Karnataka News

Ahead of New Year celebrations, Bengaluru police will deploy around 20,000 personnel, along with AI-enabled cameras, drones and heat maps, to monitor crowds and prevent untoward incidents, said Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara.

After a 36-year gap, the KPCC has formed a nine-member committee, including two Cabinet ministers, to study the feasibility of reintroducing student union elections in Karnataka colleges. The panel will submit its report in 15 days.

President Murmu undertook a historic submarine sortie from Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka, boarding the indigenous INS Vaghsheer. She is only the second Indian head of state to complete such a mission, following Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam in 2006.

Bengaluru entrepreneur Rohit Shroff plans to leave India by 2026, citing a broken tax system. Despite paying Rs 4 crore in taxes in 18 months, he claims to have received only increased scrutiny and notices.

Bengaluru authorities will restrict public entry to parks and lakes after 6 pm on December 31 as a precaution for New Year celebrations. The move aims to prevent overcrowding and ensure public safety during late-night festivities.

A Bengaluru shopping mall has won praise online after introducing a dedicated pink parking space for mothers-to-be. A video highlighting the thoughtful initiative went viral, with users applauding the mall for promoting inclusivity and safety.

A 39-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her husband in Bengaluru’s Agrahara Layout after a heated dispute over her job. The accused surrendered to police following the murder, which has raised concerns over rising domestic violence cases.

A 38-year-old woman in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, was beaten to death by her in-laws, who believed she was possessed. The tragic incident occurred during an attempted exorcism, raising concerns about superstition and blind faith in rural areas.

A French tourist in Karnataka slipped while climbing a hill in Hampi and remained stranded for two days in a remote area. Rescued by local farmers and authorities, he is now recovering at Koppal Government Hospital.

A helium cylinder exploded near Mysuru Palace during Christmas, killing two, including the balloon vendor and a woman who later succumbed to her injuries. Two others remain critically injured as police investigate the incident.