Bengaluru Man Kills Wife Over Suspicion, Dumps Body
A man in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 25-year-old wife, Ruksana, over suspicion of an illicit relationship and then dumping her body in a stormwater drain. The decomposed body was found on October 13, and the husband, Mohammed Irfaz, confessed to the crime after initial denials.
Kannada activists warn of agitation over metro link to Attibele
Bengaluru: The proposed extension of Namma Metro from Bommasandra to Attibele has triggered opposition from Kannada activists, with Vatal Nagaraj and Karnataka Rakshana Vedike leader Praveen Shetty demanding that the state government withdraw the plan. The government has reportedly instructed Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) to prepare a Detailed Project Report for the proposed 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 .
According to the 16-year-old survivors statement, she was taken from Andhra Pradesh to Bengaluru and then to Chennai before being brought to Keralam
Mysuru Dasara: Police stop Dalit ministers from performing pooja
Bengaluru: Three ministers from the Dalit community were allegedly stopped by police from participating in the festivities at the Mysuru Dasara celebrations. The incident took place near the Kote Anjaneya Swamy temple on October 21, during the Jamboo Savari procession. Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadgi, Agriculture Minister PM Narendra Swamy and Muzrai Minister KS 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 .
Bengaluru horror: Man kills wife, steals motorcycle to dump body in drain Do
Mohammad Irfaj, a 22-year-old migrant labourer from Bihar, allegedly murdered his 25-year-old wife Ruksana over infidelity suspicions. The couples relationship had deteriorated, leading to frequent quarrels about her phone conversations. On October 10, Irfaj killed Ruksana with a stone and concealed her body in a stormwater drain. Police discovered her body three days later and identified her after public inquiries.
Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper to begin operations on November 1
India will launch its second Vande Bharat sleeper train service between Mumbai and Bengaluru on November 1. This service aims to reduce travel time by nearly eight hours, covering the 1,118-km distance in about 16 hours. The train will feature 16 air-conditioned coaches, offering 823 berths for passengers' comfort. Fares for the sleeper service will be determined based on a per-kilometer structure, which is competitive with global rates.
Bengaluru: Bihar man arrested for killing wife, dumping body in drain
The Bengaluru police have arrested a 22-year-old migrant labourer from Bihar for allegedly murdering his 25-year-old wife and dumping her body in a stormwater drain over suspicions of infidelity, officials said on Thursday. The accused has been identified as Mohammad Irfaj, while the victim has been identified as his wife, Ruksana. Both are natives of Bihar. According to police, the couple had married approximately a year ago. Ruksana was previously married and had a child from her first marriage. The duo reportedly fell in love while selling balloons in Bihar and relocated to Bengaluru around six months ago, where Irfaj secured employment at a local garment factory. Police said the marital relationship had turned strained in recent months, as Irfaj suspected Ruksana of having an affair, alleging she was frequently talking to someone on the phone. The couple frequently quarrelled over the same. The dispute reached a violent flashpoint on October 10, when Irfaj allegedly attacked Ruksan...
India register their highest successful run chase in T20I history, beat New Zealand by four wickets
India have defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the opening of the five-match T20I series at the Hagley Oval in Chirstchurch. The Shreyas Iyer-led side hosted West Indies just five days ago in Bengaluru...
Migrant Worker Arrested in Bengaluru Over AI-Generated Vidhana Soudha Blast Video
Following complaints, an FIR is being registered, and the Instagram account has been deactivated
After cop stops ministers during Mysuru Dasara, Karnataka BJP accuses govt of hypocrisy
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 22 (IANS) After Superintendent of Police, C.B. Rishyanth, deputed for security arrangements during the Mysuru Dasara celebrations, allegedly prevented three ministers from participating in the Nandi Dhwaja puja during the Jamboo Savari procession on October 21, senior BJP leader R. Ashoka on Thursday alleged that the government's hypocrisy on social justice had been exposed. The incident occurred near the Kote Anjaneya Swamy temple within the Mysuru Palace premises and Ministers Shivaraj Tangadagi, P.M. Narendra Swamy and K.S. Basavanthappa were reportedly stopped by police personnel during the Mysuru Dasara celebrations. In a statement, Ashoka alleged that the incident had once again exposed the Congress government's claims of social justice as hollow and questioned whether there were any instructions from higher authorities behind the police officials' actions. If police officers have the audacity to publicly stop ministers holding senior positions in the government, who is behind this? Were there secret instructions from the top? he asked, addressing Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Ashoka also questioned whether it was a coincidence that all three ministers who were stopped belonged to the Dalit community, or whether it was part of a systematic attempt to undermine Dalit leaders. He criticised the state government for announcing an enquiry after the incident triggered widespread public outrage, alleging that it was an attempt to deflect criticism rather than establish accountability. Accusing the Congress of using Dalit issues for political gains, Ashoka said the party delivered speeches on social justice while Dalit ministers themselves faced humiliating situations in the administration. If ministers holding positions of power are not protected from such treatment in a government that claims to stand with Scheduled Communities, what would be the plight of ordinary people? he asked. He said the government could not evade moral responsibility by making officials scapegoats and demanded that the Chief Minister take responsibility for the incident and issue a public apology. Ashoka claimed that any attempt to suppress the matter in the name of an enquiry would invite a strong response from the Dalit community and the public. The BJP leader also criticised the Congress government over the arrangements for Mysuru Dasara, alleging that it had failed to manage the state's traditional festival properly. He claimed that members of the public who had purchased tickets for Rs 2,000 were still unable to gain access to watch the celebrations, describing the situation as evidence of administrative mismanagement and negligence. Dasara is a festival of the people, not a platform for the government's publicity, he said. Ashoka accused the government of being preoccupied with self-promotion, political gains and the arrogance of power, while neglecting public convenience, security and essential facilities for visitors. He questioned who should be held accountable for the difficulties faced by people who had come to witness the festivities and demanded that the government ensure proper arrangements for the public during the celebrations. It can be noted that Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday has directed Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh to conduct an enquiry and submit a report on the incident in which police officers allegedly prevented ministers from entering the venue to participate in the Nandi Dhwaja puja at the Mysuru Palace premises on Wednesday. Shivakumar said the police officers had behaved arrogantly by preventing ministers, including Balakrishna, P.M. Narendra Swamy and K.S. Basavanthappa, from entering the venue for the ritual. I personally intervened immediately and facilitated the ministers' entry. However, the officers' high-handed behaviour cannot be tolerated. Therefore, I have directed the Chief Secretary to conduct an enquiry into who was responsible for the incident and submit a report, he said.
