The New Indian Express News

BENGALURU: Pedestrians continue to pay the price on Bengalurus roads, with the city recording over 100 pedestrian accidents every month on average till November-end of 2025. Urban transport experts argued that missing, encroached or poorly designed footpaths force pedestrians on to the road, exposing them to fast-moving traffic. As per Bengaluru Traffic police, 1,165 accidents left 218 people dead and 947 injured in 11 months. The figures mirror previous years, with 1,216 pedestrian accidents in

BENGALURU: A 28-year-old married cloth shop owner has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing two sisters, including a minor. Under the pretext of love and promising marriage, the accused cheated the 26-year-old woman and duped her of Rs 20 lakh and 200 grams of gold ornaments. The accused Shubhamshu Shukla, a native of Haryana, has been living in Bengaluru for the past four years. He was staying in a rented house in Dasarahalli. His wife, however, resides in his native place. Shukla and th

BENGALURU: In three separate incidents, swift action by Namma 112 Hoysala patrolling staff led to the rescue of a child, the tracing of a mentally unstable missing boy, and the saving of a man who attempted suicide. In the Bommanahalli police station limits, on Sunday, around 5 am, a youth staying in a hostel on Viveknagar Main Road sent a message to his parents stating, I am dying. The parents immediately alerted the 112 emergency number. Hoysala staff, Assistant Sub-Inspector Devaraju and Head

BENGALURU: The BJP has publicly commented on the recent drug seizures, particularly the Maharashtra Anti-Narcotics Task Forces busting of three illegal mephedrone a narcotic drug manufacturing units in Bengaluru on Saturday and Sunday and seizing contraband expected to be worth about Rs 56 crore, as well as on the broader drug menace in the state. BJP president BY Vijayendra said, Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, now being described as a drug hub is not just alarming, but a testimony to th

Looking back on 2025 as the year winds up, we saw Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang evolving fast, often shaped by popular social media platforms, gaming, and meme culture. Words like 6-7 and aura farming and mogging dominate conversations both online and offline . After speaking with Gen Z Bengalureans and diving into their vocabulary, here are some of these popular terms we found, undoubtedly reflecting humour, self-awareness, and how online life shapes everyday language. 6-7 Meaning: A nonsensical ph

With New Years Eve around the corner, many are still caught circling back to the same old question What should I wear? This year, welcoming a twist, the mood is unapologetically comfortable without compromising on glamour. Whether its a slip dress styled with a sharp blazer, sequins paired with everyday basics, or co-ord sets that move as easily as you do, party dressing is getting smarter and more wearable. For fashion and lifestyle content creator Shivani Karnica, comfort is the starting poin

BENGALURU: Bengaluru is witnessing a noticeable surge in seasonal influenza and other respiratory infections as the city heads into the year-end, with doctors reporting a sharp rise in patients presenting with flu-like symptoms. There has been nearly a five-fold increase in outpatient visits for respiratory symptoms over the last few weeks, said Dr Sachin Kumar, director of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine at Sakra World Hospital. He said the current trend is being closely monitored due to

BENGALURU: Doctors at a private hospital in Rajajinagar have successfully reconstructed the lower jaw of a patient aged over 50, whose mandible was almost completely destroyed by a rare bacterial infection named actinomycotic osteomyelitis. Surgeons planned a full reconstruction using a custom-made titanium implant, a fibula bone from the patients leg and replacement of both jaw joints after CT scans revealed that most of the jaw had been eaten away by the infection. Doctors said it was one of t

BENGALURU: The Greater Bengaluru Authority Employees and Officers Association has written to Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar, asking him to intervene on the issue of Special Commissioner (Revenue), GBA, Munish Moudgil, verbally abusing and mentally harassing lower-ranking officials. Association president A Amruth Raj said the delegation will meet Shivakumar as Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar failed to do so. We have sought a

BENGALURU: The Annapoorneshwari Nagar police arrested a 23-year-old junior technician of a private hospital for allegedly recording a video of a nurse changing her clothes. He had placed a mobile phone in the dressing room of the hospital, which is located in Nagarbhavi 2nd Stage. The accused, Suvendu Mohata (23), hailed from West Bengal and was working at the hospital for the last one year. He was staying at a paying guest accommodation at Kottigepalya. The police said that around 8.30 am on De

