BENGALURU: What was expected to be a quiet internal election for office bearers of Kodava Samaja, Bengaluru, has turned bitter, marked by police complaint, viral mudslinging, and allegations of money power.The contest, between Cheriyapanda Suresh and Baleyada Karun Kalappa, has surprised many within the community. Senior Kodavas say the intensity of this election is unprecedented.Videos,…
The accused has been identified as Sai Babu Chennuru. BENGALURU: A 37-year-old man allegedly stabbed and sexually harassed a 24-year-old woman at a paying guest (PG) accommodation in White Rose Layout, Whitefield, in the early hours of Tuesday. The accused has been identified as Sai Babu Chennuru. Following the attack, the PG management allegedly assaulted…
A school minivan carrying children got stuck in an open drain on Bengaluru’s Panathur-Bellandur road on Friday morning. NEW DELHI: A school minivan carrying children got stuck in an open drain on Bengaluru’s Panathur-Bellandur road on Friday morning. Video shows one of the vehicle’s tyres wedged in the drain while students remained inside. Fortunately, no…
Heavy overnight rain paralyzes Bengaluru NEW DELHI: A heavy spell of overnight rain brought Bengaluru to a near standstill on Friday, as several low-lying areas were waterlogged and major roads witnessed severe traffic snarls. The downpour, which began late Thursday night, continued intermittently into Friday morning, disrupting normal life across the city. According to the…
\\\Andhra Pradesh IT minister Nara Lokesh has hit out at Karnataka deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar, saying, “We don’t dismiss our people’s genuine grievances as ‘Blackmail’. We treat them with the dignity and seriousness they deserve.” NEW DELHI: Andhra Pradesh IT minister Nara Lokesh has hit out at Karnataka deputy chief minister D K…
BlackBuck CEO Rajesh Yabaji NEW DELHI: Bengaluru-based logistics firm BlackBuck has denied speculation that it is leaving the city, after a post by its CEO triggered debate about infrastructure and corporate relocation. Rajesh Yabaji, CEO and co-founder of BlackBuck, clarified on Thursday that the company was not moving out of Bengaluru, but shifting offices within…
Bengaluru is forecasted to experience heavy rainfall on September 19, 2025, with temperatures ranging from 19.8°C to 25.2°C and humidity at 87%. The city recorded good air quality yesterday with an AQI of 41, which is expected to improve further with today’s rainfall despite potentially uncomfortable outdoor conditions due to high humidity. Detailed Weather Conditions…
(L) DK ShivaKumar, Rajesh Yabaji (R) BENGALURU: Unfazed by criticism over the city’s crumbling infrastructure, deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar, who is also the Bengaluru development minister, hit back at corporates looking to move out of Bengaluru, saying: “No one can threaten or blackmail the govt. I will not stop anyone from going.“Shivakumar’s retort…
Bengaluru: A city court convicted two men from Andhra Pradesh for dealing with drugs and sentenced them to rigorous imprisonment for 10 years along with a fine of Rs 1 lakh each. Jagannath Vikas Mishra, 26, and Seelam Naga Venakata Sai Charan, 27, were caught in 2021 transporting 114kg of ganja in the boot of…
Bengaluru: The state govt, which explored the option of issuing an ordinance to amend existing laws to reintroduce ballot papers in local body elections, has deferred the move for now. Sources say the decision to hold off for now was taken after GS Sanghreshi, State Election Commissioner, pointed out that current laws already allow use…
