Karnataka

Bengaluru, Karnataka: Metro commuters in Bengaluru are set to pay more as the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) announced a 5% increase in fares, effective February 9, 2026. This comes after last year’s fare revision, which had doubled ticket prices. New Fare StructureWith the hike, the minimum fare will rise from ₹10 to ₹11, while the maximum fare will increase from ₹90 to ₹95. BMRCL’s spokesperson B.L. Yashwant Chauhan explained that the fare revision follows a formula recommended by the Fare Fixation Committee (FFC), which limits annual fare hikes to 5%. The increase ensures financial stability while keeping sudden, large hikes in check. ZoneDistance (km)Current Fare (₹)New Fare (₹)F10–21011F22–42021F34–63032F46–84042F58–105053F610–156063F715–207074F820–258084F925–3...

Bangalore: A shocking incident emerged from Bangalore, Karnataka, where a 13-year-old girl left home with her younger brother after being scolded by their parents. Both children were later traced by the police and safely reunited with their family. The IncidentThe girl reportedly left home on Saturday after her parents reprimanded her for skipping tuition classes. The siblings went missing from the Ashwathnagar area near the HAL Police Station. According to a police officer, the children left home under the pretext of attending tuition, carrying a bag with some clothes and food. When they did not return by evening, a missing person report was filed on February 2. Children Intended to Visit Their GrandmotherPolice investigation revealed that the siblings wanted to visit their grandmot...

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of a man accused of blackmailing his girlfriend using intimate photographs and forcing sexual relations. Justice V. Sreeshanand observed that “no true lover can coerce a partner into sexual relations by threatening to release private moments,” emphasizing that the relationship between the accused and the victim was not consensual. Case Background The victim filed an FIR in March 2025, stating that she had been in a romantic relationship with the accused. During their relationship, the man secretly recorded intimate moments and later threatened to make them public, coercing her into sexual activity. Distressed by repeated blackmail, the victim informed her family and lodged a report under the BNS and IT Act se...

Bengaluru: A shocking incident from India’s IT capital has sparked serious concerns over irresponsible pet ownership. A 31-year-old woman was brutally attacked by a pet Rottweiler during her morning walk, suffering grievous injuries to her face, neck, and head that required more than 80 stitches. The victim, Shalini Kumari Dubey, a working professional and mother of a 17-month-old child, was attacked on the morning of January 26 near her home in the Teachers’ Colony of HSR Layout. What was meant to be a routine walk turned into a life-threatening ordeal that has left her physically scarred and emotionally traumatized. According to her family, the neighbour’s Rottweiler was let out without a leash or muzzle. As soon as the gate was opened, the dog lunged at Shalini, knocked her to the...

Bidar, Karnataka, Feb 2:A mysterious explosion in Bidar district, Karnataka, left eight people injured, including six children, on Saturday, police said. The incident occurred on the road leading to the Molige Marayya Temple, sending shockwaves through the area. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blast. According to officials, people were passing along the road near the temple when a sudden, powerful explosion occurred. The blast caused panic in the surrounding area, prompting locals to alert the police. Law enforcement teams, along with forensic experts, arrived at the scene to conduct a detailed inspection and determine the exact cause of the explosion. Injuries and Immediate ResponseBidar Superintendent of Police, Pradeep Gunthi, said the explosion took place within th...

Bengaluru: A Hindu woman in Karnataka has levelled serious allegations against her Muslim husband, accusing him of forcing her to convert her religion after marriage, subjecting her to physical abuse, and later marrying another woman. The complainant has approached the police, seeking legal action and protection. According to the complaint, the woman, originally named Rita and now known as Sadia Tabassum, alleged that she was deceived into marriage by her husband, Parvez, a resident of DJ Halli in Bengaluru. She claimed that Parvez assured her before marriage that she would not be forced to change her religion and would be free to continue practising Hindu customs. Relationship Began During College YearsThe woman stated that she met Parvez in 2015 while studying at a private college ...

Bengaluru, Jan 31:Karnataka Industries Minister M B Patil on Saturday said that the state government held bilateral engagements with 46 global and Indian companies, investors, academic institutions and international leaders during the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, though no Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed. Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, Patil said the discussions focused on investment intentions, sectoral opportunities and future collaborations, rather than immediate formal agreements. “We held 46 bilateral engagements with global and Indian companies, investors, academic institutions and country leaderships at the World Economic Forum in Davos. These meetings were aimed at exploring long-term investment prospects in Karnataka,” he said. ...

Bidar (Karnataka), Jan 31: Six people, including four children, were injured on Saturday in a suspected blast in Bidar, Karnataka, police said. Two adults are reported to be in serious condition and are receiving treatment at a hospital. Pradeep Gunti, Superintendent of Police (Bidar), told PTI-Bhasha, “Six people were injured in the explosion, including four children. Their condition is reported to be stable. Two adults sustained serious injuries and are undergoing medical treatment.” According to police, the incident took place on the road leading to the Molige Marayya Temple in Molkhira village, Humnabad Taluk. The victims were walking on the road when the blast occurred. The police superintendent added that a crime team along with forensic experts are examining the site to det...

Bengaluru: In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through India’s real estate sector, Confident Group founder and chairman C.J. Roy (57) was found dead at his Langford Road office on Friday, after suffering a gunshot wound. Police suspect suicide, though the exact circumstances leading to the incident remain under investigation. The incident occurred amid an ongoing Income Tax (IT) Department search operation at the Confident Group office, which had been underway for the past three days in connection with a previous large-scale raid conducted last month. Timeline of Events According to police sources, a joint team of IT officials from Kochi and Bengaluru arrived at the company’s office around 12 noon. Roy reached the premises at approximately 2 PM. Initially asked to leave,...

Bengaluru:In a shocking incident that has once again raised serious questions over police accountability, a Bengaluru Police Inspector was caught red-handed while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹4 lakh. The incident, which took place on January 29, was recorded on video and has since gone viral, showing the officer shouting loudly and creating a dramatic scene after being detained by Lokayukta officials. According to the Lokayukta police, the accused officer, Inspector Govindraju, was posted at P. Agrahara Police Station. He was trapped following a complaint filed by MD Akbar, who alleged that the inspector had demanded a total bribe of ₹5 lakh in exchange for providing relief in a criminal case. Bribe Demand Linked to Bail Promise Investigators stated that the inspector had alrea...