BENGALURU: Ghanavi, 26, who was battling for life after attempting suicide at her husband Surajs house in Vidyaranyapura, died in hospital on Thursday night. Police have taken Suraj and his family members into custody. After her death,Ghanavis relatives gathered near Surajs house and staged a protest. Suraj and his family members tied their dog to the gate to prevent the protesters from entering their house.Ghanavis relatives hadplanned to protest in front of Surajs house bykeeping her body ther

BENGALURU: Following widespread backlash, Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) has extended the free parking duration at Terminal 1 arrival pick-up areas P3 and P4 from 10 minutes to 15 minutes. According to BIAL, the revised time limit is part of a broader effort to smooth kerbside operations and reduce congestion. Alongside the extended parking duration, the airport has strengthened last-mile connectivity between the terminal and pick-up zones. A fleet of shuttle services operating e

BENGALURU: Ahead of the grand New Year celebrations across the city, Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh on Friday said that all bars, restaurants, pubs, and clubs must close by 1 am. The police have issued 30 safety and regulatory guidelines to owners to maintain law and order and ensure public safety. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with owners of bars, restaurants, pubs, and clubs, Singh said the guidelines focus on crowd control, age restrictions, operating hours, womens

HUBBALLI: The year 2025 posed challenges to both tourists and tour operators in Karnataka. Even as tourist numbers dwindled for various reasons, the government did not put in enough effort to develop tourism infrastructure or to attract tourists. Poor condition of roads leading to tourist destinations, lack of maintenance of tourism infrastructure, and absence of government involvement in safety and quality audits of private tourism service providers are keeping a large number of tourists away f

The closing weeks of the year are traditionally marked by familiar rituals selecting a new planner, choosing an inspiring calendar, and setting new year resolutions that often feel obligatory rather than aspirational. Equally customary is the act of reflection. As 2025 draws to a close, there is much to look back upon, assess, and learn from. Above all, it is a reminder that, despite challenges, we have endured yet another year. The year began on an uncertain note, with erratic weather patterns

BENGALURU: A 25-year-old male nurse has been arrested for allegedly killing his 39-year-old female colleague at Umarbagh Layout in Kumaraswamy Layout. According to the police, the victimMamathaand the accused C Sudhakarwere in a relationship for the last one year. While Mamatha has been a staff nurse at Jayadeva Hospital for the last one year, Sudhakar has been working as a senior staff nurse at the same hospital. Sudhakar had recently gotten engaged to another woman. Mamatha forced him to call

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court on Friday granted ad-interim anticipatory bail to former minister and BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj, who was absconding, in the Bikla Shiva murder case. A vacation bench of Justice G Basavaraja said it is inclined to grant ad-interim bail till the disposal of the main anticipatory bail petition, considering that Basavaraj was given interim protection till December 19. The investigating officer (IO) has not produced the materials collected after the appearance of t

BENGALURU: As the Jakkur aerodrome flying school looks at shifting, environmentalists and scientists are urging the government to develop the land as a large green space instead of opening it up for real estate. They warn that any construction could damage the Gandhi Krishi Vijnana Kendra (GKVK), a biodiversity heritage zone and its linked ecosystems, located close to the aerodrome. Scientists argue that the aerodrome land offers a rare opportunity to strengthen citys shrinking greens. Ganesan,

Bengaluru entered 2025 with quiet confidence and a renewed sense of self-belief. Once identified largely with craft beer and casual dining, the city has matured into one of Indias compelling culinary destinations. Innovation, global awareness and local character now coexist with ease, marking a year of consolidation rather than catch up. One of the most significant developments was the rise of a young and assured generation of restaurateurs. Ingredient-driven menus, open fire cooking, local sour

Conjuring images of clouds floating across blue skies, transforming into wispy shapes Pantones Colour of the Year 2026, Cloud Dancer is a huge change from the grounding Mocha Mousse of 2025 and bold Viva Magenta of 2023. While many online commentators expressed surprise and disappointment at the choice, oorus fashion experts are optimistic about the possibilities it offers to play with colours, patterns and garment structures. For fashion designer Michelle Salins, the colour is a fitting choic

