Bengaluru: Two killed after speeding vehicle hits motorcycle on Bommasandra flyover; driver flees
Lingaraju was working as a cab driver and residing in Hoskote, while Devarajamma was employed with a private company and staying at a paying guest accommodation in Electronics City.
Bengaluru: Two killed after speeding vehicle hits motorcycle on Bommasandra flyover; driver flees
Lingaraju was working as a cab driver and residing in Hoskote, while Devarajamma was employed with a private company and staying at a paying guest accommodation in Electronics City.
Bengaluru family murders: Complete coverage
Read the full coverage of the crime from The Hindus Karnataka Bureau here
The upcoming Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express could disrupt the schedules of 13 existing trains and affect nearly 15,000 passengers along the Western Ghats route. The new service will receive priority on the 55-km Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road stretch.
Bengalurus 58-km Blue Line, connecting Central Silk Board to the airport, is now expected to be fully operational soon. Ballari Road traffic restrictions near Hebbal are expected to continue for 18 months as work begins on a 1.7-km elevated corridor.
Patidar named Madhya Pradesh skipper for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, no room for Tiwari
Digital Desk | Indore, Nov 7 (IANS) Rajat Patidar has been named as Madhya Pradeshs in the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, starting on November 14. Madhya Pradesh have been drawn in Elite Group C of the competition and will play their first four matches in New Chandigarh and the remaining three games in Mohali. Patidar, who has captained Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to IPL titles in 2025 and 2026, may not be available for the entire league phase of the competition. Patidar and left-arm fast bowling all-rounder Arshad Khan scheduled to link up with the India A team for the Mens Rising Stars Asia Cup, scheduled to be played in Doha, Qatar, from November 19 to 29. In the India A team, Patidar has been appointed as the deputy to skipper Tilak Varma. Apart from Patidar, who has played three Tests and an ODI for India, batters Akshat Raghuwanshi, Harsh Gawli and Aniket Verma will have to step up for Madhya Pradesh. There is still no place in the squad for seam-bowling all-rounder Madhav Tiwari, despite having featured for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 and Ujjain Falcons in the Madhya Pradesh League T20 Scindia Cup 2026. The squad features two wicketkeepers in Gawli and Apoorv Dwivedi, while India fast bowler Avesh Khan will spearhead a bowling unit that also includes Mangesh Yadav, left-arm spinner Kumar Kartikeya Singh, off-spinner Saransh Jain and left-arm wrist-spinner Shivang Kumar. Pacer Kuldeep Sen has not been picked due to him currently nursing an unspecified injury. Madhya Pradesh will open its campaign against Kerala in a day-night game at New Chandigarh on November 14. They will then take on Assam on November 16, Tripura in another day-night encounter on November 18, and Andhra on November 20. Madhya Pradesh is also scheduled to face Maharashtra on November 22, Himachal Pradesh on November 24 and Puducherry in their final group match on November 26. Should Patidar depart after the game against Assam, the Madhya Pradesh team management led by Chandrakant Pandit will need to name a stand-in captain for their remaining games. Madhya Pradesh squad: Ankush Singh, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Harsh Gawli (wk), Rajat Patidar (captain), Aniket Verma, Ritik Tada, Apoorv Dwivedi (wk), Saransh Jain, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, Shivam Shukla, Shivang Kumar, Avesh Khan, Tripuresh Singh, Rahul Batham, and Mangesh Yadav.
Fresh Setback For Hardik Pandya, Ruled Out Of Baroda's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Campaign
Hardik Pandya has spent a large amount of his time at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru since suffering back spasms during the IPL.
