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  Siddaramaiah snaps at youth Congress workers amid 'DK, DK' chants at rally against VB-G RAM law

  January 27, 2026 22:38 IST

  Along with Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, several senior Congress leaders attended the rally, including party general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala, ministers, MPs and MLAs.

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  Bengaluru Shocker: Software engineer kills friend after drunken fight post-cricket tournament

  January 27, 2026 13:16 IST

  A heated argument between two friends after a cricket tournament in Bengaluru escalated into a fatal crime. A software engineer allegedly rammed his SUV intentionally, killing his 33-year-old friend, after a drunken brawl.

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  Karnataka: Suspended Congress leader Rajeev Gowda arrested for abusing, threatening woman officer

  January 26, 2026 19:43 IST

  Gowda had been absconding for several days and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had questioned the police over it, asking officials to ensure his arrest as soon as possible.

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  Karnataka: Congress to launch statewide protests seeking revival of MGNREGA, says Shivakumar

  January 26, 2026 17:37 IST

  The Karnataka Government had announced that the newly introduced VB-G RAM G Act will not be implemented in the state. The decision was taken at a state cabinet meeting held earlier this month.

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  Bengaluru road rage caught on camera: Biker allegedly threatens car driver at signal

  January 26, 2026 16:35 IST

  According to the car driver, when he questioned the biker over the traffic violation, the situation quickly spiralled out of control. The biker allegedly turned violent and attempted to engage in a physical confrontation.

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  Karnataka highway accident: Three dead as car rams into parked truck near Tumakuru district

  January 26, 2026 11:21 IST

  Karnataka highway accident: The group savored a weekend escape to scenic coastal gems- Gokarna, Murudeshwar, and Udupi- before piloting their Maruti Ertiga back to Bengaluru.

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  Bengaluru Police constable arrested in POCSO case after boy alleges sexual harassment

  January 25, 2026 7:02 IST

  According to police, the matter came to light after a boy approached the Upparpet police station alleging sexual harrasment by the constable.

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  Man attempts suicide by consuming poison in front of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru

  January 24, 2026 19:33 IST

  The Karnataka police personnel on duty immediately intervened, stopped the man, and brought the situation under control within a few minutes.

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  Karnataka crash horror: Uttara Kannada Police probe exposes brutal murder, not 'road accident'

  January 24, 2026 10:54 IST

  Uttara Kannada Police revealed that the January 7 Karnataka road crash killing two fish traders was actually a premeditated murder by their friend Pramod Nayak over a financial dispute, not an accident.

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  Karnataka HC lifts ban on bike taxis, overturns single-judge bench order; Ola, Uber welcome move

  January 23, 2026 23:54 IST

  A division bench led by Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Joshi ordered the state government to allow motorcycles to be registered as transport vehicles. The court also directed authorities to issue carriage permits required for running bike taxi services.

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  Karnataka ragging: Seniors assault juniors with sticks, rods at Bengaluru college; 3 nabbed

  January 23, 2026 17:21 IST

  Police said that a total of 22 students were named in the FIR. They were pursuing courses such as B.Pharma, Nursing, diploma programs, health sciences, Medical Imaging Technology (MIT) and Physiotherapy.

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  Karnataka Assembly Session: Governor Gehlot finishes address in three lines; CM Siddaramaiah fumes

  January 22, 2026 23:59 IST

  Earlier, it was reported that Gehlot had planned not to address the joint sitting of the state legislature scheduled for Thursday. A high-level delegation, led by Karnataka’s Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil, met the Governor at Lok Bhavan to discuss the matter.

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  Bengaluru: Husband strangles wife, stages hanging as suicide, friend also nabbed in murder plot

  January 22, 2026 12:39 IST

  Bengaluru crime: Family claims Veerupaksh shirked responsibility from day one, avoiding stable employment and leeching off Asha's earnings. Suspected infidelity fueled explosive rows, culminating in their split 1.5 months back and an ongoing family court divorce battle.

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  Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot walks out of Assembly after reading just two lines of speech

  January 22, 2026 12:00 IST

  In a fresh political confrontation between the Raj Bhavan and the Congress-led government, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot refused to read portions of the state government’s customary address to the Assembly, objecting to references related to the implementation of the proposed G RAM G Bill.

