BENGALURU: Six persons, including three women on pilgrimage and three men travelling in a mini goods vehicle, were killed in two separate road accidents in Devanahalli and Medahalli since Saturday night. What began as a spiritual journey to Kashi ended in heartbreak, as three women lost their lives after a speeding truck hit their Tempo…
Lamborghini performs dangerous drift stunt in Bengaluru BENGALURU: Acting suo motu on a social media video, traffic police have booked the driver of a white Lamborghini for dangerously performing a drifting stunt near Anil Kumble Circle on the newly asphalted MG Road between 2am and 3am Saturday.The viral video, recorded by a commuter and tagging…
SHIVAMOGGA: The death of Shivamogga zoo veterinarian Dr Sameeksha Reddy has raised questions about a possible lapse in safety protocols at the facility.Former veterinarian Dr Muruli Manohar, who is still attached with Shivamogga Zoo and Tiger and Lion Safari at Tyavarekoppa as a consultant, said he had not authorised Dr Reddy to check on a…
Bengaluru: For Bengaluru’s quick commerce users, the rule is simple — either order for at least Rs 199 or be ready to pay extra. As platforms roll back fee waivers, consumers are now spending more than they originally intended just to avoid delivery charges, effectively turning “free delivery” into a Rs 200 minimum commitment.What was…
Bengaluru: Amid rising demand for Cauvery water during the peak summer months, the state govt Saturday announced a major relief for lakhs of Bengalureans who have defaulted on water bills owed to Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB).Rolling out a one-time settlement (OTS) scheme, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar said the govt would waive…
Bengaluru: A three-and-a-half-year-old girl walking with her mother was crushed to death under the wheels of a rashly driven truck near Nelamanagala Saturday morning. The victim is Nishtia LN, elder daughter of Lakshminarayana and Lavanya. Lavanya, who was carrying her 11-month-old boy in her arms, watched helplessly as the truck ran over her daughter around…
Bengaluru: Every weekend, Bengaluru transforms into a hub for spiritual exploration as thousands of devotees seek convenient ways to visit the city’s temples. To meet this demand, Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) launched the one-day Divya Darshan tour in March 2024, offering families a hassle-free and well-organised way to cover multiple temples and spiritual centres…
Bengaluru: Integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the judicial system must strengthen, not supplant, human decision-making, Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant said Saturday.He was addressing a seminar on ‘Artificial intelligence – Prevention and resolution of disputes’, organised by Karnataka Judicial Academy in collaboration with Bar Association of India, UIA India Chapter and National…
Bengaluru: In a relief for the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), the Karnataka high court has upheld the acquisition of certain pieces of land at Gubbalala village for the formation of a further extension of Banashankari VI Stage by linking the existing VI Stage Layout through Kanakapura-Bengaluru Main Road.The preliminary notification for the scheme was issued…
Bengaluru: Facing mounting pressure from inadequate parking and limited land availability, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is set to introduce multi-level parking facilities at nine existing Metro stations across the city.Senior BMRCL officials said the move is aimed at significantly increasing parking capacity at key stations where demand has outstripped supply by looking…
