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The Congress today accused the BJP of deflecting attention from multiple corruption scandals in Karnataka ahead of the next year's elections, with focus on communal issues like the row over hijab and... source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/karnataka-countrys-corruption-capital-but-congress-after-eidgah-row-3304718

There was thick security cover at the Idgah ground in Hubballi on Wednesday and so was the scene at the one in the state capital. source https://www.ndtv.com/south/contrasting-mood-at-2-idgah-grounds-in-karnataka-during-ganesha-festival-3303013

A king cobra travelled in a car for over 200 km and lived in its engine bay for a week before being finally rescued by wildlife personnel in Kerala, according to the vehicle owner. source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/10-foot-king-cobra-hid-in-car-for-a-week-travelled-200-km-in-kerala-3303747

The ruling LDF and opposition UDF in Kerala on Wednesday resolved to jointly fight the increasing drug menace in the state with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announcing stringent measures in the... source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/kerala-government-opposition-come-together-to-battle-drug-menace-3302713

Shaik Salauddin, head of an organisation of workers employed in the gig economy, shared the screenshot of the Swiggy order and urged the platform to take a stand against it. source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/no-muslim-delivery-person-says-hyderabad-swiggy-user-slammed-for-bigotry-3303628

Congress is a democratic party and its Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor is qualified to contest for the party's presidential election, Kerala Congress chief K Sudhakaran said today. source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/shashi-tharoor-qualified-can-contest-to-be-congress-chief-kerala-head-k-sudhakaran-3302738

A case has been registered against Karnataka Tourism, Ecology and Environment Minister Anand Singh for allegedly threatening a family, whose members later attempted to immolate themselves, over a land... source https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/karnataka-minister-booked-for-threatening-family-over-land-dispute-3302366

Ahead of next year's assembly election in Karnataka, Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations have turned into a hot button issue after Hindu outfits were allowed to install Ganesh idols in Hubballi Eidgah... source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/ganesh-celebrations-on-karnataka-eidgah-ground-after-court-order-10-points-3302524

Top members of the contractors' association, who are contractors themselves, opened up to NDTV in Bengaluru about the kickbacks they have paid to government officials in order to bag government... source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/karnataka-government-corruption-allegations-meet-karnatakas-40-percent-bribe-paying-contractors-3302260

As many as four women who attended the Double Puncture Laparoscopy (DPL) sterilization camp at a government hospital in Ranga Reddy district in Telangana five days ago died, officials said on Tuesday. source https://www.ndtv.com/telangana-news/4-women-die-after-sterilisation-surgery-in-telangana-probe-ordered-3300746

A unique 32-feet high idol of Lord Ganesh made of fig tree, in standing posture, in Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam district is the newest attraction for this Chaturthi festival in the state. source https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/ganesh-chaturthi-32-feet-lord-ganesh-idol-made-from-fig-trees-in-tamil-nadu-3300224

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will visit Tamil Nadu on September 5 and launch schools of excellence there, officials said on Tuesday. source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/arvind-kejriwal-to-launch-schools-in-tamil-nadu-on-september-5-3299477

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Karnataka and then Kerala to commission the first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant at Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi. source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modi-to-commission-first-india-made-aircraft-carrier-ins-vikrant-this-week-3299475

Torrential rains battered central Kerala on Tuesday, forcing authorities to sound alerts for residents hit by waterlogging and educational institutions were shut in the affected areas as the... source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/kerala-rain-heavy-rains-in-kerala-over-next-2-3-days-authorities-issue-alert-3298868

The Karnataka government has estimated rain-related losses since June to the tune of Rs 7,647.13 crore, and will be sending a proposal to the Centre seeking a relief of Rs 1,012.5 crore as per... source https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/karnataka-estimates-rain-related-losses-at-rs-7-647-crore-3299914

About festival tomorrow, waqf board's lawyer said mandatory permission wasnt taken, hints at political motive "with elections due next year" source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/ganesh-chaturthi-celebrations-at-bengaluru-idgah-maidan-supreme-court-forms-3-judge-bench-hearing-shortly-3299920

A man who suffered injuries in a bike accident died inside the ambulance in which he was carried to the Government medical college here after the door of the van failed to open due to some snag. source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/man-injured-in-accident-dies-inside-ambulance-as-its-door-fails-to-open-3299065