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  Bengaluru airport horror: Staffer arrested for sexually harassing South Korean woman in men's toilet

  January 22, 2026 14:10 IST

  During routine ticket verification as the South Korean traveler prepared to board her flight home, Affaann Ahmed falsely claimed a beeping alert from her bag required isolated screening. He then led her to the men's restroom- an outrageous deviation from protocol- bypassing any proper security zone.

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  Karnataka: Governor Gehlot declines to address State Legislature; government to consult

  January 21, 2026 18:37 IST

  This development comes amid similar controversies in neighbouring states. Governors in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, both governed by non-BJP parties, recently faced criticism over their addresses to state assemblies.

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  Two inter-state drug peddlers held with ganja worth Rs 13.3 lakh at Bengaluru railway station

  January 20, 2026 22:25 IST

  The arrested individuals have been identified as Bichitrananda Patta (33), a woodcutter by profession, and Chaitanya Jhankar (25). Both are residents of Kandhamal district in Odisha, police said.

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  Karnataka: Case filed against Hindu leaders including Harshita Thakur for provocative gesture

  January 20, 2026 14:35 IST

  Harshita Thakur's actions allegedly hurt religious sentiments. She also reportedly made some provocative statements in her speech later.

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  Buzz mounts on Karnataka CM change after Shivakumar's Delhi meetings, says 'time will answer'

  January 19, 2026 19:25 IST

  Recently, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was seen briefly interacting with both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar at Mysuru airport while en route from Tamil Nadu to New Delhi, further fueling rumors surrounding the ongoing leadership struggle.

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  Bengaluru civic polls to be held using ballot papers instead of EVMs

  January 19, 2026 14:35 IST

  The State Election Commission did not give any clear or specific reason for reverting to ballot papers, only stating that the law permits their use.

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  Bengaluru crime: Man dupes female engineer of over Rs 1.5 crore in fake marriage scam, case filed

  January 19, 2026 11:13 IST

  The incident was reported in March 2024 when the complainant, who works in the IT sector, connected with a man named Vijay Raj Gowda, also known as Vijeth BK, on a matrimonial platform.

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  Video of police kicking a biker while managing traffic for CM Siddaramaiah goes viral in Mysuru

  January 19, 2026 7:12 IST

  Thousands of people had flocked to the fair, resulting in a traffic jam stretching for several kilometers. Police had a difficult time clearing a path for the Chief Minister's convoy on the narrow roads.

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  Leadership change in Karnataka? Deputy CM Shivakumar's 'time will answer' remark sparks buzz

  January 18, 2026 23:42 IST

  Karnataka power tussle: As the Siddaramaiah government marks the halfway point of its five-year term, talk of a leadership change has gained momentum.

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  Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar cancels Davos visit to attend party meetings ahead of Assam elections

  January 17, 2026 16:08 IST

  Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara confirmed that the Deputy Chief Minister’s visit to Delhi is purely organisational.

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  Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge meet Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar amid power tussle: Sources

  January 17, 2026 7:31 IST

  Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar was in Delhi as he met Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge amid the power tussle in the state, sources have confirmed.

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  Bengaluru inaugurates ITPB Metro Skywalk connecting purple line to ITPL and Park Square Mall

  January 16, 2026 16:48 IST

  Bengaluru has inaugurated the new ITPB Metro Skywalk linking Pattandur Agrahara Metro Station on the Purple Line to ITPL and Park Square Mall, improving last-mile connectivity and traffic flow in Whitefield.

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  Karnataka power tussle: DK Shivakumar likely to visit Delhi on Friday, may meet Rahul Gandhi

  January 15, 2026 16:21 IST

  A lot of speculations are being made in Karnataka after the Siddaramaiah government completed half of its five-year tenure in the state. After winning the 2023 assembly polls, the Congress top brass had reportedly finalised a 2.5-year power sharing formula between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.

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  Karnataka man dies after throat slit by Chinese manjha, was going to meet daughter for Sankranti

  January 14, 2026 17:20 IST

  48-year-old Sanjaykumar Hosanamni was en route to bring his daughter home from her hostel to celebrate the Sankranti festival when tragedy struck. He died on the spot after his throat was slit by a stray kite string, also known as manjha.