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21 Jun, 2025

Advocate alleges caste-based attack in Yadgir

A 28-year-old Dalit lawyer, Durgappa Hosamani, was assaulted by two upper-caste men in Yadgir’s Nagaral village for allegedly "daring to walk" before them. A police case is filed; the accused are absconding. Hosamani was in town from Bengaluru.

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20 Jun, 2025

Bike taxi riders urge govt to reverse crackdown

Over 100 bike taxi riders met Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, demanding legal status and regulation. Riders allege harassment, unclear policy, and rising auto union pressure, calling the crackdown unfair amid livelihood struggles.

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21 Jun, 2025

Krishna river in spate due to Maharashtra rains

Heavy rains in Maharashtra have raised Krishna river levels, increasing flood risk in Karnataka's Belagavi, Bagalkot, Raichur & Yadagiri. Authorities released over 70,000 cusecs from dams and issued flood alerts in vulnerable areas.

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20 Jun, 2025

K’taka Cong MLA alleges bribery in allotment of houses

Congress MLA BR Patil’s leaked call alleging bribery in house allotments under a state scheme has embarrassed the Karnataka govt. He blames Minister Zameer Khan’s aide. BJP demands Khan’s resignation and a judicial probe into the corruption.

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21 Jun, 2025

Modi addressed health sector issues: Shah in City

Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised PM Modi’s holistic health initiatives at the launch of ACU’s Bengaluru campus. He also urged BJP to fight the “corrupt” Congress. DCM DK Shivakumar dismissed HD Kumaraswamy’s 2028 CM ambitions with a jibe.

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20 Jun, 2025

Minister calls for pruning of trees after techie’s deat

Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has urged officials to prune risky trees ahead of monsoon after a man died from a falling branch. BBMP and other agencies have been told to clear concrete around trees and follow planting guidelines.

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21 Jun, 2025

M'rashtra resets panel on border dispute with K'taka

Maharashtra has revamped its border dispute panel with CM Fadnavis at the helm, aiming to press its claim over 846 areas in Karnataka. MES will advise the committee, while Kannada groups allege Karnataka is not matching Maharashtra’s resolve.

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21 Jun, 2025

Microfinance executives abduct minor for parent’s debt in Mysuru

In Mysuru’s T Narasipura, two Bajaj Finance executives allegedly abducted a 7-year-old over a ₹1,200 loan default. The parents had paid 13 of 14 EMIs. A police probe is on. The act violates Karnataka’s 2025 law against coercive microfinance tactics.

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20 Jun, 2025

India marks Yoga Day with Worldwide events

India will celebrate the 10th International Day of Yoga on 21 June with over 2,000 events in 191 countries. Led by ICCR, the theme is ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’.

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20 Jun, 2025

Woman killed by tiger near Bandipur reserve

A 32-year-old woman, Puttamma, was killed by a tiger while herding cattle near Bandipur Tiger Reserve's Omkar range in Chamarajanagara. Forest officials launched a search, set up camera traps, and urged locals to stay alert.