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Bengaluru: In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves across the city, the owner of a rehabilitation centre was brutally hacked to death by a group of patients undergoing treatment at the facility in Bengalurus Chandra Layout police station limits on Friday afternoon. The deceased has been identified as Shivalingaiah (60), owner of the New Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to
Mysuru: For 59-year-old Bhagya, a long-cherished dream finally came true after spending three decades producing the world-famous Mysore Silk sarees. The Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) employee from T Narasipura, who has worked at the silk filature unit for nearly 30 years, recently purchased her first-ever Mysore Silk saree, an achievement she describes as one Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp
Bengaluru:A CID inspector has gone into hiding after allegedly masterminding the robbery of Rs 20 lakh from Kerala-based businessmen at a hotel in Madiwala, using an official police vehicle and his own identity card to pull off what the victims initially believed was a legitimate police operation. The accused, CID Inspector Mahesh Kanakagiri, is absconding. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by su
Bengaluru: The Janata Dal (Secular) suffered a major setback in the Legislative Council elections as its lone candidate, Govindaraju, failed to secure victory despite intense efforts by the party leadership. Govindaraju managed to secure only 14 votes, triggering speculation of large-scale cross-voting within the party ranks. JDS leaders had expected all 18 legislators of the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsA
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada district is witnessing an unusually weak start to the southwest monsoon, prompting authorities to initiate water conservation measures at the Thumbe dam amid concerns over future drinking water availability. The district, known for receiving heavy rainfall during June, has recorded a substantial shortfall this year. As a result, all gates of the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp
Bengaluru: In a significant development, a Bengaluru court has granted interim relief to Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party president Konidela Pawan Kalyan by restraining the circulation of alleged defamatory content against him on social media platforms. The 16th City Civil Court passed the order on Wednesday while hearing a civil suit Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by s
Bengaluru: A tragic incident claimed the life of a five-year-old boy and left another child seriously injured after a compound wall and iron gate collapsed on them while they were playing in north Bengalurus Bagalur police station limits. The deceased child has been identified as Afeen (5), son of Dawal Sab, a native of Yadgir Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You
Karwar: A viral video showing a former rowdy-sheeter allegedly threatening and abusing police personnel in Haliyal has led to disciplinary action against a senior police officer and several staff members in Uttara Kannada district. PSI Basavaraj Mabanur has been suspended by Uttara Kannada SP Deepak after the video purportedly showed him remaining seated inside a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram
Bengaluru: With elections to the Karnataka Legislative Council scheduled for June 18, political tension has escalated across the states three major parties, as the contest for the final seat has turned into a prestige battle for both the Congress and the JD(S). A total of eight candidates are in the fray for seven vacant seats. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You
Bengaluru: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to transform highway maintenance across the country by adopting a technology-driven Predictive Asset Management Framework that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI), drones and advanced data analytics to identify road defects before they become major safety hazards. The initiative aims to shift from reactive repairs to proactive Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Sto
Bengaluru: More than 58,000 bakery owners, beeda shop operators and street vendors across Bengaluru have called for an indefinite strike from June 18, protesting alleged harassment by officials from various government departments and demanding protection for small traders. Announcing the protest at a press conference, Karnataka State Labour Council President Ravi Shetty Baindoor alleged that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top S
Bengaluru: Fresh controversy has surfaced around Congress MLA H.C. Mahadevappa after a Bengaluru resident submitted a complaint to the Governor alleging corruption and irregularities in tender processes undertaken during his tenure as Karnatakas Social Welfare Minister. According to the complaint, serious violations allegedly took place in tenders floated by the Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sp
Hassan: A severe shortage of monsoon rainfall in Karnatakas Malnad region has triggered concern among farmers and residents dependent on the Hemavathi Reservoir, a key water source for several districts. The reservoir, which supplies drinking water and irrigation to large parts of southern Karnataka, is witnessing a significant decline in storage levels due to poor Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegr
Chamarajanagar: Two school teachers narrowly escaped after a wild elephant attacked them while they were travelling to work on the Chamarajanagar-Sathyamangalam road near the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border. The teachers have been identified as Mantenayak of Mookanapalya School and Balu of Kolipalya School. They were travelling from Doddagajanur in Talavadi taluk towards their respective schools when Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and
Mangaluru: A vehicle carrying SIT Superintendent of Police Simon, who is leading the investigation into the sensational Dharmasthala mass burial case, overturned on the Charmadi Ghat road in Dakshina Kannada district on Tuesday, June 16. According to sources, the accident occurred on a sharp bend along the ghat section in Belthangady taluk while the officer Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by su
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government is reportedly preparing to undertake a major review of its flagship guarantee schemes, with beneficiaries likely to be asked to re-submit applications as part of a fresh verification drive. The move is aimed at identifying ineligible beneficiaries and reducing expenditure under the welfare programmes. According to sources, the government is examining Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories
Belagavi: A chilling murder conspiracy that reads like a crime thriller has come to light in Belagavi district, where a retired Army man was allegedly poisoned to death for a Rs 2 crore insurance payout. What has made the case even more shocking is the revelation that officials linked to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You ca
