Karnataka

A 6-year-old girl was raped and murdered by a Nepal-origin man, Abhishek, in an under-construction building in Ramamurthy Nagar, Bengaluru. The accused was caught by locals and arrested. The police have registered a case and launched a probe.

A fire at Arya Fashion Garments in Bengaluru's Nagasandra destroyed 150 machines worth ₹3 crore and garments worth lakhs. The blaze started overnight, causing extensive damage. Firefighters contained it after hours of effort. The cause is under investigation.

A cylinder explosion in Bengaluru's T. Dasarahalli injured four people, including a woman seriously. The blast caused significant damage to nearby houses and scattered items in the home. Firefighters quickly doused the flames, while police are investigating the incident. The injured were hospitalized promptly.

Karnataka will witness its first rainfall of 2025 on January 13 and 14, with showers expected in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Kodagu, and nearby districts due to a cyclone near Sri Lanka. Coastal and North Karnataka will remain dry, while fog may affect some northern areas.

Bengaluru ranks third globally in the TomTom Traffic Index, highlighting severe traffic congestion. The report reveals it takes 30.10 minutes to travel 10 km in 2024, worsening year by year. Indian cities Kolkata and Pune also feature among the top five globally.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced that the government will consider making Tulu the second official language of the state. Speaking at the Naringana Kambalotsava, he also highlighted government support for Kambala and praised Speaker U.T. Khader’s efforts in securing over Rs 1,000 crore for Ullal’s development.

The Bengaluru Central Division CEN police arrested three individuals for aiding Chinese nationals in cyber fraud. The accused set up a fake company, opened multiple bank accounts, and received cryptocurrency commissions for laundering money. The investigation uncovered ties to a broader fraud network.

Karnataka is installing AI-based cameras on highways in five districts to detect traffic violations like speeding, red light jumps, and seat belt non-compliance. These cameras, placed in accident-prone areas, will generate e-challans and send them online to vehicle owners, improving road safety and law enforcement.

In Bengaluru's Chamarajpet, miscreants brutally cut off the udders of three cows late last night. The cows, owned by Karna, were found in distress this morning. Police are investigating the incident, with local MP PC Mohan also visiting the scene to assess the situation.