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After Russian woman Nina Kutina was found living in a cave in Karnataka with her daughters, her ex-husband, Israeli citizen Dror Goldstein, is now seeking shared custody. He fears losing contact if they are sent to Russia and wants them to stay in India

Three men, including two college lecturers, were arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly sexually assaulting a college student. The victim approached the State Women’s Commission, leading to swift police action. Authorities suspect more victims may be involved as the investigation continues

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the Sigandur bridge in Shivamogga, Karnataka, without state cabinet members. The Rs 472 crore bridge connects Sagara to Sigandur, easing travel. CM Siddaramaiah skipped the event citing lack of prior notice from the Centre

Three Karnataka students drowned in the Tungabhadra river at Mantralayam, Andhra Pradesh, while bathing and taking photos. Despite warnings about strong currents, they entered the water. One friend survived. Their bodies were recovered on Sunday after a rain-hit search operation

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah affirmed he'll complete his five-year term amid leadership change buzz. Deputy CM D K Shivakumar backed the statement, denying talks of power-sharing. Congress high command meetings focused on appointments, not CM rotation or political changes

Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeepa has launched Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru for the Indian Racing Festival 2025, marking a major cultural crossover as motorsport gains celebrity influence and national traction

Tension erupted in Shivamogga’s Raggigudda area after miscreants allegedly desecrated Ganesha and Naga idols, with one idol thrown into a drain. Residents protested the act, prompting police deployment. BJP blamed the Congress government for enabling anti-Hindu activities; investigation is ongoing

Karnataka Police busted a five-member drug-peddling gang in Mangaluru after parents reported their sons’ drug addiction. The gang targeted youth and sold narcotics in small packets. Police seized drugs worth ₹5.2 lakh and launched further investigation into supply sources

Neeraj Chopra thanked the Karnataka government and sports bodies for their support of the Neeraj Chopra Classic, India’s first international javelin meet, scheduled at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium on July 5.

An elephant named Lakshmi has been arranged to lead the Bibi ka Alam procession in Hyderabad on Sunday, 10th Muharram. After facing wildlife clearance issues with an elephant from Delhi, Lakshmi was selected for the prestigious role

An Infosys senior staffer was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly filming a woman colleague in the office washroom. Caught red-handed, the accused apologized, but was booked under IT Act and BNS after the woman filed a police complaint

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dismissed speculation about leadership change, affirming he will serve a full five-year term. Amid BJP claims and power-sharing rumours with D K Shivakumar, Congress leaders asserted party unity, denying any internal discord or CM replacement plans

Twenty monkey carcasses were found in Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar district in a suspected poisoning case, days after five tigers were similarly killed. Forest officials are investigating the incident amid public outrage and action against negligent forest staff.

Speculation over leadership change in Karnataka reignites as Congress MLA H A Iqbal Hussain claims DK Shivakumar may become CM within three months. Amid hints of major political shifts, he affirms the Congress high command will decide at the right time

The CID has filed a closure report in the unnatural sex case against JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna due to lack of evidence. Revanna, embroiled in multiple allegations, claims political conspiracy, while related investigations involving his family continue

Over 100 residents of Alipur, a Shia-majority village in Karnataka, remain stranded in Iran amid escalating regional tensions. The group includes students and families. Indian authorities and the Embassy are working closely with local officials to ensure safe return

The Rs. 50 crore redevelopment plan for the Basar Saraswathi temple has stalled, over a year into the Congress government’s tenure. Despite funding and foundation-laying in 2023, no work has begun, drawing criticism from devotees and raising accountability questions

Shivaputra, a resident of Chengta in Karnataka, was shifted to a private hospital in Hyderabad after he collapsed

The IMD said heavy rainfall and strong winds are likely in various parts of the state from June 14 to 17. It cautioned against going fishing along the Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshadweep coast from Friday to June 17 in view of the possibility of strong winds and bad weather along the coastline

The Enforcement Directorate’s provisional attachment of MUDA sites follows an earlier seizure of Rs 300 crore in properties