The inquiry commission by Justice Aruna Jagadeesan has recommended action against 17 police officials including IPS officers, the Collector, and a few others, a statement by the state government said. source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/tuticorin-and-jayalalithaa-death-inquiry-commission-reports-to-be-tabled-in-tn-assembly-3298076

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a yellow alert for all districts except Kasaragod on Tuesday. source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/5-of-family-killed-in-idukki-landslides-as-heavy-rain-hits-kerala-3295791

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy on Monday announced in the territorial assembly that those who are 100-years-old and above, would be extended monthly assistance of Rs 7,000. source https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/puducherry-centenarians-to-receive-monthly-assistance-of-rs-7-000-3296040

Against High Court's verdict that upheld Karnataka government's decision, petitions finally came up for hearing source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/karnataka-hijab-ban-supreme-court-seeks-karnataka-governments-response-3295698

The Kochi police on Friday arrested a man for allegedly stealing money from ATMs in Kochi via 140 transactions made by using a fiber object in different ATMs of the South Indian Bank. source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/man-arrested-for-stealing-money-from-several-atms-using-a-fiber-object-3295004

Mr Savarkar's role in the Indian freedom struggle has been a big ideological flashpoint between the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, or RSS -- the ideological mentor of the BJP -- and rival Congress. source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/savarkar-lesson-in-revised-karnataka-school-textbooks-triggers-outrage-3294207

BJP Telangana chief Bandi Sanjay while addressing a public gathering at the end of Praja Sangrama Padayatra on Sunday stated that wherever BJP holds a meeting in the name of rules and regulations, the... source https://www.ndtv.com/telangana-news/dharma-rakshaks-not-scared-of-lathi-charge-telangana-bjp-chief-3293482

An invitation extended to Union Home Minister Amit Shah by Kerala's Left government to attend a most colourful water sport race in the southern state named after India's first Prime Minister... source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/keralas-invite-to-amit-shah-for-boat-race-named-after-nehru-sparks-row-3292434

The Justice Arumughaswamy Commission, constituted to probe the circumstances surrounding late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's death, submitted its report to the state government on... source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/justice-arumughaswamy-commission-which-probed-jayalalithaas-death-submits-report-to-tamil-nadu-government-3291315

At least 13,000 schools in Karnataka have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing the Basavaraj Bommai-led BJP government of corruption. source https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/in-letter-to-pm-13-000-schools-accuse-karnataka-government-of-corruption-3291300

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai trashed talks about leadership change in the government, reiterating that he has been given a "free hand" by the BJP leadership. source https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/ndtv-exclusive-karnataka-chief-minister-basavaraj-bommai-says-bjp-has-given-him-a-free-hand-bs-yediyurappa-my-inspiration-3290978

The Kerala High Court on Friday directed the State government and the CBSE to issue orders to include a prevention-oriented programme on sexual abuse as a part of the curriculum. source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/court-asks-kerala-to-include-prevention-programme-on-sex-abuse-in-school-syllabus-3289764

The Kerala High Court on Friday directed the State government to issue necessary orders to close down if any religious place or prayer hall is functioning without necessary permission. source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/kerala-high-court-orders-kerala-government-to-close-illegal-religious-places-prayer-halls-3289757

A Special Court here has permitted JD(S) MLA from Melukote, C S Puttaraju, to visit England for dental treatment and the US to attend a function. source https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/court-permits-mla-c-s-puttaraju-facing-cbi-probe-to-visit-uk-for-dental-treatment-3288382

The Hyderabad police commissioner told NDTV there was no selective use of the law which is why they were filing cases against and arrested protestors who raised provocative statements against T Raja... source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/t-raja-singh-arrest-shops-to-shut-early-fear-of-trouble-after-friday-prayers-in-tense-hyderabad-3288103

In a praiseworthy move, a mahal (mosque) committee in a village in Kerala's Kasaragoddistrict has decided to expel or sideline members of their community who are involved in drug-related activities. source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/in-kerala-mosque-committees-fight-against-drugs-a-bold-decision-3287833

The Crime Branch wing of Kerala police on Thursday raided senior Kerala politician PC George's residence at Erattupetta in the district. source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/kerala-ex-mla-pc-george-on-crime-branch-raids-at-home-politically-motivated-3286256

