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  Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni, 16 others convicted in BJP worker Yogesh Gowda murder case in Karnataka

  April 15, 2026 23:55 IST

  A special court in Karnataka has convicted Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni and 16 others in the 2016 murder case of BJP worker Yogesh Gowda. The CBI has been instructed to take all convicts into custody, and sentencing will be announced on Thursday.

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  PM Modi inaugurates Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Temple in Karnataka's Mandya | Video

  April 15, 2026 12:45 IST

  The temple has been constructed in memory of the 71st pontiff of the mutt, Balagangadharanatha Mahaswami. It stands at a site believed to be associated with his spiritual practices. A statue has been installed at the exact place where he is said to have meditated.

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  Woman smothers 13-year-old daughter, later dies by suicide in Bengaluru

  April 14, 2026 23:39 IST

  The incident occurred around 11 am. When police reached the spot, they found that the woman had allegedly smothered the girl and later died by suicide by hanging herself, a senior police officer said.

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  Karnataka Cabinet shuffle buzz: Congress MLAs gather in Delhi; Shivakumar warns against indiscipline

  April 13, 2026 14:24 IST

  Among those present in Delhi are TB Jayachandra, Ashok Pattan, Hampanagouda Badarli, Puttaranga Shetty, Vinay Kulkarni, Puttaswamy, Belur Gopalakrishna, GS Patil, JT Patil, AR Krishnamurthy, Shadakshari, Narayanaswamy, Rajshekhar Patil Hatnal and B Shivanna, among others.

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  Kerala teen who went missing during hike with family in Karnataka found dead 4 days later

  April 11, 2026 9:48 IST

  Srinanda, a resident of Kadambazhipuram in Kerala's Palakkad district, went missing on Tuesday evening while part of a group of around 40 relatives visiting the Chandradrona Hills in Karnataka's Chikkamaguluru.

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  Missing Kerala trekker found alive after four days in Karnataka, says 'I did not feel scared'

  April 06, 2026 23:01 IST

  A massive round-the-clock search operation involving nine teams, including forest officials, Anti-Naxal Squad members, and local tribal communities, had been launched soon after she was reported missing.

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  Bengaluru-Delhi IndiGo flight evacuated after bomb threat note found onboard

  April 05, 2026 11:50 IST

  Following standard emergency procedures, the pilot-in-command immediately notified Air Traffic Control (ATC) and all passengers were deboarded.

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  Upset over affair rumours with professor, 22-year-old Karnataka student dies by suicide

  April 02, 2026 17:22 IST

  Likhita was pursuing her final year of Ayurveda sciences at a college in Chitradurga's Malladihalli. In her suicide note, she accused fellow students of spreading rumours that she was in an affair with a professor, which caused her severe distress.

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  President Murmu to visit Siddaganga Math in Tumakuru: Why this visit matters and its significance

  April 01, 2026 10:20 IST

  President Droupadi Murmu is visiting the math to take part in the 119th birth anniversary celebrations of Shivakumara Swamiji, who passed away at the age of 111 on January 21, 2019.

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  Karnataka: 10 injured after private bus plunges off bridge in Shivamogga district

  March 30, 2026 16:24 IST

  According to reports, the bus collided with the bridge railing before falling below. It was carrying over 40 passengers at the time of the incident and was en route from Channagiri in Davanagere district to Bhadravati.

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  'Sharam nahi aati... terrorist': Bengaluru professor's shocking outburst at student, video viral

  March 28, 2026 16:36 IST

  A professor in Bengaluru has been suspended after a video surfaced showing him allegedly calling a Muslim student a “terrorist” during a classroom interaction, triggering outrage over the communal remark.

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  'We are VIPs, can't stand in queue': Karnataka MLA seeks 5 IPL tickets for every legislator

  March 26, 2026 21:06 IST

  Assembly Speaker UT Khader proposed that the government should officially coordinate with KSCA to guarantee MLAs a minimum allocation of four tickets, along with suitable arrangements for their families.

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  Karnataka professor proposes to student in class; assaulted in college campus | VIDEO

  March 26, 2026 16:52 IST

  The assistant professor, identified as 50-year-old Abdul Mohammad, proposed to a 19-year-old female student in front of the entire class in Karnataka's Tumkur district. He was later assaulted by the students in the campus.

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  'I eat meat on Ugadi and Shivratri, I don't believe in Rahu Kaala': Siddaramaiah

  March 25, 2026 20:31 IST

  Siddaramaiah said he does not follow concepts like Rahu Kaala or Gulika Kaala. As per reports, he clarified that the timing of the budget was decided after consulting officials and family members, including his wife.

