In a horrific crime, a 20-year-old married woman was allegedly killed by a man, who was in a relationship with her, by stuffing some "chemical powder" into her mouth after a heated argument, police said on Monday.

 The Karnataka Government has reportedly nominated four members to fill the vacant seats in the State Legislative Council.

Senior BJP leaders and an MLA expelled from the saffron party have questioned the Karnataka government's decision to have Booker Prize-winning author and activist Banu Mushtaq inaugurate the world-famous Mysuru Dasara festivities this year.

As the Gowri-Ganesha festival approaches this week, markets across Bengaluru are witnessing a sharp spike in the prices of flowers and fruits, driven by high festive demand and erratic supply in recent times.

Incessant rains have put Karnataka’s pulse crops, particularly green gram and black gram, at serious risk, threatening livelihoods across central and northern parts of the state.

The Karnataka government's 50% rebate on traffic e-challan fines has drawn sharp criticism from road safety experts. While some welcome the financial relief, experts warn it sends the wrong message—urging violators to “wait for discounts” instead of following rules—potentially encouraging repeat offences by reducing the fear of penalties.

MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal has taken objection to the selection of award-winning writer Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara 2025 celebrations, sharing his displeasure on social media.

Bengaluru: Bengaluru, often hailed as the “garment capital” of India, is grappling with a mounting textile waste crisis, generating an estimated 5,000 tonnes of fabric waste each year, according to a new study by the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC).