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BY Vijayendra confident about continuing as Karnataka BJP President
Published on Feb 03, 2025 03:33 PM IST
His views come as a faction of BJP led by Bijapur City MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal and Gokak MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi, who are up in arms against Vijayendra.
![Karnataka BJP chief B Y Vijayendra.(File photo) Karnataka BJP chief B Y Vijayendra.(File photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/550x309/ANI-20240329213-0_1714545231149_1738576567833.jpg)
PTI | | Posted by Anagha Deshpande
Bengaluru two-wheeler racks up ₹1.61L in fines, X users ask, 'why no action?'
An X user, who had been tracking the vehicle’s fines for some time, pointed out that the fine amount had grown from ₹1,05,500 last year to ₹1,61,000.
![In response to the online post, the Bengaluru traffic police replied on X.(X/@HiShibamSarkar) In response to the online post, the Bengaluru traffic police replied on X.(X/@HiShibamSarkar)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/BTP_1738573965792_1738573977625.jpg)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 02:53 PM IST
Bengaluru’s groundwater crisis deepens with 100% extraction: Report
This means Bengaluru is consuming as much groundwater as it replenishes, leaving no buffer for future needs.
![Karnataka’s overall groundwater extraction stands at 68.4 per cent.(PTI) Karnataka’s overall groundwater extraction stands at 68.4 per cent.(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/PTI03-09-2024-000095B-0_1710053335684_1738570011186.jpg)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 01:50 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Anagha Deshpande
Minor girl alleges sexual assault in school washroom in Karnataka's Mandya
The girl alleged that the accused students threatened her not to disclose the incident to anyone.
![The incident was alleged to have occurred on January 31. The incident was alleged to have occurred on January 31.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/A-minor-was-stalked-and-raped-by-the-accused---HT-_1690308375437_1738564953006.jpg)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 12:21 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Anagha Deshpande
‘3,000 students at risk': Bengaluru resident flags footpath hole near school
The post has since gone viral, prompting the BBMP's Integrated Command and Control Centre to register a complaint.
![The concerned resident posted images showing the sizable hole in the footpath.(X/@WF_Watcher) The concerned resident posted images showing the sizable hole in the footpath.(X/@WF_Watcher)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/Gixx9lnXMAAt3T6_1738563051340_1738563067049.jpg)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 11:47 AM IST
Bengaluru man's 11-year battle clears his name in wife's rape-murder case
After 11 years, a Bengaluru bank employee was cleared of charges for his wife's rape and murder. New probe revealed a former manager as the main suspect.
![In 2013, the city was shaken by the shocking discovery of a 43-year-old woman’s body in a eucalyptus grove on the Bengaluru-Doddaballapur highway. In 2013, the city was shaken by the shocking discovery of a 43-year-old woman’s body in a eucalyptus grove on the Bengaluru-Doddaballapur highway.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/The-car-driver--Maninder-Singh-of-Khanna--was-bein_1695504397402_1738561534750.jpg)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 11:21 AM IST
'Won't last until 2028': Kumaraswamy predicts Congress' future in Karnataka
Kumaraswamy pointed to increasing dissatisfaction among Congress MLAs as a key factor in the government's instability.
![Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy. (ANI) Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy. (ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/ANI-20240609271-0_1717951834907_1738555861003.jpg)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 09:47 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Anagha Deshpande
Karnataka BJP leaders push for BY Vijayendra’s removal, to meet high command
Before their departure, Jarkiholi and Bangarappa visited the Chamundeshwari temple in Mysuru.
![Karnataka BJP president B. Y. Vijayendra. (File image)
(ANI) Karnataka BJP president B. Y. Vijayendra. (File image)
(ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/ANI-20241022261-0_1735550929009_1738548988601.jpg)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 07:54 AM IST
Bengaluru man, 24, dies after his bike crashes into SUV near Magadi Road
A late-night road accident on Magadi Road claimed the life of 24-year-old Jagadish KR and injured two others returning home from a wedding.
![Authorities have registered a case against the SUV driver. Authorities have registered a case against the SUV driver.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/A-police-team-rushed-to-the-spot-and-pulled-her-ou_1738353989711_1738548556072.jpg)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 07:43 AM IST
Bengaluru News Live Updates Today: BY Vijayendra confident about continuing as Karnataka BJP President
Bengaluru News Live: Welcome to the live updates platform for Hindustan Times. Follow the major news updates, headlines and breaking news stories from Bengaluru/Bangalore and the rest of Karnataka here. Track the real-time developments of major events from India's IT capital on February 3, 2025.
![Bengaluru News Live Updates Today: BY Vijayendra confident about continuing as Karnataka BJP President Bengaluru News Live Updates Today: BY Vijayendra confident about continuing as Karnataka BJP President](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/148x111/ANI-20240329213-0_1714545231149_1738576567833.jpg)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 03:33 PM IST
Bangalore Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 15.44 °C, check weather forecast for February 3, 2025
Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Bangalore on February 3, 2025 here.
