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The Times of India

Karnataka / The Times of India

Businessman, driver abducted and robbed of Rs 1.09 crore in Bengaluru

A Bengaluru businessman and his driver were abducted and robbed of a staggering Rs 1.09 crore by seven armed assailants. The incident involved a car interception, threats of murder, and the forced handover of cash from both the vehicle and the businessman's residence. Police have registered a case and are actively investigating to apprehend the culprits.

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KU suspends Botany professor over harassment allegations

Action follows complaints by research scholars; inquiry under way

17 Jun 2026 10:18 pm
Dharwad DC tightens governance, stresses accountability

DC Snehal R sets deadlines, grievance redressal and law enforcement vigilance

17 Jun 2026 10:17 pm
Davanagere Bal Bhavan toy train resumes after hiatus

Service runs from 5pm to 7pm; upgraded track with cement sleepers improves safety

17 Jun 2026 10:16 pm
No sweat, this summer: Karnataka Co-operative Milk Producers Federation clocks record 1-crore litres of milk a day

Lucrative Pricing, Govt Incentives, And Early Showers Help Milk Federation; Nandini Products On A Strong

17 Jun 2026 9:29 pm
More women net literate as use in Ktaka surges

LOADING: 90% Urban, 80% Rural Men Connected; Experts Advise Caution

17 Jun 2026 8:47 pm
Headmaster dies by suicide after quarrel with school staff

He died while receiving treatment in the ICU on Wednesday

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'I killed her': Bengaluru man calls lawyer after strangling wife

Bengaluru police have arrested a water tanker driver, Sharath, accused of strangling his 20-year-old wife, Anusha, following frequent domestic quarrels. The accused allegedly confessed to the crime over a phone call to an advocate before fleeing their Malleswaram residence. Police discovered the victim's body after being alerted by the advocate and subsequently launched a manhunt for Sharath.

17 Jun 2026 12:05 pm
'Is road-making in Bengaluru a rocket science?': Krishna Byre Gowda asks civic officials to focus on periphery infrastructure

Bengaluru's new development minister, Krishna Byre Gowda, has launched a strong initiative to address the city's civic woes, particularly its notoriously poor road conditions. He questioned the difficulty in maintaining pothole-free roads and the business of pothole filling. Gowda emphasized improving infrastructure in peripheral areas, highlighting the need for long-term solutions to waste management and revenue disparities among city corporations.

17 Jun 2026 11:04 am
Couples face wait as funds dry up for Karnataka inter-caste marriage scheme

Thousands of couples seeking government aid for inter-caste marriages are left waiting as a state scheme faces a severe fund shortage. Despite a surge in applications reflecting growing acceptance, the social welfare department has a backlog of over Rs 200 crore for pending first and second instalment payments, leaving many hopeful newlyweds in limbo.

17 Jun 2026 8:50 am
Teachers in govt schoolsbuckle under digital load

Digital Tasks Grow In Volume, Sans Support & Resources

16 Jun 2026 10:44 pm