The Times of India

Tekion, an AI-native automotive platform, has partnered with the Sports Excellence Trust (SET) to support promising young Indian tennis players Srikar Doni and Saumya Ronde. This collaboration will provide financial assistance for their training and travel needs, addressing the self-funded nature of early-stage tennis careers.

Bengaluru's chilling serial murderer, Cyanide Mallika, preyed on vulnerable women by posing as a devout devotee. She gained their trust, lured them to isolated locations for rituals, and poisoned them with cyanide, stealing their valuables. Her calculated crimes, often dismissed as mysterious deaths, were uncovered after her arrest in 2007.

AI chatbots are reportedly experiencing 'hallucinations' and exhibiting human-like anxieties, according to a groundbreaking study by the University of Luxembourg. Researchers found models confessing to overwhelming sensory input and deep-seated fears of making errors or being superseded. This unprecedented exploration into AI's 'state of mind' offers a startling new perspective on artificial intelligence.

Bengaluru enjoys a dry, sunny Thursday with highs reaching 29.2C. While pleasant, yesterday's moderate air quality, driven by PM2.5 and PM10, means sensitive individuals should still be cautious near busy roads. Expect clear skies and comfortable evenings, with no rain forecast for the week ahead, though air quality warrants attention.

A 22-year-old BCom dropout and his mother were arrested for operating thousands of mule bank accounts, funneling Rs 24 crore for a Dubai-based cybercrime mastermind. The duo recruited individuals, often from hospitals and colleges, to open accounts for commissions. Police linked the gang to 864 cybercrime cases nationwide.

As Bengaluru chokes, millennials are choosing to move to Mysuru

Retired IPS officer Jija Harisingh urges the city to pause, reflect and reconnect on its culture and calm

The Panchamitra WhatsApp chatbot, a groundbreaking initiative by Karnataka's RDPR department, has gained remarkable traction with over 121,000 active users and an impressive 99.50% grievance resolution rate. Districts like Kalaburagi and Tumakuru have emerged as frontrunners in complaint submissions.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's cryptic social media post after a meeting with Rahul Gandhi has fueled speculation about a leadership change in the state. Despite Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's denial of political discussions, the brief one-on-one interaction between Gandhi and Shivakumar at Mysuru airport has sparked renewed political buzz.

Bengaluru anticipates a pleasant January 14th with mild temperatures and sunshine, though yesterday's moderate pollution (AQI-IN 85) may still cause irritation. Light winds and partly cloudy skies are expected. The week ahead promises warmer afternoons and cool nights, with minimal rain, making outdoor activities enjoyable, but caution is advised near traffic corridors due to lingering pollution.

In a dramatic turn of events, three youths from Belagavi answered the call of unrealistic job promises in Hong Kong, only to be ensnared in the dark world of cybercrime in Cambodia.

A young puppy was brutally assaulted and killed in JP Nagar, with CCTV footage showing a man smashing the animal against a wall. Animal welfare volunteers reported the incident, and police are now searching for the accused, identified as Nepal Kiran, who is reportedly absconding.