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A man allegedly bludgeoned his wife, Rajeshwari, and their seven-month-old daughter, Ashbini, to death with a hammer in Ballari's Andral area following a domestic dispute, police said. The accused husband, Honnooru Swamy, is said to have fled the spot after committing the crime.

ourists visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi will soon be rewarded with ₹1 for every used plastic bottle they recycle, as authorities introduce reverse vending machines across key tourist locations. The initiative, launched jointly by the Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority (HWHAMA) and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), aims to reduce plastic waste, promote responsible tourism, and keep the historic monument complex clean.

The Central Pollution Control Board has directed the closure of Kalyani Steels Limited at Ginigera, Koppal, for allegedly violating environmental norms. Following the directive, Deputy Commissioner Suresh Itnal ordered the disconnection of the factory's electricity supply, bringing its operations to a halt. It is alleged that the factory had been functioning in violation of environmental regulations, making it difficult for local residents to sustain their livelihoods.

The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹1,264 crore project for the Ballari-Guntakal railway line, enhancing connectivity in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, reducing logistics costs, and contributing to climate goals. As railways are an environment-friendly and energy-efficient mode of transport, the project will contribute to climate goals, reduce logistics costs, lower oil imports by 1.3 crore litres and cut CO2 emissions by 6.6 crore kg, equivalent to planting 0.2 crore trees.

On National Highway-50 near Near Hospet Tunnel, a wind turbine wing that fell on Sunday night has not been fully cleared from the highway. The incident occurred near the Gundaa botanical garden, close to the tunnel, on National Highway-50, where the wind turbine wing fell on Sunday night. Although hours have passed since the accident, the wing has only been partially moved to one side using cranes on Sunday night.