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

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

  Karnataka | 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

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

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

  Karnataka | 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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  Nothing to open its first flagship store in India in this city

  Technology | January 15, 2026 19:41 IST

  Nothing is opening its first flagship store in India in Bengaluru, moving beyond online sales to strengthen its offline presence.

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  Teen kills Bengaluru techie for refusing sexual advances; set house on fire to stage accident

  Karnataka | January 12, 2026 10:30 IST

  It was initially suspected that she died due to suffocation from smoke, after a fire broke out at her two-bedroom flat, allegedly due to a short circuit, late on the night of January 3.

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  Drunk driver's car rampage caught on CCTV: Bengaluru restaurant narrowly escapes horrific disaster

  Karnataka | January 10, 2026 14:24 IST

  Young diners outside the restaurant heard the divider smash and scattered just in time, evading injury as the car roared past in a drunken blur. Their quick reactions proved lucky amid the high-speed mayhem on a packed city street.

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  NHAI sets 2 Guinness Records on Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Expressway: What makes it significant

  January 09, 2026 16:01 IST

  The construction of the road marks a significant achievement, as India is the first country in the world to commercially produce bio-bitumen from agricultural waste.

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  Vijay Hazare Trophy: Quarterfinal schedule confirmed, teams, venues and all you need to know

  Cricket | January 09, 2026 7:12 IST

  The league stage of the Vijay Hazare Trophy concluded on Thursday (January 8). Karnataka, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh, Saurashtra, Delhi, Vidarbha, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh qualified for the knockouts. All the matches will be played at the BCCI CoE grounds.

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  Bengaluru engineer dies after falling from 16th floor of apartment

  Karnataka | January 07, 2026 23:53 IST

  A team from Bagalgunte Police Station arrived at the scene and registered a case. Authorities confirmed that the cause of death and the circumstances surrounding the fall are under investigation.

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  Bengaluru man shares his four-day earning as Rapido bike captain, sparks debate on gig worker income

  Trending | January 07, 2026 21:35 IST

  In his post, the man explained that he worked part-time, mostly taking rides late at night. He offered a clear and detailed record of his time on the road, including the number of hours he worked, how much he earned and the costs he had to bear.

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  Boiler explosion at sugar factory in Karnataka's Belagavi kills three, six injured

  Karnataka | January 07, 2026 20:38 IST

  The explosion caused molten hot material from the boiler to spill onto workers who were on duty at the time. The sudden release of extreme heat left several workers badly burned.

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  Who is this angry wide-eyed viral woman seen in posters across Bengaluru? Internet solves mystery

  Trending | January 06, 2026 18:01 IST

  Several people are taking to X, sharing pictures of posters put up of an angry, wide-eyed woman. Who this woman is remained a mystery until some on the internet found out who she is.

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  India's demand for office space rises 25%, Bengaluru dominates at city level

  Business | January 05, 2026 17:38 IST

  Chennai and Delhi NCR recorded the sharpest YoY growth at 187 per cent and 82 per cent, respectively, underscoring strengthening market fundamentals and an increasing capacity to attract and absorb expanding office demand.

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  Woman injured after stones hurled at religious procession in Bengaluru's JJ Nagar; case registered

  Karnataka | January 05, 2026 7:36 IST

  An FIR has been registered in the matter, and an investigation is underway, a police officer said. Security has been tightened in the area, and West Division Deputy Commissioner of Police Yatish N B visited the police station to review the situation.

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  Shashi Tharoor defends Karnataka’s demolition drive in Bengaluru amid party discontent

  Karnataka | January 03, 2026 16:53 IST

  Shashi Tharoor, addressing the media on Friday, clarified that the land on which the demolished houses were built was government-owned and the residents had been living there illegally.

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  Leopard, unborn cubs die due to suspected quarrying blast near Bengaluru; government orders probe

  Karnataka | January 02, 2026 10:57 IST

  The Karnataka government has swung into action following the incident, with Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre ordering a comprehensive probe. Khandre accepted that as per initial findings, it could be assumed that the leopard died due to a blast triggered by illegal mining.

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  Speeding car hits footpath after losing control at Phoenix Mall in Bengaluru, 7 people injured

  Karnataka | January 01, 2026 19:33 IST

  According to the police, the preliminary investigation suggests it was a case of reckless driving, but an investigation is also underway to determine if the driver was under the influence of alcohol.

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  Karnataka local body polls in 2026, Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections in 2-3 months: DK Shivakumar

  Karnataka | January 01, 2026 23:44 IST

  DK Shivakumar also announced that application forms for aspirants seeking party tickets for elections to five city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) have been made available.