Ten migrant workers from West Bengal were injured after an LPG cylinder explosion, suspected to have been triggered by a gas leak, occurred at a paying guest accommodation in Bengaluru’s Bommasandra area. The incident has raised fresh concerns over fire and gas safety measures in densely occupied residential buildings used to house migrant and industrial...
A tragic road accident near the Dasanapura underpass on the outskirts of Bengaluru claimed the life of a young girl after a school van allegedly ran over her moments after she had accompanied her younger sister to the vehicle. The heartbreaking incident has once again raised serious concerns over the safety measures followed by school...
In a major breakthrough in a sensational robbery and abduction case that shocked Bengaluru earlier this month, police have arrested several individuals and uncovered what investigators describe as an insider-led conspiracy involving the victim’s own driver. Authorities say the driver allegedly played a central role in planning and facilitating the robbery of more than ₹1...
A tragic and mysterious incident has been reported from Karnataka where a Bengaluru-based physiotherapist was found dead inside a private homestay, while her boyfriend was discovered unconscious under unclear circumstances. The incident has triggered a detailed police investigation, with authorities working to establish the sequence of events leading to the fatal outcome. According to preliminary...
A tragic incident in Bengaluru has shocked local residents after a paying guest (PG) accommodation owner was allegedly beaten to death during an argument over water usage. Authorities have arrested two college students in connection with the crime and have initiated a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances that led to the fatal assault. According to...
In one of the most significant anti-narcotics operations conducted in recent months, Bengaluru Police have dismantled an extensive drug trafficking network operating across the city, leading to the seizure of narcotic substances valued at approximately ₹8 crore and the arrest of 23 individuals allegedly involved in the illegal trade. The operation, carried out through coordinated...
A major political development appears to be unfolding in Karnataka as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is reportedly expected to step down from office, triggering widespread speculation over a possible leadership change within the ruling Congress government. Senior party leaders and political observers are closely watching developments in Bengaluru, where discussions around succession and power-sharing within the...
In a high-profile legal development, Bengaluru police have registered a case of abetment to suicide against Ola Electric founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and senior executive Subrath Kumar Das following the death of 38-year-old engineer K Aravind. The deceased, who worked with the company since 2022, allegedly left behind a detailed 28-page note accusing senior...
Bengaluru: Renowned Kannada novelist and Padma Bhushan awardee SL Bhyrappa (Santeshivara Lingannaiah Bhyrappa) passed away on Wednesday, September 24, at a hospital in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru. The 94-year-old author had been suffering from age-related ailments and a brain condition and had relocated to Bengaluru from Mysore three months ago due to health concerns. Bhyrappa, celebrated...
In a disturbing incident in Bengaluru, a woman was allegedly molested and robbed by a masked intruder inside a girls’ PG near Suddaguntepalya police station. The crime took place in the early hours of Friday, August 29, around 3 AM. CCTV footage from the lobby of the PG captured the masked man attacking the woman...