BENGALURU: A 27-year-old advocate and a man were allegedly found dead inside a farmhouse at Srinivasapura in Nelamangala rural police station limits on Friday. Both were found hanging from the ceiling. The deceased Ramya, an advocate, was found in the shed of the farmhouse, while Puneeth, 25, was found inside the house. Puneeth, a carpenter, has been staying with Ramyas family since his childhood and was more like a foster son. In a voice note that she sent to one of her relatives before she too

BENGALURU: Govindapura police arrested three workers of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) for killing an accused involved in the 2020 DJ Halli-KG Halli riots. The deceased, Irfan Khan, had been having an affair with the wife of another accused in the DJ Halli riots, and had also married her, which is said to be the reason for the murder. Irfan Khan, aged around 30, was hacked to death on April 22 around 11.50pm in HBR Layout. The accused are Mohammed Owais (48), Mohammed Haneef (34), b

BENGALURU: Three separate laptop thefts were reported at Kempegowda Majestic Bus Depot, and complaints were filed at Upparpet police station. The incidents occurred on April 12, 16 and 18 at Terminals 3, 2 and 1, respectively. Ajan, 21, a B.Tech student who resides in JP Nagar, was travelling to Andhra Pradesh on April 12. His laptop, worth Rs 60,000, was stolen in the afternoon after he got off a bus at Terminal 3 to buy water. He had kept his laptop in the luggage section above the seat. After

BENGALURU: With Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot giving his nod to the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, paving the way to split Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) into seven segments, the opposition BJP predicts imbalance, water scarcity, and administration problems. BJP leaders say the idea of city founder Kempe Gowda, about one Bengaluru, is being destabilised, and once the BJP is back in power, it will bring back the existing model of one corporation and one mayor. Opposing the Greater B

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court on Friday issued an interim order of stay on the communication issued by a Bescom official, asking an applicant, who had applied for the conversion of a single-phase meter connection to a three-phase meter for her residential premises, to install a smart meter by spending Rs 8,800. Jayalakshmi, a resident of TB Narayanappa Layout in Doddaballapur, had filed an interlocutory application, seeking quashing of the communication dated April 2, 2025 issued by the Re

BENGALURU: Colonel Jangvir Lamba of the Indian Army conquered the Ironman 140.6 triathlon in Penghu, Taiwan, one of the toughest endurance races in the world, on April 13. Competing in the 50-54 age category, the 53-year-old officer completed the race in 14 hours, 53 minutes and 34 seconds. The Ironman 140.6 includes 3.8 km of open-water swimming, 180 km of relentless cycling and 42.2 km of marathon running- all in a single day without a break. A fourth-generation officer in the Indian Army, Col

BENGALURU: Humanitarian leader Madhusudan Sai was conferred Fijis highest honour, the Companion of the Order of Fiji, by the President of Fiji Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu at the State House of Fiji on Friday. Madhusudan Sais influence in Fiji is reflected through the creation of the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Childrens Hospital, the first state-of-the-art, fully free childrens hospital in the South Pacific. The hospital focuses on providing treatment to children of any background. His other initiativ

BENGALURU: Admissions to physiotherapy courses will now be conducted through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), aligning with the national push for standardised medical education, Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, Dr Sharan Prakash Patil, announced on Friday during the inauguration of Karnataka Physiocon-25, an international physiotherapy conference. Until now, admissions to Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) courses in Karnataka were based on Class 12 marks, wit

Its uncanny, but whenever I decide to do something or go someplace, I end up facing some type of impediment. My plans either dont materialise, or if they do, it happens with great difficulty! To counter that bad juju, I had decided to spend my year dotted with mini getaways, be it Nandi Hills or the mighty Himalayas. A couple of girl friends were thick in the midst of planning a sojourn to Kashmir. The valley was peaceful and the flowers were blooming as the shikaras glided across the shimmering

BENGALURU: The Kempegowda International Airport has earned international acclaim for its efforts in sustainability and safety, securing multiple prestigious recognitions from the Airports Council International (ACI). The accolades include becoming the first in Asia to attain Level 5 accreditation under ACIs Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, recognising its remarkable 95.6% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions and its early achievement of net-zero status seven years ahead of

