However, the final decision is yet to be taken on whether to fight the local bodies polls through an alliance
Karnataka shocker: Woman picked up in auto, raped by 2 men in Hubballi; arrested
Two men have been arrested for allegedly raping a 35-year-old woman in Hubballi and circulating visuals of the assault. A third person was apprehended for sharing the footage. The woman, who had been living in the city for about six weeks, is stable and undergoing medical examination.
Karnataka hate speech Bill not returned, Governor has neither rejected nor approved it: Siddaramaiah
The Karnataka CM also questioned the BJPs move to take out a padayatra from Ballari to Bengaluru on January 17, to condemn the clashes over banner that killed one.
A Nepalese man died and six others were hospitalized in Dharwad after a suspected suffocation incident. The men, who worked at a local eatery, reportedly slept in a closed room after cooking dinner on a coal-fired stove. Police suspect smoke inhalation as the cause of death, awaiting a postmortem report for confirmation.
Bengaluru techie murder: Husband hired hitman, paid Rs 1.5 lakh; shot wife when he didnt turn up
Investigation into Bhuvaneshwari's murder reveals her husband, Balamurugan, hired a habitual offender from Salem for Rs 1.5 lakh. The hired man, Moulesh Kumar, conducted a recce and advised Balamurugan, but the husband ultimately committed the act himself. Kumar was arrested on a body warrant.
Bengaluru Metro: Pink Line trainset hits tracks for first trials
Infosys Prize 2025: Nobel laureate Schekman calls for team-based research to combat Parkinsons
Experts link urban planning failures to public health concerns
Bengaluru: Two generations, one problem; constant scrolling takes a cognitive toll
Neurologists observe that both Baby Boomers and Gen Z exhibit excessive smartphone dependence, leading to a decline in core cognitive skills like memory and attention. While the causes differ, the pattern of reduced brain engagement due to AI and digital habits is strikingly similar across generations.
Bulk waste rules on paper, illegal collection on the ground in Bengaluru
Top seed Martinez downs Skatov for title
No language imposition: Kerala CM responds to Siddaramaiah
Actor Rishab Shetty urges youth to help change societal mindsets at Bengaluru event
Bengaluru writer, publisher dies by suicide: Asha Raghu found hanging at home; no note found
Renowned publisher and writer Asha Raghu, 46, was found deceased in her Malleswaram residence on Saturday morning. Her daughter and a nurse discovered her after receiving no response. Neighbours assisted in gaining entry to the room where she was found hanging. Police reported no suicide note.
State to seek NMC nod for medical colleges in Ramanagara, Bagalkot
Karnataka home minister urges property owners to verify visas, alert police on illegal immigrants
Ktaka govt flags shrinking fiscal space, seeks relief in Union budget 2026-27
Karnataka high court values homemakers work, ups accident compensation to Rs 10 lakh
Bengaluru police have filed a 2,322-page chargesheet against surgeon Dr. Mahendra Reddy in connection with his wife Dr. Krutika Reddy's death. Key evidence includes the accused's confession of administering medicine, traces of propofol found on the victim, and incriminating messages sent to a woman friend, establishing motive and a confession.
A drunk software engineer narrowly missed hitting six pedestrians on a Bengaluru footpath when he lost control of his car and crashed into a restaurant wall. The 42-year-old techie, returning from a party, jumped a median and sped towards the Barbeque Nation restaurant. One person sustained injuries, and two vehicles were damaged in the incident.
Old idea, new push: GBA revives doorstep e-khata service in Bengaluru
Priyank criticises Centres VB-G RAM G Act, announces legal fight
Ahinda movement looks to shore up support for Siddaramaiahs full term as CM
Cyberfraudsters impersonate BCC chief, seek money from his deputy
HDMC shifts vegetable vendors into renovated Janata Bazar
Elderly artistes left waiting as pension payments drag on for years
Mango trees laden with blossoming flower clusters; growers expect bumper crop
Hubballi awaits arrival of new ATR aircraft from France
BJP aspirants seek replacement of sitting MLC in West Graduates Constituency
No water in fire engine, shops in Aurad gutted
Treasure found in Lakkundi while digging for foundation
BJP protest in Haveri over alleged assault on woman party worker
Souharda Bharata released simultaneously at 23 places across Karnataka
Forget 10,000 steps. This 71-year-old clocks 33,000 steps daily, covers 24 km in 5.5 hours
State govt. to submit proposal to NMC for new medical colleges in Ramanagara and Bagalkot
Many traditionsSame festive spirit
Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri are bringing together communities across the city
China will have half of newly-diagnosed Parkinsons disease cases in the next decade: Nobel Laureate
In 2030, it is estimated that 8.7 million individuals will be affected by Parkinsons, of which 57% will be from China, 14% from Europe, 8% from India, 7% from the U.S., 4% from Brazil, and 10% others
Self-styled godman arrested for possession of endangered wildlife
CM to inaugurate Sangolli Rayanna museum in Nandagad on Jan. 19
Museum depicts life and contribution of Sangolli Rayanna and his associates
Inter-State thief, wanted in multiple cases, arrested by Kalaburagi police
SC, ST Welfare Committee of State Legislature visits Inam Veerapur
Parents, students take out rally in Ballari opposing magnet schools
One dead, six hospitalised after inhaling carbon monoxide in Dharwad
The incident came to light after their colleague visited their room to check after repeated calls went unanswered
Recon Expo 2026 receives a good response
Recon Expo 2026, projected as North Karnatakas largest interior design and construction materials exhibition, which began in Hubballi on Friday and witnessed a higher visitor turnout on Saturday.
