Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is set to meet Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar for crucial talks on the long-running Cauvery River water-sharing dispute. The meeting is expected to focus on the controversial Mekedatu Dam project, water releases, and finding a mutually acceptable solution amid renewed tensions between the two southern states.

Cauvery Water Dispute: CM Vijay to hold crucial talks with Karnataka over Mekedatu Dam

The death toll from the NHPC tunnel collapse in Namchi, Sikkim, has risen to 22, with rescue teams continuing operations to locate the remaining victims. Specialized rescue personnel remain on the ground as authorities monitor the situation and provide support to affected families. Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India has received over 17 lakh enumeration forms during the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Karnataka. Officials have urged voters to submit their forms before the August 8 deadline, even if voter mapping details are unavailable.

Sikkim Tunnel Collapse Death Toll Rises To 22 | Karnataka Voter List Revision Sparks Concern

The orders, issued on Tuesday by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (Services-IV), apply to B. Dayananda; Vikash Kumar Vikash, then Inspector General of Police and Additional Commissioner of Police (West); and Shekhar H. Tekkannavar.

Chinnaswamy stadium stampede: Karnataka govt exonerates 3 IPS officers, drops departmental probe

BMTC confirmed that the Transport Minister handed the conductor a Rs 100 note for two tickets, informing him that he did not have smaller change. The conductor reportedly insisted that the minister either pay the exact fare of Rs 12 or disembark from the bus.

BMTC suspends conductor after he asked Karnataka Minister to get off bus: VIDEO

Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh wore a face mask as he travelled in more than 10 BMTC buses in a span of nearly two hours and witnessed the issues commuters often complain about. One BMTC bus even did not stop at the Fun World bus stop despite a passenger signalling to get down.

Karnataka transport minister on surprise inspection told to get off BMTC bus for not having change

The couple had been living together in the Doddakannahalli area. Police said a dispute erupted on Sunday morning after the accused allegedly suspected the woman of having a relationship with someone else.

Sikkim woman's throat slit by boyfriend over suspected relationship with another man in Bengaluru

Siddaramaiah may be offered a Rajya Sabha seat, while his son Yathindra Siddaramaiah could be accommodated in the cabinet. If carried out, the move would mirror recent developments in Bihar, where Nitish Kumar stepped down as CM and later moved to the Rajya Sabha.

Karnataka power shift? Congress leadership meets in Delhi fuel CM change buzz: What's happening

PM Modi alleged that the Congress had shared a close alliance with DMK for nearly three decades, with the DMK repeatedly helping Congress survive political crises, including during the UPA government before 2014. But the Congress abandoned the DMK when political circumstances changed.

'Congress stabbed DMK in the Back': PM Modi attacks alliance shift in Tamil Nadu

Police have registered two separate cases of unnatural death based on complaints from family members. Officials said investigations are underway to determine the reasons behind the incident, including possible health concerns, relationship issues, or emotional distress.

Bengaluru techie couple suicide: Woman jumps from 17th floor after finding husband dead in apartment

The identities of the remaining victims are still unknown. Preliminary findings indicate that Gagan was at home before receiving a call from friends around 3 a.m., after which he left the house.

Seven killed in multi-vehicle collision on National Highway-648 in Karnataka's Bengaluru

Ever since Congress came into power in Karnataka in March 2023, there has been continuous talk of a power-sharing between CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy Shivakumar involving a transfer of power after two and a half years. 

'Word power is world power': DK Shivakumar cryptic post hints at 'power tussle' in Karnataka — What's happening?

Following the victim's mother's complaint, Chintaki Police initially registered a case (Crime No. 79/2025) under Sections 109, 118(1), 352, and 127(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). 

Maharashtra man beaten to death in Karnataka over suspicion of extramarital affair, two arrested

A Bengaluru student has been arrested for allegedly raping a senior at private college; political leaders call for stronger action on women’s safety in Karnataka

'He dragged her to the... ': Bengaluru student arrested for alleged rape at private college

Shivakumar said that the government is working on potholes, as it has the duty and the responsibility to fix the issue. Meanwhile, he also lashed out at the opposition BJP for poor road maintenance while in power.