Earlier, a large crowd of protestors gathered at Shalibanda in Hyderabad over the alleged remarks of suspended BJP leader T Raja Singh on Prophet Muhammad. The police resorted to lathi charge to... source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/asaduddin-owaisi-blames-raja-singh-for-protests-in-hyderabad-demands-arrest-3285761

Karnataka BJP MLA KS Eshwarappa filed a complaint with the police after receiving a threat letter saying that his tongue will be cut if he calls Tipu sultan a "Muslim Gunda" once again. source https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/karnataka-minister-ks-eshwarappa-calls-tipu-sultan-muslim-gunda-gets-a-threat-letter-3284259

Veteran Karnataka BJP leader BS Yediyurappa on Tuesday flagged off the 'Savarkar Rath Yatra' in Mysuru, aimed at informing people about VD Savarkar and the principles and values propounded by him. source https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/mega-savarkar-rath-yatra-in-karnataka-to-spread-his-ideology-bs-yediyurappa-3279479

The High Court said the prosecution can "hardly prove the guilt against the petitioner," under the circumstances. source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/karnataka-high-court-cancels-pocso-rape-charges-after-victim-and-accused-marry-3281363

Kozhikode District and Sessions judge S Krishnakumar, who had made controversial observations in his orders while granting bail to an accused in two sexual harassment cases, has been transferred as... source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/judge-who-made-conterversial-remarks-in-sexual-harassment-case-transfered-3281154

In a freak mishap, a government bus conductor fell from the vehicle and died after the driver applied sudden brake to avoid a dog crossing the road in Salem on Tuesday. source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bus-conductor-falls-dies-after-driver-applies-sudden-brake-3280562

Siddaramaiah, the leader of opposition in the state assembly, on Sunday in his defence had said he is a non-vegetarian and it's his food habit and questioned whether God has said what to eat and what... source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/did-not-eat-meat-the-day-i-visited-temple-siddaramaiah-amid-raging-controversy-3279258

The wild elephant died after allegedly falling into a septic tank in the backyard of an uninhabited house near the forest area. source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/kerala-wild-elephant-dies-after-falling-into-septic-tank-3278896

The protests outside the under-construction Vizhinjam port in Kerala does not appear to be by fisherfolk alone and in some places it looks like a pre-planned agitation, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi... source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/protests-at-keralas-vizhinjam-port-not-fishermen-alone-chief-minister-3278060

Telangana BJP MLA T Raja Singh was today arrested for his alleged derogatory comments against Prophet Muhammad following protests in Hyderabad last night demanding action against him. source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/case-against-bjp-mla-t-raja-singh-over-prophet-remark-protesters-call-for-arrest-3277712

BJP leaders in Karnataka are targeting senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah for reportedly going to a temple during his recent visit to Kodagu district after eating non-vegetarian food, and have... source https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/bjp-criticises-siddaramaiah-for-temple-visit-after-alleged-non-veg-meal-3276894

Ra Arjunamurthy, who had associated with Superstar Rajinikanth when the top actor had the idea to launch a political party that was abandoned later, on Monday rejoined the BJP. source https://www.ndtv.com/south/rajinikanths-ex-associate-ra-arjunamurthy-rejoins-bjp-in-tamil-nadu-3276834

A 53-year old woman has died of a suspected rabies infection in Perambra despite taking the necessary vaccination, sources said on Monday. source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/kerala-woman-dies-of-suspected-rabies-infection-in-spite-of-vaccination-3274762

Cybercriminals allegedly hacked the bank account of a retired school teacher in Annamayya via WhatsApp link and stole Rs 21 lakh. source https://www.ndtv.com/andhra-pradesh-news/rs-21-lakh-stolen-from-retired-andhra-pradesh-teachers-account-police-3274236

Senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan on Sunday said making girls and boys sit together in the classroom will not lead to gender equality. source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/keralas-gender-equal-education-policy-a-wayward-reform-congress-leader-3274168

A day ahead of Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, Andhra Pradesh BJP president Somu Veerraju said their party was about to take a... source https://www.ndtv.com/andhra-pradesh-news/andhra-bjp-chief-hints-at-tremors-says-jagan-reddy-will-tremble-3273179

MK Stalin, who recently tested COVID-19 positive, said he did not undergo major difficulties on account of his physical activity. source https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/mk-stalin-often-get-asked-whether-my-son-and-i-are-brothers-3273398

