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Bengaluru police want to tow your vehicle, but where is the place to park them?

A senior officer from the Northeast division told The Hindu that they now have no option but to park all seized vehicles within police station premises, creating a new challenge in managing space around the stations

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 10:39 am

Narrow escape for 30 passengers as private bus hits electric pole, catches fire on BengaluruTumkur highway

Around 30 passengers had a narrow escape when a private bus caught fire and was completely gutted on the TumkurBengaluru National Highway. The bus, en route to Kalaburagi, veered off the road due to construction, hit an electric pole, and quickly became engulfed in flames. Passengers and crew evacuated safely before the blaze intensified.

The Times of India 6 Feb 2026 8:56 am

'No cash, take my radish': Farmer protests against 'bribe' demand over pending farm road in Karnataka

A farmer's unique protest in Bengaluru, using radishes to highlight alleged bribery demands by revenue officials, has brought attention to stalled civic work. Prasanna Kumar staged his demonstration after a Lokayukta order for a farm approach road remained unfulfilled for months. He claims officials sought money, offering his produce as an alternative to payment.

The Times of India 6 Feb 2026 7:30 am

Bowring Institute secretary files complaint over threats

The Times of India 6 Feb 2026 5:01 am

College students realise AI upskilling vital

The Times of India 6 Feb 2026 4:10 am

Samsung Innovation Campus certifies 2,000 youth in Karnataka

1,100 students certified in Artificial Intelligence and 900 in Coding & Programming

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 12:55 am

Get your home summer-ready over the weekend

The Times of India 6 Feb 2026 12:00 am

Between 2019 and 2025, nearly 28% of road accident victims in Karnataka were pedestrians: CJ Vibhu Bakhru

e-DAR, an online system aimed at faster, more efficient reporting and processing of road accident cases, was inaugurated in Karnataka

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 11:55 pm

Three women labourers killed in accident

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 11:51 pm

Bengalurus ex-rowdy sheeter arrested over kidnap

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 11:50 pm

Urgent steps needed to curb dog-bite cases: ZP CEO

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 11:49 pm

Foreign foundation to back Lakkundi heritage development

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 11:47 pm

Focus on education, use social media wisely: KSWC chief

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 11:28 pm

KKRTC driver assaulted for not giving way

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 11:28 pm

Cabinet clears AI-powered software to identify hate speech, misinformation and malicious campaigns

Patil says there will be no human interference in this, and that no party or government will benefit

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 11:27 pm

Three YouTubers held for blackmailing woman govt officer

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 11:25 pm

Anganwadi teacher, UFWC staff caught taking bribe

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 10:46 pm

Bharat Khimji passes away in Hubballi

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 10:46 pm

International Kite Festival in Hubballi on Feb 7 and 8

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 10:43 pm

Electrician falls into sump at Bengaluru airport, drowns

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 10:28 pm

Karnataka High Court stays order allowing free access through Somanahalli toll plaza for local residents vehicles

The stay order will be in force till April 23, the next date of hearing on the appeal

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 9:23 pm

Bharat Khimji, industrialist, sports patron, passes away

Also a philanthropist, he passes away in his sleep in Hubballi at 84

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 8:52 pm

Intel Unnati lab set up at SDMIMD in Mysuru

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 8:03 pm

Devotee-couple bring oxygen cylinder for darshan at Mayakka Devi Templein Chinchali

It has been proven many a time that devotion can make people indulge in acts that look difficult and defy logic

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 7:59 pm

48,000 trees mapped as Mysuru rolls out city-wide tree audit

Of the 65 wards under the Mysuru City Corporation, surveys are currently underway in 37 wards, with more than 48,000 trees already documented

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 7:50 pm

BJP Yuva Morcha seeks probe into irregularities in Gulbarga University

Members of the Kalaburagi district unit submit a memorandum to the Vice-Chancellor of the university containing their various demands

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 7:47 pm

Getting education is womens real source of strength, says panel chief

She was speaking at a programme for college students organised at the auditorium of the district administration building in Koppal

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 7:37 pm

Kumaraswamys overtures on return to State politics create a flutter in NDA alliance

Kumaraswamy and his party leaders will not have made open statements without tacit blessings of BJP central leadership, says a senior leader

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 7:31 pm

BMRCL to install 500 elevators, 1,000 escalators across metro stations to enhance smooth commuter movement

The Namma Metro network, which currently spans about 96 km with 83 stations, is set to expand to nearly 175 km with around 127 stations over the next two years

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 7:19 pm

Krishi Mela, cultural programmes main attractions at Raichur Zilla Utsav

The three-day festival has begun on the campus of the University of Agricultural Sciences

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 7:11 pm

Three sentenced to three years in jail for harassing minor girl

The three kept following the minor girl and harassed her making vulgar comments, according to a complaint from the victims parents

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 7:00 pm

Two books on Vachana literature to be released in Hubballi on Sunday

Vachanasahitya Mandara Foundation is organising the event at Anubhava Mantapa, Veeramma Farm House, near railway bridge, on Gadag Road

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 6:51 pm

Karnataka Food Commission Chairperson recommends action against four personnel, fair price shop over irregularities

The lapses included discrepancies in food stock records and improper maintenance of registers

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 2:20 pm

IBCA picks Karnataka to showcase tiger conservation best practices

Karnataka has been selected by the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) to host an executive course on wildlife conservation. Senior officials from 23 countries will visit Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves to learn from the state's successful tiger and elephant conservation strategies. This program serves as a precursor to the global IBCA summit in 2026.

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 1:31 pm

Karnataka man assaulted, forced to record love confession for accompanying Muslim woman, her kids to bus stop; 4 arrested

In a troubling incident in Gangavathi, four Muslim youths have been apprehended following their alleged assault on salesman Venkatesh Avalamand. The salesman reported that after confronting him about his association with a Muslim woman, the youths invaded his privacy by checking his phone, demanding he profess love, and recording the encounter.

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 12:43 pm

Bengaluru metro fares increased from min Rs 1 to max Rs 5 across 10 slabs

Attention Namma Metro riders! Brace yourself for a 5% fare increase taking effect on February 9th, with minimum fares climbing to 11 and maximum fares hitting 95. The Bengaluru Metro authorities have based this decision on the Fare Fixation Committee's suggestions to ensure a balanced budget and dependable service. However, smart card users can still enjoy some exciting discounts!

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 11:25 am

Malaysian IDEAS delegation visits Bangalore University

They interacted with Vice-Chancellor Dr. Jayakara S.M. and the Universitys deans

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 10:13 am

Chaos, din on last day of session; BJPs Ravi suspended

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 9:04 am

12, including 6 women, get 5-year jail in 2023 Belagavi stripping case

A Belagavi court has sentenced 12 individuals, including six women, to five years of rigorous imprisonment for the shocking Hosavantamuri stripping and assault case. The crime, which occurred in December 2023, saw the victim paraded and assaulted after her son eloped with an engaged girl. The swift conviction followed a fast-track trial initiated by the Karnataka High Court.

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 6:28 am

Nagal back in the groove

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 5:49 am

Explosives seized from construction site in Bengaluru

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 1:46 am