Karnataka News

Karnataka will resume forest safaris in Bandipur Tiger Reserve and Nagarhole Tiger Reserve in a phased and controlled manner after a temporary suspension due to fatal tiger attacks.

Kannada actress Rashmi Leela died on February 16 at 37 after a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis and pulmonary fibrosis. Her lung condition worsened despite treatment, and she underwent a lung transplant about four weeks ago with public support.

A former employee of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was arrested for allegedly strangling his wife to death inside their upscale apartment in Bengaluru.

Two men dressed in khaki uniforms stormed the residence of a civil contractor-cum-realtor in north-west Bengaluru and decamped with Rs 20 lakh in cash and nearly 500 grams of gold on Monday afternoon.

Karnataka is experiencing dry conditions across all districts, with cloudy skies expected in some areas. Coastal, North Interior, and South Interior regions remain largely dry. A low-pressure area near Sri Lanka may bring scattered rains. 

Bengaluru experiences partly cloudy skies today with poor air quality in some areas. Temperatures range from 17°C to 29°C, humidity at 39%, and winds at 19.4 km/h. Authorities advise caution and monitoring of AQI levels.

Bengaluru’s KIA exported 60 Million fresh roses this Valentine’s season, setting a new record. The airport shipped 2,700 metric tons of flowers to 26 international and 47 domestic destinations, boosting Karnataka’s floriculture industry.

A 27-year-old HDFC Bank employee was tragically killed by a speeding Bullet bike on Rajkumar Road, Bengaluru, while returning from lunch. Police investigations are underway, and the rider is receiving treatment.

In Whitefield, Bengaluru, a man searching for a rental house stole gold worth ₹55 lakh after finding the key left in a shoe rack. The accused was apprehended by police. Authorities warn homeowners against leaving keys in easily accessible places.

India inaugurated its first private-sector helicopter final assembly line in Karnataka. The Airbus-Tata Advanced Facility will build H125 helicopters with rollout expected by early 2027. It was launched virtually by PM Modi & French President Macron.