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Bidar: A 24-year-old man from Karnatakas Bidar district has been arrested under the UAPA Act for allegedly maintaining links with members of banned terrorist organisations and persons involved in the illegal trafficking of firearms. Vishalkumar Maitre from Enakoor village used Instagram and WhatsApp to communicate with individuals linked to banned organisations. The first information report Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top St

Bidar: Bidar district police have arrested Balbir Singh alias Shera Jadhav, allegedly a key accused in an illegal country-made pistol supply network, during a special operation in Hyderabad. According to Superintendent of Police Pradeep Gunti, Singh, a native of Nanded in Maharashtra, was arrested after police gathered information about his involvement in the illegal arms Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp &

Hubballi: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has launched a strong attack on Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over the latters dharna at the office of the Chief Electoral Officer in Bengaluru, questioning whether the protest was held with the necessary permission. Addressing a press conference in Hubballi, Joshi accused Shivakumar of putting political considerations ahead of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsAp

Bengaluru: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Ozone Urban Infra Developers Pvt Ltd Chairman and Managing Director S. Vasudevan in a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged Rs 927.22 crore financial fraud involving homebuyers. The ED arrested Vasudevan on September 30 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. He was subsequently produced before Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsA

Bengaluru: In view of the expected passenger rush during Navaratri and Durga Puja, South Western Railway has announced special weekly train services between Tirupati and Vijayapura. The trains will operate for four trips in each direction from October 4 to 25. Train No. 07419 Tirupati-Vijayapura Weekly Special Express will leave Tirupati at 8.15 am every Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subsc

Bengaluru: The southwest monsoon officially ended on Thursday, October 1, with Karnataka recording a 35 per cent rainfall deficit during the June-September period. The deficit has raised concerns over drought conditions across the state, with several districts recording significant shortfalls in seasonal rainfall. Karnataka normally receives around 852 mm of rainfall during the southwest monsoon Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and T

Bengaluru: The Election Commission has tightened scrutiny of Form-7 applications following allegations of misuse of the form to delete eligible voters from electoral rolls in Karnataka. The commission has directed all district election officers and the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) election officials not to accept Form-7 applications submitted in bulk. The direction comes amid reports Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stor

Belagavi: An FIR has been registered against Karnataka BJP leader Ravi Patil and others for allegedly attempting to get the names of 198 voters belonging to the minority community deleted from the electoral roll in Belagavi district using Form-7 applications during the ongoing SIR process, police said on Friday. The case was registered at Belagavi Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing

Bengaluru: The number of drought-affected taluks in Karnataka has risen to 217 after the state government added another 40 taluks to the list. The latest decision means that just 23 of the states 240 taluks are currently outside the drought-hit category. The 40 taluks added in the latest phase are Channapatna, Kanakapura, Harohalli, Jagalur, Piriyapatna, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subsc

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has temporarily stayed the Karnataka High Courts order constituting a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by IPS officer Alok Kumar to investigate alleged irregularities in the KPSC Veterinary Officer recruitment case. The apex court was hearing a challenge filed by the Karnataka government against the High Courts September 21 order. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Teleg

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Thursday, October 1, disposed of petitions filed by Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Congress leader Mohammed Haris Nalapad challenging criminal defamation proceedings over alleged derogatory remarks and social media posts concerning the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The single-judge bench directed Kharge and Nalapad to approach the Sessions Court with Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and T

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, along with his Cabinet colleagues and MLAs, staged a sit-in outside Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) V Anbukkumars office on Thursday, October 1, demanding a first information report (FIR) over electoral fraud during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Shivakumar also put Cabinet meeting on hold to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp

Bengaluru: The Karnataka governments proposal to hold an Urdu festival at the Grand Steps of Vidhana Soudha has triggered controversy, prompting the Chief Ministers Office to issue a clarification saying that no such permission has been granted. Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) president Narayana Gowda had earlier questioned the decision and warning that the programme could Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G Parameshwara has sought immediate central assistance for drought-affected areas, urging Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to speed up the relief process. In separate letters, Parameshwara said the worsening drought had severely affected farmers and rural livelihoods and called for close Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top

Bengaluru: Several Booth-Level Officers (BLOs) in Karnatakas Belagavi North Assembly constituency have claimed they were pressured into signing bulk Form 7 applications, The Hindu reported. According to the report, BLOs were receiving already printed Form 7s seeking deletion of Muslim names in large numbers. This incident was flagged in at least six polling stations in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Te

Bengaluru: The Customs Department has imposed a penalty of Rs 89 crore on Kannada actress Ranya Rao in connection with the alleged gold smuggling case involving the illegal transportation of gold from Dubai to India. The action follows a detailed investigation into the network in which Rao was allegedly involved along with three other accused. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to o

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday, September 30, said every genuine voters right to vote must be protected and sought constituency-wise details of objections filed through Form 7 during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. In a statement posted on social media, Shivakumar said he had asked the Chief Electoral Officer Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Tele

Bengaluru: Karnataka is likely to revise fares of state-run buses soon, with Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh saying a committee headed by retired IAS officer Atul Tiwari will submit its report to the government shortly. The Cabinet will consider the proposed revision before a final decision is taken with the approval of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscr

Bengaluru: Karnataka will host an Urdu Habba on the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha on November 9 to mark Urdu Day, with the state government planning the event at the iconic venue for the first time. Health and Family Welfare, Minority Welfare, Haj and Waqf Minister U.T. Khader announced the programme while interacting with representatives Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our ch

Shivamogga: The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Wednesday, September 30, launched its Bharat Jodo 2.0 padyatra from Shikaripura in Shivamogga district, targeting the 84 Assembly constituencies where the Congress was defeated in the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections. The 84-day programme is being led by KPCC president B.K. Hariprasad and will cover 29 districts. The Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on Wh

Hyderabad: Atleast 210 kilogram of Nandini milk powder were seized in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, Telangana, in the early hours of Wednesday, September 30. Based on a tip off, police searched a private transport office in Aler town, where the milk powder was discovered. Atleast 210 kilogram of Nandini milk powder were seized in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribin

Bengaluru: BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra has hit back at KPCC president B.K. Hariprasad over the Congress decision to launch its Bharat Jodo 2.0 padyatra from Shikaripura, saying he was ready to accept the challenge and welcome the Congress leader to his constituency. Congress has announced that its 84-day padyatra begun from Shikaripura on September Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by sub

Mangaluru: A massive explosion occurred at the MRPL oil refinery near Jokatte in Mangaluru on Wednesday, September 30, local residents claimed, with houses shaking and people reporting tremor-like sensations. Reports said a loud explosion was followed by a large plume of thick black smoke that was apparently visible from far away. The explosion reportedly occurred Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegra

Bengaluru : The Karnataka government has initiated steps to introduce Shakti smart cards for women beneficiaries of its flagship Shakti scheme, aimed at preventing alleged misuse of the free bus travel facility. The Shakti scheme was launched on June 11, 2023, providing free bus travel to women across the four state-run transport corporations. However, complaints Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram

Hubballi: Farmers from several districts of Karnataka intensified their protest in Hubballi on Tuesday, September 29, demanding a remunerative price for sugarcane and a revision of sugar prices. Thousands of farmers gathered at Chennamma Circle as part of the agitation led by farmer activist Choonappa Pujari. The protesters have demanded that the price of sugarcane Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegr

Bengaluru: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday, September 29, launched a fresh attack on Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, alleging that the Chief Ministers family benefited from questionable land transactions involving areas connected to the NICE/BMIC project. Addressing reporters at a private hotel in Bengaluru, Kumaraswamy released documents which he said supported his allegations. He Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics an

Karnataka: A school-going girl stood defiantly in front of a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus after the driver did not stop at the stop. The incident took place at B Hosahalli village, Tumkur district. The Hatti-Mundargi bus was on its way towards Koppala city. When it reached the B Hosahalli village bus stop, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels.

New Delhi: Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has sought the Centres intervention on drought relief, irrigation projects and Bengalurus infrastructure requirements during meetings with Union ministers in New Delhi. His visit comes amid a worsening drought situation in Karnataka and pending approvals for several major water and urban development projects. Shivakumar met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has directed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), now under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), to pay compensation of Rs 2. 77 crore to an individual who suffered severe injuries after a tree branch fell on him, observing that the civic body failed to act despite having prior information about Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to ou

Bengaluru: Former IPS officer Dr Kiran Bedi emphasised self-discipline, personal responsibility and a positive approach to lifes challenges while speaking on the fundamentals of happiness at Indias first World Happiness Summit in Bengaluru. Addressing the gathering at New Horizon College of Engineering, Bedi said happiness should not be viewed simply as the result of achieving Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on Whats

Bengaluru: Suspected key accused Prashanth Ranjan Babu has been arrested at Kempegowda International Airport after returning from Azerbaijan in connection with the alleged spurious medicine racket linked to a farmhouse in Dodderi, Ramanagara. Prashanth arrived at the Bengaluru airport early Monday and was taken into custody at the arrival gate after officials found him listed Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsA

Mangaluru : A 15-year-old student from Moodbidri has taken an unusual initiative to help fellow students overcome examination anxiety, reaching more than 4,500 students across 51 schools in Karnataka within 15 days. Vishnupriya Pai, a Class 10 student of Alvas Central School, Moodbidri, conducted an awareness campaign focused on examination stress, time management and effective Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on What

Bengaluru: Thousands of ageing BS-3 buses operated by Karnatakas four transport corporations are continuing to ply on roads, raising concerns over vehicular emissions and the need to accelerate the replacement of older public transport vehicles. The states four transport corporations Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), North Western Karnataka Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports

Bengaluru: A proposed increase in the price of KMF Nandini milk has triggered a fresh debate in Karnataka, with milk unions pressing for a Rs 10 per litre hike and the government examining procurement prices, production costs and rates prevailing in neighbouring states. The issue was taken up after representatives of milk unions met Chief Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our ch