Drugs worth around Rs 60 crore were seized at the Cochin International Airport here on Sunday from a Delhi-bound Kerala native who had arrived in the port city from Zimbabwe via Doha. source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/drugs-worth-rs-60-crore-seized-at-cochin-international-airport-in-kerala-3273314

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address a public meeting in Telangana's Munugode today ahead of a bypoll in the constituency. source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/amit-shahs-mega-rally-in-telangana-today-ahead-of-munugode-bypoll-3272257

The Karnataka High Court has denied bail to a Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) official stating that there was rampant corruption in government offices. source https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/corruption-rampant-in-government-offices-currently-karnataka-high-court-3270509

The Bengaluru police has once again denied permission to stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui's show 'Dongri to Nowhere' in Bengaluru, which was scheduled to take place today. source https://www.ndtv.com/bangalore-news/comedian-munawar-faruquis-show-cancelled-again-in-bengaluru-report-3270547

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Saturday said he will order a full-fledged investigation into the allegations of nepotism in appointments made to various posts in the Universities in the state. source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/kerala-guv-says-he-will-order-full-fledged-inquiry-into-nepotism-charges-in-varsity-appointments-3270363

Bharatiya Janata Party Telangana unit president Bandi Sanjay on Friday stoked a row after he stated that his party workers are bigger "goons" than TRS workers but with a difference as they work for... source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/telangana-bjp-chief-to-bandi-sanjay-kcrs-party-we-are-bigger-goondas-than-you-3269431

Following incidents of eggs being thrown at Congress's Siddaramaiah's car during his visit to Kodagu, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said he has assured him of adequate security... source https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/protests-against-siddaramaiah-cm-bommai-assures-him-of-security-3269482

Two workers were killed and at least nine others injured in a fire that broke out at a sugar refinery in Vakalapudi near Kakinada city of Andhra Pradesh on Friday afternoon. source https://www.ndtv.com/andhra-pradesh-news/2-workers-killed-in-fire-at-sugar-refinery-in-andhra-pradesh-3268901

Four people, including two staff of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's Wayanad office, were arrested on Friday for allegedly causing damage to Mahatma Gandhi's photo nearly two months ago when an SFI protest... source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-office-vandalism-in-keralas-wayanad-4-arrested-for-damaging-mahatma-gandhi-photo-3268924

Flyers at Chennai airport's Domestic Arrival Lounge can now take advantage of four bed-sized capsules called 'Sleepzo', which are ideal for a short rest. The facility will come in handy particularly... source https://www.ndtv.com/chennai-news/chennai-airport-introduces-sleepzo-sleeping-pods-for-travellers-at-domestic-arrival-lounge-3268840

As BS Yediyurappa, a Lingayat like Basavraj Bommai, has been elevated to the BJP top body, state leaders say party may consider community arithmetic source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/b-bommais-fate-in-karnataka-hangs-in-bjps-community-balance-3268269

A Customs officer was detained by the Kerala police after their investigation into a gold smuggling through the Karipur International Airport here reached him, police said. source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/kerala-police-detain-customs-officer-gold-and-currency-seized-3267048

When you think of the BJP in Karnataka - the first name and face that comes to mind for many is that of BS Yediyurappa. The powerful leader from the dominant Lingayat community was the very first BJP... source https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/bs-yediyurappa-basavaraj-bommai-and-uncertainty-ahead-of-karnataka-polls-3266822

The Kerala High Court has come to the aid of a minor rape survivor by permitting medical termination of her 28-week old pregnancy. source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/kerala-high-court-allows-minor-rape-survivor-to-terminate-28-week-pregnancy-3264201

The participation of a child allegedly dressed as VD Savarkar at an Independence Day programme organised at a government school in Kerala's Malappuram district has sparked a row with various youth... source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/malappuram-row-over-child-dressed-as-veer-savarkar-on-independence-day-in-kerala-school-3260901

Comparing wife with other women and constantly taunting her for not being a spouse of his expectations amounts to mental cruelty by a husband and the woman cannot be expected to put up with such... source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/comparing-wife-with-other-women-amounts-to-mental-cruelty-kerala-high-court-3261417

