Karnataka
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Karnataka accident: 15 injured as speeding truck rams KSRTC bus in Udupi, two critical in hospital
Karnataka | Jan 06, 2026, 09:46 AM ISTA major accident in Udupi's Kundapura area left 15 people injured when a speeding tipper truck rammed into a KSRTC bus. Several passengers, including students, were hurt, with two in critical condition.
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Karnataka: 11 monkeys found dead in Tumakuru forest area; samples sent for forensic analysis
Karnataka | Jan 05, 2026, 01:28 PM ISTA post-mortem examination was conducted, and prima facie findings suggest suspected food poisoning, as rice was found in the oesophagus and intestines of the animals.
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Teen girl sexually harassed by three minors in Karnataka's Hubbali; case registered
Crime | Jan 04, 2026, 10:33 AM ISTA 13-year-old girl was sexually harassed by three minors, aged 14 to 15. They had been assaulting the teen for over a week as the girl's parents were away during the day.
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Karnataka: Priest survives horrific car flip after tyre nurst near Mangaluru | Video
Karnataka | Jan 03, 2026, 10:07 PM ISTHouse CCTV footage chillingly documents the ordeal as car veering erratically after the tyre burst, smashing into the courtyard, and flipping upside down. Gone viral, the intense clip leaves viewers breathless- marvelling at the driver's unscathed escape.
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Shashi Tharoor defends Karnataka’s demolition drive in Bengaluru amid party discontent
Karnataka | Jan 03, 2026, 04:53 PM ISTShashi 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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Ballari SP suspended by Karnataka government over Valmiki banner clash; inquiry pending
Karnataka | Jan 03, 2026, 09:27 AM ISTBallari violence: The suspended officer shall be paid subsistence allowance in accordance with Rule 4 of All India Service (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1969, the state government stated in its order. It also said that the DIGP has recommended necessary action against Nejjur.
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'Keeps lying': BJP cites Karnataka government survey to 'fact-check' Rahul Gandhi over 'vote chori'
Karnataka | Jan 02, 2026, 11:48 AM ISTIn an X post, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, keeps 'lying' about EVMs and the Election Commission, but he was 'fact-checked' by his own government in Karnataka.
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Leopard, unborn cubs die due to suspected quarrying blast near Bengaluru; government orders probe
Karnataka | Jan 02, 2026, 10:57 AM ISTThe 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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Clashes erupt in Karnataka's Ballari between Congress-BJP supporters; 1 dead
Karnataka | Jan 03, 2026, 09:28 AM ISTThe police said it had to resort to lathi-charge to bring the situation under control. Following the clashes, additional forces have been deployed and the security has been heightened in the area to avoid any further clashes.
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Most voters in Karnataka trust EVMs, believe elections are free and fair, finds new survey
Karnataka | Jan 01, 2026, 10:11 PM ISTThe survey, which covered 5,100 respondents across 102 Assembly constituencies in the administrative divisions of Bengaluru, Belagavi, Kalaburagi and Mysuru, was conducted by Chief Electoral Officer V Anbukumar.
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Karnataka local body polls in 2026, Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections in 2-3 months: DK Shivakumar
Karnataka | Jan 01, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTDK 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.
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I will speak in 2026: DK Shivakumar on the possibility of him becoming Karnataka CM
Karnataka | Dec 30, 2025, 07:37 PM ISTDK Shivakumar has hinted that he will address questions about becoming the CM in 2026 while expressing certainty that Congress will remain in power for the next 7.5 years in Karnataka. He dismissed speculative remarks from party colleagues and accused Kerala BJP's chief of misleading the public.
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Amid row over Kogilu demolition drive, DK's 'don't want Keralites' remark draw fire from BJP
Karnataka | Dec 30, 2025, 02:14 PM ISTA political row broke out after Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar made remarks about Keralites while responding to questions on the Kogilu demolition drive in Bengaluru. The comment came after Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticised the demolitions as anti minority.
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Two held for damaging tollbooth and attacking employees in Dakshina Kannada
Karnataka | Dec 30, 2025, 11:41 AM ISTThe 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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Hydro ganja worth Rs 6.23 crore seized at Bengaluru airport, three arrested
Karnataka | Dec 29, 2025, 06:56 PM ISTCustoms officials said the ganja was carefully packed and hidden inside the luggage to avoid detection. A detailed examination led to the recovery of the high-grade cannabis, following which the passengers were taken into custody.
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Newlywed Bengaluru man travels 1,000 km to Nagpur, hangs self after wife's suicide
Crime | Dec 29, 2025, 08:23 AM ISTThe victim has been identified as 35-year-old Suraj Shivanna. According to the police, Suraj got married in October but his wife, identified as 26-year-old Ganvi, allegedly attempted suicide.
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20,000 police personnel to be deployed in Bengaluru for New Year celebrations
Karnataka | Dec 28, 2025, 06:39 PM ISTA crowd of approximately 7-8 lakh people had gathered in different places for New Year celebrations last year; this year, more than ten lakh people are expected, said Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara.
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Bengaluru woman harassed and followed by three men on scooter, caught on camera; three arrested
Karnataka | Dec 27, 2025, 10:28 PM ISTThe incident came to public attention when an eyewitness, Abhinav Vasudevan, shared a video on social media on the night of December 24. The video showed three youths harassing a woman around 10 pm.
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Bengaluru woman recounts harassment during Metro ride, accuses police of going soft on accused
Karnataka | Dec 26, 2025, 11:43 PM ISTA young woman in Bengaluru has accused the police of failing to act strictly against a man who allegedly molested her inside a Metro coach. The accused was taken to the police station but was released with a warning, sparking criticism from the victim on social media.
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Karnataka: One killed, four injured as balloon gas cylinder explodes near Mysuru Palace
Karnataka | Dec 25, 2025, 11:47 PM ISTThe explosion occurred near the Mysuru Palace while a gas cylinder was being used to fill gas balloons. According to the police, a large number of people had arrived for the exhibition due to the Christmas vacation.