Bengaluru: Wearing a burqa and with his face concealed by a dupatta, a 21-year-old gained entry into a shop in HBR Layout and made away with high-value computer components worth Rs 80 lakh. The accused, Hemanth M’s partner in crime was his 45-year-old father Manjunath M, a resident of T Channaiah Layout in Nagawara. The…
A special probe committee has ruled out AI generation for sleaze videos allegedly involving suspended Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao BENGALURU: The investigation into sleaze videos purportedly involving suspended Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao has taken a fresh turn, with a special probe committee ruling out claims that the clips were AI-generated.These videos are neither deepfakes nor…
Bengaluru: A 45-year-old thief was arrested on charges of stealing gold and silver ornaments from children at marriage halls and public gatherings, and also lifting vehicles. Police recovered 132 grams of gold ornaments, seven mobile phones, two laptops, two cars, four two-wheelers and Rs 1.2 lakh in cash from him. The stolen booty is worth…
Bengaluru: Hailstorms and thundershowers continued to lash parts of Bengaluru for the second consecutive day Wednesday, providing much-needed relief from the sweltering heat that has gripped the city in recent weeks. The sudden change in weather, accompanied by gusty winds and brief but intense bursts of rain, brought a noticeable drop in daytime temperatures, offering…
Bengaluru: A private college professor has filed a complaint against her former student, who allegedly entered her house in Banasawadi on the pretext of using the restroom and stole gold ornaments worth over Rs 5 lakh.The teacher, Dr Sheela Anthony, caught the accused, identified as Elizabeth, red-handed and recovered her mangalya chain. However, she later…
Bengaluru: Deep-desilting of 108-acre Ulsoor lake — one of the biggest and oldest in Bengaluru with its signature three islands — has thrown up fragments of claypots, fragments, stone sculptures, besides mounds of household waste.Shards of clay pots and idols raised questions about their archaeological significance. An inspection by the department of archaeology on Feb…
Bengaluru: The high court has granted bail to a woman from West Bengal in connection with a criminal case registered by Hebbagodi police in Bengaluru for allegedly raising the ‘Jai Bangla’ slogan.The case was registered on Jan 11, against Sarbanu Khatun, a native of Nandigram in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, following a complaint filed…
A HEARTY IFTAR GATHERING: Fayiza Sulaiha’s Iftar party featured traditional homemade dishes, besides fruits, salads and fresh juices. Some items were brought by family and friends. As dusk falls over Bengaluru during Ramadan, several neighbourhoods turn into vibrant food hubs. The call to prayer at sunset marks the end of the day’s fast — with…
Bengaluru: The high court has refused to quash proceedings against a teacher of a govt high school, Shikaripura, Shivamogga district, in relation to a criminal case registered by a guest teacher of the same school alleging repeated rape, criminal intimidation and other offences.The petitioner sought quashing of the proceedings pending before JMFC, Shikaripura, registered for…
Bengaluru: The initiative of distributing free notebooks for the govt school students from the 2026-27 academic year, announced by chief minister Siddaramaiah at a state-level Teachers’ Day celebration last year, is “under review,” according to minister for school education and literacy Madhu Bangarappa.The CM had announced that notebooks will be distributed free of cost along…
