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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.

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  Air India grounds London-Bengaluru Dreamliner flight after possible fuel switch issue

  February 02, 2026 23:52 IST

  An Air India official said that no issues were found following a thorough checkup, adding that it has informed the DGCA about the situation. The airline also asserted that the safety of the passengers is Air India's main priority.

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  VIDEO: Man brutally kills parents and sister, buries bodies inside house in Karnataka's Vijayanagar

  January 31, 2026 13:23 IST

  Karnataka horror: Police sources say the killings stemmed from a heated family row over Amruta's affair with a young man, which Akshay strongly opposed. As his parents attempted to calm him, he lost control, murdered all three, and buried their bodies on the rented property to hide the crime.

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  CJ Roy suicide case likely to be handed over to CID, cremation to take place in Bengaluru tomorrow

  January 31, 2026 11:47 IST

  CJ Roy suicide case: DK Shivakumar emphasised government commitment to uncovering the truth. "When IT officials were questioning him, he asked for 5 minutes, went inside, and shot himself," he stated.

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  Bengaluru woman gets 50 stitches after being mauled by neighbour's dog; brutal attack caught on CCTV

  January 30, 2026 19:39 IST

  Following the incident, the woman’s husband filed a complaint at HSR Layout Police Station, accusing the dog owner of negligence. The police have registered a case and initiated an investigation.

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  Karnataka: Case filed against BJP for defamatory post against Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar

  January 30, 2026 15:28 IST

  In the complaint, the grand old party alleged that the BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) had shared a defamatory content on social media site X in which it used images of Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar and other leaders by calling them 'Scam Lords'.

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  Karnataka: Children wash midday meal plates beside a drain in Bagalkot school, photo goes viral

  January 30, 2026 11:22 IST

  Parents and members of the public have slammed the School Development and Monitoring Committee (SDMC) and teachers, questioning how children can be expected to maintain hygiene when no suitable infrastructure is provided.

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  Bengaluru airport chaos: Passenger's 'body bomb' threat and abuse lead to arrests

  January 30, 2026 8:27 IST

  Indigo security manager Rushad Homi lodged a formal complaint, highlighting how the threat put the aircraft and all passengers at grave risk. Abu Akil Azhar was immediately transferred to BIAL police custody, where they filed charges under BNS Sections 125 and 353(1)(b) for criminal intimidation.

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  Karnataka govt officers, employees to wear Khadi to work on first Saturday to promote fabric

  January 30, 2026 7:23 IST

  The Karnataka government said the move will help in instilling a sense of respect, unity, national sentiment, Indianness, self-respect and social responsibility towards indigenous products among government officers/employees.

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  Karnataka DGP mandates birthday and anniversary leave for police force citing humanitarian reasons

  January 29, 2026 16:39 IST

  According to the circular by Karnataka DGP, allowing officers and personnel to take leave on these occasions helps them recharge emotionally and spend quality time with their families.

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  Karnataka: Private bus on way to Bengaluru catches fire, 10 passengers injured

  January 29, 2026 13:09 IST

  A private bus carrying 36 passengers from Hosanagar to Bengaluru caught fire in Karnataka. Ten passengers sustained minor injuries. Emergency services reached the site promptly and evacuated all passengers safely.

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  Valuables worth Rs 18 crore stolen at Bengaluru builder’s home, police launch probe

  January 29, 2026 8:58 IST

  Last Sunday, at around 9 AM, the family left the house to attend a family function. At around 12:45 PM, Ambika called the owner to inform them that a theft was reported and valuables had been stolen.