Karnataka Dy CM writes to PM Modi, HM seeking Rs 20,585 crore drought relief from Centre
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 22 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister, G. Parameshwara, has written separate letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, urging the Centre to urgently sanction and release over Rs 20,585 crore under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to address the severe drought situation in the state. In his letters, Dy CM Parameshwara highlighted the gravity of the drought, stating that Karnataka had recorded a 35 per cent rainfall deficit during the 2026 southwest monsoon season. Against the normal rainfall of 852 mm, the state received only 551 mm, making it the second-lowest monsoon rainfall recorded since 1956 and the seventh-lowest since 1901. The Karnataka government has declared 226 taluks drought-hit and crop damage has been reported across 57.93 lakh hectares, including 53.92 lakh hectares of agricultural crops and 4.01 lakh hectares of horticultural crops. The total economic loss, calculated on the basis of agricultural input costs, stands at Rs 62,481.88 crore, he said. The state has submitted a comprehensive memorandum seeking Rs 20,585.73 crore in central assistance. This includes Rs 6,128.70 crore as input subsidy for crop losses, Rs 12,146.99 crore as livelihood assistance for 61.91 lakh small and marginal farmers, Rs 1,727 crore for drinking water supply and Rs 583.04 crore for animal husbandry and livestock protection. Parameshwara particularly stressed the need to provide immediate financial assistance to small and marginal farmers whose livelihoods have been severely affected. Livelihood assistance has been calculated at Rs 327 per day for 60 days. The state has also sought the Centre's assistance to establish 476 cattle camps and 583 fodder banks to protect livestock. Parameshwara expressed concern over the continued use of outdated agricultural Census data from 2015-16 to determine input subsidies for crop losses. Calculations based on the old data could result in a shortfall of around Rs 1,669.50 crore in assistance to Karnataka, he said. He urged the Centre to use the state's updated Farmers Registration and Unified Beneficiary Information System (FRUITS) database to accurately identify beneficiary farmers and assess their relief requirements. The state has also sought an additional Rs 427.20 crore under the PM POSHAN scheme to provide nutritious food to schoolchildren in drought-hit taluks during the summer vacation. A further Rs 70.96 crore has been sought under the Supplementary Nutrition Programme to meet the nutritional needs of vulnerable beneficiaries. Given the continuous rise in agricultural production costs and the period covered by the 16th Finance Commission, Parameshwara also called for a revision of the existing norms governing input subsidies for crop losses. Referring to the visit of the Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) to Karnataka from October 3 to 6 to assess the drought situation, Parameshwara urged the Centre to expedite the examination of the state's comprehensive relief memorandum. He called for the team's recommendations to be submitted to the High-Level Committee at the earliest and for the required financial assistance to be sanctioned and released without delay. Farmers' welfare transcends political and administrative boundaries, and the Centre and state governments must work in coordination in the spirit of cooperative federalism, he said. Emphasising the importance of farmers to the country's strength, Parameshwara said timely financial assistance was essential to protect agriculture-based livelihoods and help farmers overcome the hardships caused by the drought.
Giving caste angle to Mysuru Dasara incident is low-level thinking; cops act on orders of senior officers: Dy CM Parameshwara Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, G. Parameshwara, on Thursday said giving a caste angle to the incident in which three ministers were stopped from participating in the Nandi Dhwaja puja during Mysuru Dasara was low-level [] The post Giving caste angle to Mysuru Dasara incident is low-level thinking; cops act on orders of senior officers: Dy CM Parameshwara appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Session on personalised cancer treatment in Bengaluru on October 24
Oncologists will participate in discussions on developments in cancer care and the importance of tailoring treatment to individual patients
The Karnataka High Court has quashed two FIRs registered against Dr T. Nagendrappa, who alerted the police to the presence of Bangladeshi nationals suspected of residing illegally in Bengaluru. In a significant directive, Justice M. Nagaprasanna ordered the Karnataka government to establish district-level committees to address illegal migration within three months and submit a compliance Continue reading Karnataka High Court Quashes FIRs Against Doctor Who Flagged Suspected Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants The post Karnataka High Court Quashes FIRs Against Doctor Who Flagged Suspected Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .
Bhartiya Urban, Alpine to invest over 1,000 crore in Bengaluru project
Nikoo Homes 9 will comprise 1,584 units across two phases on 13 acres of freehold land and include a 40,000-square-foot retail and commercial centre
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk discussed new avenues of cooperation in sectors like critical minerals, defence, green technologies, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at their meeting at the Hyderabad House here on Thursday The two leaders agreed to work together to double the bilateral trade by 2030 and underscored the importance of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA). During the meeting, PMs Modi and Tusk also discussed regional and global developments. Sharing details regarding the meeting, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said: A new phase in the IndiaPoland Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland held wide-ranging talks today. Building on the Strategic Partnership established in 2024, the leaders explored new avenues of cooperation in areas including AI, green technologies, critical minerals, and defence, while further deepening ties in trade, investment, education, culture and people-to-people exchanges. Both leaders agreed to work together to double the bilateral trade by 2030. The leaders underscored the importance of IndiaEU FTA which is set to unlock new opportunities for businesses and industries, giving fresh impetus to economic engagement. The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and global developments, reaffirming their commitment to a rules-based international order and reform of global institutions, including the UN Security Council, it said in a statement on X. Earlier in the day, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on PM Tusk and discussed cooperation between the two countries across various sectors. Pleased to call on Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland. Appreciated his sharing thoughts on deepening India - Poland cooperation across a wide range of domains, he said in a post on X. Tusk arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday evening for a three-day official visit to India aimed at bolstering bilateral cooperation across defence, trade, and strategic sectors. He was received by Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries and Jal Shakti, Raj Bhushan Choudhary, at the airport. A warm welcome to Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland on his arrival in New Delhi. He was received at the airport by MoS Raj Bhushan Choudhary. The visit will provide fresh impetus to the India-Poland Strategic Partnership and further deepen our longstanding ties, the MEA posted on X. Tusk is accompanied by Poland's Minister of Finance and Economy, Andrzej Domanski, and a high-level business delegation. According to the MEA, this is PM Tusk's second visit to India in his capacity as Polish PM, the first being in his earlier tenure in 2010. After concluding his engagements in Delhi, PM Tusk will travel to Bengaluru, where he will engage with various business stakeholders, including those from the Information Technology (IT) and space sectors. An India-Poland Business Forum is to be held in New Delhi on October 22 and in Bengaluru on October 23.
