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Karnataka shocker: Man murders 17-year-old daughter over choice of groom, throws body into well

A father in Tumakuru murdered his 17-year-old daughter over her choice of groom, then faked his own disappearance. He drowned her in a farm well and buried her body. Police, alerted by a friend, apprehended the man who was seeking anticipatory bail, finally solving the month-long mystery.

18 May 2026 7:00 am
Fossil-fuelled growth: India home to over 35% of world's 'dirtier & richer' cities

As India navigates rapid urbanization, it faces a pressing crisis: approximately 35% of the world's most polluted affluent cities are located here. While major metropolitan areas are making strides towards cleaner urban living, numerous smaller cities continue to depend on fossil fuels for transportation, manufacturing, and energy.

18 May 2026 5:15 am
Bengaluru gets second direct train to Mumbai after 30 years

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flagged off a new bi-weekly direct express train connecting KSR Bengaluru and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Mumbai. This service aims to benefit passengers on a busy route and boost Karnataka's development. The state also anticipates a Vande Bharat Sleeper train on this corridor soon.

17 May 2026 4:05 pm
After Kerala, Karnataka becomes Congresss next leadership challenge

The Kerala Congress leadership change has fueled speculation in Karnataka, with Deputy CM D K Shivakumar's supporters pushing for his elevation to the top post. While the party high command has publicly backed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar's camp sees the Kerala development as a hopeful precedent. The approaching three-year mark of the government's term intensifies the debate over leadership transition.

17 May 2026 3:08 pm
NEET paper leak row: Karnataka Youth Congress to hold 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' protest march on May 21

Karnataka Youth Congress will protest at Raj Bhavan on May 21 over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, demanding accountability from the Centre. Senior Congress leaders will join the march, supporting students affected by the controversy and urging no re-examination in unaffected states.

17 May 2026 2:47 pm