Karnataka News

The NHAI has raised toll charges again on the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway, just three months after its annual revision in April. The hike applies to vehicles using the Bengaluru-Nidaghatta stretch, with car tolls rising to Rs 185. Monthly passes have also become costlier, while the local pass remains unchanged. 

Bengaluru Police are investigating whether a 25-year-old man accused of killing his live-in partner’s parents and sister used Google Gemini while planning the crime. Police sources claim he allegedly consulted the chatbot for months through hypothetical questions about violence, weapons and disposing of bodies.

A 23-year-old man was arrested after creating panic at Moodbidri bus stand in Karnataka by waving a sickle and threatening a mobile shop owner. Police said the accused, identified as Rajesh from Bantwal, had consumed alcohol before the incident. Members of the public later overpowered him and snatched the weapon.

Bannerghatta Road commuters may have to wait longer for Metro services as Bengaluru's elevated Pink Line section is likely to open only in late August. The 7.5-km stretch connects Kalena Agrahara with Tavarekere via 6 stations, including a hospital.

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.