Karnataka News

In Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, 35-year-old Manju tragically died after falling from an areca nut tree while harvesting. The incident highlights the dangers faced by farm labourers. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

Bengaluru police have arrested 22 suspects in a cybercrime gang that defrauded over 150 US and UK citizens via fake Microsoft support scams, extorting around $10,000 per victim. Three kingpins remain at large.

A shocking road rage incident near Hegde Nagar in Bengaluru saw a BMTC driver assaulted by a cab driver while the bus was still moving, endangering passengers. The video has gone viral, sparking outrage and calls for strict action.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah’s frequent air and helicopter travel has sparked a political debate during the Belagavi winter session. Opposition leaders questioned the rising expenses and the government’s decision to opt for annual aviation contracts.

In Haveri, Karnataka, a teacher accused of sexually harassing schoolgirls was beaten and paraded by enraged locals before being handed over to police. Authorities have registered a POCSO case, and investigation is ongoing into the allegations.

In Bengaluru’s Whitefield area, a thief stealing gold jewellery was robbed by another gang while escaping. The police arrested all five accused, including the original thief and the gang members, and recovered gold, diamond jewellery, and cash.

An American living in Bengaluru responds to a viral warning given to an NRI daughter that single mothers cannot survive in India, sharing her experience of easily finding rental homes owned by women, including single mothers.

The Karnataka government has tabled the Hate Speech and Hate Crime (Prevention) Bill in the Assembly, proposing strict punishment including fines up to ₹1 lakh and imprisonment up to 10 years to curb hate-driven offences and social disharmony.

Four rescued tiger cubs in Mysuru, Karnataka, have died after being separated from their mother. Veterinarians are investigating the exact cause, and the cubs’ organs have been sent to a Bengaluru laboratory for further analysis.

More than 1,000 community members gathered at Kannada Bhavan, Chikkaballapur, to celebrate Human Rights Day and honour legacy of Shri V. Dwarkanath Reddy. The event featured Navashakti drama, cultural performances, speeches by dignitaries.