First PU student dies in accident on Mangaluru-Bengaluru National Highway
The car hit a stationary gas tanker
Bengalurus traffic eases during festivals: commuter zips 13 km in 21 minutes; viral jokes follow
High-handed behaviour of police officers can
High-handed behaviour of police officers cant be tolerated, says Ktaka CM; orders probe into denial of entry to ministers for puja Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday directed Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh to conduct an enquiry and submit a report on the incident in which police officers allegedly prevented ministers from entering a [] The post High-handed behaviour of police officers cant be tolerated, says Ktaka CM; orders probe into denial of entry to ministers for puja appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Google, Mozilla, Apple block certificates by Indian company over security flaw
Bengaluru-based digital identity and cybersecurity company eMudhra has revoked eight intermediate certificates after their private keys were found to be weak, prompting Google, Mozilla, Apple and Microsoft to block the affected certificates.
RCB Will Target Indian Batters, All-rounders In WPL Auction: Reema Malhotra
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India cricketer Reema Malhotra believes defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be on the lookout for Indian batters and all-rounders at the WPL 2027 auction happening in Kochi on October 28, adding that the franchise needs to plug gaps in its middle order and find a reliable number seven. RCB go into the mini auction with just five slots to fill, after having retained the bulk of the side that won them the title last season, as they chase a second successive crown and third overall. The fifth season of the WPL will take place from January 14 to February 7. RCB will be very busy at the mini auction for Indian players, especially for batters and all-rounders, and they have a decent auction purse too. They need an Indian batter because Smriti Mandhana as the opener and Richa Ghosh in the middle order are the only proper batters in the playing XI for now, and they need someone to fill the number four spot. I feel that they should make Richa bat at number four, which solves their middle order problem. Now if Richa bats at four, then the number five spot opens up and that can be filled by Radha Yadav. She played there last season and did well too, so that would be a great option to repeat for RCB. Nadine de Klerk will play the role of the finisher at six, but they need another batter at seven. They can try out Pooja Vastrakar there, but if she's not going to bowl, then I don't see the point in playing her just for her batting. So, RCB will need an Indian all-rounder and a backup wicketkeeper for Richa, a role that can be filled by Sushma Verma or Uma Chetry, said Reema on JioStar. Among overseas players, Reema named Australian duo Grace Harris and Sophie Molineux, who previously turned out for the franchise, as RCB's likely targets in the auction. RCB can definitely look to buy back Grace Harris, and that should be on top of their to-do list because she scored 237 runs with the bat and those runs were crucial in the team's success. Yes, she was playing in place of Ellyse Perry, and now that Perry is back, Grace will be pushed down the batting order if RCB get her. But the kind of knocks she played last season will make RCB bid for her again. If they don't get her, then they can target Sophie Molineux, a player who was crucial in helping them lift their first-ever title back in 2024. Both these players will be in high demand at the auction, and RCB don't have a big purse, so they will have a tough time getting either of them. They need luck to be on their side, and if they get lucky, then I would like to see RCB secure the services of Sophie Molineux over Grace Harris. Reema further said that mini auctions demand careful homework from franchises and felt the pressure would weigh more heavily on two-time champions Mumbai Indians, who finished fourth last season, than on RCB. Teams feel the pressure in a mini auction because you have to do your homework there. And when your purse isn't that huge, you go after a limited number of players, but the ones you feel will solve your problems, because a franchise knows who to bet on and who to save money for. Now MI were struggling a lot last season because they didn't have a fixed opening batting pair, and that was the biggest reason for them not winning the title, along with the lack of a star wicketkeeper batter. I feel the pressure will be more on MI than RCB because they are MI. You expect them to win the trophy every season. They finished at number four, and they would want to bounce back strongly. Teams feel the pressure in a mini auction because you have to do your homework there. And when your purse isn't that huge, you go after a limited number of players, but the ones you feel will solve your problems, because a franchise knows who to bet on and who to save money for. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Facial laser session leaves woman with burns; consumer panel orders Rs 1.11 lakh payout
In an alarming incident at Berkowits Hair & Skin Clinic in Bengaluru, a woman suffered severe second-degree burns during a laser hair removal treatment. Despite her intense pain, the technician minimized her discomfort, labeling it as normal. Subsequent medical examinations validated her injuries. The district consumer commission held the clinic accountable for inadequate service and mandated compensation, including a refund and damages for her injuries and emotional distress.
Indian Railways could soon introduce a new overnight rail service between Bengaluru and Mumbai, with the proposed launch of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express on November 1. South Western Railway (SWR) has suggested the date for an inaugural special run to coincide with Karnataka Rajyotsava, the states formation day. According to SWR sources cited by TOI, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is expected to flag off the train. However, the date for the start of regular commercial services has not been announced yet. The proposed service will be the first Vande Bharat sleeper train to operate in southern India and the second sleeper service in the Vande Bharat series.
Bihar Man Arrested For AI Video Showing Bomb Blast At Bengaluru's Vidhana Soudha
Police clarified that no actual explosion had taken place and that the video was artificially generated.
