Prajwal Revanna, once protected by his family's political influence, now confronts isolation as he was convicted in court. Overwhelmed by the verdict, he struggled to contain his emotions, with no family members present. The swiftness of the judgment in a case involving a politician has surprised many, even as legal challenges are anticipated.

Prajwal Revanna, grandson of former PM HD Deve Gowda, once a rising political figure, has been convicted of rape by a special court in Karnataka. This marks a dramatic downfall for the former MP from Hassan, who faced multiple accusations of sexual abuse. The case involved the assault of a domestic worker at the family's farmhouse in 2021.

Prajwal Revanna, former MP and grandson of ex-PM HD Devegowda, has been convicted by a special court for raping a 47-year-old domestic help. This conviction pertains to one of the four rape cases filed against him. The court had earlier charged Revanna under various sections of the IPC and IT Act, including rape, sexual harassment, voyeurism, and destruction of evidence.

Bengaluru hosted its first 'Silent Summit' for ophthalmologists, organized by the Bangalore Ophthalmic Society (BOS). Around 450 doctors attended the event, which replaced traditional sessions with simultaneous panel discussions and individual headphones. Delegates could seamlessly switch between sessions, saving time and venue costs.

Bengaluru's civic body, BBMP, has issued notices to over 400 establishments, including bars and restaurants, for violating designated smoking area (DSA) rules. These businesses failed to comply with guidelines requiring DSAs in public refreshment places with over 30 seats. The South zone recorded the highest number of violations.

Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road is experiencing increased traffic congestion, particularly on Wednesdays, as tech workers fear AI-driven layoffs and prioritize in-office visibility for job security. The surge in vehicles entering tech parks has prompted traffic officials to suggest midweek work-from-home policies and earlier office timings.

In Bengaluru, two men, Gurumurthy and Gopikrishna, were shot in a police encounter after allegedly kidnapping and murdering 13-year-old Nischith A for ransom. The suspects, who attacked officers with a dagger, were apprehended near Bannerghatta. Nischith's body was found after he was abducted on Wednesday, leading to a police investigation and subsequent confrontation with the accused.

Following Ed Sheeran's impromptu gig incident, Church Street in Bengaluru witnessed similar disruptions caused by social media influencers. TikToker Noel Robinson was fined for public nuisance after dancing and obstructing traffic. German influencer Younes Zarou drew a massive crowd, prompting police intervention due to safety concerns, though no case was registered against him.

A 13-year-old boy, Nischith A, was tragically found murdered in south Bengaluru after being abducted on Wednesday evening while returning from tuitions. His partially burnt body was discovered on Bannerghatta-Gottigere Road, following a ransom call to his parents.

Bengaluru's tech sector faces increased traffic congestion on Outer Ring Road, worsened by job insecurity and fear of layoffs. Employees are prioritizing office presence, leading to a 20-45% rise in vehicular flow at tech parks. Traffic police propose work-from-home on Wednesdays, while commuters emphasize the need for improved infrastructure to alleviate the gridlock.