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Grand procession to welcome Valmiki statue in Ballari

MLA Nara Bharath Reddy said several senior leaders and legislators of the Valmiki community would take part in the ceremony to unveil the statue

The Hindu 26 Dec 2025 10:29 am

Suicides up in Bengaluru between 2022 & 2025; 2,364 cases reported this year

Bengaluru has experienced a heartbreaking increase in suicide rates, witnessing nearly 9,450 deaths from 2022 to November 2025, which translates to about seven daily incidents. The method of choice has predominantly been hanging, with poisoning also being alarmingly common.

The Times of India 26 Dec 2025 9:34 am

Watch: Drunk SUV driver drags Bullet bike for 500m in Bengaluru; mob thrashes accused

A shocking incident unfolded on Bengaluru's Summanahalli flyover as a drunk driver in a Hyundai Creta dragged a Bullet motorbike for nearly 500 meters with sparks flying. Commuters alerted the driver, but he continued until blocked by an angry mob near Nayandahalli junction. The inebriated driver, who also hit another car, was handed over to the police.

The Times of India 26 Dec 2025 7:58 am

Bengaluru techie kills wife: How a friends claim of 'divorce notice' sparked trigger

Police are investigating the murder of a Union Bank assistant manager, Bhuvaneshwari, allegedly by her husband, Balamurugan. He claims a divorce notice enraged him, but police haven't found it. Balamurugan confessed to planning the murder for a year, procuring a pistol, and observing her routine before shooting her. Investigations into the weapon's origin and deleted phone data are ongoing.

The Times of India 26 Dec 2025 6:38 am

Blackbuck poaching: Eshwar Khandre orders inquiry into cover-up in Karnataka - Deccan Herald

Blackbuck poaching: Eshwar Khandre orders inquiry into cover-up in Karnataka Deccan Herald

Google News 26 Dec 2025 4:34 am

Bengaluru horror: Man stabbed to death by wife after domestic dispute; accused arrested

A 28-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death by his 27-year-old wife in Bengaluru following a domestic dispute. The couple, married for seven years and unemployed, reportedly argued frequently due to the husband's alleged alcohol and gambling addiction. The incident occurred after a heated argument late Wednesday night.

The Times of India 26 Dec 2025 2:51 am

Fire & cold: Karnataka crash survivors recall ordeal as ambulances arrive late; 6 dead, 28 injured

Passengers escaped a bus fire near Hiriyur after a collision, facing a long, cold wait for medical aid. Despite quick firefighter response, ambulances were delayed by heavy traffic, leaving injured survivors to rely on locals for initial help and transport to hospitals.

The Times of India 26 Dec 2025 2:31 am

Event organised today to pay tribute to Shamanur

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 11:54 pm

Karnataka MLA warns official of slipper fury

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 11:12 pm

Bus fires kill 64 nationwide since 2021; Karnataka sees three incidents

This excludes at least six people who were killed after a container truck rammed the Bengaluru-bound bus, triggering a blaze that rapidly engulfed the vehicle and left passengers with little time to escape on Thursday

The Hindu 25 Dec 2025 9:25 pm

Missed bus, narrow escape: Survivors describe panic, delays in services after bus caught fire

A survivor recounts desperate moments as he escaped out of the burning vehicle: I jumped down, broke the window, and managed to pull another passenger out. Within 40 seconds, everything was burning. Nothing was visible. Thick smoke engulfed the bus, and wecould notmake out if people were still inside or even where to run.

The Hindu 25 Dec 2025 9:06 pm

Proposed AHINDA convention may add to leadership tussle

Meet threatens to open up another front between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar; Jarkiholi says they need not require anyones certificate to hold the event

The Hindu 25 Dec 2025 8:12 pm

Vocalist Ashok Huggannavar passes away

The Hindu 25 Dec 2025 7:14 pm

Neuro Justice Trilogy proposes function-based approach to disability assessment in accident cases

The idea of Neuro Justice emerged from years of treating trauma patients who survived injuries but struggled to secure fair compensation because the functional impact of brain injuries was poorly understood in legal settings

The Hindu 25 Dec 2025 6:31 pm

Forest Department and outsourced personnel get insurance coverage in Karnataka

Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre said the frontline Forest Department staff work day and night, facing dangers while protecting forests and wildlife, and the department has lost several brave green warriors

The Hindu 25 Dec 2025 5:18 pm

Christmas celebrated with fervour, spirit of goodwill in Kittur Karnataka region

The Christian community attended Christmas mass at various churches and prayer halls across various towns and cities of Kittur Karnataka region on December 25

The Hindu 25 Dec 2025 5:11 pm

Karnataka bus accident: MLA B. P. Yatnal wants government to conduct safety audit of all buses

If any bus is found violating safety protocols, their licence should be cancelled and their owners should be jailed, says MLA

The Hindu 25 Dec 2025 5:01 pm

Watch: Karnataka bus-truck crash sparks massive fire on NH-48 near Chitradurga

At least 5 people were killed after a container truck rammed into a luxury sleeper bus on National Highway 48 near Hiriyur in Karnatakas Chitradurga district early on December 25.

The Hindu 25 Dec 2025 2:49 pm

Karnataka bus accident: Hiriyur Rural police register FIR against truck driver

Several persons died when the truck jumped the divider and hit an oncoming private sleeper bus in Chitradurga district in Karnataka on December 25

The Hindu 25 Dec 2025 2:36 pm

Karnataka bus accident: Private school bus driver lauded for averting another tragedy

The driver witnessed the accident in which a truck hit a private sleeper leading to loss of several lives, in Chitradurga district on December 25

The Hindu 25 Dec 2025 2:27 pm

Karnataka bus accident: CM and PM announce ex-gratia

The President of India and the Prime Minister were among those who expressed grief

The Hindu 25 Dec 2025 12:39 pm

'Tried to control on seeing truck approaching, but failed': Bus driver recounts horror of Karnataka crash; was at 60-70 km/hr

A horrific accident near Hiriyur in Chitradurga district claimed at least 20 lives when a speeding container truck collided with a private luxury sleeper bus, causing it to catch fire. The bus driver reported attempting to avoid the overspeeding truck, but the impact was unavoidable. The cleaner was ejected from the bus due to the force of the collision.

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 9:53 am

Karnataka crash: Fuel tanker jumped divider, hit bus head-on; how a split-second collision sparked fire

A horrific accident on NH-48 saw a fuel tanker collide with a sleeper bus, igniting a blaze that claimed at least nine lives. The tanker jumped the divider, engulfing the bus in flames and trapping passengers. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with the death toll expected to rise. The tanker driver perished, while some bus occupants escaped.

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 9:30 am

11 killed after truck collides with sleeper bus in Karnataka, several injured

The private bus was heading to Gokarna from Bengaluru via Shivamogga, when it was engulfed in flames after the truck collided with it from behind

The Hindu 25 Dec 2025 8:39 am

'Did not want to miss opportunity': How Bengaluru techie stalked, planned and executed his bank manger wifes murder

A 39-year-old bank manager was allegedly murdered by her estranged software engineer husband, Balamurugan, who had planned the killing for months. He reportedly procured an illegal pistol and carried a knife as a backup, later surrendering to police and showing no remorse. The couple had a troubled marriage marked by alleged abuse.

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 7:40 am

Video | 10 Killed As Bus Catches Fire After Collision With Truck In Karnataka - NDTV

Video | 10 Killed As Bus Catches Fire After Collision With Truck In Karnataka NDTV

Google News 25 Dec 2025 7:20 am

Karnataka tragedy: Over 10 feared dead as Bengaluru-Shivamogga bus catches fire in Chitradurga

A private bus caught fire in Karnataka's Chitradurga district early Thursday, with several feared dead and many injured. The bus was en route to Shivamogga from Bengaluru. In a separate incident, a state-run bus in Tamil Nadu collided with two vehicles after a tyre burst, killing nine people.

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 7:11 am

Bengaluru horror: Insta pal stalks & assaults woman; held

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 6:50 am

'She deserved it': Bengaluru techie shoots wife point-blank; planned murder for months, kept knife as backup if gun failed

A chillingly planned murder saw a bank manager shot dead by her estranged software engineer husband in Bengaluru. The accused, showing no remorse, confessed to the premeditated act, even carrying a knife as a backup. Suspicions of infidelity reportedly fueled the violence, with the victim's family also alleging abuse against their children.

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 2:13 am

Monkey fever vaccine delayed by 1 year

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 2:13 am

IIMBs Y2K batch rediscovers love for campus trees

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 2:12 am

Quit job, changed PG: Bengaluru woman assaulted after rejecting Instagram stalkers proposal; accused held

A 21-year-old woman in Bengaluru was allegedly stalked and assaulted by an Instagram acquaintance. The accused, 29-year-old Naveen Kumar N, reportedly harassed her after she rejected his advances. He intercepted her and her friend, assaulting her. Police arrested Naveen within 24 hours, registering a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 2:12 am

Midnight attack in Bengaluru: Man sets teens mom ablaze for refusing his marriage proposal; woman critical

A 28-year-old tenant allegedly set a 45-year-old grocery shop owner ablaze after she refused his proposal to marry her daughter. The incident occurred in Basaveshwaranagar after the owner, Geeta, repeatedly rejected the suspect's advances. Geeta is in critical condition, and police are searching for the accused.

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 1:57 am

Happy Streets bids farewell to RR Nagar this Sunday

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 1:57 am

SMVT to get Rs 17-cr upgrade, upkeep still a sore spot

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025 1:57 am

Manya Patil murder: Two cops suspended

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 11:28 pm

Panaji-Hyderabad national highway project work gathers pace

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 11:09 pm

Three killed in road accident near Tekkalkote, Ballari

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 10:52 pm

Car tyre bursts, injuring eight

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 10:52 pm

Cold spell in north Karnataka triggers heart health concerns

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 10:48 pm