![Bangalore weather update on February 03, 2025 Bangalore weather update on February 03, 2025](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/29/148x111/heatwave_1682126178495_1717001728091_1717001745747.jpg)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:00 AM IST
BR Patil resigns as Karnataka CM's political advisor for 'several' reasons
Congress MLA BR Patil has resigned from his position as Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's political advisor.
![Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.(PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/02/148x111/PTI10-02-2024-000253B-0_1728568939401_1738491922993.jpg)
Published on Feb 02, 2025 03:59 PM IST
ANI |
Bengaluru airport revises airspace closures, travelers advised to plan ahead
Passengers should verify their flight schedules as operations will be halted during specified hours on several days.
![Aero India 2025, recognized as one of the premier global aerospace and defense exhibitions. (ANI Photo) Aero India 2025, recognized as one of the premier global aerospace and defense exhibitions. (ANI Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/02/148x111/20210204180L_1615945656890_1738491367648.jpg)
Updated on Feb 02, 2025 03:51 PM IST
Air India Express launches daily direct flights between Mangaluru and New Delhi
With Air India Express introducing this direct service, passengers now have two daily flight options between Mangaluru and Delhi.
![Air India Express launches Mangaluru-New Delhi flight. (PTI) Air India Express launches Mangaluru-New Delhi flight. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/02/148x111/surat_thailand_air_india_flight_liquor_1734929089410_1738483102084.jpg)
Updated on Feb 02, 2025 01:30 PM IST
Bengaluru man loses ₹70,000 to fake traffic challan scam: Report
A victim in Bengaluru fell prey to a scam after downloading an unsafe app, leading to unauthorized credit card transactions.
![Another Bengaluru man lost <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>70,000 to cyber fraudsters after clicking on an APK file which he received through WhatsApp. Another Bengaluru man lost <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>70,000 to cyber fraudsters after clicking on an APK file which he received through WhatsApp.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/02/148x111/The-cyber-crime-cell-promptly-froze-the-hacker-s-b_1694536372231_1738476529835.jpeg)
Published on Feb 02, 2025 11:42 AM IST
Dacoity case suspect attempts to escape, shot at by police in Karnataka
The accused, identified as Murugandi Thevar, had been taken into police custody until February 3 as part of the investigation.
![Murugandi, the accused tried to flee and the police fired a shot, hitting him below the knee to prevent his escape. Murugandi, the accused tried to flee and the police fired a shot, hitting him below the knee to prevent his escape.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/02/148x111/Two-people-sustained-injuries-after-gunshots-were-_1688326351414_1738469834451.jpg)
Published on Feb 02, 2025 09:51 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Karnataka declared ‘Naxal free’ after last Maoist surrenders in Chikkamagaluru
Kotehonda Ravindra (44), a resident of Kotehonda in Hulagaru Bail near Kigga, Sringeri Taluk surrendered in front of Chikkamagaluru SP.
![The encounter comes in line with central government's vow to “end Naxalism” by 2026.(PTI/File) The encounter comes in line with central government's vow to “end Naxalism” by 2026.(PTI/File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/02/148x111/chhattisgarh_naxal_encounter_1738408444782_1738466746926.jpg)
Updated on Feb 02, 2025 08:58 AM IST
Bengaluru News Live Today February 2, 2025 : BR Patil resigns as Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's political advisor for 'several' reasons
Bengaluru News Live: Welcome to the highlights platform for Hindustan Times. Follow the major news updates, headlines and breaking news stories from Bengaluru/Bangalore and the rest of Karnataka here. Track the real-time developments of major events from India's IT capital on February 2, 2025.
![Bengaluru News Live Updates Today: BR Patil resigns as Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's political advisor for 'several' reasons Bengaluru News Live Updates Today: BR Patil resigns as Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's political advisor for 'several' reasons](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/02/148x111/PTI10-02-2024-000253B-0_1728568939401_1738491922993.jpg)
Updated on Feb 02, 2025 03:59 PM IST
Bangalore Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 17.75 °C, check weather forecast for February 2, 2025
Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Bangalore on February 2, 2025 here.
![Bangalore weather update on February 02, 2025 Bangalore weather update on February 02, 2025](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/29/148x111/heatwave_1682126178495_1717001728091_1717001745747.jpg)
Published on Feb 02, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Karnataka got nothing but 'Khali Chombu' in Union Budget 2025 : CM Siddaramaiah
Siddaramaiah slammed the Union Budget 2025-26, calling it disappointing for Karnataka and accused the Centre of ignoring Karnataka's contributions.
![Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah . (PTI Photo)(PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah . (PTI Photo)(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/01/148x111/PTI09-28-2024-000150B-0_1727774027987_1738422618910.jpg)
Published on Feb 01, 2025 08:43 PM IST
K'taka industry stalwarts welcome budget, say tax relief will encourage growth
Tax relief and support for key sectors like agriculture and manufacturing are expected to boost economic growth and innovation, they said.
![Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha, in New Delhi, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (Sansad TV) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha, in New Delhi, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (Sansad TV)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/01/148x111/PTI02-01-2025-000153A-0_1738399845915_1738419380549.jpg)
Published on Feb 01, 2025 07:48 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Bengaluru Police rolls out special patrols to guard homes from burglars
Special patrols aim to prevent burglaries, responding to a rise in cases, with a pilot project starting in South Bengaluru.
![Bengaluru Police to conduct special patrolling around houses without residents. Bengaluru Police to conduct special patrolling around houses without residents.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/01/148x111/20210422230L_1619161001414_1738413030055.jpg)
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 06:04 PM IST
K'taka BJP hails union budget calling it 'visionary' and 'development-oriented'
Yediyurappa noted that the budget revitalises the healthcare sector, including the goal of eliminating tuberculosis by 2025.
![Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman brings a massive relief to taxpayers. (Sanjeev Verma/ Hindustan Times) Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman brings a massive relief to taxpayers. (Sanjeev Verma/ Hindustan Times)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/01/148x111/Nirmala-Sitharaman_income_tax_slab_details_1738404784388_1738406799242.jpg)
Published on Feb 01, 2025 04:18 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
'Kannadigas have right to...': North Indian man's viral take on language debate
He argues that the debate is not just about language but about adapting to a region's customs and traditions when choosing to live there.
![In a viral video, he expressed support for Kannadigas.(x/@mellu_slayer) In a viral video, he expressed support for Kannadigas.(x/@mellu_slayer)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/01/148x111/kannada2_1738403756714_1738403768432.jpg)
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 03:32 PM IST
Bengaluru civic body to auction 608 properties over ₹20 crore tax arrears
The initiative follows successful auctions in Bengaluru and aims to enhance tax compliance, with plans to notify defaulters via SMS for timely payments.
![BBMP will soon conduct an auction of those properties which have piled up tax dues. BBMP will soon conduct an auction of those properties which have piled up tax dues.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/01/148x111/bbmp_wiki_1650359677988_1738403919635.jpg)
Published on Feb 01, 2025 03:31 PM IST
Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar urges fair budget allocation for state
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also echoed the need for equitable resource distribution and fair treatment for Karnataka's financial concerns.
![Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar (ANI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar (ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/01/148x111/Karnataka-Deputy-Chief-Minister-DK-Shivakumar--ANI_1697656567740_1738395243116.jpg)
Published on Feb 01, 2025 01:07 PM IST
Woman questions rising Delhi-Bengaluru flight fares as prices double since 2022
X users expressed varied opinions on rising airfares, with some attributing the increases to oil prices rather than corporate greed.
![Representational Image Representational Image](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/01/148x111/flights_1738394957099_1738394957267.jpg)
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 01:01 PM IST
Nine injured as SUV overturns near Tumakuru after driver swerves to avoid dog
The victims, all construction workers, were returning home from Thirumani village after completing their work.
![Highway accidents in Nepal, which are mostly covered by mountains, are mostly blamed on poorly maintained vehicles and roads. (File) Highway accidents in Nepal, which are mostly covered by mountains, are mostly blamed on poorly maintained vehicles and roads. (File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/01/148x111/WhatsApp_Image_2023-08-23_at_25120_PM_1692782543096_1738389301703.jpeg)
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 11:31 AM IST
Bengaluru: Fake accidents on the rise, dashcam catches latest KR Puram 'scam'
Such fake accidents are becoming an increasing concern in Bengaluru, with scammers attempting to extort money from drivers.
![The vehicle’s dashcam captured the entire act, revealing the fraud.(X/@karnatakaportf) The vehicle’s dashcam captured the entire act, revealing the fraud.(X/@karnatakaportf)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/01/148x111/fakeaccident_1738385644340_1738385651869.png)
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 10:33 AM IST
Bengaluru man out on bail for stalking attacks another woman near Sankey lake
The incident took place on the evening of January 28 when a 41-year-old woman, out for a walk with her friend, was assaulted with a wooden log.
![The suspect, identified as Mallikarjun, reportedly struck the woman on the head as she was returning home to Sadashivanagar. The suspect, identified as Mallikarjun, reportedly struck the woman on the head as she was returning home to Sadashivanagar.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/01/148x111/On-January-27--the-Sangli-crime-branch-arrested-th_1738351229100_1738381331767.jpg)
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 09:17 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Anagha Deshpande