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A hidden family murder in Karnataka’s Santebasavanahalli surfaced after a father’s death, revealing he allegedly killed his son in 2022 over financial disputes and buried him in a percolation pit. Police exhumed skeletal remains and launched further investigations.

BJP says social media rumours harming pilgrimage centre’s reputation, demands update on SIT probe

Protests erupted in Madhugiri after K N Rajanna’s removal from the Karnataka cabinet, with supporters staging a bandh, resignations, and even a self-immolation attempt. The BJP demanded answers in the Assembly, accusing Congress of sidelining Rajanna for exposing alleged election malpractices

Karnataka holds India’s largest wild elephant population, with Chamarajanagar hosting over 2,500. Strong conservation measures and reduced human-elephant conflict have boosted numbers, making the district a model for wildlife preservation.

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

Andhra Pradesh ranked second in the India Justice Report 2025, climbing from fifth in 2022. The state performed strongly in police and prison categories, achieved high women’s representation, and reported no prison overcrowding. Karnataka topped the ranking

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

The crime dates back to October 5, 2023, when the accused allegedly attempted to assault the minor girl inside the mosque. The incident came to light after an activist Puneet Kerehalli shared an audio clip and video snippet on X (formerly Twitter), showing suspicious behavior by the accused

A statewide transport strike has brought public commuting to a halt in Raichur district. With KSRTC services largely suspended, Andhra and Telangana have deployed buses to ease the crisis. Rural commuters continue to suffer as local connectivity remains crippled

The traditional Gajapayana elephant march began with floral tributes and rituals, marking the official start of Mysuru Dasara festivities. Led by elephant Abhimanyu, the first batch of nine elephants departed with fanfare, cultural performances, and traditional offerings

The SIT probing mass grave allegations in Dharmasthala resumed excavations on Monday, targeting the final three sites. Skeletal remains from Site No. 6 may mark a breakthrough. Activists demand a court-monitored probe amid fresh claims of illegal burials and abuse

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah called it a communal conspiracy and lauded police action. Three people, including a right-wing leader, were arrested

Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna was sentenced to life imprisonment and fined Rs 5 lakh in a rape and abduction case involving a domestic worker. The verdict marks a major legal development, with three more related cases still under trial

Chandana Potugari and Priyanka Rodricks won the women’s doubles title, defeating Patil and Nanajkar, while Laxmi Siri Dandu and Joell Nichole advanced to the singles final in a thrilling competition

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced the Karnataka Quantum Mission with a Rs 1,000 crore fund to build a USD 20-billion quantum economy. The mission targets 10,000 jobs, global partnerships, and cutting-edge R&D under Quantum Vision 2035

Skeletal remains were unearthed at the sixth site in Dharmasthala by the SIT, marking the first breakthrough in the alleged secret burial case. The discovery supports a former sanitation worker’s claims about mass burials near the Netravati River over a decade ago

The Karnataka government has made registration mandatory for all GPA-based property transactions and introduced e-stamps and Aadhaar-linked digital signatures. The move aims to prevent fraud, ensure transparency, and eliminate the use of unregistered documents and physical stamp papers.

The Karnataka SIT will excavate three suspected mass grave sites in Dharmasthala today. The complainant alleges he buried hundreds of rape and murder victims. No remains were found at one site earlier. The state government has promised an impartial probe.

The Gujarat ATS has arrested 33-year-old Shama Parveen, an alleged Al Qaeda operative, from Bengaluru for promoting terror ideology online and aiding AQIS. Digital devices were seized, and surveillance has been tightened across the city. She was taken to Gujarat on remand.

Liquor sales in Karnataka’s border districts have declined due to Andhra Pradesh’s new excise policy, which offers cheaper and better-quality alcohol. Shop owners are reporting losses, and the state government is assessing the impact on excise revenue and local trade