BENGALURU: Bengaluru Rural Lokayukta police detained commercial tax inspector Nijanandamurthy MR when he was allegedly accepting Rs 20 lakh as bribe from a private person near a hotel in Nagarabhavi, in Bengaluru on Wednesday evening. According to an official statement, Nijanandamurthy was taking the money from Manoj M at 6.50pm, when Lokayukta police took him into custody. Based on the lead obtained after the detention, Lokayukta police registered a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act a

BENGALURU: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Bengaluru Branch Office, seized Rs. 2.5 crore worth of non-compliant goods at the largest warehouse of an e-commerce platform in South India. The firm was allegedly storing and selling products that violated the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) issued by the Government of India and the BIS Act, 2016. Several product models seized from the premises were not licensed, and had misused the ISI mark and registration mark. The items also violated the terms

BENGALURU: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Thursday approved the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2025, which allows splitting of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) into smaller corporations. The Act provides for the establishment of Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) to coordinate and supervise the development of the Greater Bengaluru Area and the newly created corporations. With the consent of the governor, the state government will soon start the process of splitting the BBMP. The Act

BENGALURU: The Bidadi police, investigating the Ricky Rai shooting case, on Thursday arrested the gatekeeper of his Bidadi mansion for opening fire on Ricky. Vittal Monappa, the gatekeeper, was picked up for questioning on Tuesday. During interrogation, Vittal developed health issues and was later hospitalised. He was again questioned after he was discharged on Thursday morning. He was produced before a court in Ramanagara and taken into police custody. The motive behind the attack is yet to be

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court stated that higher-ups in the state and central governments should chalk out programmes to sensitise officials and implementing authorities to ensure there is no misuse of national emblems and national symbols in various forms. It directed to issue notices through print and visual media to remove all kinds of unauthorised flags, emblems, names, symbols, and logos which are prohibited, and discontinue unauthorised use within four weeks. It stated that schoolchi

BENGALURU: Former prime minister HD Deve Gowda has voiced strong opposition to the proposed acquisition of nearly 10,000 acres of agricultural land in Bidadi hobli of Ramanagara district by the Greater Bangalore Development Authority (GBDA) for a township project. In a letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the JDS patriarch sought his immediate intervention to halt the land acquisition process. Highlighting concerns over the reported acquisition of land spanning 24 villages under the jurisdicti

BENGALURU: With Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot giving his nod to the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, which allows splitting the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) into smaller corporations, Palike elections are likely to be delayed again. The state capital has been without a council body for the last 4.5 years, and now the wait will be much longer. Since September 2020, the BBMP, without a council, has been administered by officials under a chief commissioner and an administrator who are

BENGALURU: Harshavardini Ranya alias Ranya Rao along with her two accomplices, Tarun Koduru Raju and Sahil Sakariya Jain, were placed under detention under the stringent Conversation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act 1974 (COFEPOSA Act, 1974). The Detention Order was served on them on Wednesday at Bangalore Central Prison at Parappana Agrahara, said sources on condition of anonymity. The purpose of the detention is to prevent them from indulging in smuggling activiti

BENGALURU: Condemning the recent increase in minimum wages across Karnataka, the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) warned that the sharp hike could severely affect micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), especially those in industrial hubs like Peenya. In a discussion held with various member industry associations on Wednesday, FKCCI pointed out that the revised minimum wages, especially in Zone 1 areas, have gone up from approximately Rs 15,000 to Rs 26,300

BENGALURU: With Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) chief commissioner Tushar Girinath expected to be made additional chief secretary of the urban development, the question now doing the rounds here is who will head the richest and largest civic body of Karnataka? Going by sources, senior IAS officers P Manivannan and Maheshwar Rao are the top contenders for the coveted post. Manivannan is now principal secretary, Social Welfare Department, while Maheshwar Rao is managing director of Banga

Sachi Lakhotia, journalling An old bus ticket, a bill from a family dinner, maybe the wrapper from a chocolate you shared with your sweetheart or the label from a pretty dress you bought these scraps that accumulate in the gaps between sofa cushions, or are brushed under the bed or stashed in cluttered drawers, have the potential to be more than just junk. Having first encountered it through social media videos, enthusiasts in the city are practising junk journalling, transforming their trash i

