST

  Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar and CM Siddaramaiah deny leadership change rumours, affirming party unity and a full five-year term for Siddaramaiah.

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  Major setback for Siddaramaiah govt as Karnataka HC directs CBI to investigate Valmiki scheme scam

  July 01, 2025 23:44 IST

  The Karnataka High Court has ordered a comprehensive CBI investigation into the Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation scam, expanding the probe's scope beyond initial financial irregularities.

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  Karnataka releases crowd control SOPs a month after Bengaluru stampede: Check full guidelines

  July 01, 2025 23:43 IST

  The SoPs mention that police responses must prioritise life safety, protection of rights, prevention of property damage, and de-escalation of potential conflicts.

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  Bengaluru stampede: Tribunal blames RCB for chaos, says 'cops aren't magicians or God'

  July 01, 2025 15:49 IST

  The Central Administrative Tribunal said it appears that the RCB is responsible for gathering about three to five lakh people and did not obtain the appropriate permission or consent from the police.

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  'Not taking opinion on leadership change in Karnataka': Congress on replacing Siddaramaiah as CM

  July 01, 2025 14:52 IST

  These remarks come amid speculation about a possible leadership change in Karnataka later this year as some MLAs have recently expressed dissatisfaction with the government's performance.

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  Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium loses power supply: Here's why

  July 01, 2025 10:18 IST

  This comes almost a month after stampede broke out at Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory parade on June 4.

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  Siddaramaiah denies rift in Karnataka Congress: 'Our govt will last for 5 years like a rock'

  June 30, 2025 13:43 IST

  Amidst speculations about Siddaramaiah's differences with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, the Karnataka CM held his hand while addressing reporters in Mysuru. The Chief Minister also asserted that the Congress government will remain intact in the state.

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  'Threw chili powder in eyes, crushed neck with foot...': Wife kills husband with lover's help

  June 29, 2025 12:43 IST

  After the murder, the duo stuffed the body into a gunny bag and dumped it around 30 kilometers away.

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  Five tigers found dead in Karnataka's MM Hills Sanctuary, poisoning suspected; govt vows action

  June 27, 2025 13:05 IST

  The deceased tigress, aged around 11 years, was first identified in 2014 and is believed to have killed and partially consumed the cow before returning to feed on the poisoned remains along with her cubs.

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  Bengaluru: Drunken youth falls while stealing jackfruit, suffers serious injuries | Watch video

  June 26, 2025 19:08 IST

  Bengaluru: Police and local residents swiftly responded to the scene and tried to cushion the youth’s fall by placing a tarpaulin beneath the tree. Despite their quick action, the youth lost his grip before he could be safely rescued and plummeted from a height of over 50 feet.

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  Bike taxi ban challenged in Karnataka HC; aggregators, riders say it's ‘not a luxury but a lifeline'

  June 26, 2025 8:00 IST

  Ride-hailing platforms Ola, Uber, and Rapido, along with individual bike taxi operators, have challenged Karnataka's ban on bike taxis in the High Court, arguing that the service is essential for affordable urban mobility and last-mile connectivity.

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  Bengaluru to face power cut on Thursday: Check timing, advisory, list of affected areas

  June 25, 2025 21:48 IST

  The local residents in affected areas of Bengaluru have been asked to brace for scheduled power cuts and make necessary preparations in advance.

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  Bengaluru: 29-year-old man dies after tree branch falls on him in Banashankari | Video

  June 20, 2025 19:14 IST

  Bengaluru: Akshay, a 29-year-old Bengaluru resident, tragically died five days after being struck by a falling tree branch in Banashankari on June 15. He was initially treated at Prashanth Hospital in Thyagarajanagar, before being shifted to Apollo Hospital in Jayanagar.

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  Passenger in Bengaluru-Surat Air India Express flight threatens to 'crash plane' if baggage not kept

  June 20, 2025 13:21 IST

  The incident led to a delay in departure by two hours and also triggered a security scare. The accused was identified as Vyas Hiral Mohanbhai, from Shivanahalli near Yelahanka. She was travelling alone on the AI flight IX2749 with two bags, Times of India reported.

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  Karnataka proposes new crowd control law after Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy stadium stampede

  June 19, 2025 23:42 IST

  Bengaluru stampede: As per the draft legislation, event organisers who fail to obtain prior police approval, inadequately manage crowd control, neglect compensation obligations in case of an incident, or breach any provisions outlined in the act will be subject to stringent legal action.

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  Karnataka govt increases reservation for minorities under various housing scheme from 10% to 15%

  June 19, 2025 15:48 IST

  State Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil said the decision was taken after observing the high number of homeless among minorities in the state.

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  Bengaluru airport gets two bomb threats in one week, both declared hoax after searches

  June 19, 2025 12:42 IST

  These hoax threats were sent on 13 and 16 June. Both times, authorities conducted thorough checks at the airport and found nothing suspicious.

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  Bengaluru: New CCTV video shows woman attacking Rapido rider for assaulting her

  June 16, 2025 19:25 IST

  Earlier in the day, police said that a Rapido bike taxi rider was caught for allegedly slapping a woman passenger following an argument between them over rash driving.

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  Heavy rains lash Karnataka: Waterlogging, landslides disrupt normal life across state

  June 15, 2025 16:10 IST

  Torrential rains battered Karnataka, causing widespread flooding, landslides, and disruptions, with authorities on high alert amid continued heavy rainfall forecasts.

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  11-year-old girl dies of electrocution near Bengaluru

  June 12, 2025 14:41 IST

  According to the police, she was playing outside her home when she accidentally came into contact with a live electric pole and collapsed.

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  Bengaluru weather: IMD predicts heavy rainfall for Shivamogga, Chikmangaluru, Belagavi on Thursday

  June 11, 2025 20:19 IST

  Bengaluru weather update: The IMD predicted that rains will continue for the next 4-5 days in the city.

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  Congress central leadership orders new caste census in Karnataka, says DK Shivakumar

  June 10, 2025 23:50 IST

  Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said, "We will give fresh opportunity to everyone who felt they were left out in the earlier caste survey."

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  Bengaluru stampede: Karnataka HC denies interim relief to RCB official, reserves order till June 11

  June 10, 2025 14:49 IST

  Nikhil Sosale was arrested by the Central Crime Branch at Kempegowda International Airport on June 6, as he was preparing to leave for Dubai.

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  ED attaches 92 properties worth Rs 100 crore in MUDA scam case linked to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

  June 10, 2025 14:47 IST

  The MUDA scam is about charges of corruption in the allocation of land by the Mysore Urban Development Authority.