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  Bengaluru couple arrested for Rs 25 crore fake job scam targeting hundreds

  March 23, 2026 12:23 IST

  According to various reports, the couple targeted unemployed individuals and employees from private companies, asking each victim between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 25 lakh.

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  Owner booked after Lamborghini's risky stunt at Bengaluru's MG Road goes viral | VIDEO

  March 21, 2026 19:26 IST

  A viral clip showed a white Lamborghini with registration KA 05 NR 0009 performing risky stunts on a busy road in Bengaluru. Netizens complained to the police, which led to an FIR against the owner.

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  'God will punish him': Karnataka officer dies by suicide 10 days before retirement, blames senior

  March 21, 2026 19:08 IST

  The Karnataka Police has said that the deceased was Mallikarjun, who was a native of Gundaralahalli village in Pavagada taluk. He worked as an assistant director in the Social Welfare Department.

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  Traffic curbs in Bengaluru ahead of Ramazan gatherings on March 21: Check routes to avoid

  March 18, 2026 22:28 IST

  A traffic advisory has been issued in Bengaluru ahead of Ramzan prayers on March 21, where 15,000 to 20,000 devotees are expected to gather near B.B. Junction and Chamarajapete.

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  Video: Bengaluru family's perilous 'human parcel' stunt sparks public outrage over bus fare protest

  March 18, 2026 13:41 IST

  Bengaluru viral video: The family staged this daring stunt to dramatise how packed bus seats amid fare hikes in private and public services made couriering people the last resort for travel.

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  Karnataka Assembly bypolls 2026: Bagalkot, Davanagere South seats to vote on April 9

  March 15, 2026 18:35 IST

  The Election Commission has announced bypolls for two Karnataka Assembly constituencies, Bagalkot and Davanagere South. Voting will take place on April 9, while the counting of votes and results will be declared on May 4.

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  Karnataka: A record collection of Rs 3.07 crore received as donations at Renuka Yellamma Temple

  March 13, 2026 10:16 IST

  This collection comprises Rs 2.78 crore in cash, 100 grams of gold jewelry valued at Rs 16.16 lakh, and 4 kg 547 grams of silver jewelry valued at Rs 12.35 lakh. Donations were also counted last week.

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  No dosa, puri for now: Bengaluru PGs cut gas-heavy dishes amid LPG shortage

  March 11, 2026 19:17 IST

  The PG Owners Welfare Association–Bangalore has issued temporary guidelines asking PG operators to use cooking gas carefully so that food services for thousands of residents can continue without major disruptions.

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  Karnataka: Class 9 student held for killing one, injuring several at school hostel in Ballari

  March 10, 2026 12:01 IST

  A Class 9 student at a Karnataka residential school went on a sudden violent rampage inside the hostel, killing one student and injuring seven others with an iron rod and a sharp object. The boy, who fled after the attack, was caught the next day and is now under counselling.

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  Will Bengaluru hotels and restaurants shut from March 10 as commercial LPG supply crisis deepens?

  March 09, 2026 22:50 IST

  While speaking to India TV, the association’s president said that “hotels are not planning to shut immediately, but the situation could change quickly if fresh cylinders are not delivered.”

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  15-year-old kills classmate, injures eight in hostel rampage in Karnataka's Ballari

  March 08, 2026 15:58 IST

  The hostel warden, who rushed in after hearing the noise, was also attacked while trying to stop the accused student. Amid the chaos, the boy managed to escape from the campus.

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  Bengaluru: Pet dog dispute sparks brawl between senior citizens and resident | Watch video

  March 07, 2026 9:13 IST

  Bengaluru: In Brigade Utopia apartment, resident Tarun Arora sparked outrage by walking his pet dog near a seniors-only exercise zone, where it promptly urinated nearby.

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  Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces strict ban on 'social media' for children under 16

  March 06, 2026 12:17 IST

  Karnataka's ban draws from stark data on smartphones' harm to kids, with over 70 per cent of 10-15-year-olds logging more than three hours daily on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

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  Karnataka Budget: Siddaramaiah govt grants 90-day maternity leave to female guest lecturers

  March 06, 2026 12:17 IST

  Karnataka Budget: Siddaramaiah said the state government has started the process of filling 56,432 posts in various government departments this year. He said considering the delay in the recruitment due to cases pending in courts, the state government has given age relaxation of 5 years.