Bengaluru: A 45-year-old woman who had been undergoing treatment after being stabbed by her nephew and his associates died in the early hours of Sunday, prompting police to upgrade the case from attempt to murder to murder.The deceased, Mageshwari, was a resident of Adugodi. Police have arrested four persons in connection with the incident: Manikiran,…
Bengaluru: For nearly 10 years, a man in his late 30s from Chennai lived with relentless headaches, repeatedly misdiagnosed as migraines. The pain had a peculiar pattern — it disappeared when he lay down and worsened when he stood up — a classic red flag that went unnoticed for over a decade.It was only after…
Bengaluru: For residents of Haralur and Kasavanahalli, the Metro just got more accessible. A new BMTC feeder loop — MF-22E and MF-22EA — now connects interior layouts to the Yellow Line.The initiative builds on earlier efforts to enhance intra-layout connectivity. While HSR Layout has had an internal feeder service for over two-and-a-half years, several adjoining…
Bengaluru: What began as a routine evening among hostel mates turned into a tense, hours-long search after a 19-year-old student was abducted by a group of his own college mates. But fortunately, they were traced and rescued after a swift police operation that same night.Rishabh Mohanty, a first-year bachelor of management studies student at Jain…
Bengaluru: A 24-year-old BCom graduate allegedly died by suicide at his house in Attur Layout in Yelahanka New Town on April 9, leaving behind a note accusing his lover.The deceased, Abhishek, stated that he was depressed after being betrayed by his lover. A case of abetment to suicide has been registered. Police said Abhishek was…
By Karthikeyan SairamOn a warm Saturday evening at Freedom Park, the mood was subdued yet resolute. Citizens, activists, and familiar faces from across the city gathered for a peaceful protest sparked by a deeply disturbing incident: 22 community dogs from a locality went missing and were later found killed. What unfolded was more than a…
Bengaluru: Bengaluru is not just India’s tech capital; it is also a city where public money flows at a staggering pace, often beyond the direct gaze of its citizens.An eye-opening review by Janaagraha, a city-based not-for-profit focused on urban governance, has revealed that over Rs 100 crore is spent every single day on the city…
Udupi: History has already been made — but for badminton icon Ayush Shetty’s family in Karkala, the bigger moment could just be hours away.Ranked world No 25, Ayush overcame top seed and defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn from Thailand in a gripping three-game contest — winning 10-21, 21-19, 21-17 — to book a place in the…
Bengaluru: Karnataka’s proposed digital safety law aims to tighten regulation of social media platforms with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI), faster content moderation and stronger user protections, according to a draft submitted to chief minister Siddaramaiah.The draft bill signals a shift towards responsible digital citizenship in the AI era. “If everything goes to plan,…
ROOTS IN IRAN, LIFE IN INDIA: B’luru residents Mirza Mohmmad Mehdi and his wife Mahbanu Mirza track war from afar, and constantly worry about the safety of their loved ones in Iran. They describe their family as ‘Indianized’ with their food being influenced by the local cuisine, noting that Iranians typically exclude chilli from their…
