Karnataka News

Bengaluru Police have registered an FIR against social media influencer Amuku Dumuku Manju after a complaint accused him of sexually harassing a woman during a pub promotion event. The complaint also alleges abusive behaviour, criminal intimidation and death threats after a video of the incident surfaced online.

Spoorthi Shetty from Karnataka's Udupi has reached the grand finale of Miss Universe India 2026 after receiving a wild card entry. Raised in a modest family, she studied in a Kannada medium school, completed an MBA and now works in Bengaluru.

Reshma, a 56-year-old cancer survivor from Bengaluru, has spent the past five years working as an Amazon delivery associate after losing her tailoring income during COVID-19 pandemic. Burdened by debt, her son's death, and ongoing health challenges, she continues delivering parcels every day to support her family.

A 22-year-old fourth-year law student died after battling critical injuries for over 48 hours following a stabbing attack in Bengaluru's Kodihalli. The attack was allegedly carried out by the brother of a man whose marriage proposal she had rejected. Two brothers have been arrested, and the case has now been converted to murder following her death.

The Bengaluru Traffic Police have proposed sweeping restrictions on heavy vehicles and private buses to reduce congestion and improve road safety. The draft plan includes a 14-hour daytime entry ban for several vehicle categories, a permanent ban on trucks above 16 tonnes and peak-hour restrictions for medium goods vehicles.

A video purportedly showing a couple kissing inside a moving Namma Metro train has gone viral, triggering mixed reactions online. While many users criticised the couple for displaying affection in a crowded public space, others questioned the ethics of recording and sharing videos of strangers without consent.

Bengaluru's 37.8-km Namma Metro Phase 3A corridor connecting Hebbal and Sarjapur Road is expected to open in April 2033, two years later than planned. A revised Detailed Project Report reduced project's cost through design changes and modifications.

A four-year-old child was critically injured after falling from the first floor of a shopping complex in Karnataka's Chickballapur while the parents were shopping. CCTV footage captured the incident, which has gone viral on social media. The child is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bengaluru.

A private bus conductor has been arrested in Karnataka's Mangaluru after he was accused of sexually harassing college students by allegedly exposing himself and making obscene gestures inside a bus. A viral video of the incident has triggered widespread outrage on social media.

A late-night Rapido ride in Bengaluru has touched millions after a woman captain reassured her passenger with a simple yet powerful message. When asked if she feared riding alone at night, she replied, "If we're afraid, then who will safely drop you home?" Her confidence and kindness earned widespread praise, with many calling her an inspiration.