Todays Gold Rate in India October 22: Gold prices down in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across metro cities on October 22
K'taka Dy CM Parameshwara urges BJP to join all-party delegation to Delhi for drought relief
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 22 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Revenue G. Parameshwara on Thursday reiterated his appeal to BJP leaders to join an all-party delegation to New Delhi to seek drought relief from the Centre, stating that the interests of the state must take precedence over political differences. Speaking to media persons near his residence in Sadashivanagar, he said the government's priority was to secure financial assistance from the Centre for people affected by drought and that opposition parties should cooperate in the effort, setting aside minor political differences on matters concerning the state's interests. Parameshwara said appointments had to be secured with the Prime Minister, Union Home Minister and the Union Agriculture Minister before the delegation's visit could be scheduled. The date could be finalised only after their availability was confirmed. It is not possible to suddenly decide on a date and take a delegation to Delhi. Do the BJP leaders, who have governed the state in the past, not understand these administrative procedures? he asked. Recalling his experience as Sericulture Minister, Parameshwara said he had earlier taken a delegation to Delhi to raise issues concerning the silk industry. Although an appointment had been sought with the Prime Minister in advance, it had not been granted initially. After the delegation reached Delhi, its members questioned why they had been brought there without a confirmed appointment, he said. Parameshwara recalled that late P.V. Narasimha Rao was the Prime Minister at the time. He said he had explained the situation and appealed for an appointment, pointing out that the Opposition was making an issue of the matter. The Prime Minister subsequently granted them an audience, and the delegation met him. He stressed that political differences should be set aside when the state's interests were at stake. Securing drought relief from the Centre is the main objective of this all-party delegation. It is not right to indulge in politics by raising minor issues instead of focusing on this purpose, he said, adding that responding to people's distress must be more important than political considerations. Parameshwara said the drought situation in Karnataka had caused an estimated loss of around Rs 62,000 crore. Officials were calculating the amount of compensation that could be sought from the Centre, he added. He clarified that the state could not demand the entire estimated loss as compensation merely because the damage amounted to Rs 62,000 crore. The eligible relief amount had to be calculated in accordance with the guidelines of the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), and the state would submit its request based on those norms. With the Dasara festivities having concluded, the government would proceed with the next administrative steps, he said. An all-party meeting would be convened for another round of discussions with leaders of various parties, following which appointments with the Union leadership would be sought and the delegation's visit finalised. Parameshwara said BJP leaders and other Opposition representatives would once again be invited to participate in the delegation. If they join us, we will be happy. If they do not, what can we do? As the government in the state, we must approach the Centre and seek relief in the interests of the people. That is our responsibility, he said. Responding to a question on whether the Chief Minister's visit to Delhi could involve discussions on Cabinet expansion or reshuffling, Parameshwara said, to his knowledge, D.K. Shivakumar had scheduled meetings with Union Ministers on issues concerning Karnataka's development. He added that the Chief Minister could naturally meet All India Congress Committee (AICC) leaders and general secretaries during the visit to discuss various matters, but said he did not have further information. On the appointment of chairpersons to state-owned boards and corporations, Parameshwara said the Chief Minister had stated on Wednesday that the appointments would be made soon, and the process would proceed accordingly.
Bengaluru: Two workers injured in blast at under-construction building, cause not yet clear
The blast took place on the Jermiah Road in Bengaluru. The two workers who were injured were identified as Allauddin and Suraj. They have been admitted to a hospital.
Suspecting Affair, Bihar Man Kills Wife, Dumps Body In Bengaluru Drain
Bengaluru police arrested a man for allegedly murdering his wife and dumping her body in a stormwater drain.
Bengaluru: Bihar worker arrested after posting AI-generated video of Vidhana Soudha being blown up
A shocking incident unfolded in Bengaluru when a 25-year-old worker from Bihar, Hazrat Ali Shoiab, was detained for creating and posting an AI-generated video that depicted a simulated bomb explosion at Vidhana Soudha, the government seat of Karnataka. This alarming video was flagged during police's standard digital surveillance. Investigators are currently interrogating Shoiab to uncover his intentions and any possible connections to others involved.
30% of daily cases: Kids eye issues can hide in plain sight, say doctors
As myopia becomes increasingly prevalent in children, it is essential for parents to ensure their kids undergo routine eye assessments. The pandemic has seen a significant uptick in screen time, worsening visual health among the young. Symptoms like squinting and unease can easily be overlooked by caregivers. To tackle this, ophthalmologists suggest proactive eye screenings to catch concerns early on.
1st T20I: Nitish, Mayank Return As India Elect To Bowl First Against New Zealand
Nitish Kumar Reddy: India have brought back express pacer Mayank Yadav and seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy as skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand in the T20I series opener at the Hagley Oval on Thursday. This is the first T20I meeting between the two teams after this years T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad, where India emerged triumphant to retain the title on home soil. India are hitting the ground running in New Zealand just four days after their series decider against the West Indies was rained out in Bengaluru. After winning the toss, Iyer said Mayank and Nitish have replaced Prince Yadav and Shivam Dube in the playing eleven. This is the first time both Mayank and Nitish are playing T20I cricket in New Zealand. Obviously a quick turnaround, I want to have a fair idea about how the wicket will play, how much the bounce it's going to offer, and based on that we made this decision. I think pretty well. A lot of them took a while to get accustomed to the conditions and also the weather, the time difference especially. But no complaints. We are a bunch of professionals and everybody knows that in the dressing room. Well, a lot of positives (came from playing against the West Indies), honestly, especially in our batting. I think scoring 230, 250 in almost every alternate game was a plus for us. Also bowling-wise, it wasn't easy to bowl on smaller ground and flat wickets, but the boys showed a lot of character and that is the same attitude and approach we want to come here with, he said. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said he would have bowled first too in front of a sell-out home crowd, but felt that with the fresh pitch on offer, they would like to post big runs first. We were going to bowl. Looks like a fresh wicket. Guys are really excited for a big series. It's cool to play against India. The depth we've got is really good. He (Bevon Jacobs) has shown what he can do, and brings a lot of power in the middle-order. Playing XIs India: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, and Mayank Yadav Playing XIs Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Bengaluru: Hazrat Ali Shoiab Arrested For Posting AI Video Showing Bomb Blast At Karnataka
A 25-year-old migrant worker from Bihar Hazrat Ali Shoaib has been arrested for allegedly creating and posting an AI-generated video depicting a bomb blast at Vidhana Soudha, the seat of the Karnataka legislature in Bengaluru, as reported in Times of India. The accused is a native of Araria district in Bihar and has been working [] The post Bengaluru: Hazrat Ali Shoiab Arrested For Posting AI Video Showing Bomb Blast At Karnatakas Vidhana Soudha appeared first on The Commune .
NIA likely to probe IED blast at under-construction building in Bengalurus Pulakeshinagar
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 22 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to take up the probe into the suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at an under-construction building in Bengalurus Pulakeshinagar, with preliminary investigations indicating that an IED was used to trigger the blast, police said on Thursday. The NIA has sought a report from the Bengaluru Police regarding the incident and has obtained reports from the local police and the Scene of Crime Officers (SOCO) team. If further investigation is required, the agency is likely to inspect the scene. Currently, the local police and the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) are investigating the incident, with officers focusing on the circumstances under which the explosive device was brought to the building and the identity of the person behind it. According to preliminary information, the IED was concealed inside a box that was delivered to the under-construction building as a parcel. An unidentified person reportedly made an anonymous phone call to the security staff, asking them to receive the box and keep it inside the building. The caller allegedly claimed that the parcel contained a torchlight. Acting on the instructions, the security guard collected the box and kept it inside the building. The box was subsequently opened, and the battery was switched on, triggering the explosion. A painter present at the spot and another person were injured in the blast. One of them reportedly lost a finger, while the other sustained minor injuries. Investigating officers are now working to trace the anonymous call and identify the person who instructed the security guard to receive the parcel. The police are also examining how the box was delivered and whether anyone else was involved in placing the explosive device at the site. The use of an IED has raised concerns among security agencies, with investigators examining whether the incident was part of a larger conspiracy or stemmed from personal enmity. The possibility of a personal dispute being behind the explosion is also being investigated. The incident has drawn particular attention because Bengaluru is known as the Silicon Valley of India and is home to several defence establishments, scientific institutions, research centres and manufacturing facilities. Security agencies are concerned about how the person or persons involved acquired the technical expertise to assemble an IED using a battery as part of the triggering mechanism. Investigators are expected to examine the device's design, the materials used and the method adopted to trigger the explosion to establish the motive and determine whether the incident has wider security implications. It can be recalled that the explosion at an under-construction building in Bengalurus Pulakeshinagar is suspected to have been caused by an improvised explosive device (IED), even as Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday urged people not to believe rumours and said the authorities would have to wait for laboratory reports to establish the cause. The blast occurred around noon on October 20 at a building owned by Abdul Rehman. Two workers, identified as Suraj and Allauddin, were injured in the incident. One of them reportedly lost a finger. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Kharge said the investigation was underway and that the police were examining whether the explosion was caused by an IED or a chemical reaction. The matter is still being investigated. A preliminary investigation is underway, and the incident has been under investigation since last night. Let the laboratory reports come in. Before that, we should not pay heed to rumours, he said. Asked about the materials recovered from the site and whether the incident was a cause for concern, Kharge said, There has been a blast, and that is all I can say.
