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Kerala has collected six petrol samples from fuel stations in four districts for testing after Karnataka reported excess ethanol content in petrol. The State government may initiate legal proceedings if tests establish that ethanol levels exceed permitted limits

Oil marketing companies BPCL and HPCL reaffirmed E20 petrol quality amid allegations of excessive ethanol blending in Karnataka. Tests on 56 samples found an average ethanol content of 19.3 per cent, with all samples meeting prescribed specifications

A Bengaluru cab driver allegedly murdered his wife and six members of her family, including a seven-year-old boy, over domestic disputes. Police have recovered one body near Nandi Hills and are searching for the remaining six at different locations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Karnataka on Kannada Rajyotsava, praising the state's heritage, traditions and achievements in technology, biotechnology, aerospace and artificial intelligence. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also extended greetings

 Pramoda Devi Wadiyar criticised Mysuru Dussehra 2026 arrangements, alleging poor coordination, police interference and disruption of royal family rituals. She proposed shifting the Sri Chamundeshwari Ammanavaru’s Ambari procession to Rathotsava day and reserving Palace premises for customary ceremonies. 

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said he would lead an all-party delegation to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week to seek drought relief. He also indicated that Mysuru’s Dasara illumination could be extended by another 10 days.

A 25-year-old woman, Anjali, died during treatment after being allegedly stabbed by Ashwin at her sister’s house in Motinagar, Kukatpally. Police said Ashwin also allegedly injured Anjali’s sister when she intervened. The Allapur police are investigating the case.

Crop losses, water shortages and deficient rainfall are reportedly driving farmers and farm labourers from parts of Telangana to Karnataka, Maharashtra and other destinations. Locals say distress migration has intensified in Gadwal and Sangareddy, with students and elderly people also affected.

An FIR has been registered against a Karnataka BJP BLA-1, a Ballari corporator and three election officials over an alleged attempt to seek deletion of 7,561 voter names during the SIR process. The complaint alleges disproportionate targeting of minority voters

FIRs have been registered in Belagavi, Bidar and Mysuru over alleged irregularities in Karnataka’s ongoing SIR of electoral rolls. Complaints allege misuse of Form-7 applications to seek deletion of voter names, including those of Muslim community members, police said

Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh advanced to the girls’ semi-finals of the Sub-junior National Basketball Championship after respective wins over Kerala and Madhya Pradesh. In the boys’ section, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana also progressed with victories over Karnataka and Delhi

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has alleged a conspiracy to delete eligible voters through bulk Form 7 applications during the ongoing SIR, accusing BJP and JD(S) leaders of targeting vulnerable communities and demanding a criminal investigation into the alleged electoral irregularities

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar directed officials to release water from the Almatti and Narayanpur reservoirs to Telangana’s Jurala project in phases. The move follows a request from Telangana Ministers and public representatives amid water shortages and difficulties faced by farmers.

The Centre has notified the appointment of 14 judicial officers as judges and additional judges in the Delhi, Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Courts, following recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium.

The FSL has confirmed hundreds of video files on a mobile phone seized from former MP Prajwal Revanna’s cell at Bengaluru Central Prison. Police are examining the videos, calls and other digital evidence while probing how the device entered the prison

The Karnataka government has ordered that only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram be sung at state government programmes, except those attended by the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister or Governor, following a Cabinet decision

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at more than 15 locations linked to Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi and his associates over alleged overseas investments and financial transactions. The FEMA probe covers properties and financial dealings reportedly linked to South Africa and Uganda

The Enforcement Directorate recorded former Karnataka minister and Congress MLA B Nagendra's statement in the alleged Rs 89-crore Valmiki Corporation money laundering case. Nagendra, previously arrested and later granted bail, was questioned over alleged financial irregularities and a recent CBI chargesheet

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar launched ‘Prajaseva Abhiyana’ in Vijayanagar to bring grievance redressal closer to citizens. The campaign will hold Saturday meetings at taluk and hobli levels, supported by AI-based calls and an integrated digital grievance system

Food safety officials inspected an online retail facility in Mangaluru after a consumer complained of finding a worm inside an egg purchased through a quick-commerce platform. Broken egg packets were found, removed and disposed of, while the storage area was sealed