During internal scrutiny at the IWST, discrepancies were noticed between the handwriting, signatures, attendance sheets, OMR answer sheets, admit cards and service records of the accused employees
Rolling stock type tests on Pink Line from January 11
Karthik Reddy, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), attributes the improvement to better enforcement and special drives such as drunk-driving checks, which led to a reduction in accidents
Govt. cannot cite Labour Codes to put on hold revision of minimum wages in Karnataka: unions
They cite clauses in the Code on Wages that allow for revision process, already underway in Karnataka, to proceed
Kalaburagi-Bengaluru weekend special train services extended
Oilseed cultivation can enhance farmers income, say scientists
Veteran Lingayat leader Bheemanna Khandre hospitalised in Bidar
This American woman can speak Kannada almost like a local
Parents, activists protest KPS Magnet scheme in Varuna
Centres VB-G RAMG Act unconstitutional,State will challenge it in court, says Priyank Kharge
Families facing social boycott hope for redress in the new law
The social boycott practice prevailing in many villages of Sorab taluk in Shivamogga district curtails freedom of several families, and they hope for relief from the new law passed in the last Assembly session
100 kidney transplants in eight years
Objective reporting will always have patronage of readers, says Horatti
Federation vows to continue protest over incomplete facilities at district sports stadium in Yadgir
Street plays set the stage for Bahuroopi 2026
Khelo India boost for Mandya as Centre okays multi-purpose sports facility
MLCs request CM to pressure Centre to release funds to GPs under 15th Finance Commission
BJP leader C.T. Ravi criticises Congress for its comments on VB-G RAM G Act
Probe sought into boiler explosion at sugar mill in Belagavi
Cleanliness drive held at Kukkarahalli Lake; 410 kg of waste collected
CM to launch projects worth 1,595.91 crore in Kalaburagi district
Nanjedevanapura tigress captured, search on for four cubs
Pt. Pravin Godkhindi to be honoured with Krishna Hangal National Award
'Daddy is back': AI video in support of HD Kumaraswamy featuring Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar goes viral Deccan Herald
Fights over diet, attire and TV shows not cruelty under dowry law, says Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a dowry harassment case against a husband and his family. The court found the allegations of minor marital disputes, like dietary choices and household chores, insufficient to prove statutory cruelty.
View AI as a collaborator, Turing awardee Ullman tell students
Bus bay cut at Terminal 1 of Bengaluru airport stalls Vayu Vajra expansion plan
Reservation list for wards under Greater Bengaluru Authority corporations out
Delivery agent arrested for flashing, groping student in Bengaluru
Brothers arrested for thrashing delivery boy post accident in Bengaluru
Karnataka government orders parking rule tweaks at Bengaluru airport
Karnatakas energy demand to go up by 5% this summer, Escoms put on summer alert
Official in Karnataka arrested in bribery case
Greater Bengaluru Authority inspects 321 paying guest facilities, seals 2, fines operators Rs 58,000
Bengaluru to get 3 more trains to West Bengal, including Amrit Bharat
Four Ayyappa devotees die as vehicle hits truck parked on highway in Karnataka
25 arrested in Ballari clash case get bail, gunman Gurucharan Singh to stay in jail
Martinez, Skatov march into title clash
Encourage innovation and entrepreneurial thinking: AICTE Vice-Chairman
Pay-and-park facilities to come up in 23 corridors across Bengaluru
Four killed, seven injured as car rams stationary truck near Tumakuru

