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The Times of India

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Rant and Roast: Can we just meet this weekend?

One question. A hundred opinions. Zero plans. If your weekend group chat is filled with caf recommendations, polls and last-minute cancellations, this Rant & Roast will hit close to home.

14 Jul 2026 12:00 am
CM pays tribute to Hanumanthappa, recalls Bhadra Project crusade

DK Shivakumar hailed him as the architect of the dryland irrigation movement

13 Jul 2026 10:47 pm
Watch: Women thrash officials with brooms, chase them away as Bidadi Township survey faces fierce resistance

Women protesters wielding brooms confronted government officials and police in Ramanagara district. The officials were present to survey land for a proposed AI-powered integrated township project. Local farmers and residents strongly opposed the land acquisition, blocking village roads. The survey team eventually withdrew after facing sustained opposition and some injuries. Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy criticized the state government's high-handed approach to the project.

13 Jul 2026 10:44 pm
After pilot at KSR, other railway stations in Bengaluru to get sahayaks to issue unreserved tickets

36 More M-UTS Sahayaks Will Be Stationed Across KSR, Kr Pura, SMVT, Yeshwantpur, Kengeri And Bangarpet

13 Jul 2026 8:13 pm
'Don't spare husband, sis-in-law': Bengaluru teacher hangs self 4 months after marriage; kin allege dowry harassment

A tragic incident involving a 21-year-old woman who took her own life occurred just four months after her wedding. In a heart-wrenching note, she accused her husband and sister-in-law of relentless harassment. Her family claims they faced ongoing dowry demands from her husband's relatives. Reports suggest the couple had a dispute on the morning of the tragedy.

13 Jul 2026 7:27 pm
CPM flags staff shortages, halted diagnostics at two UHCs

Delegation inspects Padil and Ekkur centres; seeks regularisation of contract staff, resumption of free tests

13 Jul 2026 6:18 pm
After years of delays, govt fast-tracks 13 ropeway projects in Karnataka

Karnataka's tourism department is expediting thirteen ropeway projects across the state. Mandatory approvals from forest and environment departments are now top priority. Feasibility studies for five projects, including Mullayanagiri, are currently delayed. Officials will seek cabinet approval for the Gokak ropeway project soon. These projects aim to boost tourism through public-private partnerships.

13 Jul 2026 5:08 pm
Health dept to push PM-RAHAT in pvt hospitals

Low awareness cited as only 45 accident victims avail cashless treatment since Feb

13 Jul 2026 4:57 pm
Days after love marriage, Bengaluru woman dies by suicide after husband 'delays' visit

A tragic incident near Bengaluru has left a newly-married woman dead after she ingested poison. Authorities believe she may have taken her own life following a conversation with her husband, Ravindra, who had eloped with her after a whirlwind romance. His inability to be with her right away seems to have caused her emotional turmoil. Investigations are underway to uncover the full details surrounding her demise.

13 Jul 2026 4:33 pm
13 Jul 2026 10:33 am
Karnataka governor suspends KPSC chief over daughters' recruitment row

Karnataka governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot suspended KPSC chairperson Shivashankarappa S Sahukar on Monday. This action followed allegations of nepotism in his daughters' appointments as officers. Union minister Pralhad Joshi had requested an impartial probe into the recruitment irregularities. The KPSC secretary's report also flagged concerns regarding the selection process. The governor has now referred Sahukar's impeachment to the President of India.

13 Jul 2026 10:32 am
The Bengaluru Mercedes incident is just the tip of India's massive parking nightmare

India faces a significant civic problem with widespread illegal vehicle parking. Rapid vehicle ownership growth has outpaced parking infrastructure development across cities. Pedestrians are often forced off footpaths due to encroaching vehicles and other obstructions. Enforcement of parking rules remains inconsistent, encouraging repeat violations by drivers. Addressing this requires better infrastructure, consistent enforcement, and public cooperation.

13 Jul 2026 10:28 am
New beginnings: 10 HIV+ couples to marry in Vijayapura

Ten HIV-positive couples from Karnataka are preparing to marry soon. A matrimonial meeting organized by DAPCU saw over 300 attendees. This event aimed to overcome social stigma for affected individuals. Ten couples have now decided to embark on married life together. The district administration and health department supported this initiative.

13 Jul 2026 10:26 am
'She started shouting, so I ran': Delivery agent's defence after Bengaluru woman says he barged into her flat, flashed her; Flipkart fires him

A food vlogger reported a frightening ordeal with a Flipkart delivery agent on Saturday. The agent allegedly forced his way into her washroom and exposed himself to her. Police arrested the 22-year-old delivery agent from Belagavi district on Sunday. Flipkart stated they terminated the agent's engagement and are reviewing safety processes. The woman shared her experience online to create awareness about such incidents.

13 Jul 2026 7:52 am