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...
A devastating accident at a stone quarry near Bengaluru claimed the lives of seven workers and left five others injured after a massive rock unexpectedly broke loose and crashed onto labourers engaged in quarrying operations. The tragic incident has once again highlighted the serious safety concerns surrounding quarrying activities and occupational hazards faced by workers...
A major security alert unfolded at the headquarters of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Bengaluru after authorities received a threatening email claiming that explosives had been planted inside the high-security campus. The alarming message immediately prompted an extensive security response involving local police, bomb disposal experts, and specialized security teams. The threat was...
In a major crackdown on international drug trafficking, law enforcement authorities in Bengaluru have arrested four individuals, including three Nigerian nationals, and seized narcotics valued at approximately ₹23 crore. The operation marks one of the significant drug recoveries in the city in recent months and underscores the ongoing efforts to dismantle cross-border drug networks operating...
A tragic industrial accident at a sewage treatment plant (STP) in Bengaluru’s Varthur area has claimed the life of an engineer, while rescue teams continue efforts to locate another worker who remains missing. The incident has raised fresh concerns about workplace safety standards and emergency preparedness at critical urban infrastructure facilities. Authorities confirmed that the...
Bengaluru witnessed a major political transition as senior Congress leader D.K. Shivakumar officially assumed office as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. The swearing-in ceremony, held in the state capital, marked the beginning of a new phase in Karnataka’s governance and brought an end to Siddaramaiah’s tenure at the helm of the state government. The leadership...
A traveller arriving from Uganda was isolated in Bengaluru after exhibiting symptoms suspected to be linked to the Ebola virus, triggering heightened health surveillance measures and precautionary protocols by authorities in Karnataka. According to officials, the passenger displayed symptoms associated with viral hemorrhagic fever shortly after arrival, leading airport health personnel and state medical authorities...
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially released the complete schedule for the IPL 2026 playoffs, confirming key venues and fixtures for the business end of the tournament. The announcement brings clarity to the knockout stage structure, with matches spread across multiple cities and a significant change in the final venue,...
Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an illegal betting and money laundering case. The arrest was made under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after Veerendra was apprehended in Gangtok, Sikkim, where he had traveled with associates to explore leasing land for...
Bengaluru: On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three Vande Bharat Express trains and the yellow line of Namma Metro in Bengaluru. While Modi personally flagged off the highly anticipated Bengaluru–Belagavi Vande Bharat Express, the services from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Amritsar and from Ajni (Nagpur) to Pune were launched virtually. Officials stated...