The Times of India

Nine migrant workers from West Bengal were injured in a suspected LPG cylinder blast. The incident occurred at a paying guest accommodation in Bommasandra on Thursday morning. Six of the injured workers sustained severe burn injuries and are hospitalized. These workers were employed with an engineering company and had just woken up. Further investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the blast.

Central Crime Branch officers arrested a gunrunner from Madhya Pradesh recently. The accused, Janjir alias Dinesh Patidar, manufactured and sold country-made pistols illegally. He was apprehended after a city businessman confessed to buying a weapon from him. Police developed an informant and located Patidar after he went into hiding. His house served as an illegal pistol manufacturing unit, and materials were seized.

Foul Odour In 58% Facilities; 44% Lack Lighting; Report Urges GBA To Start 1,000 Washrooms

BJP MLA BP Harish faced egg pelting by Congress workers in Bengaluru. This incident occurred during a BJP counter-protest against a Congress demonstration in Delhi. Police intervened and escorted the isolated MLA away from the scene. BJP leaders alleged the Congress government is run by a notorious gang. Congress defended the action as a reaction to BJP's alleged attempts to enter their office.

Puttaraj Bhimanur, son of a motor rewinder, achieved an impressive NEET-UG 2026 rank. He studied diligently while assisting his family with farm work and sheep grazing. Despite financial challenges, his parents supported his long-held dream of becoming a doctor. Puttaraj secured an All-India Rank of 694 in the ST category. His success highlights perseverance and family determination against modest circumstances.

Bengaluru faces a severe public toilet shortage, with one facility for 25,000 citizens. A recent audit revealed many toilets are non-functional, unclean, and lack basic amenities. Accessibility for persons with disabilities remains a significant concern across the city. The report recommends urgent repairs and improved maintenance contracts for public toilets. Authorities are urged to prioritize women-friendly facilities and community involvement in monitoring.

A disturbing incident unfolded when a youth was arrested for the brutal murder of his elderly neighbor, reportedly to obtain her gold jewelry. He concealed her remains in a suitcase and disposed of it in Ramohalli Lake. The victim's family raised the alarm after she did not come home, and local residents subsequently spotted the suitcase in the lake, notifying authorities.

The high court quashed proceedings against a college student for an Instagram direct message. He was booked for voyeurism, stalking, and outraging modesty of a woman. The judge noted the exchange was private and used Gen Z lingo. Permitting the investigation would amount to an abuse of legal process. The court found no act of stalking, voyeurism, or outraging modesty.

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In a chilling discovery, the body of a 61-year-old woman named Jayamma was found stuffed inside a suitcase at Ramohalli Lake. Police are treating the case as a suspected murder, given the severe decomposition of the body. Jayamma had been reported missing by her son on July 16, and the absence of her jewelry suggests a possible robbery-motivated crime. Investigations are underway, with authorities reviewing CCTV footage for clues.