Nostalgia for schooldays or adolescence, while seeming obvious or omnipresent, is a privilege reserved for a few. For many, school is a space of ostracisation; a place that has aggravated their biggest insecurities, and caused irreparable damage to their selfhoods. Manohara Ks debut film Mikka Bannada Hakki ( Bird of a Different Feather ), adapted from Sonia S autobiography of the same title, is a film that explores precisely that. The film, set to be screened at Kathmandu International Mountain

Breaking the stereotypical image of a typical environmentalist or a landscaper comes Revathi Kamath, who is a veena player by passion and landscaper at heart, balancing both. Speaking at the recent Sinhasi Social Impact Initiatives conference on Wetlands Conservation & Climate Change, on Sunday, Kamaths words underscore her thoughts on the current state of wetlands in India, the challenges of maintaining them, and how people can do their part to bring back the green. Reflecting on her familys su

BENGALURU: That fateful evening, he was planning to go to a reputed book house in the central business district in Bengaluru with daughter Kriti and their neighbour, a former bureaucrat and his long-standing friend. But that was not to be. Around 3.44 pm, former director general and inspector general of police (DG&IGP) Om Prakash spoke to him and asked if they could go to the bookstore together. Kriti is an avid book lover and Prakash would often indulge her with books. The neighbour asked if he

BENGALURU: Kannada organisations have demanded the arrest of Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose , who had allegedly assaulted biker Vikas Kumar, but claimed in a video that the biker abused him and his wife in Kannada and allegedly tried to project it as an incident over a language issue. Outfits such as Kannada Rakshana Vedike(KRV) (Narayana Gowda faction) and Yuva Karnataka Vedike came in support of Vikas and slammed the IAF officer for allegedly making false claims and dragging Karnataka, Kannada

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has granted relief to Anuradha Muthappa Rai, the second wife of former underworld don-turned-social activist late Muthappa Rai, in connection with the attack on the latters son Ricky Rai. The court directed the Bidadi police not to take any coercive action against Anuradha till June 9, the next date of the hearing, subject to her cooperation with the investigation. It also stressed that the police should proceed with the investigation in accordance with the la

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said Wing Commander Shiladitya Bose, who attacked Vikas Kumar, a Kannadiga, following a minor issue related to their vehicles, made unwarranted and derogatory remarks about Karnataka and Kannadigas on social media, displaying conduct that is deeply disrespectful and inflammatory. Kannadigas are proud of their mother tongue, but they are not parochial or intolerant. It is not in our culture to attack or abuse others over linguistic matters. Karnat

BENGALURU: The state government has fixed Rs 150 as ticket fee per person for its guided tour of Vidhana Soudha. Assembly Speaker UT Khader held a meeting with the chief secretary and officials from the tourism department in this regard on Tuesday. Earlier this month, the department sought permission from the department of personnel and administrative reforms (DPAR) to conduct the tour. In its order, DPAR stated that the tour can be conducted between 8 am and 6 pm on Sundays, second Saturdays an

BENGALURU: After two spells of heavy rain on April 4 and April 10, a drain connected to Vibhutipura Lake was flooded with sewage and muck. The BBMP Lake department, which was waiting to install aerators and floating wetlands into the 45-plus-acre water body, had to stall the plan as Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) failed to arrest the flow of sewage in the storm water drain connecting the water body. Executive Engineer Nithya J said the agency that was tasked to clean the lake

For ages, stories told, written, shared in Kannada were parables, folktales and myths meant to convey moral lessons. But with the turn of the 21st century bringing a wave of Western influence on thought and education, the Kannada literary world saw a landmark transformation the emergence of the Navodaya literary movement, united by a style that considered ones immediate surroundings and contexts. The content changed as our Indian Kannada writers started writing in ways inspired by English stori

