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A 70-plus grandmother is stranded at Doha's Hamad International Airport for over 24 hours due to flight disruptions caused by an Ethiopian volcanic eruption. Air India has cancelled multiple flights, leaving passengers like Biswas's grandmother without hotel arrangements, facing visa expiry and medication access issues.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged an end to ransition confusion, stating the central leadership holds the final decision. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar confirmed a confidential leadership pact among leaders post-election victory. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated that the high command will decide the CM face.

A young mother in Bengaluru died after accusing her husband of slowly poisoning her with mercury injections. Her pre-death statement, recorded from her hospital bed, detailed the alleged poisoning and subsequent torture. Police are now investigating the case as a dowry death, awaiting forensic reports to confirm the presence of mercury.

A tragic accident claimed the lives of senior IAS officer Mahantesh Bilagi and two family members in Kalaburagi. Their car veered off the road after attempting to avoid a stray dog, leading to the fatal crash. Bilagi, a 2012-batch officer and MD of Karnataka State Minerals Corporation, was en route to a family wedding.

Karnataka Congress legislators have met with senior party leaders in New Delhi to discuss the demand for Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's elevation as Chief Minister. The legislators stressed the need for the high command to resolve the leadership uncertainty, which they believe is detrimental to the party.

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has confirmed a confidential leadership transition understanding among Congress leaders post the 2023 election victory. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged an end to public speculation, stating the central leadership holds the final decision. Shivakumar is now in Delhi to discuss the Karnataka political situation.

Bengaluru police apprehended a notorious thief, Syed Ayaz, for snatching 49 silver bars valued at Rs 37 lakh from a scooter's floorboard. The 47-year-old, with 50 previous cases, targeted the victim while he was distracted. Swift action, aided by CCTV footage, led to the recovery of the stolen silver and Ayaz's arrest.

A Karnataka homemaker has accused her husband of injecting her with mercury nine months prior to her death, leading to a slow decline in her health. Before passing away, she provided a pre-death statement to police detailing the alleged assault and subsequent suffering. The case is now being investigated as a potential dowry-related death.

P T Bopanna's new book, 'Kodava Religion at Crossroads,' explores the impact of Hindutva on Kodagu's traditional ancestor and nature worship. The author advocates for preserving the indigenous 'Kodavame' way of life. The book features contributions on Sanskritization, women's rights, and the future of the Kodava community.

The iconic Hindi film Sholay, largely filmed in Ramanagara near Bengaluru, saw its stars Dharmendra and Hema Malini's romance blossom during its production. The cast stayed in Bengaluru hotels, with daily commutes to the shooting location attracting eager fans.