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Seven bullets were fired at senior journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh around 8 pm Tuesday, when she was about to enter her house. Three of those bullets hit her, killing her instantly. (Photo:

CCTV footage shows one gunman targeting Gauri Lankesh

Minister explained that leaking of any more information would affect the inquiry by the SIT, which had already begun its...

8 Sept 2017 2:37 AM IST

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by IGP B K Singh at the residence of Gauri Lankesh at Rajarajeshwari Nagar in Bengaluru on Thursday. (Photo: Shashidhar B.)

Gauri Lankesh murder: Forensic experts to reconstruct crime scene

After the reconstruction of the scene, a report will be submitted to the Special Investigation Team, says source.

8 Sept 2017 2:33 AM IST

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Gauri Lankesh Murder: BJP steps up call for Siddaramaiah's resignation

BJP leaders have started taking up the murder of writers Gauri Lankesh and M.M. Kalburgi to 'prove' the failure of the...

8 Sept 2017 2:29 AM IST

Gauri Lankeshs sister Kavitha and brother Indrajit during a press conference in Bengaluru on Thursday. (Photo: Shashidhar B.)

Gauri Lankesh's siblings set 2 week deadline for cops to arrest killer

If police fail to arrest killer, the Lankesh family will move court and seek to refer the probe to the CBI.

8 Sept 2017 2:19 AM IST

Popular among both male and female audiences, the selfie phenomenon doesnt show any signs of stopping. (Representational image)

Kerala: Toll rising as selfie' becomes killfie' for many

Collaborative study points 6 out of 127 reported selfie deaths in 18 months (2014-2015) were in India.

8 Sept 2017 1:47 AM IST

The killing of the Indian journalist has provoked outrage and anguish across the country, with thousands protesting what they see as an effort to silence critics of Indias ruling Hindu nationalist party. (Photo: AP)

Gauri murder: SIT begins probe, K'taka govt hopeful of nabbing...

Home minister said Inquiry Officer has full freedom to probe the matter and make public information as and when...

7 Sept 2017 7:05 PM IST

Indrajit Lankesh requested media to refrain from adding political and ideological colour into the murder of Gauri. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Gauri murder: K'taka CM says open to CBI probe, brother welcomes...

Siddaramaiah had earlier said he would hand over the case to the CBI if Gauri's family insists.

7 Sept 2017 2:46 PM IST

As she walks towards the gate, a man wearing a helmet and a jacket enters the frame, pulls out a pistol and fires a single shot at Gauri who had by then half-opened the gate.

Gauri Lankesh murder: Man wearing jacket, helmet caught on tape

According to the source, the footage shows Gauri parking her white Toyota Etios in front of the gate between 7.45-7.55...

7 Sept 2017 7:45 AM IST

Police and forensic teams outside the house of senior Kannada journalist Gauri Lankesh on Tuesday. (Photo: DC)

Gauri Lankesh murder: There was no threat perception, say police

The police are looking into all possible theories behind the sensational murder, say sources.

7 Sept 2017 7:18 AM IST

Naxal leaders Sirimane Nagaraj and Noor Sridhar at the time of their return to mainstream in December 2014.

Senior journalist Gauri Lankesh helped 9 Naxals surrender

Subbaiah, who worked closely with Ms Lankesh, calls her a pillar of strength and a source of inspiration.

7 Sept 2017 7:16 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah pays his last respects to the mortal remains of journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh in Bengaluru on Wednesday. (Photo: DC)

Gauri Lankesh murder: Honour befitting the braveheart

Thousands from across Bengaluru, Karnataka come to bid journalist-activist tearful farewell.

7 Sept 2017 7:13 AM IST

Thousands of students, college lecturers and eminent writers took out a march from the residence of Dr Kalburgi at Kalyan Nagar in Dharwad.

Gauri Lankesh case: Another murder worrying Dharwad

Students of Karnataka University also staged a protest on the campus by observing a bandh.

7 Sept 2017 7:07 AM IST