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 7 (IANS) The investigation into the murder of seven members of a family is progressing, with police examining the possible involvement of the accused man's minor daughter and the circumstances under which she allegedly accompanied him while transporting the bodies, Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge said on Saturday. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Kharge said only one of the seven bodies had been recovered so far and that the police were not disclosing further details as the investigation was still underway. The accused has cited several reasons, including that his wife's family members did not speak to him properly. He has also made allegations against his wife. We are verifying all these claims, Kharge said. He said there appeared to be an age difference of around 13 to 14 years between the accused, Indushekar, and his wife Divya. Neighbours had reportedly stated that the couple frequently quarrelled and shouted at each other. The police were verifying these statements, he added. Regarding the minor daughter, the Home Minister said the police were investigating whether she had abetted the crimes. Preliminary information suggested that the accused had made his daughter believe in him and allegedly brainwashed her. It will take more time to establish all the facts, he said. Meanwhile, investigators learnt that the accused wrapped the bodies with adhesive tape around 10 times before disposing of them. He allegedly took his minor daughter along while transporting the bodies, believing that her presence would prevent people from suspecting their movements. The bodies were transported during the early hours of the morning. Police have also found that the accused allegedly removed gold ornaments from the bodies of the victims. Some of the jewellery was reportedly sold, some pledged and the remaining ornaments kept in his possession. During questioning, the accused reportedly told police that he had no remorse for his actions. The daughter is saying that she just followed the instructions of her father. The police are also investigating allegations that the accused misused his minor daughter to extort money from others by threatening them with cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. According to the information gathered, a dispute over vehicle parking had earlier led to a quarrel involving Shekar and his daughter, who allegedly filed a false complaint. Police had reportedly reprimanded them. The accused's daughter allegedly used to record such altercations on her mobile phone whenever quarrels occurred. During questioning, she reportedly told police that she had acted according to her father's instructions. Meanwhile, police have seized the Toyota Etios car bearing registration number KA 02 AF 1488, which the accused allegedly used to transport the bodies. The vehicle had a 'Press' sticker pasted on it. Police reportedly recovered rose water from the car, which the accused allegedly used to prevent the foul smell of the decomposing bodies from spreading. The accused had also kept bedsheets and other materials inside the vehicle, which had allegedly been used to transport the bodies. The car reportedly had outstanding traffic violation fines amounting to Rs 14,900 for offences including riding without a seat belt, jumping traffic signals and illegal parking. Interestingly, no traffic violations were recorded against the vehicle between October 16 and October 31. According to the investigation details, the accused allegedly began the killings on October 16 by murdering Sunitha. On October 18, he allegedly killed his mother-in-law Roopavathi and transported their bodies on October 19. On October 24, he allegedly murdered his brother-in-law Shivakumar. The following morning, October 25, he allegedly killed his wife Divya and son Puneeth. He reportedly transported the bodies on October 27. On November 1, he allegedly murdered another brother-in-law, Shankar, and his wife Nalini. On November 2, he allegedly disposed of the bodies in areas surrounding Shiradi Ghat and Nandi Hills. The families subsequently lodged missing-person complaints with the police on November 3. Considering the seriousness of the case, the investigation has been transferred from Police Inspector Krishna to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Prabhavathi, who has been appointed as the Investigating Officer. Additional Commissioner of Police, Vamshi Krishna, will supervise and monitor the investigation. Police are continuing their investigation into the sequence of murders, disposal of bodies, alleged financial motives and the possible role of the accused man's daughter.
Hardik Absent As Baroda Announce Krunal Pandya-led SMAT Squad
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Hardik Pandya remained absent as Baroda announced their squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, India's premier domestic T20 tournament. Hardik has been out of action due to a series of injuries ever since IPL 2026, and his absence now extends to the SMAT, which begins on November 14. Hardik's brother, Krunal Pandya, will be leading the 15-man Baroda side, which has the likes of other prominent players such as Jitesh Sharma, Deepak Hooda and Rasikh Salam. Hardik has been out of action due to a series of injuries ever since IPL 2026, and his absence now extends to the SMAT, which begins on November 14. Hardik's brother, Krunal Pandya, will be leading the 15-man Baroda side, which has the likes of other prominent players such as Jitesh Sharma, Deepak Hooda and Rasikh Salam. Hardik has spent a large amount of his time at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru since suffering back spasms during the IPL. He last played on May 24 in the IPL, while his last match for India was during a T20I series against New Zealand at home right before the Indian cash-rich league. The all-rounder was recently named in India A's squad for the one-day series against Australia A in October, but was pulled out due to a fresh shin injury. Recently, India ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill spoke about Hardik's potential return to the national setup, stating that the all-rounder will be playing domestic cricket first. Whenever Hardik bhai comes back, No. 7-8 will also be taken care of. Happy with the batting group leading up to the ODI World Cup. He (Hardik) is a great all-rounder. Not many players in the world have his skill set. As a bowler, you can use him in the different facets of the game. He can bowl with the new ball and the old ball. We have had multiple conversations. He is unfortunate with his injuries. He hasn't played since the IPL. Hopefully, he will come back soon. He will play some domestic cricket. And hopefully we will get him back in the Indian team soon, Gill had said before the start of India's ongoing five-match ODI series against New Zealand. Speaking on the all-rounder, India head coach Gautam Gambhir called him and Jasprit Bumrah extremely important but wanted the players in the team in the build-up to the ODI World Cup 2027. Whether it's Hardik, whether it's Jasprit Bumrah, they are going to be extremely important for us in (southern) Africa, Gambhir said in an interview on JioHotstar. Very few teams have players (like Hardik) who can bowl ten overs and give you runs from No. 6 or No. 7, that too with such impact. So the focus for us - especially for Hardik, who needs game time as well; he hasn't played a lot of cricket since the IPL - if we talk about 50-over cricket, if we want to play him, he might be short of cricket. If he plays a little bit of T20 cricket and then gets to one-day cricket, because game time going into the World Cup is going to be extremely, extremely important. You can't go to the World Cup half-cooked. So you must have enough game time and your rhythm should be good enough, because there are no ifs and buts when it comes to a World Cup. There are no chances to make mistakes. The SMAT final will take place on December 6, and the India-Sri Lanka ODI series begins on December 13. The T20Is will start on December 22, and it remains to be seen whether Hardik will be available for that assignment. Baroda squad for SMAT: Krunal Pandya (C), Atit Sheth (VC), Deepak Hooda, Shivalik Sharma, Shashwat Rawat, Amit Passi (WK), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Bhanu Pania, Mahesh Pithiya, Parikshit Patidar, Hemant Punde, Raj Limbani, Rasik Dar, Dhruv B. Patel, Safvan Patel Baroda squad for SMAT: Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Karnataka's food safety authorities have shut down the juice counter at a PVR INOX multiplex in Bengaluru over a video of disposable cups being reused
Karnataka Hikes Bus Fares: Bengaluru Sees Up To 35% Rise, Others 23%
BMTC fares have risen 3335% and other state-run bus fares by 23%, as the government cites mounting losses while commuters protest the added burden.
Hardik not in Baroda squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
Hardik Pandya has been sidelined with a series of injuries and has spent much of his time in the last few months at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru
Karnataka CM, Cong President Hariprasad discuss political developments with leaders at LoP Rahul Gandhis Delhi Diwali meet New Delhi/Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, and Karnataka Congress President and MLC, B.K. Hariprasad, on Saturday said he attended a Diwali Milan gathering organised at the residence of Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, [] The post Karnataka CM, Cong President Hariprasad discuss political developments with leaders at LoP Rahul Gandhis Delhi Diwali meet appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Inside B'luru murders: Mutton curry invite, sleeping pills, TV blaring, bodies in bags
S Indushekhar reportedly killed his wife Sunitha and six of her relatives at their rented house. Following the murders, he and his daughter disposed of the bodies in various locations. Investigators believe that financial disputes related to gold jewellery may have motivated the killings. The police have found several bodies and are investigating further connections to the crime. Indushekhar's actions stem from a long-standing marital conflict exacerbated by family support.
Karnataka HC Refuses To Quash Bank Case Against Woman Over Rs 50 Lakh Loan
Bengaluru: A Karnataka High Court ruling has brought attention to the financial and legal consequences faced by victims of digital arrest scams, after it declined to cancel criminal proceedings against a Bengaluru woman who allegedly borrowed Rs 50 lakh under pressure from cyber fraudsters. The woman claimed that in September 2024, callers posing as FedEx []
According to the police, Mishra allegedly contacted celebrities through Instagram, claiming to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and issuing threats while demanding money.
Hassanamba Festival generates over Rs 12 crore in revenue
Bengaluru: The annual Hassanamba Jatra Mahotsava has turned into a major revenue-generating event, with the temple collecting over Rs 12.68 crore from special darshan tickets and laddu prasada sales within eight days of opening its doors to devotees. The festival, which began on October 29, has been drawing huge crowds, with Friday witnessing a substantial Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Diwali Rush: Private buses charge 8 times more in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Diwali travel has turned into an expensive affair for thousands of people leaving Bengaluru for their hometowns, with private bus operators sharply increasing ticket prices. Fares on several popular routes have risen two to three times, and in some cases substantially more, compared with regular days. Amid growing passenger demand, the Karnataka State Road Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
BengaluruVisakhapatnam Private Travel Bus Overturns in Tirupati District, 20 Injured
Around 40 passengers were on board at the time of the accident. At least 20 passengers sustained injuries, while the bus driver suffered serious injuries.