‘Pothole issues are everywhere’: D K Shivakumar hits back as Bengaluru industry leaders flag poor infrastructure

The truck broke through the road divider on NH-373 near Mosalehosalli village in Hassan taluka of Karnataka and rammed into the procession. At least four people died on the spot, while more than 20 were seriously injured, said reports. 

Speeding truck ploughs into Ganesh idol procession in Karnataka; 8 killed, toll may rise

A bitter clash erupted between the Special Duty Officers (SDOs) of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar at the Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi amid an alleged power tussle in Karnataka and rumours of a potential leadership change.

Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah feud sparks clash of aides at Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi: ‘Beaten with a shoe’

In a bold decision Karnataka High Court quashed an FIR against three muslim men who were reportedly preaching Islam in the premises of a Hindu Temple because the case did not find any evidence of coercion.

Preaching Islam in temple isn’t conversion:Bold verdict by Karnataka High Court

It was the second time in a week that the Supreme Court has rebuked the Karnataka High Court in the Renukaswamy murder case. Last week, the High Court was told that it had failed to exercise discretion in granting bail to actor and prime accused Darshan Thoogudeepa.

‘Perverse exercise of judicial power’: Supreme Court blasts Karnataka HC over actor Darshan’s bail

More than 20 researchers have traced human activity in the area back 4000 years, uncovering signs of an early and flourishing civilisation. Findings of archaeologists indicate that a human settlement once existed here between the 11th and 14th centuries BCE.

Did a 4000-year-old civilisation once thrive in Karnataka’s Maski? Here's what researchers found

The Mangalore police has arrested a conman, identified as Rohan Saldanha, for allegedly defrauding wealthy businessmen of crores of rupees on the pretext of fake loans and land deals

Inside conman Rohan Saldanha's empire: Rs 500 cr promise, concealed doors, hidden exit

The Karnataka government has blamed the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise RCB for the Bengaluru stampede in which 11 people lost their lives.

Virat Kohli video, RCB X posts: Bengaluru stampede report triggers row; govt claims not 'blame game'

During the inquiries, the Russian woman revealed that she travelled to Gokarna from Goa and chose to live in the forest in response to seek spiritual solitude, engaging in meditation and prayer.

Why THIS Russian woman hide in a cave in India for 8 years with her two children?

A landslide near Shirur village in Uttara Kannada district in southern India's state of Karnataka on Tuesday (July 16) killed three individuals while four others are feared dead.

Seven from two families killed after landslide in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka

A woman from the southern Indian state of Karnataka has claimed she was locked up in the house by her husband 12 years ago until she was rescued by the police a few days back.

India: Mysuru woman claims husband locked her up in home for 12 years, used box for loo break

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BMTC suspends conductor after he asked Karnataka Minister to get off bus

Karnataka transport minister told to get off BMTC bus for not having change

Sikkim woman's throat slit by boyfriend over affair suspicion in Bengaluru

Karnataka power shift? Congress leadership meets in Delhi fuel CM change buzz

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Woman jumps from 17th floor after finding husband dead in Bengaluru's apartment

Seven killed in multi-vehicle collision on National Highway-648 in Karnataka

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Maharashtra man beaten to death in Karnataka over extramarital affair, 2 held

'He dragged her to the... ': Bengaluru student arrested for alleged rape

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Speeding truck ploughs into Ganesh idol procession in Karnataka; 8 killed

Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah feud sparks clash of aides at Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi

Preaching Islam in temple isn’t conversion: Bold verdict by Karnataka High Court

‘Perverse exercise of power’: SC blasts Karnataka HC over actor Darshan’s bail

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Seven from two families killed after landslide in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka

India: Mysuru woman claims husband locked her up in home for 12 years, used box for loo break