Ramanagara: The farmers agitation against the proposed Bidadi Township project intensified after police detained protesting farmers and women at Bairamangala, prompting Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy to visit them and question the action taken against the protesters. Farmers from Bairamangala and surrounding areas have been opposing the township project for around 18 months, maintaining that they Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and

Bengaluru: BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra has said there are no differences between the BJP and JD(S) over the issue of the next Chief Minister, asserting that the alliance partners are working with a clear understanding ahead of the upcoming elections. The issue of the Chief Ministerial candidate had recently resurfaced in political discussions, but Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subs

Siasat.coms monthly hate crime tracker in July recorded 63 hate crimes. The number remains more or less the same in August, with 62 incidents targeting religious and caste minorities. From Telugu actor Faria Abdullah facing hate for attending and dancing at Bonalu, a Hindu festival in Telangana, to Mumbai pastors being pressured to have worshippers Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing

Mangaluru: A college celebration turned tragic in Mangaluru after a first-floor balcony railing collapsed at the Rama Lakshminarayana Convention Hall in Pandeshwar on Saturday, September 26, leaving five students seriously injured. A 16-year-old boy, who suffered a critical head injury, has reportedly been declared brain dead. The incident took place during a college election and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on Wh

Karnataka: A video has emerged on social media where Muslim students beg their professor to stop referring to them as terrorists. We are not atankvaadis. We are just Muslims, a student is heard telling his professor with folded hands. The video, posted by Bidar 24 News (click here), is from GND Engineering College in Bidar Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can

Bengaluru: A video purportedly showing a youth confronting BJP MLA Muniratna over alleged public urination at a vacant site in Sadashivanagar has gone viral on social media. According to reports, the youth questioned Muniratna after allegedly seeing him urinating near the vacant property. An argument reportedly followed between the two, during which the youth is Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram

Bengaluru: The BJP and JD(S) have reached an agreement to fight the forthcoming elections to four Karnataka Legislative Council seats together, with senior leaders of the NDA partners calling for unity and better coordination at the constituency level. The decision was taken during a BJP-JD(S) coordination committee meeting in Bengaluru on Saturday, September 26. Union Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Te

Bengaluru: Three men have been arrested by Peenya police for allegedly tying up and assaulting a woman before stealing cash and gold jewellery from her at a rented house in Nagasandra. The accused have been identified as Boregowda, Abhi and Satish. The incident allegedly took place after Boregowda invited Sujatha, a woman from Nagamangala, to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to ou

Mangaluru: RSS leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat has been served a notice by Bantwal Rural police in connection with the murder of Abdul Rahiman in Dakshina Kannada in May 2025. Police are scheduled to question Bhat at his residence in Kalladka on September 26. The development has triggered a political and organisational reaction, with Vishwa Hindu Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to

Chikkaballapur: Chikkaballapur City Police have arrested two men for allegedly conspiring to carry out destructive activities in the country through discussions on Telegram. The arrested persons have been identified as Shabbir from Chikkaballapur and Salman, a native of North India. According to police, the accused were among eight persons who had formed a group on Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegr

Bengaluru: A 66-year-old man airlifted from the UAE to Bengaluru for complex cardiac care has made a remarkable recovery following a multidisciplinary treatment at SPARSH Hospital, Infantry Road. His treatment involved specialists from Cardiology, Pulmonology, Neurology and Thoracic Surgery, who coordinated care as he faced multiple serious medical challenges. The patient, who had a history Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top St

Kolar: Four persons died after a car overturned following a collision with a divider on the Chennai-Bengaluru Expressway near Maragal in Bangarapet taluk of Kolar district. One other occupant was critically injured in the accident and is undergoing treatment. According to preliminary details, the car was travelling on the expressway when it crashed into the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by su

Bengaluru: Nandini milk is set for a price revision in Karnataka, with the state government agreeing to increase the retail rate by approximately Rs 4 to Rs 5 per litre after milk producers unions sought a substantial hike. The development follows repeated representations by the 16 cooperative milk unions in the state. The unions had Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channel

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has transferred IPS officer Kushal Chouksey to Chitradurga and appointed him as the district Superintendent of Police, shortly after the Karnataka High Court included him in the Special Investigation Team probing alleged irregularities in the KPSC veterinary officer recruitment. Choukseys transfer came two days after the High Court issued its order Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories o

Bengaluru: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a major organisational reshuffle, appointing new state in-charges and co-in-charges across 28 states and eight Union Territories. The changes were announced by party national president Nitin Nabin and will take effect immediately. Former MP Harish Dwivedi has been appointed as the BJPs new in-charge for Karnataka, while Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on Whats

Bengaluru: Police have uncovered an alleged vehicle fraud racket in Bengaluru in which loan-default cars were acquired at low prices, forged documents were prepared to conceal the outstanding dues and the vehicles were subsequently sold to buyers at substantially higher rates. Annapoorneshwarinagar police arrested Gurupasad in one of the cases after allegedly tracing a network Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on Whats