'TV at full blast, property spat, 20-year feud': New details in B'luru family massacre
S Indushekhar, a 52-year-old cab driver, is suspected of murdering his wife and six relatives. The victims were reportedly invited to his home for meals before their deaths occurred. Indushekhar was arrested while a minor boy, his eighth target, was found in his vehicle. The accused allegedly used a grindstone to commit these murders during late October.
ISL: Super-sub Soham does it for Bengaluru
The victory saw Bengaluru move to third in the standings, behind NorthEast United FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant, with a game in hand
ISL: Varshneya's Late Winner Powers Bengaluru Past Goa Into Top 3
Soham Varshneya struck in the 90+3rd minute to seal Bengaluru FC's 2-1 win over FC Goa, lifting them to third in the Indian Super League standings.
Blues hurt Gaurs with stoppage-time strike
Fatorda: FC Goa were denied a point at home as substitute Soham Varshneya struck in the 90+3rd minute to hand Bengaluru FC a 2-1 win in the Indian Super League at Fatorda on Friday. The Gaurs had fought back after falling behind to Borja Martinezs 12th-minute opener. The Spaniard fired a left-footed effort from outside []
IIIT-Bangalore students build AI tool to identify pending court cases suitable for mediation
Bengaluru serial murders: Child was forced to spend days with man who killed his parents
Skull found in garbage, skeleton in gunny bag near Kodigehalli park in Bengaluru
Faulty streetlights to trigger automatic alerts under new system in Bengaluru
Khalid Jamil names 23-player squad for New Zealand friendlies
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Khalid Jamil, head coach of the Indian men's national football team, named a 23-player squad for the two friendlies against New Zealand during the November FIFA International Match Window on Friday. The Blue Tigers will face All Whites on November 12 at the Go Media Stadium in Auckland at 11:30 IST, and on November 15 at the One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch at 08:30 IST. The 23-player squad includes three players who were named in Naushad Moosa's SAFF Championship 2026 squad Bijoy Varghese, Muhammad Suhail and Liston Colaco. They will not continue in the tournament in Dhaka and will instead link up with Jamil's squad heading to New Zealand. Meanwhile, Farukh Choudhary, Noufal P. N. and Hmingthanmawia Ralte have been released from the SAFF Championship squad and will return to their club, Mumbai City FC. Further, Ronney Kharbudon will not travel to Dhaka due to an injury. The New Zealand-bound Blue Tigers' squad will assemble in Bengaluru on Saturday and will have a training session on Sunday before departing for Auckland later in the night. Head coach Khalid Jamil said, New Zealand are also a World Cup-playing nation and a strong opponent, and these two matches will be a good test for us away from home. We want to prepare well, play with discipline and use this opportunity to improve as a team. India's 23-player squad for FIFA men's international friendlies: Goalkeepers: Hrithik Tiwari, Som Kumar, Vishal Kaith. Defenders: Abhishek Singh Tekcham, Akash Mishra, Bijoy Varghese, Jay Gupta, Mehtab Singh, Pramveer, Ricky Meetei Haobam, Roshan Singh Naorem. Midfielders: Anirudh Thapa, Ashique Kuruniyan, Jithin MS, Lalremtluanga Fanai, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Tomba Singh Haobam. Forwards: David Lalhlansanga, Edmund Lalrindika, Liston Colaco, Manvir Singh, Muhammad Suhail, Ryan Williams. Head Coach: Khalid Jamil India's schedule in New Zealand: November 12: New Zealand vs India (Go Media Stadium, Auckland) 11:30 IST November 15: New Zealand vs India (One New Zealand Stadium, Christchurch) 08:30 IST
Officials from Enforcement Directorate visited Neblios Bengaluru office as a part of a routine enquiry, the company says
Bengaluru: Seven-murder accused allegedly terrorised neighbours for years, say residents
Anand E., president of a small political party that operates from a small space on the first floor, just below Indushekhars house, said he had been threatened by him.
A missing persons complaint that unravelled Bengalurus seven murders
Senior police officers said that Sunita, the accuseds wife, and Roopavathi, his mother-in-law, were the first to be murdered.