The famous Lord Ayyappa Temple here witnessed heavy rush of devotees on Wednesday as it was opened for special pujas and rituals to mark the beginning of the auspicious Malayalam month of Chingam. source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/thousands-offer-prayers-at-keralas-sabarimala-temple-as-chingam-puja-begins-3261375

A video of the nine-year-old daughter of jailed Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan, talking about the "freedom and rights of ordinary citizens", has gone viral on social media as the nation celebrates... source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/jailed-kerala-journalist-siddique-kappans-daughter-mehnazs-independence-day-speech-is-viral-says-my-request-is-not-to-take-away-freedom-rights-of-ordi-3261044

The woman had filed a petition calling for her husband to move out of her home in the interest and welfare of the children till the disposal of her petition for divorce. source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-dispute-with-wife-high-court-asks-husband-to-leave-the-house-3260335

The Madras High Court on Tuesday provided temporary relief to actor Vijay, by staying the orders of the Income Tax department and imposing a penalty of Rs 1.5 crore on him for not voluntarily... source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/madras-high-court-stays-income-tax-penalty-order-of-rs-1-5-crore-on-actor-vijay-3260434

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Kerala government on an appeal filed by Nagaland challenging the Kerala High Court's order which upheld the state government's power to regulate... source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/supreme-court-notice-to-kerala-for-regulating-lotteries-from-other-states-3260085

Over two kg of gold worth Rs 1.21 crore was seized from multiple incidents at the airport here and a passenger arrested in this connection, the Customs Department said on Tuesday. source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/gold-worth-rs-1-21-crore-seized-at-chennai-airport-flyer-arrested-3259732

Security has been heightened in Udupi in the wake of communal tension prevailing in neighbouring Shivamogga district over objections by Popular Front of India (PFI) against portraits of Veer Savarkar... source https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/security-stepped-up-in-karnatakas-udupi-amid-tension-in-shivamogga-over-veer-savarkar-poster-3258890

A banner with the photo of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was torn by a group of people in Karnataka's Tumakuru city today, a day after another group allegedly removed a poster of Savarkar. source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/savarkars-banner-torn-in-karnatakas-tumakuru-day-after-violence-over-his-poster-in-shivamogga-3258946

A Karnataka minister's comments, leaked to the press, caused new embarrassment to Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, who today confirmed that the comments are authentic but taken out of context. source https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/audio-leak-of-karnataka-minister-were-managing-government-not-running-it-3258582

A ruling TRS member was stabbed to death at a village in Khammam district of Telangana on Monday, police said. source https://www.ndtv.com/telangana-news/member-of-kcrs-party-chased-stabbed-to-death-in-telanganas-khamman-3257198

The Karnataka unit of the Congress on Monday took out a mega 'Freedom March' in the city to commemorate 75 years of independence with thousands of people participating from various parts of the state. source https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/watch-karnataka-congress-takes-out-mega-freedom-march-in-bengaluru-3257173

Kanal Kannan, a Hindu Munnani functionary was arrested on Monday for his recent remark against rationalist leader Periyar EV Ramasamy, following a complaint from a Dravidian outfit, police said. source https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/tamil-stunt-choreographer-arrested-for-remarks-against-periyar-3256848

A retired army soldier collapsed and died during a flag hoisting ceremony marking Independence Day at a village in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district on Monday, police said. source https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/karnataka-ex-serviceman-collapses-during-flag-hoisting-dies-3256027

A CPI (M) local committee member was hacked to death, said the officials on Sunday. source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/kerala-cpm-leader-hacked-to-death-in-palakkad-police-3255471

The BJP on Sunday expelled its Madurai-based functionary P Saravanan, who had an argument with Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan over the footwear-flinging episode in the backdrop of... source https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/twist-to-bjp-vs-tamil-nadu-minister-row-man-at-centre-of-it-expelled-3254266

A full-page advertisement published by the Karnataka government for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign and as a tribute to freedom fighters, has been slammed by the state's... source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/nehru-out-savarkar-in-for-national-flag-ad-in-karnatakas-new-row-3253922

A man slit the throat of his wife with a machete at a family court in Karnataka where the two had gone to attend a counselling session after they filed for divorce. The man tried to escape after the... source https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/man-slits-wifes-throat-at-family-court-in-karnatakas-hassan-soon-after-decision-to-reunite-3253163