Last week, a 14-year-old kid debuted at the IPL. Let that sentence sink in for a moment. Vaibhav Suryavanshi a teen from Samastipur, Bihar debuted at the most competitive professional cricket tournament in the world. Not only that, he went on to tonk the first ball he faced into the stands for a sixer! For years, Indian parents and teachers have told us that first impression is the best impression. The kid took the phrase literally, and smashed a six before his voice even cracked. While his ac

From steam-filled Benne masala dosaes to jaw-dropping varieties of international delicacies, Bengaluru springs surprises with diverse culinary choices. In recent years, the city has witnessed a popping-up of theme-based cafes, restaurants and breweries adding to its reputation. Whereas these unique eateries are just not serving food now but offer an immersive experience as they transport the guests to a different world with the blend of ambience, decor, and culinary delights. For Vinay Kumar K R

To people in Bengaluru and beyond, violinist Ambi Subramaniam is a name all too familiar. Touted as a child prodigy since his first stage performance at the nascent age of six, Ambi has since come a long way, doing his part in establishing Indian music firmly on the world stage. The musician recently performed with his collaborators, vocalist Bindu Subramaniam, his sister, and vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Mahesh Raghvan for US Vice President JD Vance, at Prime Minister Narendra Modis residence

The IPL fever has set its grip firmly into the country and beyond. For months, cricket fans in the country will be divided by team allegiances, yet united by the passion that the competition inculcates among cricket lovers of all generations. This short-lived festivity that India thrives on is enough to rouse youngsters from every walk of life into trying their hand at the game. The Karnataka Institute of Cricket (KIOC), Gangadhar Chetty Road, recently invited Phil Salt, a right-handed batter fo

BENGALURU: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) informed the Karnataka High Court that actor Harshavardhini Ranya and Tarun Konduru Raju, both arrested in a gold smuggling case, went on one-day trips from Bengaluru to Dubai 25 times. Apart from this, accused No. 3 Sahil Jain, was involved in smuggling 180 kg of gold in all, including the 49.6 kg gold worth Rs 40.13 crore in this case. The counsel of the DRI made this submission before Justice S Vishwajith Shetty, who was hearing the bai

BENGALURU: From being the former first lady of the state police, Pallavi Om Prakash has ben arrested in connection with the murder of her husband, former Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG&IGP) Om Prakash. She and their daughter Kriti have been named as accused one and two in the First Information Report (FIR) registered by jurisdictional HSR police, based on Prakashs son Kartikeshs complaint. Soon after the murder, Pallavi is said to have called a former DGPs wife in the neigh

BENGALURU: The high-rise twin towers due to come up in Majestic area to house government offices, could be shared with private companies, with the State government looking to rent out certain floors as a means to earn additional revenue. It has initiated the process to study the feasibility of construction and model to be adopted. At present, government offices are scattered across Bengaluru, including the Multi-Storeyed Building next to Vikasa Soudha, BMTC terminus in Shanthinagar, Kendriya Sad

BENGALURU: Its not just Delhi that is battling smoky skies, air pollution has been on the rise in Bengaluru too since the past four years, showed a study report released on Monday. According to a study of data collated from AtlasAQ platform, Respirer Living Sciences, air pollution in Bengaluru, particularly particulate matter-10 (PM10) has seen a rising trend since 2021. According to the report, PM10 in Bengaluru in 2021 was 63.4g/m, and rose to 74.7g/m in 2022. Though it dropped to 69.1g/m in 2

BENGALURU: Religious and political leaders from across Karnataka paid tribute to Pope Francis who passed away in Rome on Monday, recalling the late pontiff as a symbol of peace, humility and compassion. The Archdiocese of Bangalore, in a statement, joined the global Catholic community in mourning the loss of the 88-year-old Pope, who led the Church with grace and a deep concern for the marginalised. Archbishop Peter Machado, in an official statement, described Pope Francis as a shepherd, a fathe

BENGALURU: To fix garbage blackspots across the city, the Bangalore Solid Waste Management Ltd (BSWML), an offshoot of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, has kicked off a massive awareness drive on proper disposal of waste and strict penalties for violations. Zonal municipality officials will coordinate with residential welfare associations and others to raise awareness among people who dump garbage in public places. According to an official, there are 1,533 garbage blackspots, and the big