Voqalize Says Voice Is Becoming the Default Way People Use Software
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 22: Voqalize today said it gives existing applications, websites and AI agents a voice interface that can listen, see context, respond and act, without rebuilding the application. The company says teams can have it running in about an hour, either through Plug & Play, where Voqalize manages the AI agent and the voice experience, or through a developer integration into their own backend.
Karnataka mandates transparent hospital bills from November 1
Bengaluru: Hospitals across Karnataka will have to provide patients with more detailed information about medicine prices and treatment charges from November 1, following new directions issued by the Health Department to bring greater transparency to medical billing. Under the proposed system, hospitals must mention both the purchase price of medicines and their maximum retail price 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 .
NIA seeks reports on Pulakeshinagar blast
Bengaluru: The investigation into the suspicious explosion at an under-construction building in Bengalurus Pulakeshinagar has intensified, with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) seeking details of the case and preliminary investigation reports from the local authorities. Investigators are examining whether an improvised explosive device (IED) was used in the explosion reported on October 20. Although a 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 .
EAM Jaishankar meets Polish PM Donald Tusk, discusses bilateral cooperation
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday called on Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and discussed cooperation between the two countries across various sectors. Taking to X, EAM Jaishankar said, Pleased to call on Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland. Appreciated his sharing thoughts on deepening India - Poland cooperation across a wide range of domains. Look forward to his meeting with PM Narendra Modi to advance our Strategic Partnership, he added. Later in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with Donald Tusk focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors. The two leaders will also discuss regional and global issues of mutual interest. Discussions will focus on expanding defence manufacturing, trade, emerging technologies, space research, and renewable energy, alongside reviews of regional and global security issues, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and India-EU relations. Tusk arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday evening for a three-day official visit to India aimed at bolstering bilateral cooperation across defence, trade, and strategic sectors. Upon his arrival at the airport, Prime Minister Tusk was warmly received by Minister of State for Food Processing Industries and Jal Shakti, Raj Bhushan Choudhary. Welcoming the Polish leader, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a post on social media platform X that the high-level visit is expected to provide fresh impetus to the India-Poland Strategic Partnership and further deepen the long-standing ties between the two nations. Tusk is accompanied by Poland's Minister of Finance and Economy, Andrzej Domanski, and a high-level business delegation. Aside from top-level diplomatic engagements in the national capital, the Polish delegation is also scheduled to attend business forums in New Delhi and Bengaluru. According to the MEA, this is PM Tusk's second visit to India in his capacity as Polish PM, the first being in his earlier tenure in 2010. The two leaders last met in 2024, during PM Modi's historic visit to Warsaw, which elevated bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership. After concluding his engagements in Delhi, PM Tusk will travel to Bengaluru, where he will engage with various business stakeholders, including those from the Information Technology (IT) and space sectors. An India-Poland Business Forum will be held in New Delhi on October 22 and in Bengaluru on October 23.
FIR over AI-generated video depicting bomb blast at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru
The police team monitoring social media found the post on October 20, according to the FIR
Man held over AI-generated fake Vidhana Soudha explosion video
Bengaluru: A 25-year-old migrant worker from Bihar has been arrested by Bengaluru police for allegedly posting an AI-generated video falsely showing a bomb explosion at Vidhana Soudha, which houses the Karnataka governments administrative offices. The arrested person, identified as Ali, is a native of Araria district in Bihar. He had reportedly been employed as a 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 .
JPSC scam case: CID files first charge sheet against 5, reveals OMR sheet manipulation
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Oct 22 (IANS) The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has tightened its legal grip on the high-profile scam case involving the manipulation of OMR sheets, breaches of confidential data, and the trading of merit in Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations. Just before the expiry of the 90-day statutory period, the CID filed a formal charge sheet against five key accused in a Ranchi court on Wednesday evening. This timely action by the investigative agency has effectively closed the door for the arrested accused to seek 'default bail.' Furthermore, the CID is preparing to file a supplementary charge sheet against other remaining suspects and the candidates who benefited from the scam. The five primary accused named in this initial charge sheet include the then Deputy Controller of Examinations, Shweta Kumari Gupta; the director of the agency 'TDPL' and the mastermind behind the entire scam, Ramveer Singh (alias R.V. Singh); the marketing manager and kingpin, Abhay Kumar Tiwari (alias Manoj Kumar Tiwari); and agency staff members Md. Usman and Md. Ebad. The case diary and investigation report submitted by the CID to the court have exposed an organised 'merit syndicate' that compromised the confidentiality of the Commission and the integrity of the entire examination system. The investigation revealed that a 'rate card' had been established to guarantee success for unqualified candidates. Exorbitant sums were demanded: Rs 5 lakh to pass the preliminary examination, Rs 10-15 lakh to inflate marks in the main examination and interviews, and between Rs 60-70 lakh to secure final selection. As a form of 'security' or collateral, the candidates were forced to hand over their original academic documents, blank cheques, and signed blank sheets of paper. The report from the Forensic Science Laboratory and the examination of seized digital devices have confirmed that OMR sheets were deliberately left blank; these were subsequently filled in by manipulating the scanning process and the backend server directly. Furthermore, the confidential answer key was leaked via WhatsApp before its official release. In exchange, flight tickets to Delhi and Bengaluru were booked for the then-Deputy Controller of Examinations and his family members. The CID has registered a case against the accused under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, as well as under stringent sections of the 'Jharkhand Competitive Examination Act, 2023'. The court has set October 26 as the date for the first official hearing in this matter, and the CID is continuously expanding the scope of its investigation to uncover other individuals involved.
