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The Times of India

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'We did it!': Bengaluru couple creates history, swims from Sri Lanka to India in 11 hours

Bengaluru couple Danish Abdi and Vrushali Prasade made history by completing a side-by-side open-water swim from Sri Lanka to India across the Palk Strait. The duo covered nearly 32 kilometers in 10 hours and 45 minutes, starting from Talaimannar and reaching Dhanushkodi. Their remarkable feat was achieved with strict safety supervision and has garnered widespread appreciation online.

12 May 2026 9:07 am
Auto driver flashes at 19-year-old student in Bengaluru; booked

A 19-year-old undergraduate student in Bengaluru alleged sexual harassment by an auto driver on Promenade Road. The driver reportedly unzipped and masturbated in front of her before gesturing for her to enter his vehicle. A case has been registered, and police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the accused.

12 May 2026 7:11 am