Belagavi's Fast Track Court delivers 73 verdicts in 2 years, including death sentences & 35-year jail terms for child rapists. Judge Pushpalatha leads a zero-tolerance approach. Read more.
A tragic boiler explosion at a sugar factory in Karnataka's Belagavi district has resulted in one fatality and three injuries. Details on the incident and ongoing investigation.
A Banda court sentenced a man to death for the brutal rape and assault of a five-year-old girl in Kalinjar town. The swift verdict came in 160 days. Read the shocking details.
In a shocking incident, the driver of youth leader Mrinal Hebbalkar was brutally stabbed by bike-borne assailants in Belagavi. Read the latest updates on the attack and the ongoing police investigation.
A special POCSO court in Tirunelveli has sentenced a man to death for sexually assaulting and impregnating his 14-year-old daughter. This is the second such verdict in two weeks. Read the shocking details.
A special Pocso court in Ghaziabad has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the 2018 abduction and rape of a five-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1.1 lakh for the survivor's rehabilitation.
Uttar Pradesh accounts for one-third of India's pending Pocso cases. A new study reveals a high disposal rate but low convictions, highlighting systemic challenges.
A Class 10 student was found dead in Kaushambi after a rape case under BNS and Pocso Act was filed against him. The minor girl was 4 months pregnant. Read the full investigation details.
A Class 10 student accused of rape under BNS and POCSO Act found dead in a Kaushambi field. The minor survivor was four months pregnant. Police investigation underway.
A 2-year-old boy was brutally attacked by 7-8 stray dogs in Belagavi. The incident has sparked public outrage over the city's growing stray dog menace and civic inaction.
Belagavi police data reveals a 95% jump in illegal activities in 2025, with 461 cases. NDPS offences surged to 210, and illegal arms cases increased tenfold. Explore the full report and the challenges for law enforcement.
A Ghaziabad court acquits a man of rape charges but sentences him to 4 years for aiding his brother in kidnapping a minor girl in a 2013 case. Read the full details of the verdict.
Star Air restarts Belagavi-Ahmedabad bookings from Jan 15, but Jaipur service remains suspended. Passenger confidence wanes amid poor communication and prior route cuts. #Belagavi #AirTravel
An official inquiry exposes serious lapses by Belagavi police in handling a POCSO case. Disciplinary action initiated against three officers. Read the full report.
A Mehsana POCSO court sentenced Kanji Thakor to 20 years in jail and a Rs 30,000 fine for impregnating a minor. The court also ordered Rs 1.5 lakh compensation for the victim. Read the full details.
Belagavi's New Year celebrations saw a cultural shift as beer consumption rose to 1,62,344 bottles, overtaking traditional winter whisky. Explore the changing drinking trends in Karnataka.
CCTV captures a masked man throwing packets containing mobile phones and suspected drugs into Belagavi's Hindalaga Central Jail, raising serious security concerns. Police investigation underway.
Belagavi's proposed flyover project will only be implemented after public consultation. A meeting on Jan 6 will gather stakeholder feedback. The project, approved in three phases, aims to ease traffic.
Belagavi City Corporation employees submit memorandum, accusing union leadership of failing to address grievances for a decade. They demand immediate general body meeting.
Bombay High Court acquits Navi Mumbai tutor, citing prosecution's failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and unexplained delay in FIR. Details inside.
AIDSO demands an independent probe into alleged multi-crore corruption at Rani Channamma University, citing tender cost escalation and bribery. Read more.
Belagavi's air connectivity suffers a major blow as the Mumbai flight is suspended from Dec 26, reducing direct links to just five cities. Locals express shock and disappointment.
A 28-year-old man and his 13-year-old nephew have been booked in Pilibhit for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in a sugarcane field. The accused threatened the survivor. Details inside.
Belagavi police arrest school headmaster accused of misconduct with a student. The case, registered suo motu, sparked political controversy. Details inside.
A 24-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman were found hanging from a tree in Jaipur's Govindgarh. Police recovered a suicide note and probe a past POCSO case. Read the full investigation details.
Gujarat High Court acquits a man sentenced to death for impregnating and killing his minor daughter, citing major lapses in DNA evidence handling and procedural flaws.
Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi vows legal fight against privilege complaint by Maharashtra MP. State cabinet approves 2km Belagavi flyover. Minister also addresses Pocso case handling.
A series of sexual assaults on minors in Belagavi taluk, coupled with allegations of police inaction under political pressure, triggers a major controversy. High Court and Child Rights Commission intervene.
Former BJP MLA Sanjay Patil alleges Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar is protecting accused in minor assault cases in Belagavi. He claims police pressure led to station bail in a serious POCSO case. Read more.
Belagavi's state-of-the-art city bus terminus, inaugurated in October, is now fully operational after resolving technical handover issues. The Rs 49.8 crore facility aims to decongest the city's central bus station.