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Man Held For Fake AI Vidhana Soudha Blast Video
A 25-year-old man, Hazarat Ali, has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly uploading an AI-generated video falsely showing an explosion at Vidhana Soudha, the Karnataka legislature building. Police have registered a case and the investigation is ongoing.
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The Supreme Court has upheld insolvency proceedings against Gstaad Hotels and Neo Capricorn Plaza. This decision arises while clarifying that disputes over outstanding debt do not prevent corporate insolvency resolution. The National Company Law Tribunal approved resolution plans exceeding the companies' admitted liabilities. Challenges to these proceedings were rejected, emphasizing that historical defaults occurred despite arguments on financial management. The ruling maintains the legality of the insolvency process moving forward.
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Bengaluru Police arrests Bihar man over AI-generated Vidhan Soudha bomb blast video
A 25-year-old migrant worker from Bihar has been arrested by Bengaluru City Police for allegedly creating and sharing an AI-generated video depicting a bomb explosion at Karnataka's Vidhana Soudha seat of government. The video, which surfaced on Instagram, showed the iconic building being hit by a blast. The accused, identified as Ali, hails from Araria district in Bihar and has been working in Bengaluru as a daily-wage pipe fitter for the past few months. Police traced him through digital evidence linked to the social media account that uploaded the video.
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Telangana, Keralam CMs attend grand Dasara celebrations in Mysuru
Mysuru: The world-renowned Mysuru Dasara celebrations ended in the palace city on Wednesday, October 21, with a spectacular Vijayadashami procession, the grand finale of the 11-day festivities. Celebrated as Nada Habba (state festival), the Dasara, or Sharan Navaratri, festivities were a grand affair this year, showcasing Karnatakas rich culture and traditions, reminiscent of royal pomp 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 .
Gluten-free Food And No 'kyon Drop Ho Gaye' - Inside Bhuvneshwars Quiet Road Back To T20I Team
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: When Bhuvneshwar Kumar trudged off the field in Napier on November 22, 2022, little did anyone know that it would be his last T20I for India for nearly four years. Three captaincy changes and at least two selection committee overhauls later, his India career appeared consigned to the past tense. On October 17, it was revived where it began. Arshdeep Singh took a blow to the shoulder in Hyderabad, and Bhuvneshwar was drafted into the squad for the fifth T20I against the West Indies in Bengaluru. When Shreyas Iyer took his name while revealing the changes to the playing eleven, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium erupted. Bhuvneshwar made his T20I debut at the same venue against Pakistan in December 2012 and wowed everyone with his swing. It is now his IPL home via Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Though the heavens intervened to abandon the game, that game will also be remembered for Bhuvneshwars first sight in Indian colours after 2022. His selection for the five-match T20I series in New Zealand, which begins in Christchurch on Thursday, had come earlier. When that news reached Dr. Ramneesh Vohra, his physiotherapist since 2020 and who was in the middle of an appointment at his clinic in Noida, happiness was writ large on his face. When I got the news, I immediately called sir and congratulated him and he picked up the call and we then discussed about the journey and talked that 'aaj tak humne jitna kaam kiya, woh badiya nikla' (whatever work we have done till now has turned out very well), Vohra recalled in a free-wheeling chat with IANS. Then all the emotions came out of happiness while talking, and there's no doubt about it. Although we were not expecting this thing to happen, I mean, we were not working together for this day particularly. But when something like this happens as a reward, emotions come up, right?' he added. Vohra later joined him at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, where Bhuvneshwar was preparing for New Zealand, and stayed until he was summoned to the fifth T20I squad. Bhuvneshwar was the fulcrum of RCB's back-to-back IPL titles in 2025 and 2026, including picking 28 wickets in 16 matches this year. Yet Vohra insists a return to the Indian team was never the target. In the past few years, he never targeted himself with, ' No, I have to go back to the team and really work hard.' He used to always say that I have to do my work and the selectors are doing their work, and I'm not going to do anything out of the box. He would say, 'No, I just love cricket. I have a passion for this game and I just really want to give 100 percent whenever I hit the ground.' He always played with this mindset in every tournament and any format. Whenever he got the opportunity to play, he never said no to anything. He always said that as long as I'm there, I have to give my 100 percent and I'll go and play whatever game is on the ground, he said. Bhuvneshwars partnership with Vohra was forged in mid-2020, after the first Covid-19 lockdown. Bhuvneshwar was then an India regular, and the brief for him to Vohra was refinement, not repair. He just wanted to be a good version of himself, always. He would ask, Can I make myself into the same fitness regime? Is it possible for me, for you, or for us to maintain my mobility, flexibility, and work on my biomechanics if possible? Can we just improve a bit more towards my structure? So, we started like that only. There was no injury, nothing like that. Serendipity did the rest. Vohra, then attached to BCCI domestic sides, was introduced to him by then Railways captain Karan Sharma and Harsh Tyagi, who trained with Bhuvneshwar at Wonders Cricket Club in Noida's Sector 34. Their endorsement sufficed and Bhuvneshwar enlisted his services and began from scratch. Vohra says the two never once relitigated why Bhuvneshwar had been dropped from the Indian team after that game in Napier. Because he's a very down-to-earth person, he is the kind of person who never thinks about whatever happened in the past. We never had a discussion about what went wrong or kyon drop ho gaye (why I got dropped). He just said, I have to prepare for what comes next. Suppose the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy or DY Patil T20 tournament was to come and he would commence preparing for it. If Vijay Hazare Trophy, Ranji Trophy or IPL was on the calendar, then he would start preparing for it at the earliest. So, the discussion was always about what's next, and how to be great in those competitions. There was never a discussion about what happened or went wrong in the past. Nothing like that happened because, see, like he's been saying from the start that selection or not is not in my hands, but performing is in our hands, so as keeping my body fit. His words have always been, 'I'll do whatever is in my area and hands, I'll work on that, and I will not think about whatever is happening afterwards.' What will I get or won't I get, I don't think much as I just have to work - that too with full honesty, Vohra said. The groundwork was meticulous: a biomechanical and musculoskeletal screening modelled on the CoE protocols, plus body-composition, fitness and nutrition tests. Strength and conditioning coach Surya Yadav assumed charge of training, and nutritionist Shah Fahad oversaw the dietary tests. Yadav, currently with the Uttar Pradesh Under-23 men's team, was unavailable for a comment. Everything we did, whatever screening was there, whatever tests were there, it was all evidence-based. It didn't mean that we were doing it randomly. Everything was very much sure that we would do this, and whatever we get in that, we will work on that. Nothing was like hit and error. Everything was evidence-based and dependent upon whatever we do. It will be all study-based and all that will be there, and the results that we have already got on those things. When we see the results, we will work on that. Until and unless, if it doesn't work, until and unless we don't get that improvement, or didn't get that achievement, then