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Three young men from Bengaluru drowned in the Hemavathi reservoir backwaters near Shettihalli Church in Hassan district on Sunday. The group of ten friends had stopped for a swim while returning from Dharmasthala. Preliminary investigations suggest the victims entered the water without knowing its depth and were unable to swim.
Arrives via Mangaluru airport; temple visit lasted 30 minutes, say authorities
Nodal officer appointed; committee to finalise structure, finances and naming of project
ED Flags Alleged Rs 95-Crore Funding Trail
A 22-year-old woman was found dead in her Bengaluru home, with her boyfriend discovered unconscious beside her. Her father alleged murder, claiming his daughter was threatened by her boyfriend after the family arranged her marriage elsewhere. Police are investigating the incident after breaking down the locked door.
Bengaluru experienced heavy monsoon rains on Sunday, with intense evening showers reported in several areas. The India Meteorological Department forecasts continued rainfall for the next week as the southwest monsoon advances. The downpour has led to concerns about waterlogging and road safety, following incidents of flooded roads and potholes after Friday's heavy rain.
Sunday Bazaar traders block trucks, demand adherence to street vending rules
City police have registered a criminal case against US-based Christian missionary organization The Timothy Initiative and six individuals for allegedly funding over Rs 95 crore towards Naxalism and conversion activities. The ED complaint alleges the organization bypassed financial regulations using over 1,000 foreign debit cards, with funds routed to Left Wing Extremism-affected areas.
A 22-year-old woman from Sikkim, working as a receptionist in Bengaluru, was found murdered at her rented residence. Police allege her boyfriend, a hotel waiter from Darjeeling, killed her with a kitchen knife after suspecting her fidelity. The couple had recently moved to the city for work.
Vacant Plots And Common Areas Are Transforming Into Thriving Community Gardens, Driven By RWAs, NGOs, And Schools
Bengaluru citizens transformed an eyesore wall near Sundaravana into a vibrant mural celebrating environmental stewardship. The project, funded through social media, highlights the power of community action in beautifying public spaces.
Actor Prakash Raj will join a protest in Bengaluru organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The nationwide campaign highlights alleged examination irregularities and the collapse of the education system, with similar demonstrations planned in other cities.
A late-night drive in a Mercedes-Benz SUV tragically ended near Hoskote after crashing into a divider on the Satellite Town Ring Road. The driver, car dealer Rizwan, was found in a water body, while his companion, Saajiya, died at the scene. Police suspect speeding and reckless driving caused the fatal accident.

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