Congress MLA Bharamgouda (Raju) Kage has urged President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to consider creating a separate state for 15 districts in North Karnataka. Citing decades of neglect and discrimination, Kage supports a signature campaign by the North Karnataka Struggle Committee, which claims over one crore people favor the division for holistic development.

In Adugodi, a 28-year-old man, Vignesh, was apprehended and beaten by locals after allegedly attempting to rape a disabled woman. The incident occurred when the victim was home alone. Alerted by the commotion, residents intervened, leading to Vignesh's capture and subsequent handover to Adugodi police. Charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita have been filed.

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Bengaluru Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport intercepted two passengers arriving from Bangkok, seizing exotic wildlife including a white-cheeked gibbon, a monkey, and a hornbill. Both Indian nationals from Kerala were arrested for illegal import and possession of protected species. The rescued animals have been handed over to forest officials for rehabilitation.

Panic erupted at a private school in Anekal after a cracker exploded in a boys' toilet. While initially causing alarm, the incident was traced to a prank involving 'Lakshmi crackers'. No injuries were sustained, but authorities are counseling the responsible students and enhancing safety protocols to prevent future dangerous stunts.