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Congress workers protested outside the KPCC office in Bengaluru on Monday against an FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi over his remarks concerning a purification ritual in Haldwani. KPCC chief B K Hariprasad accused the BJP-led Centre of political vendetta and diversion

An NIA court in Bengaluru sentenced Syed Fasiur Rehaman to seven years of rigorous imprisonment for his role in an ISIS-linked conspiracy involving planned targeted killings to trigger communal riots. He was also fined Rs 48,000, the agency said

Bengaluru will host the Road to GCL FIDE-rated Rapid Chess Tournament on August 26, bringing together up to 1,000 players ahead of GCL Season 4. The event will feature a Rs 4 lakh prize pool and promote grassroots chess.

The Global Chess League has opened ticket sales for Season 4 on BookMyShow, with Bengaluru hosting six franchises from September 5 to 13. Chess stars including Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand and Arjun Erigaisi will feature in the league.

Bengaluru Police arrested a woman for allegedly murdering her husband with the help of her lover and later killing their child, who reportedly witnessed the crime. Investigators suspect the duo staged the scene to conceal the murders and gain control of property

Bengaluru police arrested Harini for allegedly murdering her husband Abhinandan with her lover Vinay and later strangling their child Yaduveer, who reportedly witnessed the crime. Investigators suspect the accused staged the scene to conceal the murders and sought control of Abhinandan’s property

The Karnataka government told the Assembly that forest personnel killed three alleged poachers in Chamarajanagar reserve forest after coming under fire. Families dispute the poaching allegation, saying the deceased were farmers. The government said a case has been registered

Bengaluru residents parking vehicles on public roads outside their homes may have to pay annual permit fees of up to Rs. 25,000 under draft parking rules. The proposed system also sets eligibility conditions, road-space requirements and penalties for violations

Bengaluru Police are probing the alleged killing of two minor sisters inside a five-star hotel by their father, S G Imran, who later attempted suicide. Investigators are examining a custody dispute, marital discord, a purported note and hotel CCTV footage

Food safety officials in Bengaluru shut the kitchen of a high-end rooftop lounge after finding unhygienic conditions, expired dairy products and rotten meat. Across 60 three- and five-star hotels, officials seized 132 kg of food and collected 77 samples for testing

Two people, including the driver and conductor, were killed and 24 passengers injured after a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation bus overturned on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway on Saturday. Police suspect the driver may have dozed off before the bus hit a signboard

Two people were killed and around 20 injured after a KSRTC bus travelling from Kerala to Bengaluru crashed into a roadside signboard and overturned on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway in Ramanagara. Four injured passengers remain in critical condition, police said.

Two Nepalese women allegedly died by suicide in Bengaluru’s Yelahanka after families separated them and opposed their relationship, police said. Preliminary investigation indicated social pressure and marriage expectations may have contributed to their deaths. Police are recording statements and gathering evidence

Bengaluru Police arrested a Bihar man for allegedly strangling his wife after repeated domestic disputes. The accused allegedly fled to Bihar after the murder but was traced and arrested. Police said scientific evidence and CCTV footage support the ongoing investigation

India's Under-20 men's football team defeated Singapore 3-0 in the first of two closed-door friendlies in Bengaluru, with goals from Rishi Singh Ningthoukhongjam and Singamayum Shami before an own goal sealed the win ahead of the AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers.

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra cancelled his scheduled Whitefield shows in Bengaluru following opposition from Hindutva activists and concerns over law and order. Kamra said the shows from Monday to Thursday were shifted to Koramangala, with refunds to be processed for affected ticket holders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre, Viveka Smaraka, at Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama in Mysuru. The centre aims to promote value-based education, leadership development and personality building among students and young people.

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Vijay Joseph to postpone his August 3 Bengaluru visit amid protests over the Cauvery water release order. He stressed dialogue, defended the Mekedatu project and announced an all-party meeting

Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah announced he will not contest the 2028 Assembly elections, citing advancing age and increasing corruption in politics. The Congress leader said he would remain active in public life and continue advocating for people's welfare

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge alleged Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak was forced by nationwide student protests rather than remorse. Kharge demanded PM Narendra Modi apologize in Parliament, withdraw FIRs against demonstrators, and compensate affected families