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The median age for Karnataka, as per the report, is 32. The highest is recorded by Kerala at 39 while Bihar has the lowest median age of 22

Themed Tomorrow, Altered the ongoing edition of the Whitefield Art Collective shines a spotlight on the future

Love Mocktail 3, the latest instalment of the hit Kannada franchise from Darling Krishna-Milana Nagaraj, is winning hearts in Karnataka, weathering the challenge of the action-packed juggernaut Dhurandhar: The Revenge

Officials said that instead of chasing violators, police will record such acts and pass on the information to the concerned jurisdictional units for further action.

While theBengaluruSolid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) has insisted on stricter segregation of waste at source, contractors have opposed the move, arguing that the responsibility lies with waste generators, not collection staff.

To ease traffic congestion and promote public transport, authorities have introduced a QR code-based e-ticketing system, which includes a metro pass, allowing spectators to commute conveniently across the city

The Supreme Court has restored a First Information Report registered against IAS officer J. Manjunath in an alleged bribery case, when he was serving as Deputy Commissioner of Bengaluru Urban in 2022

RNPF has committed a grant of 5 crore and the proposed tower will offer panoramic views of the forested valley of Bannerghatta National Park and the Bengaluru skyline enabling safe and regulated wildlife observation

The police added that similar drives will continue in the coming days to ensure stricter compliance with traffic regulations

However, the officer claims that they have evidence indicating that he was driving

Nearly 9% of the total ransomware cases in India in 202526 were from Karnataka, according to the Centre of Excellence for Cybersecurity Karnataka annual compendium report

Activists highlight that the Billfails toaddress the diversity within the community and warned that, if enacted into law, it could undothe rights and recognition thatthe community achieved through years of struggle

In both cases, the police were tipped off by citizens through the Namma 112 emergency response system

The video was widely circulated, drawing the attention of the traffic police

Bengaluru artist Kapila Nahender explores notions of belonging, growth and memories in her show Pockets of Resistance

The deceased has been identified as Kempamma, a resident of Mylasandra near Kengeri

A year-wise analysis of the data shows that pedestrian fatalities have remained consistently high. In 2022, the State reported 2,105 deaths, which rose sharply to 2,418 in 2023 before slightly declining to 2,321 in 2024 (provisional).

The GBA has requested the citizens to clear pending property taxes to avoid such coercivemeasures

Firewood prices shoot up in the city as demand surges with more hoteliers making the switch

The couple is suspected of cheating over 100 people by promising Central government and State government jobs, swindling crores of rupees

Gautham Manohar hopes his photographs serve as reminders of the Earths delicate beauty

One of the best games of 2025 makes it over to the PC, with a harder mode and bristling with new graphic tech

A unique retro open world RPG, Dread Delusion, takes players back to the days of Ultima withthe exploration of Daggerfall

CCTV footage reviewed by the police suggests that the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel

With the screening of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the iconic theatre in Bengaluru is back after a brief shut down

According to the police, the victims were part of a Stree Shakthi Sangha group from Tiptur in Tumakuru district and were on their way to Kashi for a pilgrimage when the accident occurred.

Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy and Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar Shawinauguratedthe event, Sthreedrivers: Wheels of Changein the city on Sunday.

Investigation revealed that the accused and deceased were from the same area and had financial disputes. Police suspect that a financial feud may be the motive behind the murder; however, this is yet to be confirmed.

Police said the high-end car was traced to Ricky Rais residence in Sadashivanagar and has been seized. However, there is no clarity on who owns the vehicle or whether it was being driven by Mr. Rai.

As many of the materials used across the textile chain, including polyester, nylon and several dyeing chemicals, are derived from petrochemicals, the impact has been felt across multiple stages, with processing units raising their charges

This comes a day after Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, during apre-GBAbudget meetingon Friday (March 20), said a footpath policy will beintroduced.

Of the nearly 11 lakh water connections in the city, about 5.11 lakh have outstanding dues. As of the end of February 2026, total arrears stand at 851.33 crore, including 539.43 crore in principal and 311.90 crore in interest

Alert local residents immediately contacted the emergency helpline Namma 112.

In the video, a white Lamborghini car is seen arriving at Anil Kumble Circle, performing a stunt and subsequently doing donuts, i.e. circling, at the junction.

Researcher Imran Samads new short film on the endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphins of Goa draws attention to these intelligent, highly social animals

The Kannada daily serial is directed by National-Award winning filmmaker Mansore

A viral clip shows a group occupying the ladies coach, sitting on the floor and singing Hindi songs, in violation of norms; the video drew widespread criticism online