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Topic: Karnataka Police

Russian woman living in Karnataka cave didn’t want to be rescued, seeks govt nod to live in jungles

Nina Kutina says she and her daughters did not want to be rescued from the forest. She urges the Indian government to not deport them to Russia, fearing about their safety there.

Dharamsthala: Report withheld

This report has been withheld in compliance with an ad-interim injunction order dated 18 July 2025 passed by the Hon’ble Civil Judge, Bangalore.

Why Karnataka’s new police chief is best known as ‘one-way Saleem’

The 1993-batch IPS officer has previously led SITs that probed cases including rape charges against former MP Prajwal Revanna and graft allegations against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Karnataka ex-DGP’s son points finger at mother, sister for murder in Bengaluru home

In his complaint, son says that mother & sister frequently fought with Karnataka ex-DGP Om Prakash & that 'due to these threats, he had gone to live with his sister'.

Former Karnataka top cop found murdered in his Bengaluru home. Wife, others detained for questioning

The police commissioner said there were multiple injuries on former DGP Om Prakash’s body, which was found lying in a pool of blood.

Karnataka Police SIT file 2,144-page chargesheet against Prajwal Revanna in sexual assault, rape case

The former JD(S) MP is facing a probe by SIT over allegations of sexual harassment & criminal intimidation following complaint by a woman who worked as a domestic help at his house.

Karnataka ex-CM Yediyurappa booked for alleged sexual assault on minor

On complaint lodged by girl’s mother, BJP leader has been booked under POCSO Act & IPC. He says he was ‘only trying to help the woman’, who has filed cases against other officials too.

Former driver has confessed to Karnataka geologist’s murder, say police after arrest

Prathima K.S. was found dead with throat slit at her residence Sunday. DCP says she was killed by her former driver, who lost his job about 2 months ago & was facing financial troubles.

Man wounded in Mangaluru blast is the main suspect with Islamic State links

The suspect, Mohammed Shariq, was one of two people wounded in the Saturday evening blast. Police suspect the IED he was carrying exploded before reaching its intended target.

Slugfest over Karnataka cops dressed in saffron, Siddaramaiah calls it ‘UP-like jungle raj’

Congress leaders hit out at Bommai’s BJP govt, while senior police official says cops were celebrating ‘Ayudha Pooja’ and have been asked to be more careful about clothes.

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How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.