Two men have been arrested in connection with the gangrape of an Israeli tourist and a homestay operator near Hampi's Sanapur Lake, with a third suspect still at large. The incident involved the attackers demanding money before assaulting the victims. One tourist's body was found in a canal, while the survivors are recovering in the hospital.

CM Siddaramaiah's recent budget focuses on infrastructure improvements following stabilized welfare expenditures and revenue growth. With a 30% increase in capital expenditure, significant boosts in public works and urban development are anticipated, despite a slight drop in revenue expenditure for the latter.

Kannada actor Ranya Rao was caught with 17 gold bars, weighing 14.2kg, at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport. The gold was allegedly smuggled from Dubai. Ranya, the daughter of a senior IPS officer, has been remanded in three-day custody by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and directed to cooperate with the investigation.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced that movie ticket prices, including in multiplexes, will be capped at Rs 200 across the state. He also revealed plans to create a state-run OTT platform to support Kannada cinema, and allocated funds for preserving Kannada films.

A Bengaluru court approved a three-day custody for the DRI to investigate Sandalwood actress Ranya Rao, who was arrested for smuggling over 14 kg of gold from Dubai. Additional gold worth Rs 2.1 crore and Rs 2.7 crore in cash were found at her residence. The investigation seeks to uncover the smuggling network and the source of the gold.

Sandalwood actress Ranya Rao was arrested by the DRI at Bengalurus Kempegowda International Airport with 14.2 kg of gold bars worth Rs 12.56 crore concealed on her person. Further investigations revealed gold jewelry and cash worth Rs 4.73 crore at her residence.

Sandalwood actress Ranya Rao was detained by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) at Kempegowda International Airport for smuggling 14.8 kg of gold. Subsequent searches revealed gold ornaments worth Rs 2.1 crore and Rs 2.7 crore in cash at her residence. The DRI is investigating the source and purpose of the gold, highlighting her extensive travel history.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will present his 16th budget amid health concerns and economic challenges. Key issues include a potential Rs 4.05 lakh crore outlay, revenue shortfalls, high committed expenditure, pending bills, need for increased non-tax revenue, and managing borrowings. Expectations are high for new schemes addressing development and welfare while navigating political dynamics.

The Karnataka government will revise its standard operating procedures, ensuring that only senior bureaucrats, not their family members or friends, receive protocol privileges. This decision follows the gold-smuggling arrest involving actor Ranya Rao, who allegedly misused the security protocol at KIA. Additional security will be provided only in case of a direct threat to an official.

No vehicles will be allowed on the Electronics City elevated expressway from 11pm to 6am starting March 5 due to maintenance work by the National Highways Authority of India. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys and use alternate routes to avoid disruptions during these hours.

Sandalwood actor Ranya Rao's arrest at Bengaluru airport for smuggling 14.8kg of gold has prompted a high-profile investigation into a potential larger smuggling syndicate. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence is scrutinizing her international travel and seized designer gold ornaments worth Rs 17.3 crore, suggesting deeper connections.

DGP Ramachandra Rao's daughter, Ranya, was arrested in a gold smuggling case at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport. Authorities seized gold worth Rs 17.3 crore, cash, and designer ornaments from her home. Ranya, living separately since her 2024 marriage, faces judicial custody while investigations probe her alleged connections with a larger syndicate.

Sandalwood actor Ranya Rao was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport for smuggling 14.8kg of gold, prompting a major investigation. Authorities discovered additional gold jewellery and cash at her residence. Ranya, who extensively traveled to Dubai and other countries, is under scrutiny for potential connections to an organized smuggling network.