Man from Uttar Pradesh lands in Bengaluru from Bangkok, caught with multiple passports
Two Bengaluru revenue officers suspended over e-khata fraud
More than 35 passengers were reportedly stranded after the airline cancelled a flight shortly before its scheduled departure, triggering a heated confrontation at the airport
The accused is suspected to have roamed with the boys parents bodies in the boot and boy, his next target, in the car
Bengaluru: Police, BDA ready alternate roads to Ballari Road ahead of proposed restrictions
BHEL targets Rs 3,000 crore profit; HMT factory to be revived soon: Kumaraswamy
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 6 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday said Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has set a target of achieving a profit of Rs 3,000 crore, while assuring that steps would be taken to revive the Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) factory in Karnataka at the earliest. Speaking at the 71st Karnataka Rajyotsava celebrations organised by the BHEL Kannada Protection Committee at the company's premises in Vijayanagar, Bengaluru, Kumaraswamy said BHEL's profit had increased from around Rs 200 crore when he took charge as Union Minister for Heavy Industries to more than Rs 1,500 crore in the current financial year. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the growth of public sector industries under the Central government was encouraging, he said, adding that BHEL was among the strategic manufacturing establishments that had made significant progress and was now firmly moving towards profitability. I am happy to be part of the Karnataka Rajyotsava celebrations being held at an important industrial establishment like BHEL, he said. Highlighting the contribution of Central public sector industries to Karnataka's cultural heritage, Kumaraswamy said such establishments had become an integral part of the state's identity. He pointed out that Kannadigas had been given significant opportunities at BHEL and were occupying important positions, playing a leading role in policy formulation and administration. Recalling the difficult phase faced by BHEL, he said the company had once been heading towards a decline, but corrective measures had prevented further deterioration. From a profit of Rs 200 crore, BHEL has now crossed Rs 1,500 crore. We are working towards achieving a profit target of Rs 3,000 crore. I would like to credit this achievement not to ourselves but to the workers who have put in their hard work, he said. The factory currently employs around 24,000 people, and its workforce should double in the coming years, he added. Referring to HMT's revival, Kumaraswamy said four watches under the HMT Kannada series were released in Bengaluru on November 1, coinciding with Karnataka Rajyotsava. Earlier, HMT watches featuring the Gandabherunda, a symbol of Karnataka's rich heritage, had also been launched. He said the watches had received an encouraging response from Kannadigas and urged people to make HMT watches a part of their daily lives. Young people are standing in queues stretching for kilometres to purchase HMT watches. People across age groups are showing interest in buying and wearing them, he said. Kumaraswamy said efforts were underway to revive the HMT factory and several meetings had already been held to take important decisions in this regard. A committee headed by V.K. Saraswat, a member of the NITI Aayog, had been constituted and its recommendations had been received. A decision on the revival of the factory would be taken at the earliest, he said, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also given several important suggestions and directions on the matter. Padma Shri awardee Vijayalakshmi Deshamane, writer and presenter N.A. Someshwara, Rahul Devaraj and BHEL Kannada Protection Committee honorary president Sa. Ra. Govindu were among those present at the programme.
Food Safety and Drug Administration shuts juice counter at multiplex over food-safety violations
Bengaluru gets dementia village offering free residential care to 100 elders
Childrens art to become hoardings in north Bengaluru
Karnatakas first Rajyotsava Bird Count records 407 species across 31 districts
Karnataka high court quashes cruelty case against 7th husband of woman who married 9 times
Twenty years after its launch in India, Bigg Boss continues to draw audiences, with its latest season achieving a new viewership milestone. Bigg Boss Hindi Season 20 has crossed 100 crore hours of watch time on JioHotstar in under 60 days, making it the fastest season in the franchise's history to reach the mark. The season, which premiered in September, had earlier recorded the biggest opening day ever for a reality show on JioHotstar. The latest milestone further reflects the show's continued reach and audience engagement, two decades after it first introduced the reality television format to Indian viewers. The show's engagement figures also indicate that audiences are participating beyond watching episodes. More than 350 crore votes have been cast this season, marking a 71% increase compared