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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.

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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.