Bengaluru: A 23-year-old software engineer at a private firm has alleged that she was secretly recorded while bathing on the night of April 29. Following her complaint, police arrested her neighbour after discovering the video on his mobile phone.The accused, identified as Karthik, in his 20s, has been remanded to judicial custody. According to the…
Bengaluru: A casual meeting arranged through a dating app turned into a violent ordeal for a 27-year-old civil engineer, leaving him injured and robbed. Police have arrested four persons, including two minors, in connection with the incident.Rahul (name changed) from Brundavan Layout in Chikkajala said he had been using a dating app (Grindr) when he…
Bengaluru: In a bizarre turn of events that left even seasoned police personnel stunned, a missing person case in Nelamangala took an unusual twist when a youngster detained by police allegedly swallowed a lock-up key—only for it to be “recovered” later with unusual means—feeding him kilograms of bananas!The scatological drama unfolded at Madanayakanahalli police station…
Bengaluru: A 78-year-old homemaker and her daughter were recently duped of Rs 2.1 crore by cybercriminals posing as officials of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in a “digital arrest” scam. The accused targeted the elderly woman, a resident of Jayanagar, by convincing her that she was linked to a terror case.The ordeal began on April…
Bengaluru: Declaring an ambition to transform Bengaluru into a “world-class growth hub” ahead of its 500-year milestone in 2037, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar Tuesday said the govt will anchor the city’s future development in a comprehensive economic masterplan for the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region (BMR).“We intend to make Bengaluru a world-class growth hub. The city…
Bengaluru: A 23-year-old woman from Mumbai was arrested for creating a ruckus at a five-star hotel on Palace Road in Bengaluru and later allegedly assaulting women police officers at the station. The accused, identified as Taniya Dhila, had travelled to the city to attend an event at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre.According to sub-inspector Lakshmi’s…
Bengaluru: A married couple who worked as car driver and domestic help at a businessman’s house have been arrested by CK Achukattu police for allegedly stealing over 275 grams of gold ornaments, more than 800 grams of silver ornaments, and Rs 25 lakh in cash from their employer’s house.Police said Manikanta, 26, and his wife,…
A French national’s challenge to a ‘Leave India Notice’ has been dismissed by the Karnataka High Court. The court found prima facie evidence that he violated tourist visa conditions by running a restaurant for 15 years and engaging in commercial activities. The state’s sovereign power to regulate foreign nationals’ stay was upheld. BENGALURU: Karnataka high…
Bengaluru: The number of students who failed in Kannada in SSLC exams rose by 2-3% between 2016 and 2025, notes a report by Kannada Development Authority (KDA) titled, ‘Why do Karnataka children fail in Kannada?’.The report suggests that the current three-language formula should be dropped and a bilingual policy adopted to strengthen Kannada learning and…
Bengaluru: The annual mango and jackfruit mela organised by Karnataka State Mango Development and Marketing Corporation Ltd (KSMDMCL) will be held across different parts of Bengaluru this year in a staggered manner, depending on when the fruits arrive.The first mela will be held at Cubbon Park in the heart of the city and will be…