we can think about anything else. So, our fill-in-the-blanks kept happening, blocks kept coming into place, and we got to what we wanted. Not once, Vohra says, did Bhuvneshwar second-guess the regime. He was so consistent right from the beginning, so honest and trustful that he never said, Why am I getting this, or why am I not getting this. When I go out, I have to be 100 percent in my body so that I can deliver balls with 100 percent of my efficiency. That was his aim. An archive of old footage helps flag the subtlest shifts in his action, and each specialist guards his own lane. All the qualities were there because we have worked on it for the last 6 years. Wherever we have taken the old videos, we have worked on them. In the old videos, it used to come like this. Now, if there are any changes, then how will we go back? How will we work on it? How will we do it? How will I do it? I never interrupted Surya sir's work. Surya sir never interrupted my work. We both had a very clear vision that I will look at these things, you will look at these things, and Bhuvi sir, you will look at these things. We had divided our departments so that there was no confusion in between, and it's always teamwork. Diet proved to be a potent force in keeping Bhuvneshwar in fine fettle. Tests flagged the bloating endemic among cricketers and traced it to gluten and lactose. Gluten was jettisoned, lactose and sugar scaled back, to banish the stiffness and soreness he had been carrying into matches. We made minor, minor changes and got major, major results. That was a great thing that happened. Plus, we never missed out on any mobility session, any flexibility session, any mobilisation session, any strength and conditioning session, any weight training session, and his body has transformed. Leaner, though, is not lighter. He still weighs around 73-74 kg, but his body-fat percentage has fallen while muscle quality and hydration have improved. Vohra credits that sculpted frame, and painstaking rehab of the injuries that punctuated his earlier career, for keeping him injury-free since. Sweets are off the menu, and ensuring daily protein intake is there via bars, shakes and chillas, with eggs taken only if needed. Fahad also arranged a genetic test to map Bhuvneshwar's nutritional needs, and masseur Kesar Ali rounds off an inner circle that has remained unbroken since 2020. The best part is Bhuvi sir never changed his team right from the beginning since we met after the Covid-19 first lockdown. I don't know what happened before Covid-19, but after Covid-19, the best part is he trusted me a lot right from the beginning, and he never told me that no, I want to change this, or that. He said, Whatever you want me to do, I will be able to do it, and I will also get the results. The dividend, Vohra says, shows in how swiftly Bhuvneshwar bounces back. Actually, so you can see the results, and after the game, he never felt like, ' No, I am exhausted, I am tired, now I don't want to play for the next part of the game. He is always ready. He never said no to even the games on consecutive days. He always said, If you want to play, then play, and whenever you want to play, play with your 100 percent effort. There is no compromise with cricket. He is very introverted and not a party person. He is one of those rare and sweetest and very kindest cricketers I have ever met. That reticence, Vohra adds, is often mistaken for a lack of graft. Few cricketers, in his view, are as dedicated as Bhuvneshwar - he carves out time for every facet of his game, from bowling and batting to fielding and rehab, and does all of it away from the social media limelight. Because we live in the same society, so we meet. Even if there is a hello, there is no problem. Even if there is a small issue, we meet. He treats me like family, so obviously, vice versa, reciprocally. He never behaves like, I am a superstar and you are my physiotherapist. He always says that you all are my family and always speaks like that. Whenever we have a conversation, whenever we talk, he never makes me feel that what is my level and what is your level. He says, 'main aap hi ke level ka hoon' (I am of your level). I am one of you. He calls us 'bhai' (brother), and whatever word occurs in his mind, it feels very special. We feel that maybe we are talking to someone, but he's still the same person, and he is like this with everyone. So, this is the best quality about him. Vohra's clinic, Muscle Stretch, marked his return to the playing eleven in Bengaluru on Instagram by promising 20 per cent off on consultations for every wicket Bhuvneshwar took, and a shot at a free consultation and physio session should he bag a five-for. It wont be a surprise if the same offer is run for the T20Is in New Zealand, starting on Thursday. Whenever we have a conversation, whenever we talk, he never makes me feel that what is my level and what is your level. He says, 'main aap hi ke level ka hoon' (I am of your level). I am one of you. He calls us 'bhai' (brother), and whatever word occurs in his mind, it feels very special. We feel that maybe we are talking to someone, but he's still the same person, and he is like this with everyone. So, this is the best quality about him. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Elephant goes out of control during Shivamogga Dasara procession
Shivamogga: The Dussehra Jamboo Savari procession was cut short on Wednesday, October 21, after an elephant carrying the howdah went out of control, triggering panic among spectators. No one, including the mahout, was injured, sources said. The elephant, Somanna, was carrying the silver howdah bearing the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari when it suddenly changed direction 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 .
England Players Free To Skip T20Is Against Sri Lanka If WPL Teams Reach Knockouts
Sri Lanka Cricket: England players, including skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt, will be free to skip the three-match T20I series in Sri Lanka if their respective franchises reach the knockout stage of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027, which runs from January 14 to February 7 next year. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced the white-ball tour itinerary on Wednesday, with the T20Is in Pallekele on February 1, 3 and 5 as preparation for the inaugural Women's T20 Champions Trophy, to be played in India from February 14 to 28. After the tournament is over, England will return for three ODIs in Dambulla on March 4, 6 and 8 respectively. If the England players are in the knockouts of the WPL, then they can continue to play for their respective WPL team due to the late-changing nature of the itinerary for the Champions Trophy, a source in the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) told IANS on Wednesday. The Champions Trophy was originally slated to happen in Sri Lanka in June-July 2027 before the ICC advanced the dates and moved it to India, after the island nation was stripped of hosting rights over government interference in the governing bodys administration. Apart from Sciver-Brunt, who plays for Mumbai Indians, Lauren Bell (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) and Sophie Ecclestone (UP Warriorz) have been retained for the 2027 WPL. Sophia Dunkley and Kira Chathli are the only England players registered for the WPL mini auction to be held on October 28 in Kochi. This news agency had previously reported that the clash with matches in Sri Lanka was a major reason behind a majority of England players opting against registering for the auction and the subsequent WPL season. England could have five players at the next WPL. The decision of other players whether or not to enter the auction is a personal decision, and this is the choice they have made. With Sri Lanka today announcing the schedule for the tour there next year, it means there will be some international cricket taking place during the latter stages of the WPL, further said the source. England could have five players at the next WPL. The decision of other players whether or not to enter the auction is a personal decision, and this is the choice they have made. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Two workers were injured in a battery explosion at a Bengaluru construction site, with police ruling out parcel involvement as forensic teams investigate the cause.