BENGALURU: The driver of Ricky Rai, son of former don-turned-social activist Muthappa Rai, stated in his complaint to the Bidadi police that an assailant shot at their SUV just after midnight on Saturday. The driver, G Basavaraju, stated that he has been working for Ricky for the past four to five years. Ricky had often told me that he had life threats and was always cautious. He stayed in Sadashivanagar, Bengaluru, and also had a house in Bidadi. On Friday evening, around 6, we left his Sadashi

A babys first birthday outfit, the tiny onesies they used to don once, their first miniature sneakers, or the first dress they wore letting go of such clothes is a nightmare for many parents: holding on to them is synonymous with holding on to the special memories they carry. As much as every parent wants to witness their babys growth and celebrate every milestone, it comes with the pain of letting go of things like the clothes they outgrew. However, the environmental impact of the fast fashion

There is an old cautionary folk tale from India that starts with two people walking to their house with a donkey that they had purchased from a fair a few miles away from their village. The two are happily walking along with their acquisition when they bump into a set of people. The strangers comment, Look at these idiots! They bought a donkey but are walking alongside it rather than riding it! The criticism hits home, and so, one of them sits atop the animal and they continue on their journey,

Life is quite literally the road less-travelled! Well, who has seen tomorrow? In a sense, each moment we face is the newest experience of our lives, and these moments follow in instantaneous progression. Ever since I was allowed to drive, I have been navigating Bengalurus roads on two wheels. It began when I started college way back in 2003, and theres been no looking back. As I transitioned from riding a scooterette then to a roadster now, a lot within and around me transitioned as well, and co

Very often, art opens the door to dreams and hopes, weaving together the talents and stories of many and, at times, firmly and unapologetically fighting against injustice. Hailing from Kerala, poet, lyricist, and activist Aleena is one such voice that echoes through powerful and fiery poems. In the city for an evening of poetry and conversation titled Good Christian Girls Dont Talk About Caste, her words reflect the path she has been on. Her poems often feel like a mirror inviting the world to r

Bengaluru, with little pride and much debate, thrives on a reputation of being a city of constant change and influx. The change and its pace, of course, have to do with Bengaluru being the IT hub of India, a title that the city and its people have simultaneously lauded and laboured to catch up with. The Whitefield Art Collectives exhibition this year, themed The Future is Now, houses two exhibits in particular Mapping Bengaluru and Bengaluru in Focus that together offer an in-depth context to

During the early hours of a pleasant Bengaluru morning, a woman rides on her scooter with two large boxes of food, a large can of water, and cut-up sheets of banana leaves. As she rides, dogs on the road begin chasing her, running as fast as they can to keep up. She remains unshaken, slowly stops on the side of the road, away from houses and human traffic. She stops her scooter and turns around to see the happy, wagging tails running toward her, waiting for their first meal and access to clean w

From a slew of infrastructure projects announced for Bengaluru, to initiatives taken by the state government to foster growth in Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities, SR Umashankar, Additional Chief Secretary, Urban Development Department (UDD), shared key aspects related to infrastructure development in the state. In an interaction with the TNIE editorial team, he said while the state is lagging behind in terms of infrastructure, the government is fast-forwarding the implementation of key projects. Excerpt

BENGALURU: A 47-year-old man was allegedly killed by his wife and son, as he insisted that they maintain strict discipline. The Viveknagar police arrested the victim Bolu Arabs son, Sameer, 19, a first-year B.Com student at a private college, and his wife, Tabassum, 38, a homemaker. The crime occurred early Sunday, behind Viveknagar bus stand. Bolu Arab was a former Army personnel and retired in 2017. The police said that Sameer called Namma 112 emergency service around 2.30 am, claiming that fi

BENGALURU: A van collided with the undercarriage of a parked IndiGo aircraft at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) on April 18, reportedly after the driver fell asleep while operating the vehicle on the airside. The incident occurred at 12.15 pm on Sunday, near parking bay 71 Alpha. However, no injuries were reported. On April 18, at around 12.15 pm, a vehicle operated by a third-party ground handling agency made contact with the undercarriage of a non-operational Aircraft On-Ground at K