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Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu announced that South India will soon get bullet train connectivity linking Hyderabad, Chennai, Amaravati and Bengaluru. The project, covering a population of over five crore, will also be supported by upgraded international-standard roadways

Navi Mumbai replaces Bengaluru as a venue for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. DY Patil Stadium will host major fixtures including a semifinal and possibly the final, with unchanged dates

Jagtial police arrested three Bengaluru men for duping businessmen of ₹74 lakh in stock market and investment scams. The accused, linked to a Kolkata gang, face over 90 cybercrime cases. Police are probing further to identify their wider network.

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar surprised the Assembly by singing the RSS anthem amid a debate on the Chinnaswamy stadium stampede that killed 11. BJP accused him of fueling frenzy, while he defended his role and highlighted government action

Khalid Jamil’s first national camp blends veterans with four debutants, including Army man Sunil Benchamin and forward Manvir Singh, as India prepares for the CAFA Nations Cup and Asian Cup qualifiers

Karnataka’s Shakti scheme, offering free bus travel for women, has entered the Golden Book of World Records after recording over 500 crore journeys. Officials said the initiative has boosted women’s mobility, economic participation, and significantly increased daily ridership across the state

Apple India has leased 2.7 lakh sq ft of office space in Bengaluru’s Embassy Zenith for 10 years, starting April 2025. With rent beginning at Rs 6.3 crore per month, the iPhone maker is expected to pay over Rs 1,000 crore

A Balasore family alleged they received the wrong body of their kin, who died in Bengaluru, due to mislabelling of a coffin. The mix-up was discovered after opening the casket, forcing an ambulance en route to Siliguri to return

Khalid Jamil begins his tenure as India’s head coach, stressing unity and preparation ahead of the CAFA Nations Cup, while keeping focus on the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers and future team building

Tilak Varma, after a successful county stint with Hampshire, shares the valuable lessons learned. He also prepares to lead South Zone in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, potentially missing the Asia Cup

A suspected LPG cylinder explosion in Chinnayyanapalya’s Shriram Colony killed an 8-year-old boy and injured 12 others, damaging multiple houses. Locals doubt the cylinder theory, citing the blast’s unusual force. Police are investigating the possibility of a suspicious object.

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara announced that the State will introduce a new law to curb hate speech and communal provocation. A special task force and CCTV network will strengthen monitoring in sensitive districts, especially in the coastal belt

The Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled bail granted to Kannada actor Darshan in the Renukaswamy murder case, overturning Karnataka High Court’s order citing serious infirmities. The court noted strong allegations and forensic evidence, stressing the trial court is the proper forum

The removal of KN Rajanna from the Karnataka cabinet has triggered protests by the Valmiki community in Tumakuru. PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi and community leaders backed Rajanna, alleging conspiracy, and demanded his reinstatement or another Valmiki leader’s inclusion in the cabinet

Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna resigned from the Karnataka cabinet after weeks of controversy over remarks on leadership change and Rahul Gandhi’s poll rigging claims. The move follows his removal as Hassan district in-charge and apparent pressure from the Congress high command

PM Modi humourously noted women prefer Bengaluru Metro over Karnataka’s free bus scheme during Yellow Line inauguration. The Rs 7,160 crore project marks a key step in Metro expansion, with Modi also laying foundation for Phase 3’s Orange Line

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched three Vande Bharat Express trains, including the Bengaluru–Belagavi route, which cuts travel time by over an hour. The new services aim to boost connectivity, economic growth, and regional integration.

The Karnataka government plans major amendments to the Rent Act, 1999, introducing steep penalty hikes for subletting and unregistered brokers, market-based rent regulation, eviction notice requirements, and a fast-track dispute resolution system to ensure fairness for tenants and landlords

A 14-year-old boy in Bengaluru was allegedly murdered by his uncle over repeated demands for online gaming money. The accused surrendered after three days. Police recovered the decomposed body and launched a probe into the role of gaming addiction in the incident

Over 6,000 police personnel have been deployed across Bengaluru ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s protest on Friday. The city has been divided into 15 security sectors, with Freedom Park as the control hub. Emergency services and special forces are on standby