Karnataka News

US entrepreneur Mike Horton lands at Bengaluru airport, prompting netizens to joke about the long 2-hour city commute. His social media post captures the humour of travellers facing lengthy airport transfers in Bengaluru.

An early case of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) has been detected in Shivamogga’s Hosanagara taluk, prompting Karnataka’s Health Department to issue an advisory, launch surveillance, and intensify preventive measures in villages.

Bengaluru police received hoax bomb threat emails from a sender claiming to be ‘Jaish-e-Mohammed’, targeting KIA and major city malls. Intensive security checks found no explosives. A cyber crime investigation has been launched to trace the culprit.

A 19-year-old traveller has filed a complaint against a Bengaluru airport café after allegedly finding a worm in his food. Police say there is no evidence of extortion by the youth, and a case has now been registered against the café staff.

BMRCL has begun trial installation of Platform Screen Doors on the Namma Metro Pink Line to improve passenger safety and prevent track accidents. Full installation at 12 underground stations will follow, with the line set to open next year.

Five migrant labourers from North and Northeast India were killed after a speeding tempo lost control and overturned in Karnataka’s Udupi-Kapu region. Several others were critically injured and are undergoing treatment in private hospitals.

A stunning aerial video of Bengaluru captures the city’s magical winter charm, with soft morning mist, gentle sunlight, and calm skies. Netizens praise the serene scenes, comparing the city to Ooty and remembering Bengaluru’s quieter, cooler days.

A lorry driver in Bengaluru set his employer’s vehicle on fire near the Somanahalli Toll after reportedly not receiving his salary for two to three months. Locals alerted firefighters the driver was caught by the public before being handed to police.

An elderly woman was assaulted by her daughter at the Moodushedde Gram Panchayat in Mangaluru, with the incident captured on video and shared widely on Reddit. Despite public outrage, no police complaint has been filed so far.

Tomato prices in Karnataka have surged to ₹80 per kg due to low supply, with rates expected to cross ₹100 soon. Consumers face rising costs while farmers benefit from higher market prices.