Bengaluru: Karnataka has witnessed an unprecedented surge in liquor sales, with the state recording its highest-ever revenue from alcohol within a span of just 30 days. The implementation of the new Excise Policy has turned into a major revenue booster for the government, helping the Excise Department collect more than Rs 3,500 crore in a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our ch
Mysuru : In a significant move aimed at preserving the quality, purity and nutritional value of the world-famous Tirupati Laddu, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has entered into a formal agreement with Mysuru-based Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI). The collaboration seeks to strengthen quality control mechanisms in the preparation of prasadam and other temple Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stor
Mangaluru: Mangaluru International Airport has achieved a major milestone in aviation safety with the successful commissioning of the Precision Approach Lighting (PAL) Category-I system for Runway 24 following approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The development is expected to significantly enhance operational safety and improve landing precision, especially during low-visibility conditions. In Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment
Koppal: A Shivalinga discovered in a private farmland in Koppal has sparked widespread curiosity, with the landowner claiming that its discovery was foretold in a dream and that it is destined to be handed over to Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. The sacred idol was reportedly unearthed in the agricultural land of businessman Vipin Kumar Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to
Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has written a letter to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, urging the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to disclose details regarding its legal status, registration, finances, taxation and organisational structure. Sharing details of the letter on social media platform X, Kharge said the communication would reach Bhagwat shortly, but added that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories o
Bengaluru: In a shocking incident reported from the Mahadevapura police station limits, a man allegedly addicted to online betting stabbed his wife to death in front of their children. The accused, identified as Pradeep, has been arrested by Mahadevapura police. The victim has been identified as Manjula (32), a home guard attached to Mahadevapura Police Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscr
Bengaluru : Renowned industrialist and Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has turned the spotlight on Karnatakas coastal beauty, describing Honavar in Uttara Kannada district as a hidden treasure that deserves recognition on par with Keralas world-famous backwaters. Sharing stunning visuals of Honavars backwaters and the Sharavathi River on social media platform X, Mahindra said he Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories
Bengaluru: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy has embarked on his Sabarimala pilgrimage, marking his first visit to the famed Ayyappa shrine after assuming office as a Union Minister. Early on Monday morning, Kumaraswamy visited the Subramanya Swamy Temple in Kochi, where he offered special prayers before commencing the pilgrimage. Following the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp
Bengaluru: Ramanagara MLA Iqbal Hussain suffered a heart attack and has been admitted to a private hospital in Bengaluru for treatment. According to available information, the Congress legislator was rushed to Vaidehi Hospital after experiencing health complications. Hospital sources said that Iqbal Hussain is responding positively to treatment and is currently out of danger. A Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on What
Udupi: After Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijays recent visit to the renowned Kollur Sri Mookambika Temple, another high-profile devotee arrived at the sacred shrine on Sunday. Industrialist Mukesh Ambanis son, Anant Ambani visited the temple and offered special prayers to Goddess Mookambika. Anant Ambani arrived at the temple accompanied by his familys close spiritual guru Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp &
Mantralaya: Despite continuous rains in the region, thousands of devotees are flocking to the famous Mantralaya shrine, leading to an unprecedented rush and a severe shortage of accommodation facilities. The growing influx of pilgrims has resulted in nearly 3,000 rooms in lodges, hotels and guest houses around the temple town being fully occupied. With most Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by su
Bengaluru : Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka has appealed to the high-level committee constituted to examine the proposed 39,437-crore solid waste management tender under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), urging its members to submit an independent and transparent report without succumbing to any political or administrative pressure. In a strongly worded appeal, Ashoka said the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on W
Bengaluru: The Karnataka School Education Department is considering a significant change to its footwear distribution scheme for government school students by introducing slippers as an alternative to shoes in certain regions. The proposal comes after reports of students developing foot infections and discomfort due to prolonged use of shoes and socks, particularly in areas with Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on Wha
Bengaluru: Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka launched a scathing attack on the Congress government, alleging that a massive conspiracy aimed at tarnishing the reputation of Dharmasthala has now been exposed. He claimed that what he described as a 200-crore conspiracy orchestrated by Congress and left-leaning groups has collapsed following recent developments in the controversial case. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on
Bengaluru: In a tragic incident, two children drowned after accidentally falling into a farm pond at Togarihatta village in Doddaballapur taluk of Bengaluru Rural district. The victims have been identified as Daksha (11) and Dhanush (4), who reportedly ventured out to play while their parents were away from home. According to police, the children were Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscrib
Bengaluru: Union Consumer Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi has accused the Karnataka government of attempting to shift blame onto the Centre over the reported fertiliser shortage in the state, alleging that the crisis is the result of administrative failure by the Congress government rather than a lack of supply. Responding to reports of farmers struggling to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by su