There is no doubt about the joie-de-vivre surrounding us as we enjoy the nip in the air and the faint sounds of Christmas carols streaming through. It surely is la famille time and its no different for me. My family is down from different corners of the world and when we meet, we cant hear a word of what is being said. Every generation complains about the future generation labelling them X, Y or Zee! Well let me tell you, that a world without them would be basic or cringe (very boring). The beau

BENGALURU: 2025 proved deeply turbulent for Karnatakas Home Department, which came under sustained scrutiny as cases involving police and prison officials, ranging from corruption and criminality to systemic lapses, dominated public discourse. One of the most shocking episodes was the stampede at M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengalurus victory celebrations, which claimed 11 lives and left several injured. The tragedy drew nationwide attention to glaring failures in crowd manage

Good governance begins not with grand visions or welfare announcements, but with the states capacity to ensure public order, personal security, and confidence in the rule of law. Without a stable law-and order environment, economic growth falters, social trust erodes, and democratic institutions weaken. Crime is not merely a policing issue; it is a mirror reflecting the health of governance, institutional integrity, and political accountability. The crime and law-and -order situation in Karnatak

BENGALURU: A 24-year-old MBA graduate, who got married last month, has died under mysterious circumstances at her husbands house in Mallasandra under Bagalagunte police station limits. The woman, CK Aishwarya, hailed from Maddur in Mandya district. Her husband, Likith Simha, 27, a diploma holder, has been taken into police custody. Aishwarya was found hanging from the ceiling fan. Aishwaryas parents have accused her husband and his family of having killed her and making it look like a suicide. I

BENGALURU: Bengaluru Central City Corporation (BCCC) has appealed to the public to adopt stray dogs within its limits. The BCCC, in a release, stated that as part of the welfare and humane management of community (street) dogs within its limits, members of the public, organisations, residents welfare associations (RWAs) and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) are requested to come forward to adopt street dogs. A veterinarian from BCCC stated that there are 30,000 street dogs within these limit

BENGALURU: The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has invited global tenders from consulting agencies for the preparation of a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based master plan for the Greater Bengaluru Local Planning Area. Speaking to the TNIE , the GBA Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar Rao said the plan will include defining what a commercial area is, what residential areas are, and others. A senior official in the GBA said that the plan will include acquiring land on the outskirts for some de

BENGALURU: Kasa Kiosks have begun operating at a few locations in the city, where individuals who miss the regular door-to-door garbage collection cycle can drop off their trash. Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) was planning to set up around 70 Kasa Kiosks (garbage kiosks), majorly aimed at curbing the black spots in the city. As of now, the kiosks have been set up at Kadirenahalli, Pragathipura and Sarabandepalya, and officials from the BSWML said that works are on and soon kios

BENGALURU: Karnatakas vehicle emission monitoring system has all but collapsed, with over 400 emission checking centres shut across the state, after the Transport department failed to supply hologram stickers for nearly a month. Most of the closed centres are attached to petrol bunks, crippling routine emission testing and leaving thousands of motorists stranded without valid certificates, and vulnerable to penalties. Industry representatives say it is a forced closure of Pollution Under Control

BENGALURU: City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh conducted an extensive field inspection on Wednesday evening along the MG Road-Brigade Road corridor, one of the citys key celebration zones, to review the security arrangements and crowd management measures put in place for Christmas and New Year festivities. During the inspection, Singh reviewed CCTV coverage and live monitoring arrangements, deployment of AI-based crowd movement analysis systems, barricading and access-control layouts, e

BENGALURU: A man poured petrol and set his partner on fire inside her house in Bhovi Colony in Basaveshwaranagar police station limits, around 1 am on Tuesday. The accused Muthu Abhimanyu (30), victim Geetha Vijay (41), a widow, and her 19-year-old daughter V Sanjana were reportedly staying in the same house. Muthu and Geetha were sleeping in one room. When Sanjana heard her mother screaming, she rushed out of her room and saw her in flames. With the help of neighbours, she shifted Geetha to the

