A vacation to Goa ended in tragedy after a man from Karnataka’s Udupi district was found dead inside a hotel room under circumstances that have prompted police to register a murder case. Investigators are treating the incident as a suspected homicide following preliminary findings that raised concerns about the nature of the victim’s death. The...
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s deputy and senior state leader D.K. Shivakumar has indicated that the government may move towards imposing a ban on pan masala and gutka products in the state, citing growing concerns over substance abuse, public health risks, and the increasing influence of addictive products among youth. The statement comes amid renewed discussions...
In a significant move aimed at strengthening the fight against narcotics trafficking, Kerala Chief Minister has proposed a coordinated inter-state strategy involving Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry to tackle the growing challenge of drug smuggling and related criminal activities across southern India. The proposal comes amid increasing concerns over the movement of illegal narcotics through...
In a heartbreaking incident that has shocked residents of Mysuru, an elderly couple allegedly died by suicide just days before the wedding of their daughter. Authorities have launched a detailed investigation after the couple reportedly left behind a note accusing several individuals of subjecting them to prolonged harassment and mental pressure. The tragic event has...
Karnataka has taken a significant step toward accelerating industrial development and employment generation by approving a series of major investment proposals valued at approximately ₹7,506 crore. The projects, cleared during a high-level state investment review meeting, are expected to create more than 28,000 jobs across various sectors, reinforcing the state’s position as one of India’s...
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the proposed Mekedatu Dam project in Karnataka, reiterating the state’s long-standing concerns that the project could adversely affect water availability in the Cauvery basin and threaten the interests of farmers and residents dependent on the river. The resolution reflects Tamil Nadu’s firm position...
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...