The ongoing investigation into the controversial Dharmasthala case has entered a new phase after fresh allegations surfaced before the Karnataka High Court, prompting renewed political debate and public scrutiny. Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has stated that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) handling the matter will formally respond to questions raised by the court rather...
In a significant move aimed at strengthening transportation infrastructure and improving commuter safety, Union Railway Minister V. Somanna has directed officials to ensure the completion of 32 railway overbridges (ROBs) and railway underbridges (RUBs) across Karnataka’s Tumakuru district by the end of the 2026–27 financial year. The announcement comes as part of a broader effort...
In a major anti-trafficking operation, Bengaluru Police arrested two women accused of operating an alleged prostitution racket from rented residential properties across the city. Authorities also rescued three women during coordinated raids carried out by the Central Crime Branch’s (CCB) Women Protection Squad. According to police officials, the operation was launched following specific intelligence inputs...
A devastating accident took place Friday evening in Hassan district, Karnataka, when a speeding truck barreled into a Ganpati Visarjan (immersion) procession, killing at least eight people and injuring more than twenty others. The incident occurred between 8:00 pm and 8:45 pm in the village of Mosale Hosalli, along National Highway 373, during the final...
Bengaluru: On Monday, Karnataka Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, as reported by sources from the Chief Minister’s Office. Additionally, the minister has forwarded his resignation to the Governor’s office. This development follows a rally held in Bengaluru on Friday by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who reiterated his accusations...
Bengaluru: On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three Vande Bharat Express trains and the yellow line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru. While Modi personally flagged off the highly anticipated Bengaluru–Belagavi Vande Bharat Express, the services from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Amritsar and from Ajni (Nagpur) to Pune were launched virtually. Officials stated...
Bengaluru: On Thursday, Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar responded to Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s comments regarding the Mahadayi river project, stating that Sawant had “lost his mental balance” and reaffirming that the state would continue with the project. As the water resources minister, D K Shivakumar emphasized that the work is being...
Bengaluru: On Thursday, the Karnataka Cabinet approved the report from the Justice D’Cunha Committee regarding the stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which resulted in 11 fatalities and over 50 injuries. Karnataka Minister HK Patil announced the Cabinet’s decision, stating that legal action will be initiated against the IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the...
On Thursday, the Supreme Court criticized the Karnataka High Court’s ruling to grant bail to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and six others involved in the Renukaswamy murder case, labeling it a “perverse exercise” of discretionary authority. A bench consisting of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan has reserved its decision regarding the Karnataka government’s appeal...
Pawan Kalyan’s long-awaited film ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ is merely two days away from its highly anticipated release. Directed by Jyothi Krishna, the film has faced numerous delays, production setbacks, and various challenges. This period action drama, set in the 17th century, is set to hit theatres on July 24, with early premiere screenings on...