BENGALURU: Karnataka State Minority Commission Chairman U Nisar Ahmed, who visited Fakeer Layout in Kogilu near Yelahanka on Wednesday, blamed Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) officials for failing to follow due process in slum evictions. He said GBA should have taken measures to prevent encroachment in the first place. The chairman interacted with the victims and heard their pleas, and assured them that the Minority Commission would take steps to address them. Ahmed told TNIE , It is the respo

BENGALURU: A trial run of the weed removal machine in Madiwala Lake with 208 acres water body at Bengaluru South City Corporation was carried out on Wednesday. Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar Rao instructed the officials to deploy the machine in other lakes as per requirement. The corporation has bought the machine called Rudra Aqua Max at a cost of Rs. 1.28 crore. It has a collection capacity of up to 5 tons. It is equipped with a live GPS tracking system, safet

BENGALURU: Aiming to address public concerns and resolve issues on ground, Bengaluru South City Corporation Commissioner K N Ramesh undertook a 3-km walk from Brigade Millennium to Yelachenahalli Metro Station on Wednesday and interacted with citizens directly. Local MLA M Krishnappa too joined the commissioner. Hundreds of residents as well as resident welfare associations (RWAs) from RBI Layout, Ishwara Layout, Sadanandappa Layout and Ganapathipura submitted their grievances to Ramesh. Hotels

BENGALURU: A 29-year-old man has been arrested by Jnanabharathi police for allegedly sexually harassing and assaulting a woman outside her paying guest (PG) accommodation, an incident that was captured on CCTV. The incident took place on Monday afternoon on Ullal Main Road. The victim and the accused were in a relationship after getting to know each other through Instagram. Police said the relationship later became strained, following which the woman began avoiding him and blocked his number. An

BENGALURU: City police have arrested three people, including a minor boy, in connection with a minor college girls rape at a lodge in Yelahanka on Thursday night. The accused have been identified as Jeevan, 21, and Chethan, 26, residents of Devanahalli. The 17-and-a-half-year-old boy is the prime accused. He was produced before the Juvenile Justice Board. The police said the minor accused, who is the 16-year-old PU college girls boyfriend, allegedly raped her. The other two accused helped the mi

BENGALURU: A 46-year-old part-time language lecturer at a private college was arrested by the Basavanagudi police for stealing gold ornaments from wedding halls. During weekends, she would dress up, go to wedding halls, look for guestrooms and steel jewellery from bags. After arresting her, the police recovered 262 gm of gold ornaments worth Rs 32 lakh. She was involved in six cases, three of which were in Basavanagudi police limits. The woman, Revathi, is a resident of KR Puram. Hailing from Sh

BENGALURU: Acting on specific intelligence, sleuths of the Anti-Narcotics Wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) conducted a raid at the house of a woman drug peddler and seized 121 gram of cocaine worth Rs 1.20 crore concealed inside a loaf of bread. A Nigerian, identified as Olajide Esther (29), a resident of Varthur, has been arrested. The police said Esther had come to Delhi in 2024 on a student visa. However, she did not enrol in any college and stayed in Mumbai for a long time before shift

BENGALURU: In a major setback to BJP MLA and former minister Byrathi Basavaraj, the Special Court for the trial of the criminal cases against sitting and former MPs/MLAs on Tuesday dismissed his anticipatory bail petition in the Bikla Shiva murder case, which is being probed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Judge Santhosh Gajanan Bhat passed the order, dismissing the petition filed by Basavaraj, who is absconding. The operative portion of the order is available, while the detailed

BENGALURU: More than 500 people from various slums across Bengaluru staged a protest in front of the office of the Bengaluru Urban deputy commissioner on Tuesday seeking immediate reforms in the social security pension system. They said the cap on annual income of Rs 32,000 led to rejection of pension applications across the state. Senior citizens, widows, single women, persons with disabilities and members of Pension Parishad (a national-level platform working for universalisation of social sec