to the previous season. The number of fans participating in voting has also grown by 48%. Additionally, viewers have created over three times as many memes as last season, while participation in Jeeto, the show's interactive play-along game, has more than doubled. The show's reach extends beyond India as well. Bigg Boss Hindi Season 20 has consistently featured among JioHotstar's top five titles in the UK, Canada and Singapore since its premiere. In the UAE, the show currently ranks No. 1 on STARZPLAY and has remained among the platform's top 10 titles since its streaming debut. Speaking about the milestone, host Salman Khan said, Bigg Boss ka asli game sirf ghar ke andar nahi, ghar ke bahar bhi chalta hai, jahaan audience har moment se judi rehti hai. Reaching 100 crore watch-time hours on JioHotstar is a testament to the incredible love and connection our viewers share with the show. Every season brings something new, but what remains constant is the excitement and enthusiasm of our audience. This milestone belongs to each one of you. Thank you for being such an important part of the Bigg Boss journey! Alok Jain, Head Hindi & English Entertainment Business (Streaming, TV & Studios), JioStar, also spoke about the achievement and the show's growing digital audience. He said, 100 crore hours is a moment of real pride for all of us. Thats more than an hour of Bigg Boss for every person in the Hindi-speaking market, on digital alone, before you even count television. We are excited to have crossed 100 crore hours on JioHotstar with nearly half the season still to go. Its heartening to see viewers embrace a season we have shaped around what they love most about the show. Bigg Boss has always been made for every Indian, and today it is watched from the biggest metros to the smallest villages. This season, we gave our audience even more ways to be part of it: they dont just watch the house, they help run it, voting, polling and debating as the drama unfolds. Our heartfelt thanks go to every viewer who has made the show their own, Deepak Dhar, Founder and Group CEO, Banijay Asia and Endemol Shine India, added, Reaching 100 crore watch-time hours is a moment were deeply grateful for. Every one of those hours is a testament to the love and appreciation of a viewer who chose to spend their time inside the Bigg Boss house, and we dont take that for granted. For over two decades, this show has grown because the audience has made it their own. The way our audience engages with the show is a testament to how Bigg Boss has defined unscripted content in India, and that is what makes us want to make it bigger, better and bolder with every season. To our viewers, thank you for your love and loyalty. To Salman Khan, our partners at JioStar, and the entire Endemol Shine India team, thank you for the passion and hard work that goes into making the show every day. Were proud of this milestone, and we promise to keep working to give you more reasons to tune in. In India, the show's viewership spans major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad, along with Lucknow, Surat, Jaipur and Nagpur. The latest season has also attracted younger audiences, with Gen Z accounting for 45% of its total watch time. Meanwhile, connected TV viewership has continued to grow, indicating increased family viewing on larger screens. The season has also secured partnerships with 24 sponsors across multiple categories, including FMCG, e-commerce, beauty and cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, real estate, consumer electronics, kitchen and home appliances, and on-demand home services. Currently available in six languages, Bigg Boss remains JioHotstar's biggest entertainment franchise and a key part of JioStar's Always On Unscripted offering. Bigg Boss Hindi Season 20 streams 24x7 on JioHotstar. The format is owned by Banijay Entertainment and produced by Endemol Shine India. Also Read : Bigg Boss 20: Yung DSA ADMITS cheating on girlfriend 10 times, fears losing her
Ramayana review round-up: Ranbir Kapoor-Yash epic rakes in
Highlights: Ramayana: Part One earned approximately 12.3 million worldwide on its opening day. The film collected around 5.16 million net in India on Thursday. Ricky Kej, Shankar and Vivek Oberoi praised the film's visuals and performances. One audience review rated the film 7/10, praising Yash but criticising the pacing of Ram's portions. Salman Khan urged audiences to focus on the story rather than the film's reported 31.8 million budget. The most hyped Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part One has made a powerful start at the global box office, earning approximately 12.3 million worldwide on its opening day. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, the epic has attracted considerable attention, with celebrities, filmmakers and audiences sharing their reactions after watching it. While several prominent names have praised the film's visual scale, performances and music, some viewers believe parts of the storytelling could have been stronger. The film collected approximately 5.16 million in India on Thursday (5), its opening day, according to the figures reported. Its domestic gross stood at around 6.16 million. The Hindi version contributed approximately 3.78 million, followed by Kannada at 576,000, Telugu at 477,000 (Rs 6 crore), Tamil at 207,000 (Rs 2.60 crore) and Malayalam at 119,000. The film's second-day performance was also drawing attention. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Ramayana: Part One had collected approximately 2.39 million net in India by 7pm on Friday (6). The film reportedly opened across more than 50,000 screens in 100 countries, with Sony Pictures handling its international distribution. Planned as a two-part saga, the production has a combined reported budget of approximately 31.81 million, with the second instalment scheduled for 2028. See on Instagram What are viewers saying about Ramayana ? One audience review shared on X gave the film seven out of 10, praising the portrayal of Ravana and the visual effects while identifying the portions featuring Lord Ram as an area where the storytelling could have been stronger. The viewer described the build-up to Ravana's story as flawless, praising the first 45 minutes and Yash's performance. However, the review felt that the section featuring Lord Ram moved slowly and could have benefited from tighter direction. The viewer also praised the background score, visual effects and design of the demons, describing them as convincing without appearing excessively unrealistic. The review concluded that the film was worth watching for its grand presentation of the Ramayana, although it could have been a nine-out-of-10 experience with a stronger narrative around Ram. Ricky Kej calls it a major achievement in Indian cinema Oscar-winning composer Ricky Kej was among the prominent names to praise the film. After watching it at an IMAX 3D screening in Bengaluru, he said he had initially expected to focus on its technical aspects, including the music, sound design and visual effects. However, the story drew him in within minutes. Going in, as a musician and filmmaker, I fully expected to analyze the technical aspects, the score, the sound design, the visual effects. But within 4 minutes, the film completely drew me in. I forgot to critique and simply got engrossed in what is, without a doubt, one of the greatest achievements in Indian cinema history, he wrote on X. Kej also praised the combination of AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer's music, the film's writing and the visual effects. He singled out the Jatayu-Ravana climax as one of the strongest sequences, comparing the CGI to major Hollywood productions. He encouraged audiences to watch the film on the largest possible screen, preferably in 3D. See on Instagram Yash's Ravana and Ranbir Kapoor's Ram receive praise Tamil filmmaker Shankar also praised the film's technical ambition, describing its visuals as something he had never seen before in Indian cinema. He applauded the production values, sound, music and visual effects, while particularly enjoying Yash's performance as Ravana. Actor Vivek Oberoi, who also features in the film as Vidyutjiva, praised Ranbir Kapoor's portrayal of Lord Ram. He said Kapoor brought grace, dignity and divinity to the character, particularly in the scene in which Ram learns of his father Dashrath's death. Oberoi also praised Sai Pallavi's performance as Sita, highlighting her portrayal of the character's innocence and grace, as well as her agility in the battle sequences. He described her as a warrior princess. Singer Armaan Malik praised Anupam Kher's narration and voice work as Jatayu, particularly the character's final fight sequence with Ravana, which he described as both emotional and visually striking. Filmmaker and actor Viveck Vaswani also praised the screenplay, saying the trailers had not done justice to the film's scale and storytelling. He highlighted the challenge of bringing the essence of an epic into a two-part cinematic adaptation. Salman Khan questions the focus on the film's budget Not all the discussion surrounding Ramayana has focused on its performances and box-office figures. Salman Khan recently questioned the attention given to its reported Rs 4,000 crore budget and visual effects. At the trailer launch of Maatrubhumi , he said the conversation should centre on the characters and the scriptures rather than production costs and technology. I just think Ramayana should be discussed for Ramayana and not its VFX or its cost of production. I think this narrative that Rs 4000VFX, VFX, I just dont think that is correct. Ramayana should be discussed for its characters, Ram, Ravana, Sita, on the scriptures, he said. Veteran trade analyst Taran Adarsh has also predicted stronger collections over the weekend and during the Diwali holiday period, noting that the film opened on a working day during the pre-Diwali period. With strong opening-day numbers, international distribution and largely positive reactions from prominent industry figures, Ramayana: Part One has made a notable start. However, its longer box-office journey will depend on whether audiences continue to respond to the film beyond its opening weekend.