A man killed his estranged wife in a family court in Karnataka on Saturday by allegedly slitting her throat, police said. source https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/man-kills-estranged-wife-in-court-by-slitting-her-throat-karnataka-cops-3252532

Telangana Minister of Prohibition and Excise, Srinivas Goud, landed into a controversy after he allegedly opened fire from a loaded police gun at a public rally on Saturday. source https://www.ndtv.com/telangana-news/telangana-minister-opens-fire-from-police-gun-at-a-public-rally-rubbishes-allegations-later-3252449

A row broke out at Infant Mary English Medium High School in Mangaluru over alleged forcible removal of Raksha bandhan bands tied on some students' wrists and throwing them in the dustbin. source https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/students-forced-to-throw-rakhis-in-dustbins-in-karnatakas-infant-mary-english-medium-high-school-report-3249818

Victim had watched Telugu blockbuster over a dozen times; had left studies some years ago due to addiction to movies source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/copying-horror-movie-arundhati-that-he-watched-several-times-23-year-old-dies-for-salvation-in-karnataka-3249204

The powers the government originally sought to confer upon itself, though the 2020 rules, have now been bestowed on the High Court Chief Justice through the fresh set of rules issued on August 1, in... source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/andhra-pradesh-complies-with-supreme-court-order-on-police-complaints-authority-3248449

Speaking to NDTV, he denied any infighting with his party colleague. There is "no question of a divided house" and the Congress party stands united in Karnataka, he said. source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/united-house-dk-shivakumar-denies-karnataka-congress-infighting-3248380

The directorate of vigilance and anti-corruption-authorities are raiding former two-time AIADMK MLA KPP Baskar in Tamil Nadu. source https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/ex-aiadmk-mla-kpp-baskar-raided-in-alleged-corruption-case-in-tamil-nadu-3247683

The Madras High Court on Thursday quashed the FIR registered against actor Suriya Sivakumar and director T J Gnanavelraja by the city police, allegedly for hurting the sentiments of the Vanniyar... source https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/high-court-dismiss-case-against-actor-suriya-director-t-j-gnanavelraja-in-jai-bhim-movie-case-3246516

In a major breakthrough, three key accused in the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha leader Praveen Nettar's murder case have been arrested, a senior police officer said on Thursday. source https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/3-key-suspects-involved-in-bjp-youth-wing-leaders-murder-arrested-in-karnataka-3246307

Senior CPI(M) leader Thomas Isaac on Thursday alleged that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was a "political tool" of the BJP-ruled Centre which was attempting to overturn development projects in... source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/enforcement-directorate-a-political-tool-of-bjp-nothing-else-kerala-thomas-isaac-3245064

Terming speculations regarding his replacement ahead of the 2023 Assembly polls as "baseless" and "falsehood", Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said his government is stable and... source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/baseless-karnataka-chief-minister-basavaraj-bommai-on-buzz-about-his-replacement-3245244

Hundreds of people crowding a mall in Kerala to attend the promotional event of a movie has led to safety concerns, with many on social media pointing out that the situation could turn chaotic and... source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/crowds-on-floor-stairs-escalators-hundreds-swarm-kerala-mall-for-event-3245034

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will stay in the top post at least till the next assembly election, which is less than a year away, sources in the Delhi BJP have confirmed amid much... source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/no-leadership-change-in-karnataka-assure-delhi-bjp-sources-3244510

A 42-year-old woman and her 24-year-old son from Kerala's Malappuram have passed the Public Service Commission (PSC) exam together, news agency ANI reported. source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/mother-and-son-clear-public-service-commission-examination-together-in-kerala-3241446

Referring to the current political developments in Karnataka and the BJP, the Congress took jibes at the government and said that the state appears set to see a third Chief Minister after Home... source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/congresss-puppet-jibe-at-basavaraj-bommai-over-karnataka-chief-minister-change-buzz-3241304

The blackbucks have been spotted roaming around Karntaka's Indi Taluk in herds. source https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/300-blackbucks-roam-karnataka-villages-poaching-fears-flagged-3241017

Legislative council member Kalvakuntla Kavitha accuses Centre of pressure to stop schemes in Telangana, where her father K Chandrashekhar Rao is Chief Minister source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/welfare-schemes-arent-freebies-telangana-rashtra-samiti-leader-kavitha-hits-out-at-bjp-3240475

