A Bengaluru caretaker, Pushpalatha, brutally killed a chihuahua named Goofy by smashing it against a lift floor after it barked at her. She initially claimed the dog collapsed, but CCTV footage revealed the horrific act. The 29-year-old has also been accused of stealing jewelry from her employer. The dog will be exhumed for a postmortem.

A doctor, accused of murdering his wife, sent chilling messages to multiple women, including one stating, I killed my wife for you. He had previously proposed to several women, even faking his death to one. Police are investigating these disturbing communications following his arrest.

The tension was palpable as Kannada film icon Darshan, alongside 16 co-defendants, stood trial in connection with the Renukaswamy murder allegations, emphatically asserting their not guilty pleas. The judge detailed the accusations, which were promptly rebutted by the accused, moving the case into the next phase as charges were formally framed.

Bengaluru residents were treated to a rare celestial spectacle on Saturday evening as Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6) graced the city's western horizon. Skywatchers captured images of the faint green comet, an icy body from the outer Solar System, which appeared briefly in the sky. Indian astronomer Dorje Angchuk also captured a stunning view of the comet over Ladakh.

In a concerning incident at Morarji Desai Residential School, located in Belagavi district, twelve students experienced food poisoning symptoms such as vomiting and stomach pain shortly after their Sunday dinner. Thankfully, all affected students have received appropriate medical care and are now in stable condition.

A former BPCL CFO's harrowing experience of paying bribes for his daughter's last rites exposed systemic corruption in Bengaluru's administration. From ambulance staff to crematorium workers, a 'price tag' culture is deeply entrenched. Officials reportedly pay hefty sums for plum posts, fueling a parallel economy and undermining integrity despite past reform attempts.

A Bengaluru software engineer seeking a partner online was duped of over Rs 30 lakh by cybercriminals. Posing as a Canadian national, the fraudster convinced her to pay various 'charges' for a parcel he claimed to have sent. When demands escalated, she realized it was a scam and alerted the police.

A speeding ambulance, reportedly without a patient, ran a red light at Kengal Hanumanthaiah Junction, colliding with two motorbikes. The tragic accident resulted in the deaths of a couple and grievous injuries to two others. The ambulance driver, who fled the scene, has since been arrested.