The Times of India

A week-long mystery ended with the exhumation of a 16-year-old girl's body. The accused minor boy's uncle confessed to the crime while intoxicated. The teenagers had eloped from Bengaluru and were living as daily wage earners. An argument led to an accidental discharge of a gun, causing the girl's death. Police have taken the accused into custody and are investigating the incident.

Proposed Site is 150km From Kempegowda International Airport

Chennamma Deve Gowda, wife of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, passed away on Saturday. She was admitted to Manipal Hospital for a respiratory ailment and suffered a cardiac arrest. Chennamma was the survivor of an acid attack in February 2001. She married H D Deve Gowda in 1954 and had six children. Despite her prominent family, she largely remained away from the public spotlight.

The Supreme Court has granted a final extension for Greater Bengaluru Authority elections. These elections for 369 wards will now occur by December 2026. Karnataka cited voter roll revision challenges for the delay. The court criticized previous delaying tactics by the authority. The government committed to completing all pending local body polls this year.

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Karnataka to roll out certificates from July 21

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The renowned theatre 'Victory Cinema' in Bengaluru has announced that it will not screen the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and actor C Joseph Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' due to a failure to reach an agreement on commercial terms with the producer KVN Productions.

The Karnataka high court has officially dismissed the FIR against actor Siddhanth Kapoor, marking a significant conclusion to the legal turmoil surrounding the 2022 Bengaluru rave party drug case. Kapoor, who maintained his innocence regarding drug use, fought against the charges after his detainment during a police raid in June 2022, where no contraband was discovered. He was later granted station bail.

A proposed transmission project faces objections regarding its long-term financial impact. Engineers argue the project is currently unnecessary and could burden consumers significantly. The project aims to strengthen Karnataka's southern power grid for future demand. Concerns are raised about the proposed annual transmission charge and its transparency. The association urges the regulatory commission to reject the license application.

Bengaluru's civic elections are delayed until December 2026. The Supreme Court granted this extension after the state cited electoral roll revisions. This is the second postponement granted by the apex court this year. Bengaluru will continue without elected representatives in its urban local bodies. The elections are for five city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority.

BJP Karnataka President BY Vijayendra accused the Congress government of forcibly seizing fertile farmland. He alleged the Bidadi Township project serves real estate interests of the High Command. Vijayendra stated poor farmers are being pushed onto streets while Congress leaders own vast lands. He criticized Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for prioritizing real estate projects over farmer distress.

In a significant move, BRICS nations have formalized a pact for product standardization, taking a stand against the predominant Western trade regulations. Experts contributed insights on developing common artificial intelligence standards, promoting safe technological advances. This cooperative effort is designed to unify voices in international standard development, ensuring integrity in global commerce while enhancing industries' competitiveness. Nonetheless, immediate domestic challenges rela

A note claiming a bomb was found in an IndiGo flight washroom. Security agencies searched the aircraft for over two hours. Police declared the bomb threat a hoax after the thorough search. The flight, scheduled for departure at 8pm, was later cleared. This incident caused a delay for passengers bound for Ahmedabad.

Police are investigating the suspicious death of a two-year-old girl in Banasawadi. A family friend raised concerns of parental abuse and filed a complaint with authorities. The child's parents reported she suddenly had breathing difficulties and was declared dead. The complaint mentioned observed injury marks on the child's body. A case of suspicious death has been registered and an investigation is ongoing.

The Supreme Court set aside the election of BJP's MK Pranesh to the legislative council. Congress candidate AV Gayathri Shanthegowda was declared the winner after a vote recount. This decision consolidates the Congress party's majority in the upper house. Gayathri will assume office after the Election Commission issues its notification. She had challenged the initial result alleging irregularities in the counting process.