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  Assembly bypolls 2026: BJP announces candidates for Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland, Tripura

  India | March 19, 2026 10:18 IST

  Assembly bypolls to five assembly seats in Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland and Tripura will be held on April 9 and in another three constituencies of Gujarat and Maharashtra on April 23, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gynaesh Kumar announced on Sunday.

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

  Karnataka | 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

  Karnataka | 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

  Karnataka | 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

  Karnataka | 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

  Karnataka | 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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  Karnataka’s proposed social media ban for under-16s: Doctors explain the health concerns

  Health | March 08, 2026 11:01 IST

  Experts say Karnataka’s proposal to restrict social media use for children under 16 highlights growing concerns about digital addiction, mental health risks and rising eye problems linked to excessive screen time. Doctors emphasise that limiting early exposure could be healthy.

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

  Karnataka | 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

  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 contractors announce statewide strike today: Key demands and reasons behind protest

  Karnataka | March 06, 2026 8:16 IST

  Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar labelled the contractors' strike as 'blackmail,' stressing that payments must follow budgetary allocations while pointing fingers at previous mismanagement.

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  Bengaluru techie dies by suicide after dispute with mother-in-law over cooking

  Karnataka | March 04, 2026 12:33 IST

  Sushma's family has alleged that her mother-in-law did not allow her to cook and harassed her over various issues. She married Puneet Kumar five years ago, and the couple has a four-year-old son.

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  Auqib Nabi claims five-wicket haul in Ranji Trophy final vs Karnataka, India call-up awaits

  Cricket | February 27, 2026 12:06 IST

  Auqib Nabi claimed a five-wicket haul in the Ranji Trophy final vs Karnataka, taking his season tally to 60 and surpassing Mayank Mishra for most wickets in the 2025-26 season. J&K lead by 291 after bowling Karnataka out for 293, closing in on a maiden title.

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  KAR vs J-K Ranji Trophy final LIVE Cricket Score: Jammu and Kashmir up against Karnataka for title

  Cricket | February 25, 2026 9:46 IST

  KAR vs J-K Ranji Trophy final LIVE Cricket Score: Jammu and Kashmir face Karnataka in their maiden Ranji Trophy final, after making it to a dream appearance in the title clash. Follow for the latest updates.

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  Karnataka vs Jammu and Kashmir: When and where to watch Ranji Trophy final live on TV and stream

  Cricket | February 24, 2026 6:32 IST

  Karnataka face Jammu & Kashmir in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy final in Hubli. Padikkal’s consistent side eyes a ninth title, while underdogs J&K, led by Paras Dogra, ride a fearless campaign with Aquib Nabi in the national reckoning. Check where to watch the summit clash.

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  'Need of the hour...': First time Karnataka MLAs write to Congress top brass, seek Cabinet berths

  Karnataka | February 23, 2026 20:30 IST

  The MLAs pointed out that no first-time MLAs were included in the 34-member cabinet when the government was formed and urged that at least five new ministers be appointed during the reshuffle.

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  19-year-old college student drugged, gangraped at private villa in Bengaluru; two booked

  Karnataka | February 23, 2026 17:42 IST

  The survivor, who is pursuing her first-year degree at a city college, acquainted with one of the accused through Instagram in January 2026. She claimed that the incident occurred at a private villa on February 15.

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  BJP MLA Dr Chandru Lamani caught red-handed in Rs 11 lakh bribery case in Gadag district | VIDEO

  Karnataka | February 21, 2026 17:40 IST

  Karnataka: Triggered by a formal complaint from Vijay Pujari, a Class-1 contractor, the sting operation zeroed in on MLA Dr Lamani's alleged demand for a whopping Rs 11 lakh bribe.

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  Bengaluru Police arrests fugitive terror suspect Arshad Khan months after on the run

  Karnataka | February 21, 2026 15:44 IST

  Bengaluru: The serious nature of the charges soon pushed the probe past local limits. Officials handed it to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), India's top counter-terror unit, for a thorough dive into potential nationwide threats.

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  65-year-old retired ISRO employee allegedly strangles wife to death in Bengaluru; arrested

  Karnataka | February 18, 2026 16:12 IST

  The couple's daughter, who is in the US, has been informed about the incident. A case of murder has been registered, and further investigation is underway.

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  Death penalty handed over to three convicts by Karnataka court in Hampi rape and murder case

  Karnataka | February 16, 2026 18:37 IST

  A Gangavathi court in Karnataka has sentenced three men to death for the rape of an Israeli woman and the murder of an American tourist near Hampi. The First Additional District and Sessions Court had declared them guilty on February 6.