The hall at the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) in the city briefly fell silent before it was filled with camera flashes and the sharp rhythm of shutter clicks. Standing under the lights, with KSCA president and former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad by his side, and in the presence of his close friends and family members on Monday, all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham announced his retirement from competitive cricket. As the noise of the press conference faded and the evening light settled, G

BENGALURU: In a 30-day operation against unauthorised water and sewerage usage, the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Boards (BWSSB) dedicated task force Blue Force conducted over 4,000 inspections across the city, identifying and penalising hundreds of illegal connections that were causing revenue loss and water pressure issues. The Blue Force on December 20 alone visited 237 buildings across four zones and disconnected 70 illegal connections, said an official release. South Zone reported t

BENGALURU: In a significant step towards advanced air mobility, Bengaluru-based Sarla Aviation on Monday announced the start of ground testing for its electric air-taxi demonstrator, marking the countrys most advanced private effort yet in vertical flight technology. The company begun ground tests of its half-scale electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, SYLLA SYL-X1, at its Bengaluru facility. With a wingspan of 7.5 metres, the aircraft is the largest private eVTOL demonstrator

Bengalurus recent spell of cold mornings and dense fog has once again drawn attention to how weather behaves in ways that often surprise the public. While such conditions are commonly associated with northern India, their occurrence in a tropical city has raised questions about what is driving these changes. Scientists say the answer lies not in anomalies, but in basic atmospheric physics. Weather may appear unpredictable, but it follows well-defined physical laws. Bengalurus elevated inland loc

BENGALURU: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday arrested the children of former Andhra Pradesh MP, the late DK Audikesavulu DA Srinivas and DA Kalpaja along with Deputy Superintendent of Police, State Human Rights Commission (SHRC), Karnataka, SY Mohan, in cases registered by CBI relating to criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery of valuable security, forgery of government stamps and seals as well as destruction of evidences and creation of false evidences, the Central agency said

BENGALURU: In a move aimed at strengthening commuter safety, Bengaluru City Police (BCP) has partnered with cab aggregators Uber and Ola to integrate emergency response technology directly into their mobile applications. Under the new system, emergency call facilities have been embedded within the Uber and Ola apps, allowing riders and drivers to seek immediate assistance during distress situations. With a single tap, users can now share real-time location data, trip details, and contact informa

BENGALURU: Ahead of New Year celebrations, Bengaluru City Police on Monday launched a QR code and social media campaign titled Celebrate Responsibly to encourage citizens to welcome the New Year with awareness, care and safety. City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh told the media that all senior officers are preparing for New Year celebrations across the city. He appealed to the public to celebrate responsibly and with caution. The police are fully prepared with additional patrolling, eme

BENGALURU: A 64-year-old man was arrested on Monday morning for allegedly killing his wife, a government school teacher, on Saturday afternoon and trying to pass it as a road accident. The victim has been identified as Gayathri, 55, a resident of Mittiganahalli. She was a physical education teacher. Her husband Ananth is a retired private firm employee. The victims daughter is a college student. According to police, the couple fought over family matters frequently. Ananth hatched a plot to kill

BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said by December 2027, 175 km of the citys Metro network will become operational, including the under construction airport line along with the much delayed Pink Lines commissioning. Speaking to reporters after a review meeting with the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL), the DCM said, Our government is working towards easing traffic congestion in the city. Currently, 96 km of Metro network is operational. We will increase the Met

BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said the construction of the 5.5-km buffer road from Koramangala to Sarjapur will be completed by March next year. The DCM inspected the construction work of the Sachara Yukta Project, including buffer roads along stormwater drains, here on Monday. Terming the construction of buffer roads as a historic intervention, Shivakumar said, To ease traffic congestion in Bengaluru, we are constructing roads in the buffer zones of stormwater drains and lakes

BENGALURU: The principal city civil and sessions court has refused to discharge VR Rajesh, a businessman, whose liability, including his firms and associates, aggregated to Rs 234.7 crore in connection with the scam in Sri Guru Raghavendra Cooperative Bank in the city. A case in this regard was registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The court held that Rajesh, accused No 19, did not make any valid grounds to seek discharge from the case. There were prima facie materials and a grave susp