Bengaluru: The trial in the sensational Renukaswamy murder case allegedly involving actor Darshan, his friend Pavitra Gowda and 15 other accused is set to gather pace, with a sessions court agreeing to conduct hearings four days a week.During the proceedings Monday, special public prosecutor (SPP) P Prasanna Kumar urged the court to hear the case…
Pradeep (right) allegedly stabbed Manjula with a knife on her abdomen, chest, shoulder, hands and head. BENGALURU: Having lost nearly Rs 8 lakh in online betting, a 38-year-old autorickshaw driver repeatedly stabbed his wife, a home guard with Mahadevapura police station, to death as their two young children watched in shock and horror Sunday evening.On…
Dog attack leaves child injured Bengaluru: A four-year-old girl suffered multiple injuries on face, hands and legs after a pack of six stray dogs attacked her near the indoor stadium in CQAL Layout, Sahakarnagar, north Bengaluru, on Sunday evening. The incident has again raised concerns over the stray dog menace in the city.Sangeetha has since…
State of major stretch in Bengaluru Bengaluru: For several commuters entering and leaving Yelahanka every day, the stretch of State Highway 9 (Doddaballapur Road) has become an obstacle course. Dug-up sections, loose gravel, dust clouds, and widening potholes have turned what was once a busy arterial road into a daily test of patience for motorists,…
Bengaluru: What appeared to be a kind gesture from a stranger during a rainy evening turned into an expensive lesson for a 78-year-old man, who was tricked into parting with his gold ring worth over Rs 50,000.K Sathyanarayana Rao told police the incident occurred on June 8 at 7.15 pm. Rao had gone for his…
Chief minister DK Shivakumar said, “We’ll ensure the benefits are enjoyed only by voters in Karnataka. Why should we extend these benefits to those who do not vote here?” BENGALURU: After Gruha Lakshmi clean-up, the state govt is now auditing another popular guarantee programme, Gruha Jyothi, which offers free electricity up to 200 units every…
Bengaluru: A routine ride to work ended in tragedy for a 34-year-old man after a speeding garbage truck hit his scooter and ran over him near Sirsi Circle on Mysuru Road Monday morning.Satish, a resident of Goripalya near JJ Nagar, worked as an attender a private firm near Town Hall.Police said Satish left home as…
The FIFA World Cup is often described as football’s ultimate global celebration, a tournament that transcends borders, politics and cultural divides. Yet, as the 2026 edition kicked off on June 11 across the United States, Mexico and Canada, attention quickly shifted from the action on the pitch to a growing list of visa denials, entry…
By Shloka A JatkarAs conversations about the portrayal of women in entertainment once again make headlines, a recently held seminar in Bengaluru focused on a larger question: Have we really moved beyond viewing women only through the lens of their bodies? Titled Gender, Gaze, and Authority: Challenges of Writing the Body and Gender Politics, the…
Bengaluru: Karnataka high court has dismissed a PIL plea challenging the state govt’s decision to transfer seven acres of land belonging to Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU) in Hebbal for judges’ quarters and a super-specialty hospital.The petition questioned a Jan 8, 2026 govt order directing the transfer of four acres of land…
