Confident Group chairman C J Roy, 57, was found dead from a gunshot wound at his Bengaluru office on Friday. The incident occurred shortly after Income Tax officials, who had been conducting searches for three days, asked him to stay to review documents. Roy reportedly went into his cabin and a gunshot was heard minutes later.
From bricks to blockbusters: How CJ Roy turned Bengalurus fringe into fortune
CJ Roy transformed from managing his mother's real estate accounts to becoming a wealthy developer by betting on overlooked land along Sarjapur Road. This foresight, honed by early exposure to property transactions, led him to launch Confident Group and capitalize on Bengaluru's tech boom, achieving spectacular returns.
Decision on Rs 30,000-cr waste tender soon as Bengaluru bets on single-operator model
CJ Roy: The realty baron who backed reality TV & big-budget cinema
I-T officials solely responsible for CJ Roys death, says Bengaluru real estate tycoons brother
Confident Group owner CJ Roy tragically died by suicide, with his family accusing Kerala income tax officials of causing immense pressure and harassment. Roy's brother alleged repeated scrutiny despite his claims of compliance, leading to unbearable stress. The family plans to discuss filing a complaint against the officials involved.
Man booked after his pet injures woman in Bengaluru
Karnataka plans integrated Cyber Command Centre with AI-driven policing
Man kills parents, sis; buries bodies in rented house
Is another member of the Meti family gearing up to enter politics?
Students win multiple PG gold medals at Davanagere University convocation
Bengalurus auto driver unions urge govt to move Supreme Court against bike-taxi order
Youth power is the backbone of India: Guv at DU convocation
Airlines fined for cancelling tickets, compensation ordered
Hampi Utsav 2026 to glow with a 50km corridor of illumination
HDMC general body to decide on city water company plan
Lakkundi excavation director dies
Leopard goes on a rampage, kills 36 lambs in one night
Pocso court hands out 30-yr RI sentence in minor rape case
Athani to get 1,000 injection borewells for groundwater recharge
Lokayukta raids six locations linked to Koppal medical college administrator
Roy and his love for Rolls Royce
Court has taken suo motu cognisance based on Parameshwaras statement published in newspapers
Confident Group was one of the first to move into Sarjapur
Allow free access through Somanahalli toll plaza for residents vehicles: Karnataka HC directs NHAI
Horatti steps in, ends logjam in council over governors address
Govt forming panel after panel, but no report tabled: BJP slams Cong
What I eat is my choice: Daali Dhananjaya
Student electrocuted in Raichur school
Mohandas Pai floats private bus idea for Bengaluru, minister Ramalinga Reddy defends PSU service
Practice of guvs address should be scrapped, says BJPs MLA
UAV lands near house in Doddaballapur, police initiate probe after no one claims ownership of device
The UAV flew in and landed near a house in a residential stretch near Palanjogihalli around 1.30 p.m.
Woman suffers severe injuries after pet dog attack at H.S.R. Layout; owner booked
Notice issued after children wash plates in gutter water in Bagalkot
State to recommend to Centre to provide MSP for rubber crop
Sub-Inspector recruitment scam kingpin shifted to Mysuru jail
Govt. yet to pay six months instalments to Gruha Lakshmi beneficiaries: BJP MLA
NCB busts clandestine drug manufacturing lab in Mysuru
City police carries out inspection of chemical factories in Mysuru
Sarvodaya Day observed at Manasagangotri
Council proceedings resume after three days of disruption
Seeking cooperation of Kuvempus family to set up museum: Minister
State clears inclusion of Assisted Reproductive Tech procedures under Arogya Karnataka scheme
JSS Polytechnic for the Differently Abled hosts Open Day, Science Expo
Police to launch helmet enforcement drive in Kalaburagi tomorrow
Chalavadi targets govt.s ad. campaign featuring Sangappa
Stone carving of three-headed serpent among relics found during excavation in Lakkundi
Excavation in the ancient village of Gadag district enters 13th day
Nagendra, Janardhana Reddy trade charges in Assembly over Ballari clash
International Kite Festival in Hubballi starting Feb. 7
Jaskaran Singh, Sonu Nigam to perform at the annual event, accompanied by a sports meet, being promoted by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
Police to enforce strict rules to reduce accidents in Belagavi
The focus is on the sugarcane harvest season
Anke Gowdas library: Funds sought to protect rare book collections
Karnatakas connection to Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Over 10,600 candidates to receive degrees at KSOU convocation on January 31
Yatnal asks Congress to respond to contractors doubling commission charge
Siddaramaiah has become the longest-serving Chief Minister of Karnataka after surpassing the tenure of Devaraj Urs, and he should leave office with a clean record, says the expelled BJP member
Groundnut fetches record 11,099 per quintal at Yadgir APMC market
The crop has been doing well consistently for the last five years
No items used for manufacture of drugs found during NCB search in Mysuru: Home Minister
Virat Hindu Sammelan in Yadgir today
Signature campaign, foot march seeking MSP guarantee law launching next month
Services of several special trains extended to avoid rush
Hubballi Star Singer season grand finale tomorrow
Tridasha Sambhrama in Hubballi tomorrow
Two sentenced to five years in prison for selling drugs
Education not just means of getting degree or employment: Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot
Governor of Karnataka and Chancellor of Davangere University Thawar Chand Gehlot presides over the 13th annual convocation of Davangere University
The Cyber Crime Police at the Commissioners office have registered a case, but it has not yet been converted into an FIR
Bengaluru: Persistent aims to hit $5bn by FY31
Persistent Systems aims to reach $5 billion in revenue by FY2031, driven by AI-led execution and strategic acquisitions. The company is on track to achieve $2 billion by FY27, with recent growth fueled by shorter deal cycles and a focus on tangible AI outcomes for clients.