Companies often welcome new employees with gifts such as mugs, vouchers, or wellness coupons. However, a Bengaluru-based company took a different approach by gifting a new joinee a garbage bag. Manisha Dubey, who recently joined Bambrew, shared the experience in a LinkedIn post that quickly gained attention for its humour and practical message. According to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by su
Bengaluru: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across Karnataka over the next three days, with several districts expected to receive thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and strong winds. The warning comes as many parts of the state, including Bengaluru, witnessed cloudy weather and intermittent showers on Friday. According to the weather department, rainfall Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics a
Belagavi: What was initially believed to be an accidental death has now turned into a sensational murder investigation in Karnatakas Belagavi district. Police have exhumed the body of a former Army man after allegations emerged that he was poisoned by his wife and her alleged lover in a plot linked to insurance money and an Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can
Bengaluru: With the Karnataka Legislative Council elections scheduled for June 18 and a major cabinet expansion expected soon after, Congress legislators aspiring for ministerial berths have stepped up their lobbying efforts. Many leaders have now turned their attention to AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, seeking his support ahead of the crucial exercise that could determine the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on W
Bengaluru: Even as the southwest monsoon has officially entered Karnataka, inadequate rainfall across the Cauvery and Krishna river basins has triggered fresh concerns of a difficult drought-like situation in the state. Water levels in major reservoirs, including Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS), Kabini, Hemavathi and Almatti, have dropped alarmingly, raising fears over drinking water availability, irrigation Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics
Bengaluru: A key accused in the 2008 Madiwala bomb blast case died on Thursday while undergoing judicial custody at Bengalurus Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, just days before the court was expected to deliver its verdict in the long-pending case. Accused lodged in jail since 2020 The deceased has been identified as Abdul Khader (60), who Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our
Shivamogga: A history-sheeter was brutally hacked to death by a rival gang in a gruesome broad-daylight attack, highlighting the return of gang warfare in the Malnad region. The victim has been identified as Narasimha, a rowdy-sheeter and alleged gambling operator from Govindapura Ashraya Colony. He was attacked near Karidevara Keri in the first cross of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subsc
Dharwad: A suspended jailer who was recently transferred from Dharwad to Mysuru was found dead in the prison department quarters near the New Bus Stand in Dharwad, triggering shock within the department and among his family members. The deceased has been identified as Siddaramappa Vaddar, 37. According to sources, he had been placed under suspension Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribin
Bengaluru: A bizarre case of alleged cheating and theft under the guise of religious rituals has been reported from Bengaluru, where a woman and her associate are accused of decamping with gold jewellery worth several lakhs after convincing a family that a special puja was necessary to avert a life-threatening danger. The Whitefield Police have Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to
Belagavi: Sri Rama Sene chief Pramod Muthalik has alleged that actor Prakash Raj was part of a conspiracy to defame the revered Hindu pilgrimage centre Dharmasthala and demanded that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) question him in connection with the controversial mass burial case. Addressing a press conference in Belagavi on Friday, Muthalik claimed that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by
Kalaburagi: A major tragedy was narrowly averted at a Government Girls Pre-University College in Kalaburagi after a portion of the classroom ceiling plaster suddenly collapsed on students attending lessons. The incident left five students injured and has once again raised serious concerns about the safety of government educational infrastructure in the region. According to officials, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories o
Bengaluru: Karnataka Congress MLC Naseer Ahmed is facing a major legal and political setback after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Bengaluru Bench, declared him insolvent in a case linked to an alleged loan default of Rs 1,454 crore by Bengaluru-based Scotts Garments Limited. The tribunal passed the order while hearing a petition filed by Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing
Bengaluru: The Congress has stepped up preparations for the Karnataka Legislative Council biennial elections scheduled for June 18 by calling an important Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting on June 16. The meeting will be held at Wonderla Resort near Bidadi in Ramanagara district and will bring together the partys top leadership, ministers and legislators. Chief Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Tel
Karwar: A shocking incident has come to light in Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka, where a Class 9 student reportedly gave birth to a baby while staying in a hostel in Sirsi taluk. The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety and welfare of children residing in educational institutions. According to officials, the minor Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our chan
Bengaluru: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijays visit to the renowned Kollur Mookambika Temple on Friday, June 12, has once again brought attention to the decades-old spiritual and political connection between Tamil Nadus leadership and the revered shrine in Karnataka. Vijay arrived at Mangaluru International Airport by a special flight on Friday afternoon and proceeded Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp
Bengaluru: Actor Prakash Raj has issued a clarification after his name surfaced in connection with the Dharmasthala mass burial case. Responding to the controversy through a post on the social media platform X, the actor said he would personally address all questions related to the matter and urged the public not to pay attention to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels
Bengaluru: Another explosive twist has emerged in the controversy surrounding the Dharmasthala skull case, with fresh allegations surfacing about an alleged conspiracy to tarnish the image of the renowned pilgrimage centre. Chinnayya, who was earlier associated with the group at the centre of the controversy, has now approached the Karnataka High Court with a writ Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegra

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