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In this year ender episode of Decode Karnataka, an annual tradition of sorts, we take stock of the events and developments that made news in 2025.

AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal chastised the Karnataka leaders on the clearance drive at Kogilu Layout.

Authorities had demolished houses after serving notices on residents who had illegally built them, but the officials had been directed to provide housing to them on humanitarian grounds, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said.

The Forest Department officials, however, denied that the activity is resulting in loss of grasslands. They said pits are being dug to conserve the soil moisture content in the forest and it will only help in regrowth of grass and plants and might even help to germinate the seeds of trees

The deceased woman was working at a massage parlour, a matter that had become a frequent cause of discord between the couple

The woman recorded a video narrating her ordeal and accused the police of showing sympathy towards the accused. The police have denied the allegations.

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According to the FIR, the incident occurred around 7.15 p.m. on Wednesday (December 24) near the Sumanahalli flyover, when Rohith was returning home

The programme will commence at5.30 p.m.with a vocal concert byShrimathi Devifrom Mysuru

Beyond the free waiting period, cab operators will be charged 100 for the first 30 minutes, followed by 50 for each additional hour

A new institutional logo symbolising a future-ready learning ecosystem was unveiled

2025 will be remembered as a landmark year for Bengaluru, as the citys governance structure was innovatively rehauled, but none of the problems faced by the residents of the State capital were solved, or even reduced.

Officials unearthed movable and immovable assets worth 14.38 crore during searches at 13 properties linked to Mr. Khan.

Around 2 a.m., the truck carrying beverages from Maharashtra to Nelamangala near Bengaluru jumped over the road divider and hit the oncoming private sleeper bus heading to Gokarna

Around 2 a.m., the truck carrying beverages from Maharashtra to Nelamangala near Bengaluru jumped over the road divider and hit the oncoming private sleeper bus heading to Gokarna

A glimpse into how Aahil Ayaz channelled his experiences in tennis and pickleball to start a business

Some of the key demands of the workers include immediate withdrawal 10-minute service models, fair and better pay through transparent wage structures and incentives, mandatory rest breaks, and reasonable working hours.

Police said the accused had been pressuring Geetha to marry off her 19-year-old daughter to him. When the woman repeatedly refused, he allegedly resorted to threats and harassment.

BWSSB Chairperson Dr. V. Ram Prasad Manohar emphasized love for Kannada and urged non-Kannadigas to learn the language

St. Broseph Army gave a makeover to the bus stop near HSR Layouts 14th Main, while the Indian Ploggers Army held the 100th plogging drive of 2025 at Jayanagar

The Ippimala Third Share Producer Company and Urumala, two Adivasi enterprises supported by the Gudalur-based Action for Community Organisation Rehabilitation (ACCORD), are showcasing their wares at Koshys, St Marks Road

One such incident was reported on November 25 at Dwarakanath Kalyana Mantapa in Basavanagudi, where she allegedly stole gold ornaments

According to the police, the students had gone from Bengaluru to Hoskote to have biryani and were intercepted by some men while they were returning around 5.30 a.m.

From Portuguese flavours to traditional English roasts, all find a place on the table

On December 23, City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh announced the governments decision, along with an explanation for the same

As many as 50 PhDs,698 postgraduate degrees, and1,347 undergraduate degrees were awarded to students of RUAS

The association has over 12,000 members nationwide

We gather a few of Bengalurus nostalgic Christmas stories, from Nilgiris cake exhibitions to the towering Christmas tree on Brigade Road

The British crime writer and former police officer on grief, healing, her writing journey and what her new thriller, Its Not What You Think, is about

Belgian group Ontroerend Goed brought their performance Handle With Care to Bengaluru, turning audiences into performers with nothing but a sealed box, a script and trust

The bank said the reduction directly reflects the RBIs repo rate cut and will benefit customers through lower EMIs and potentially shorter loan tenures

An integral part of the activity was a Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, during which cadets cleaned the trekking route by removing plastic waste

Upendra talks about working with Rajinikanth and his upcoming projects including 45 with Shivarajkumar and Raj B Shetty releasing on December 25