After breach in Ayyanakere lake in Chikkamagaluru, roads were flooded when some residents spotted the car being washed away source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/karnataka-flood-rescue-windshield-smashed-just-in-time-2-pulled-out-from-car-stuck-in-flow-3239785

A four-year-old boy was hospitalised with bruises all over the body, including on his face, after allegedly being beaten by his stepfather at Thuvanur in Kunnamkulam town of this central Kerala... source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/stepfather-beats-4-year-old-boy-in-kerala-arrested-police-3239682

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gnanendra Prasad was found dead at his residence, officials said on Monday. Mr Prasad was found hanging from a fan when police officials reached the spot. source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/telangana-bjp-leader-gnanendra-prasad-found-dead-at-home-suicide-suspected-report-3238378

Request for sanctioning an aided college for hearing impaired by a charitable society in the state "cannot be allowed to fall on deaf ears", Kerala High Court said and directed the state to reconsider... source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/reconsider-college-for-hearing-impaired-high-court-to-kerala-government-3238266

An ambulance was briefly stopped, so were other vehicles in Tamil Nadu's Kumbakonam, about 293 km from Chennai, on Monday to allow a convoy of a State Minister. source https://www.ndtv.com/tamil-nadu-news/ambulance-stopped-to-make-way-for-ministers-convoy-in-tamil-nadu-3237903

Kerala: Nine years down the line, both Bindu and her son are set to enter government service together. source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/kerala-woman-son-to-join-government-service-together-3236520

A 60-year-old housewife was allegedly killed by a migrant worker hailing from West Bengal and her body dumped in a well near her house in Kesavadasapuram area of Kerala's capital, police said. source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/kerala-elderly-woman-killed-by-migrant-worker-body-dumped-in-well-3235046

A group of villagers are seen wading through chest-deep water, carrying a corpse on their shoulders, in a heart-breaking video from a village in Karnataka. source https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/villagers-wade-through-chest-deep-water-with-corpse-in-karnataka-3233649

A popular social media artist has been arrested for allegedly raping a college student about a month ago in a lodge in Thampanoor area in Kerala's state capital. source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/popular-kerala-social-media-artist-arrested-for-raping-student-police-3233027

Telangana Chief Minister cites "discrimination against states", slams Centre over statements "on use of bulldozers, encounter killings, 80:20 ratios" source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/niti-aayog-useless-kcr-to-boycott-meeting-writes-to-pm-modi-on-federalism-bulldozers-and-more-3231197

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai today said he has tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms and that his trip to Delhi stands cancelled. source https://www.ndtv.com/karnataka-news/karnataka-chief-minister-basavaraj-bommai-tests-positive-for-covid-19-delhi-visit-cancelled-3230151

The judge hearing a plea by ousted All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader O Panneerselvam against the party's July 11 general council meet, on Friday recused himself from the case. source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/judge-hearing-plea-by-aiadmk-leader-o-panneerselvam-opts-out-of-case-3229269

In a setback to the Congress in Telangana, AICC spokesman Sravan Dasoju on Friday announced his decision to quit the party finding fault with state Congress president and MP A Revanth Reddy's style of... source https://www.ndtv.com/telangana-news/telangana-congress-leader-sravan-dasoju-quits-party-blaming-state-unit-chief-3229232

The Southern Railway on Friday said it has managed to save Rs 54.99 crore by harnessing alternate sources of energy in its bid to reduce carbon footprint. source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/southern-railway-saves-rs-55-crore-by-tapping-solar-wind-power-3228939

After days of incessant rains, the southern districts in Kerala on Friday got some respite as rains subsided while the Met department has issued an Orange alert to eight districts in the northern part... source https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/south-kerala-gets-respite-from-heavy-rain-orange-alert-in-8-northern-districts-3227868

In distressing CCTV footage, a woman was seen throwing her four-year-old daughter from the balcony of their fourth-floor apartment in Bengaluru. source https://www.ndtv.com/bangalore-news/on-cctv-bengaluru-woman-throws-her-4-year-old-from-4th-floor-girl-dies-3227553

Culling of pigs in two private farms in Kanichar panchayat of Kannur district to prevent spread of African swine fever, which was recently reported in Kannur, was completed today. source https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/african-swine-fever-culling-of-pigs-completed-in-keralas-kannur-3226655