BENGALURU: A constable was suspended after a burglary accused made a video call to his wife while in custody after wearing a police uniform. The policeman, who accompanied the accused to make a recovery after his arrest last year, had left the uniform in a hotel room.Deputy commissioner of police (East) D Devaraja said the…
Bengaluru: Hours after Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP and leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, alleged large-scale voter fraud in Karnataka, chief electoral officer (CEO) V Anbu Kumar formally wrote to him, seeking a signed declaration supporting his allegations and promising appropriate action if substantiated.Kumar suggested the declaration could be submitted in person since…
Bengaluru: The state cabinet Thursday approved a series of legislative proposals ahead of the monsoon session, including a key amendment to Greater Bengaluru Act (GBA), a new law targeting the Devadasi system, and significant changes to minority education rules.A major decision was the approval of Greater Bengaluru (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which enables the Karnataka State…
Bengaluru: With over 31,000 e-khata showcause notices sparking confusion and fury across the city, Bengaluru’s ward-level BBMP offices are turning into ghost desks, deflecting every query to the head office. Frustrated citizens say local revenue officials have washed their hands off, leaving the BBMP head office as the new centre for resolving civic mess-ups.Across the…
Bengaluru: A driver working with a taxi aggregator was robbed at knifepoint by a miscreant who booked a ride posing as a customer. The incident occurred between 10.50pm and 11.30pm on July 30 near Dalappa Layout off Bagalur. According to the complaint filed by 45-year-old Somanatha S, a resident of Laggere and native of Hiriyur…
Bengaluru: As AI-driven efficiency gains increasingly impact deal wins, triggering steeper rate cuts, the 25% additional tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump pose a double whammy to the Indian IT sector. Even as the Indian IT sector anticipated greater trade clarity by August—a development expected to boost US consumer spending—the announcement of an additional…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Examinations Authority conducted a training programme for medical and dental colleges on the document-verification process. Until now, the verification process was done by KEA, except in govt colleges. However, from this year, it will be done by respective colleges.“College staff should be careful while verifying and collecting original documents of candidates. Even if…
Bengaluru: Karnataka approved the establishment of a centre of excellence (CoE) in space technology, developed in collaboration with Satcom Industry Association-India (SIA-India), the country’s space industry association.The initiative, backed by Rs 10 crore in initial funding over five years, will operate through a consortium including Ananth Technologies Ltd, International Institute of Space Studies and Research…
Bengaluru: During monsoon, falling tree branches are as big a problem as floods in the city. A 67-year-old man was seriously injured after a branch fell on him during his evening walk in west Bengaluru.The latest tragedy took place a month after a 29-year-old HR professional was killed in a similar incident in Hanumanthnagar.According to…
The data for this weather forecast has been sourced from AQI.in, providing residents with comprehensive information to plan their daily activities and weekly schedules accordingly.Bengaluru residents will experience moderate rainfall today, August 7, 2025, with a 95% chance of precipitation and temperatures between 22°C and 28.5°C. The city will see overcast skies with 72% humidity,…