Encora acquisition to boost Coforge revenue to $2.5billion
IT firm Coforge is set to acquire US-based Encora for approximately $2.5 billion in combined revenue, aiming to bolster its AI-led engineering and cloud services. CEO Sudhir Singh highlighted a shift from AI experimentation to measurable business outcomes, with nearly $2 billion of the merged entity's revenue focused on these strategic areas.
New plaintiffs join class action against Cognizants TriZetto over data breach
New plaintiffs are seeking over $5 million from Cognizant's TriZetto. An unauthorized party accessed TriZetto's web portal in November 2024. The breach went undetected for nearly a year. Names, addresses, and social security numbers were exposed. TriZetto is accused of failing to follow industry-standard security practices. Cognizant stated it takes information protection seriously.
The UAV flew in and landed near a house in a residential stretch near Palanjogihalli around 1.30 p.m.
Bengaluru teacher booked for branding Class IV student over homework
A Bengaluru teacher, Angalina, faces charges under the Juvenile Justice Act for allegedly branding a Class IV student for incomplete homework. The incident, which occurred on January 10, also involved the teacher threatening the boy to conceal the act from his parents. The boy's mother filed a complaint with the police on Thursday, leading to the registration of the case.
COMEDK UGET for engineering seats in Karnataka on May 9
Students from across the country are eligible to apply, and over 1,40,000 candidates are expected to appear for the examination
Husband and relative end life after woman elopes with lover in Karnataka
Davangere district police have arrested the woman and her lover on the charge of abetment to suicide
Contractors threaten to stop work in Karnataka saying unpaid bills amount to 37,370 crore
The Association has alleged that demands for kickbacks to clear bills had not reduced and, in some cases, may have even gone up under the Congress government
A newlywed man died by suicide after his wife eloped with her lover. The woman's brother-in-law also took his life upon learning of the incident. A suicide note from the first victim alleged false accusations and threats from his wife's family.
The election, scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed indefinitely
Congress video hails brand DK Shivakumar as Karnataka power tussle with Siddaramaiah simmers
Amidst Karnataka's Congress power tussle, the party highlighted Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar with a social media video, calling him a rand. This follows an incident where CM Siddaramaiah expressed irritation over pro-Shivakumar slogans at a rally, underscoring ongoing internal friction despite assurances of party high command's decisions.
Draft Occupational Safety Rules revive longer workday proposal
Solving Bengalurus parking puzzle
While paid parking is being introduced on more stretches and towing is set to make a comeback, Chetan B.C. explores if these measures are enough to solve Bengalurus traffic maze
Tender soon for DPR of proposed museum in Lakkundi
No flights home: Two-thirds of Udan routes grounded in Ktaka
Clear 37K-cr dues or well strike work, warn contractors
Swipe right, get trapped: How a dating app landed Bengaluru youth in trouble
Prakash Raj asks Karnataka government to allow screening of Palestinian films at BIFFes
Inspector caught taking Rs 4 lakh bribe from builder in Bengaluru
Bengaluru bizman questions youth for jumping signal, attacked
Man offers lift to elderly woman in Bengaluru, robs her of gold
Couple arrested, gold chains worth Rs 60L recovered
Less than 5% of public toilets fully functional in Bengaluru: Study
KIA launches personalised passenger service
Foreigners cant demand visa renewal; state not bound to give reasons: HC
