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Karnataka government is auditing its free electricity scheme, Gruha Jyothi, after finding over 10 lakh non-voters and multiple claims per person. Strict eligibility norms, including voter verification and one Revenue Register number per beneficiary, are being enforced to prevent misuse and ensure benefits reach genuine residents. Commercial diversion is also under scrutiny.
Sri Vadiraja Research Foundation launches workshop to build capacity under Gyan Bharatam Mission
He Had Lost Rs 8 lakh To Online Gambling; Attacked Her While Seeking Forgiveness
A four-year-old girl suffered severe injuries after a pack of six stray dogs attacked her in Sahakara Nagar. The child, Sangeetha, was walking near the indoor stadium when the dogs pounced. Residents intervened, and she is now receiving medical treatment for bites on her hands, legs, and face. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about stray dog populations and public safety.
26-year-old missing; rescue teams launch search amid rough sea conditions
BJP state president offers prayer to commemorate PM Modis 12 years leadership
A Home Guard was brutally murdered by her husband in Bengaluru after he lured her to a reconciliation meeting. The accused, addicted to online betting, stabbed Manjula multiple times in front of their children. He had reportedly expressed his intention to kill both himself and his wife in pre-recorded videos. The husband has been arrested.
Three young men from Bengaluru drowned in the Hemavathi reservoir backwaters near Shettihalli Church in Hassan district on Sunday. The group of ten friends had stopped for a swim while returning from Dharmasthala. Preliminary investigations suggest the victims entered the water without knowing its depth and were unable to swim.
Arrives via Mangaluru airport; temple visit lasted 30 minutes, say authorities

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