1st T20I: India Battle Jet Lag As Tough NZ Test Awaits In Christchurch (Preview)
Their Asian Games: Days after a rain-hit draw against the West Indies at home led to the series ending in a 2-2 draw, a jetlagged India will take on a strong New Zealand in the first of five T20Is here at the Hagley Oval on Thursday. The schedule has given India little breathing space. Their Asian Games gold medal-winning campaign in Japan ended on October 3, before the home series against the West Indies began three days later in Lucknow, and the decider was washed out in Bengaluru on October 17. The side has managed just one training session in Christchurch, and the situation will feel uncomfortably familiar to Iyer. In his first assignment as captain, India landed in Ireland without Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya and lost 0-2, their first defeat to the hosts in any format. England then beat them as well and exposed their shortcomings on pitches with some spice. Bumrah and Hardik are missing again. Bumrah has been rested with the Test series in mind, while Hardik has not played international cricket since the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad in March, when India racked up 255 on their way to retaining the title at home. The hosts, however, have reason to feel confident. They won their most recent Test and ODI series in India and will have most of their first-choice players available for the first time since that final in Ahmedabad. Mark Chapman and Rachin Ravindra are out injured, which is likely to open up a top-three spot for Devon Conway alongside Finn Allen and Tim Seifert. Allen will be playing a T20 at home for the first time since March 2025. The explosive opener averages 35.68 at a strike rate of 184.21 in New Zealand. The hosts are also well stocked with pace bowling options via Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson and Blair Tickner. India's most pressing problem is the make-up of their XI. Their spin-bowling all-rounders may not be as effective away from Asia, and India could leave out Naman Dhir, who impressed against the West Indies, to fit in both Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shivam Dube. Recalled pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is expected to play, while a fit-again Varun Chakaravarthy could miss out if the team management opts for a third seamer in Prince Yadav. Conditions could also take some getting used to for the Iyer-led Indian team. Days have been pleasant with bright sunshine, but it is expected to turn chilly by the 8pm start time, and fresh early-season pitches could offer something to the seamers. Dew may also tempt captains to opt to chase. History, though, favours India a little bit. They have won their last two bilateral T20I series in New Zealand and 16 of their 20 completed matches against the Black Caps since January 2020. Ishan Kishan needs seven runs to go past Suryakumar Yadav's 1,164 for the most T20I runs by an Indian in a calendar year, and it remains to be seen if this happens in front of a sell-out crowd on Thursday. When: October 22, 2026, 12:30 PM Where: Hagley Oval, Christchurch Where to watch: The match will be shown live on the Sony Sports Network channels on TV, and live streaming is available on the Sony LIV app and website. Squads India: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Prince Yadav, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Squads Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Ramayana ticket prices vary across Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru, with rates ranging from Rs 338.98 plus GST for a 3D show in Delhi to Rs 2,770 for select recliner seats in Mumbai. Noida's 4DX tickets cost up to Rs 820, while Mumbai's IMAX 3D tickets range from Rs 530 to Rs 680. According to Sacnilk, the film has earned Rs 5.44 crore in advance bookings.
Suspected IED Used in Bengaluru Construction Site Blast, Minister Urges Public to Avoid Rumors
A suspected IED explosion at a construction site in Bengaluru injured two workers. Minister Priyank Kharge urges caution against rumors. Suspected IED Used in Bengaluru Construction Site Blast, Minister Urges Public to Avoid Rumors
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NZ Conditions Ideal For Bhuvneshwar, Should Be First Choice With New Ball, Says Pujara
In New Zealand: Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar should be the side's first-choice new-ball bowler in the upcoming five-match T20I series in New Zealand, citing the conditions there as ideal for the recalled swing bowler to excel. Bhuvneshwar made his return to the Indian set-up for the fifth and final T20I against the West Indies in Bengaluru. Though it was washed out due to rain, a lot will be expected of him when he takes the field for the series starting at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday. In New Zealand, I agree that he should be the first choice with the new ball, based on the conditions, because of the skill he possesses of swinging the ball. If the ball won't swing in New Zealand, where else will it swing? The conditions there are ideal for him. If there is a little help from the pitch, he can extract that movement from the pitch very well with the new ball, Pujara said on JioStar. Former India cricketer and ex-assistant coach Abhishek Nayar said Bhuvneshwar had earned his recall with two consistent IPL seasons for defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by bowling in the toughest phases of the game on surfaces that offered seamers little. In the IPL, there aren't seaming conditions, there are flat pitches. Yet, for two years, he has been bowling two overs at the top and two at the back end, the toughest phases of the game. To do that, you need experience, you need a bowler who understands the conditions and can extract the best out of those conditions, and there has never been a question about Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Nayar went a step further and compared the pacer's understated career to Pujara's time as a batter in the Indian Test team. I am so, so happy that Bhuvi has got a chance because, for so many years, he has been the kind of bowler that Cheteshwar Pujara was as a batter. In the IPL, there aren't seaming conditions, there are flat pitches. Yet, for two years, he has been bowling two overs at the top and two at the back end, the toughest phases of the game. To do that, you need experience, you need a bowler who understands the conditions and can extract the best out of those conditions, and there has never been a question about Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat sleeper train to be operational from November 1, check details
There's good news for rail passengers travelling between Bengaluru and Mumbai as preparations are underway to operate a new Vande Bharat Sleeper train between the two cities. According to the information shared, the train will become operational from November 1, 2026. The launch date coincides with Karnataka Rajyotsava. The new Vande Bharat Sleeper train will save approximately six hours compared to other trains. This train could be a convenient option for working professionals, business owners, and those travelling with their families.
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Two injured after explosion at under-construction building in Bengaluru
The explosion occurred around 2.30 am on the fourth floor of a building on Jarmia Road, within the limits of Pulakeshinagar police station. A fire broke out following the explosion, prompting fire personnel to rush to the spot and extinguish the blaze
