A 40-year-old Nepalese worker died and six of his colleagues were taken ill after inhaling carbon monoxide fumes from a charcoal barbecue grill that was brought indoors at a rented house in Karnataka’s Dharwad district, police said on Sunday. The incident has raised fresh concerns about the dangers of using charcoal grills in enclosed spaces,

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The Karnataka government’s proposed anti-hate speech law remains in limbo, with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot yet to either approve or return the Bill weeks after it was passed by the state legislature, chief minister Siddaramaiah said on Sunday. Speaking to reporters in Mangaluru before leaving for Bengaluru after completing official programmes, Siddaramaiah said the Karnataka Hate Speech

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In a chilling turn of events in Bengaluru, police have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with the suspected premeditated murder of a 34-year-old software professional, initially thought to have died in an accidental fire. The incident, which occurred on January 3, had shocked residents of Ramamurthy Nagar, where the victim lived. Initial Incident The deceased, identified as Sharmila,

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In a significant development, Kerala police on Sunday arrested Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil following a fresh complaint of rape and criminal intimidation lodged by a woman from Thiruvalla. The legislator, who had already faced allegations in two separate cases, was taken into custody early in the morning and later remanded to 14 days’ judicial custody by a magistrate in Pathanamthitta. Background

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The world of Tamil cinema and politics has once again collided as the recent releases of Jana Nayagan and Parasakthiappear to have turned into more than just a cinematic event—they have become a symbolic proxy battle between actor-politician Vijay and the ruling DMK ahead of Tamil Nadu’s upcoming assembly elections. Political Undertones of Film Releases The release of Jana Nayagan, originally slated for

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In a bizarre and illegal wildlife trade case, a self-styled godman in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly selling monitor lizard genitalia online, claiming the protected animal parts possessed “magical powers” to resolve relationship issues. The case, uncovered with the help of a wildlife protection NGO, has shed light on the illegal commercialization of endangered species under

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In a shocking case of cyber fraud, an elderly couple in New Delhi lost nearly ₹14 crore after being trapped in an elaborate “digital arrest” scam that lasted over 16 days. The couple, unaware of the deception at first, were made to believe that they were being investigated in a high-profile money laundering case. The scam

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Months after the tragic stampede that claimed the lives of at least 41 people and left more than 60 injured in Tamil Nadu’s Karur district, actor-politician and TVK chief Vijay is set to appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Delhi on Monday. The move comes as part of an ongoing investigation into the circumstances that led

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Delhi, January 12, 2026: North India continues to reel under intense cold as Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 3.2°C on Monday, with biting winds and dense fog affecting daily life. The India Meteorological Department (IMD)has issued a fresh cold wave warning for Delhi, NCR, and several northern states. Cold Wave Forecast The IMD bulletin predicts cold wave conditions over: Dense fog and cold

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Bengaluru, January 12, 2026: Bengaluru police have arrested an 18-year-old neighbour, identified as Karnal Kurai, in connection with the premeditated murder of a 34-year-old software professional, Sharmila, whose body was found in her apartment in Ramamurthy Nagar last week. Initial Misleading Assessment Sharmila’s death was initially thought to be accidental, caused by a fire triggered by an electrical short circuit. Firefighters had responded

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