The Karnataka government has transferred the investigation into alleged irregularities in the recruitment of 400 veterinary officers through the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), in a move aimed at ensuring a more independent and comprehensive examination of the allegations. The decision comes amid growing concerns over the integrity of...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his intervention in the escalating dispute over Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu reservoir project, questioning the Centre’s position on whether the neighbouring state requires the consent of downstream states before proceeding with the plan. In his letter to the Prime Minister, Vijay...
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...
Two men from Karnataka were allegedly trafficked to Myanmar after responding to a Facebook advertisement promising well-paid overseas employment, according to police officials familiar with the investigation. The men, who believed they had secured legitimate jobs abroad, were reportedly forced to work inside a heavily guarded compound linked to an organised cybercrime network. The two...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday carried out searches at multiple locations in and around Bengaluru as part of a money laundering investigation connected to an alleged ISIS radicalisation and recruitment network, officials said. The searches, conducted under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), are linked to an investigation originating from...
A shocking case of domestic violence has emerged from Karnataka, where a senior anaesthetist was allegedly stabbed to death inside his residence, while his teenage son sustained injuries during the incident. Police have taken the doctor’s wife into custody as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the fatal attack. The incident has sent shockwaves...
Karnataka has announced plans to establish India’s first government-led Artificial Intelligence (AI) University, marking a major step in the state’s efforts to strengthen its position as the country’s leading technology and innovation hub. The proposed institution aims to create a world-class ecosystem for artificial intelligence education, cutting-edge research, technological innovation, and industry collaboration while preparing...
A delivery executive working for an e-commerce company has been arrested in Bengaluru after a woman accused him of entering her apartment without permission and sexually harassing her during a parcel delivery. The incident has raised fresh concerns about customer safety and security during home deliveries, particularly for women living alone. According to police, the...
In a significant breakthrough, Bengaluru police have arrested four individuals accused of kidnapping, assaulting, and robbing an astrologer in a carefully planned criminal operation. The arrests came after an intensive investigation that combined technical surveillance, witness statements, and field inquiries, enabling officers to identify and apprehend the suspects within a short period. According to investigators,...
A tragic incident involving the death of a Class 10 student in Bengaluru has sparked serious concerns over student welfare, school discipline, and mental health. The student’s family has accused the school administration of subjecting the teenager to repeated harassment and humiliation, claiming that the alleged treatment caused severe emotional distress that ultimately led to...