Ishant Sharma Picked, Nitish Rana Left Out Of Delhis Squad For Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 6 (IANS) Karnataka has sought around Rs 22,000 crore in drought relief from the Centre under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) guidelines against an estimated crop loss of Rs 62,000 crore, Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara said on Friday. Addressing the media near his residence here, Parameshwara, who is also the Revenue Minister, said the state government had submitted three memorandums to the Union government and sought appointments with the Prime Minister, Union Home Minister and Union Agriculture Minister to explain the drought situation. If appointments are granted, we will meet them with an all-party delegation. Otherwise, we will go under the leadership of the Chief Minister and submit our request, he said. The state had calculated its eligible relief requirement under NDRF norms, as the entire estimated loss could not be sought from the Centre, he added. Parameshwara said the government had released Rs 1,250 crore towards the first instalment of drought relief of Rs 2,500 per farmer through Direct Benefit Transfer. More than three lakh farmers in Yadgir district had reportedly received the assistance. Following an increase in the relief amount under Central guidelines, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar had agreed to provide an additional Rs 2,500 per farmer. The additional assistance, requiring another Rs 1,250 crore, would be released within one week to 15 days, taking the total relief to Rs 5,000 per farmer, he said. The government had also allocated Rs 1 crore to each Assembly constituency and Rs 4 crore to Rs 5 crore to districts for drinking water arrangements and other essential works. On the proposed meeting with the Prime Minister, Parameshwara said the government had sought a separate appointment to discuss Karnataka's issues. The delegation would meet him in Delhi or Mysuru, depending on where an appointment was granted. Defending the government's decisions on recent increases in transport fares and milk and curd prices, he said all sections of society had to be considered while managing the state's finances. He cited the needs of drought-hit farmers, sugarcane growers, and government employees receiving Dearness Allowance. Responding to the BJP's criticism of the fare hike, he said rising petrol and diesel prices had also increased transport and agricultural costs. Fuel prices had been increased around 14 times since the BJP came to power at the Centre, he claimed, adding that farmers depended on diesel for tractors and other agricultural activities. He said the state's revenue position was better than last year, with good collections from commercial taxes, excise, and stamp and registration charges, and that government decisions were taken after assessing available resources.
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The consumer court ruled that the landlord could not withhold the security deposit without producing evidence of damage to the property or establishing any outstanding rent, utility bills or other dues
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Announcing test results in Bengaluru, Karnataka's Consumer Affairs Minister Rizwan Arshad said the department had collected 63 petrol samples from across the state, and these showed up to 31.2 per cent ethanol as opposed to the declared 20 per cent.
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After milk price hike, Karnataka commuters face higher bus fares
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7 murders, one miraculous escape: 10-year-old Karnataka boy travels with uncle carrying parents
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Samples in Karnataka show over 30 pc ethanol in E20 fuel: Minister
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AI Hiring Surge: Bengaluru and Hyderabad Lead the Race for High-Paying Roles in 2026
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Karnataka shocker: Minor girl being questioned over alleged role in killing of 7 family members
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Karnataka Health Minister UT Khader asked the public to report unhygienic food, packaging or serving practices by scanning the Food Safety QR code.
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Bengaluru Shocker: Cab Driver Kills Wife, 6 Of Her Family Members Over 'Interference' In His Life
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Congress opposes SIR process, govt cannot take a different stand: Karnataka Dy CM
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IIT Graduate Held For Threatening Ayushmann, Tusshar Kapoor
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Noted Kannada linguist, critic K.V. Narayana passes away in Bengaluru at 78
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Centre should fix sugar prices soon, CM Shivakumar says as Karnataka cane farmers withdraw protest
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Gold price today on Dhanteras: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune & more
Gold prices have fallen sharply in futures trade due to weak spot demand across major Indian cities. In futures contracts, the price declined by Rs 2,178 for December delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange. Major cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi recorded decreases in the rates of 24K, 22K, and 18K gold. Prices dropped in different categories indicating a broader trend of weak demand.
e-Aasthi software misuse: 2 GBA revenue officers face suspension
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Todays Gold Rate in India November 6: Gold prices down in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru
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Schoolboy DK Shivakumar In BJP's AI Video Over Karnataka Milk, Bus Fare Hikes
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Family massacre: Minor daughter assisted Bengaluru man at every stage of 7 killings
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In a chilling mass homicide, Bengaluru Police on Friday arrested a 45-year-old cab driver for allegedly murdering his wife and six in-laws over a domestic dispute in the citys Rajajinagar area. The suspect, identified as Indushekhar, reportedly dumped the victims bodies across multiple locations, including near Nandi Hills in Chikkaballapur district. According to police officers, [] The post Bengaluru Mass Murder: Cab Driver Arrested for Killing Wife and 6 In-Laws appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
X says police order demanding removal of Indian free-speech groups
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Accused claims wifes family humiliated him: Minister Priyank Kharge on Bengaluru family massacre
20 years of harassment, says K
20 years of harassment, says Ktaka cab driver after arrest for killing 7 of wifes family Bengaluru: A cab driver arrested for allegedly killing seven members of his wifes family in Bengaluru has told police that he committed the gruesome crime following years of mental harassment by his wife and her family members, police said [] The post 20 years of harassment, says Ktaka cab driver after arrest for killing 7 of wifes family appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
