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Karnataka ‘RTI officials’ arrested for filming private moments of government staff, attempting to extort Rs 50 lakh

February 06, 2026 8:20 pm

The accused, who allegedly posed as RTI officials and journalists, are suspected of having been involved in similar extortion attempts at multiple locations.

Karnataka Police rule out crime angle, say chemical reaction triggered blast in Bidar village

January 31, 2026 11:10 pm

According to the Karnataka Police, paint residue and chemical thinners had been stored in the house for several years, and the occupant was reportedly unaware how highly combustible the substances were.

Double suicide shakes Karnataka's Davangere: Woman elopes with lover, her husband and matchmaker end life

January 30, 2026 9:22 am

The Davangere police arrested the woman for abetment of suicide after her husband named her in a purported death note.

Rs 400 crore heist at Chorla Ghat, an abduction and threats: Karnataka Police join Maharashtra and Goa probe teams

January 26, 2026 5:32 pm

In December last year, a Maharashtra-based businessman filed a complaint alleging that two container trucks carrying demonetised Rs 2,000 notes worth Rs 400 crore, belonging to a Thane-based realtor, were stolen in October.

Hassan DC bars VHP leader from entering district, BJP likens decision to Emergency-era crackdown

January 25, 2026 11:46 pm

Leader of Opposition R Ashoka alleged that ‘police stations in Karnataka have transformed into Congress party offices.’

Man facing police probe attempts suicide outside Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru

January 24, 2026 9:59 pm

The man who attempted suicide was allegedly part of a group led by Puneeth Kerehalli that allegedly went door-to-door questioning residents about their nationality, suspecting them to be Bangladeshi immigrants.

Karnataka Government sanctions cash reward for police personnel involved in Prajwal Revanna rape probe

January 24, 2026 9:30 am

In addition to the Prajwal Revanna case, a cash reward was also sanctioned for police personnel who were part of the Nyamati bank robbery probe.

Karnataka women’s panel seeks probe against IPS officer Ramachandra Rao under workplace harassment law

January 21, 2026 10:35 pm

Karnataka State Commission for Women Chairperson Nagalakshmi Choudhary says Ramachandra Rao’s conduct creates a sense of insecurity among women and sends a wrong message to civil society.

Karnataka Police consider new anti-terrorism unit following call for uniform ATS by Union Home Minister Amit Shah

January 19, 2026 9:17 pm

At present, Karnataka has multiple units that deal with anti-terrorism activities.

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