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

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

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

  Karnataka | 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: Communal tension in Bagalkot after stone-pelting at Shivaji Jayanti procession | Video

  Karnataka | February 20, 2026 9:18 IST

  Leaders of Hindutva organisations have demanded strict action against those responsible for the stone-pelting incident. The atmosphere in the area remains tense, and security has been heightened.

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  Karnataka: Priyank Kharge takes sharp aim at RSS, calls it 'devil' and BJP its 'shadow' | Watch

  Karnataka | February 16, 2026 10:16 IST

  Kharge also raised concerns about the RSS’s funding and organisational network. He claimed that the Sangh has more than 2,500 affiliated organisations, including entities in countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom, and questioned the source of its funds.

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  Karnataka: Bag containing gold, cash stolen from minister's office; Secretariat employee arrested

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

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

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

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

  Karnataka | 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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  Karnataka refuses to implement VB-G RAM G Act, to challenge it in court: 'Violation of right to work

  Karnataka | January 08, 2026 21:04 IST

  The Cabinet stated that the new provision completely ignores the states, with the Centre unilaterally deciding the terms and conditions while expecting states to contribute 40 per cent of the cost.

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  Karnataka Government allocates 69% of its ad budget to National Herald in 2024-25; BJP cries foul

  Karnataka | January 08, 2026 18:09 IST

  In 2024-25, the Congress government in Karnataka spent a total of Rs 1.42 crore on advertisements in national newspapers, of which about 69 per cent went to the National Herald.

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  Ballari violence: Probe reveals bullet fired from Congress MLA's bodyguard's gun killed party worker

  Karnataka | January 03, 2026 9:47 IST

  Clashes erupted in Ballari on Thursday evening after supporters of Congress MLA Nara Bharath Reddy allegedly put up banners outside the residence of BJP MLA, Janardhana Reddy, in the Avambhavi area.

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  Two held for damaging tollbooth and attacking employees in Dakshina Kannada

  Karnataka | December 30, 2025 11:41 IST

  The accused allegedly refused to pay the toll, damaged the tollbooth and assaulted the staff in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada. A case has been registered under multiple sections of the BNS, and the investigation is ongoing.

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  Karnataka: Five masked men loot jewellery shop in daylight robbery in Mysuru; police launch manhunt

  Karnataka | December 29, 2025 9:29 IST

  The shop manager, who had stepped out for lunch at the time of the robbery, returned just as the accused were escaping. Eyewitnesses reported that before fleeing, the robbers fired one round into the air to create panic.

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  'Will continue as CM': Siddaramaiah denies power-sharing deal with Shivakumar amid leadership row

  Karnataka | December 19, 2025 14:50 IST

  To dissolve contention over the issue Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar met for breakfast on two different occasions. Both leaders said they will comply with the decision taken by the party high command. They also held a joint press conference to demonstrate party unity.

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  'No dispute, will run government together': Siddaramaiah after second breakfast talk with Shivakumar

  Karnataka | December 02, 2025 12:31 IST

  Siddaramaiah was served with non-veg food for the breakfast as he had asked Shivakumar to arrange a chicken from the latter’s village during his visit. Shivakumar had dosa and upma as he is vegetarian.

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  'I Was The Rare Animal': Italian tourist shares experience of becoming main attraction at Indian zoo

  Trending | December 01, 2025 14:58 IST

  The video quickly sparked widespread amusement across Instagram, gathering thousands of views and sparking lively reactions in the comment section.

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  Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar tussle: BJP mulls no-confidence motion if issue not resolved by December 8

  Karnataka | November 28, 2025 20:50 IST

  The internal power struggle within the Congress has escalated, fuelled by rumors of a possible change in the chief minister after the government reached the midpoint of its 5-year term.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 28, 2025

  India | November 28, 2025 21:40 IST

  Imran Khan's sister Aleema filed a contempt of court petition against the Adiala Jail superintendent and others after she was not allowed to meet the jailed former prime minister.