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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.

The late-night icon has now shared a photo in front of the Vidhan Soudha

These new curbs mirror those rolled out at Cubbon Park in May 2025 another sign, residents say, that Bengalurus biggest green lungs are becoming more regulated and less accessible

A Bengaluru civil court has ruled against charging higher maintenance fees for larger flats. The court found the association's area-based billing model invalid. Owners of all flat sizes use common facilities equally, the court stated. Maintenance charges must now be calculated on an equal per-flat basis.

Hours after his brother's arrest, an accused in the Rs 7.1-crore Bengaluru ATM van heist surrendered, bringing the total arrests to seven. A police constable identified as a mastermind has been suspended. Investigators have recovered Rs 6.3 crore and are searching for the remaining suspects and cash.

An autorickshaw driver in Chitradurga set himself ablaze after a heated argument with police over alleged drunken driving. The driver, who sustained 50% burns, is in critical condition. Police plan to register a case of drunken driving and will investigate any potential misconduct.