Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announced a 114-km elevated road corridor to alleviate Bengaluru's traffic congestion, following the clearance of the tunnel road project. A Rs 4,000 crore 'Swachha Bengaluru' initiative will revamp the city's waste management, dividing it into 33 zones. Tenders for both projects are expected soon, with strict regulations around tunnel exits near Vidhana Soudha.

Bengaluru's CBSE students excelled in the Karnataka CET 2025 engineering stream, with boys dominating the top 10 ranks in most streams. However, agriculture saw state board students from Mangalore, Udupi, and Dakshina Kannada securing top positions. Chaithanya Techno School students secured the top three ranks in engineering. Akshay M Hegde topped agriculture.

Karnataka government has renamed Ramanagara district as 'Bengaluru South' to attract development and foreign investment, a move defended by DCM Shivakumar and CM Siddaramaiah. The decision, made under the Karnataka Land Revenue Act, aims to boost property values and create jobs, with Ramanagara remaining the district headquarters. HD Kumaraswamy criticized the renaming, alleging it's a real estate ploy.

In Bengaluru, a businessman named Shashank S. has accused a Zepto delivery agent, Vishnuvardhan, of physical assault following a dispute over a mismatched delivery address. The incident escalated when Shashank intervened in an argument between the delivery agent and his sister-in-law, resulting in the agent allegedly punching him and causing a skull fracture.

Deputy CM DK Shivakumar admitted to donating to the National Herald, questioning its legality. Kumaraswamy alleged that Congress members orchestrated ED raids on Parameshwara's institution to undermine his position. Siddaramaiah criticized the Centre, suggesting the raids were politically motivated, while Joshi claimed the ED acted on information from within the Congress.

A 25-year-old garbage truck driver, Faizan Ahmed, tragically died in a chain collision on the Bengaluru-Ballari Road elevated expressway. The accident involved a boulder-laden truck driven by Harish, a BBMP garbage truck that had broken down, and an SUV.

Kamath Layout residents in Bengaluru, despite being under BBMP for 18 years, still lack basic amenities. Promises of safe roads and potable water remain unfulfilled, with recent rains causing further damage. Residents face issues like unpaved roads, dry borewells, irregular water supply, stray dog menace, and dysfunctional streetlights, forcing them to fend for themselves.

Bengaluru's Namma Metro Phase II faces significant delays, with over 40km of the 75km expansion still incomplete nearly a decade after commencement. This has caused cost overruns exceeding Rs 14,000 crore, escalating the project's estimated cost to Rs 40,614 crore. Factors contributing to the delays include land acquisition issues, tender delays, design changes, financial difficulties for contractors, and the pandemic.

Karnataka reported 15 active Covid-19 cases, including a nine-month-old baby, prompting health officials to address rising concerns. While two other babies tested positive in Bengaluru, experts suggest increased immunity in older populations may explain the infections in infants. Authorities assure quick recoveries and emphasize that the situation is currently not alarming, attributing the rise to seasonal factors.

In a horrifying incident in Bengaluru, a man attacked his wife with toilet cleaner acid following an argument over loud music. The woman, a beautician, suffered severe burns and is currently recovering in a private hospital. Police have registered a case against the husband, who is currently absconding, and are actively searching for him.

A Bengaluru accountant, Diganth, was arrested for secretly filming women on Namma Metro trains and posting the videos on social media platforms like Instagram to gain likes and followers. Police tracked him down after discovering the 'metro_chicks' account featuring objectifying content.

Kerala and Karnataka are expected to experience the arrival of the southwest monsoon concurrently, influenced by a strengthening low-pressure area in the Arabian Sea. The IMD has issued rainfall alerts, including a 'red' alert for coastal Karnataka, anticipating a resumption of rain after a brief respite.

A nine-month-old boy in Bengaluru has tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently receiving treatment at Vani Vilas Hospital, according to state health officials. The infant, a resident of Hoskote, was initially treated at a private facility before being transferred.

Controversy surrounds Tamannah Bhatia becoming the brand ambassador for Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited. Pro Kannada groups protest, preferring a local actor. Minister MB Patil defends the decision, citing her social media reach and marketing strategy. He aims to boost sales to Rs 5,000 crore by 2030. Bhatia is also scheduled to appear in the film 'VVAN' in 2026.

Outrage is brewing in Karnataka's Haveri district after seven men, accused in a gang-rape case from January 2024, celebrated their release on bail with a public victory procession. The celebration followed the court granting bail due to the survivor's inability to identify the accused during a recent hearing.