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A 15-year-old student tragically fell to his death from a dilapidated building in Bengaluru while attempting to shoot social media reels. Nishanth H, a Class 10 student, slipped through a polycarbonate sheet on a tennis court roof, falling 35-40 feet and sustaining fatal head injuries. His friends rushed him to the hospital, but he was declared dead on arrival.
Congress MLA K Raghavendra Hitnal's Rs 18 lakh Hublot watch became the talk of Hirebaganal village. Spotted at a local event, the expensive timepiece quickly drew attention. Hitnal clarified the luxury watch was borrowed for a single day from a friend, as he had lent his own watch to someone else. The incident sparked considerable local discussion.
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge accused the BJP of engineering the LPG cylinder shortage, alleging PM Modi compromised foreign policy for industrial friends. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticized the opposition's protests, stating they prioritize political gains over national interest and government efforts to manage global supply chain disruptions.
Karnataka's government has ruled out supplying commercial LPG cylinders to hotels for the next 7-10 days due to limited oil company stock, impacting restaurant operations. While hospitals and essential services will continue to receive uninterrupted supply, hoteliers are advised to switch to electric stoves. The government is monitoring auto LPG prices and ensuring its availability.
A disc jockey was booked at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport after he made a remark about a bomb while arguing with airline staff. Rajatesh Bera was denied boarding for a flight to Raipur due to missing the cut-off time. His statement triggered a security alert, leading to his detention and a case registered under relevant sections of the BNS.
A heritage walk around West End reveals little-known gems around the property, evoking nostalgia and pride

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