Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
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Karnataka Today newsletter: Two-wheelers, autos to go off Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway from Aug 1, and more
The ban by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on two-wheelers, autos, tractors, non-motorised vehicles, multi-axle hydraulic trailer vehicles and quadricycles from the main carriageways of the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway will take effect from August 1. The idea to implement the ban was taken following a steady increase in the number of fatal accidents on the new expressway. About 100 people have lost their lives in 84 accidents on the expressway since it was inaugurated four months ago, while 223 non-fatal accidents have left 300 people injured.
The ban has been met with mixed reactions from experts, motorists and biker groups. The Karnataka government has said the absence of signage boards, poor patrolling, overspeeding, lack of lane discipline, tyre bursts and reckless driving along with flooding are some of the major factors causing fatal accidents on the expressway.
Meanwhile, residents of villages and towns along the expressway fear that service roads, already plagued by several problems like potholes and numerous speed-breakers, are likely to face traffic snarls during peak hours and weekends. Two-way traffic on the service roads also make it an even more dangerous alternative to the expressway.
Cottonpet police busted an inter-State fake currency racket and arrested three persons red-handed with 1,307 fake currency notes of ₹500 denomination adding up to ₹6.5 lakh. The prime accused Saravanan, 34, and his two associates were caught red-handed with the notes near the skywalk at Bengaluru City railway station on July 28 by a police team.
Investigations revealed that Saravanan used to source the fake currency from his contact in Bihar. The accused told the police that he would pay ₹25,000 for fake currency with face value of ₹1 lakh. Till before he was caught, Saravanan had purchased fake currency notes adding up to ₹10 lakh and circulated somewhere between ₹3 lakh and ₹4 lakh.
After a dull six months, the Kannada film industry is buzzing with energy thanks to the success of the latest release Hostel Hudagadu Bekagiddare. The film is running to packed houses in theatres across Karnataka. Shot in the cinema verite style with hand-held camera, the campus drama made by newcomers has won praise for its humour, chaotic drama and peppy music.
The Hindu spoke to Nithin Krishnamurthy, the film’s director and Arvind Kashyap, the cinematographer, on how the team broke conventional structures in all departments to make the film. Watch the video here.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemns UDF's misogynistic attacks on CPI(M) legislator U. Prathibha, highlighting political degeneration.
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Hyderabad officials assure sufficient fuel supply for 60 days, warn against misinformation and illegal sales amid panic buying.
Telangana MP urges Centre to expedite ₹1,270 crore dues transfer from Andhra Pradesh for financial fairness and development.
A Karnataka man was detained with ₹62.5 lakh in cash during election checks on NH 544, claiming it was from a property sale.
Telangana Government issued 16 notifications to fill 31,798 vacancies, with 67,763 total recruitments since Congress took power.
Supreme Court directs Tarun Butolia's family to seek safety assessment from Delhi Police after fatal Uttam Nagar clash.
CM Stalin asserts unity in the DMK-led alliance, dismissing division attempts and emphasizing collaborative efforts for the upcoming elections.
Rahul Gandhi to skip Kerala rally due to Sonia Gandhi’s ill health; Kharge to attend Kozhikode event
Rahul Gandhi will miss the Kerala rally due to Sonia Gandhi's health; Congress president Kharge to attend instead.
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TGSRTC reduces Metro AC and Deluxe bus fares by 30% in Hyderabad to encourage public transport amid the fuel crisis.
Supreme Court criticises Haryana Police for mishandling a four-year-old rape case, mandates swift action and oversight with a Special Investigation Team.
On World Theatre Day 2026, artists in Hyderabad call for affordable venues as rising costs and infrastructure gaps challenge the city’s theatre ecosystem.