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Eleven people, including nine women, died after being swept away by strong currents while collecting freshwater mussels in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district. Rescue teams recovered all bodies, while officials said the group likely misjudged rising water levels during monsoon conditions
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C Joseph Vijay chaired a review meeting on Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project on the Cauvery river, directing expedited legal measures to protect Tamil Nadu’s water rights and farmers’ interests following recent court developments and Karnataka’s groundbreaking ceremony announcement
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Tension prevailed in Karnataka’s Bhatkal after protests over the relocation of the Moorin Katte religious site. Authorities imposed prohibitory orders, registered four FIRs and arrested six persons amid clashes, vandalism allegations and heightened security deployment across sensitive areas.
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An 18-year-old NEET candidate, Bhagyashree, who scored 92% in her PUC exams, tragically died by suicide at her home in Kalaburagi. Her father stated there was no family distress, and police confirmed no suicide note was found
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A doctor at Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences was allegedly assaulted by a group demanding treatment without medico-legal registration, prompting protests and a strike by medical staff. Police arrested five accused as authorities ordered an inquiry and enhanced hospital security
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The Supreme Court of India questioned continued reservation benefits for children of economically advanced backward-class families, observing that social mobility follows educational and economic empowerment, while hearing a plea related to creamy layer exclusion in Karnataka government recruitment
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The Election Commission of India announced elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states on June 18 following retirements of leaders including H. D. Deve Gowda, Mallikarjun Kharge and Digvijaya Singh
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An SIT and forensic experts revisited Karnataka’s Banglegudde forest area linked to the Dharmasthala alleged murders and burial case. The team inspected the site where human skulls and skeletal remains were reportedly recovered earlier as part of an ongoing technical and forensic investigation
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A 33-year-old woman tourist died as an elephant fell on her after two elephants broke into a fight in the Cauvery River at the Dubare elephant camp
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Karnataka government has formed a six-member Cabinet sub-committee headed by Home Minister G Parameshwara to study and implement the State Education Policy. The panel will review the Thorat Commission report and recommend reforms covering curriculum, universities, and higher education structure
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Jamaat-e-Islami Hind welcomed Karnataka’s decision permitting students to wear hijab and other faith-based symbols in educational institutions. The group said the move protects religious freedom and educational rights, urging smooth implementation to ensure peaceful and inclusive campus environments for students
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A KSRTC bus travelling from Davanagere to Honnali allegedly toppled after its rear axle broke, killing 23-year-old college student Darshan and injuring around 45 passengers. Six seriously injured victims were shifted to hospital, while police registered a negligence case against the bus driver
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Suraram police rescued a six-month-old baby girl within 48 hours of her abduction near a hospital in Hyderabad. Five persons, including two juveniles, were arrested. Police said the kidnapping was planned to hand over the child to a relative
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Mallikarjun Kharge said no date has been fixed to discuss Karnataka leadership change amid speculation of a tussle between Siddaramaiah and D. K. Shivakumar, asserting any decision will be taken collectively by Congress high command
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Hyderabad: An autorickshaw driver won laurels for his honesty in returning a bag containing gold ornaments and cash that a passenger had forgotten in his vehicle on Thursday. According to the police, Sujatha R Hiremath (43), a resident of Gulbarga, Karnataka, approached Saifabad Police Station stating that while travelling from Narsingi to Birla Mandir in […]
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Despite police action, the spurious cotton seed menace continues in Mancherial, with cases rising in recent years. Smugglers operate across State borders, targeting farmers with illegal seeds, while enforcement gaps and alleged corruption hamper control efforts.
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An American tourist was sexually assaulted at a private homestay in Madikeri, Karnataka. Police arrested the accused, Vrujesh Kumar, and the homestay owner, Vishal, following alleged cover-up attempts. Home Minister G Parameshwara emphasized strict legal action and mandatory licensing compliance
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A Special Court in Bengaluru ordered an FIR against Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara over allegations of placing a ₹500 bet during a Kabaddi event in Tumakuru, directing police to investigate claims that it promotes illegal betting activity
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Karnataka Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar criticised the Centre over the Women’s Reservation Bill, alleging lack of consultation and poor timing. He claimed the Bill’s defeat was a democratic victory, warning delimitation could reduce South India’s representation
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An H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in Bengaluru’s Hesaraghatta area led to culling of birds and eggs, creation of infected and surveillance zones, and intensified monitoring, with authorities urging caution but confirming properly cooked poultry remains safe
