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Karnataka Declares Sudden Deaths as Notifiable: Postmortems Mandatory, Screening to Rise

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao mandates postmortems for sudden deaths, links rise in heart attacks to post-COVID effects, not vaccines. CPR training, screenings, and textbook changes are underway.

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Bengaluru Stampede Kills 11 During RCB Victory Parade: Poor Planning Blamed

11 people died in a tragic stampede during Royal Challengers Bangalore’s IPL victory celebration in Bengaluru. Officials cite crowd mismanagement and last-minute changes.

Karnataka Minister Threatens Ban on Kamal Haasan Films Over Kannada Origin Remark

Karnataka Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi reacts strongly to Kamal Haasan’s claim that Kannada evolved from Tamil, warning of a potential ban on his films in Karnataka amid linguistic row.

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Karnataka Police Introduces New Rules to Ensure Safer, Smarter Traffic Enforcement

The Karnataka State Police has announced a series of progressive rules restricting random vehicle checks, mandating body cameras, and emphasizing tech-based enforcement to reduce road mishaps and public harassment.

AI Deepfake of Donald Trump Used in ₹2 Crore Karnataka Scam, Over 200 Duped

An AI-generated video of Donald Trump was used in a major investment scam across Karnataka, tricking over 200 people into losing ₹2 crore in bogus Trump Hotel rental schemes. Police have launched a cybercrime probe.

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Karnataka Increases Fine to ₹1000 for Public Spitting in Major Crackdown on Hygiene Offenses

The Karnataka government has raised the penalty for public spitting from ₹200 to ₹1000 to curb unhygienic behavior. Gutkha and paan users now face steeper fines in a statewide cleanliness drive.