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Bengaluru braces for IPL opener: Traffic curbs, parking plan rolled out around Chinnaswamy Stadium; check details

Bengaluru Traffic Police has issued a comprehensive advisory for the IPL 2026 clash between RCB and SRH, anticipating significant congestion in the central business district. Restrictions will be in place from 3 PM to midnight, with diversions expected on key roads. Spectators are directed to use designated parking hubs and public transport to mitigate traffic pressure.

28 Mar 2026 3:34 pm
I will call you terrorist: Bengaluru PES University professor abuses student in classroom, gets suspended

PES University suspended an adjunct faculty member, Muralidhar Deshpande, after a video surfaced showing him allegedly insulting a minority student. The university is verifying the video's authenticity and has initiated disciplinary proceedings. While no police complaint has been filed, authorities are awaiting the university's decision after an internal inquiry.

28 Mar 2026 12:05 pm
LPG crunch adds to Karnataka power demand worries

Karnataka anticipates an unprecedented power demand this month, reaching 373.6 million units with a peak load of 18,986 MW. Officials are monitoring the situation closely, especially with a potential surge from electric appliance usage due to an LPG shortage. The state is relying on thermal and solar generation, alongside inter-state power arrangements, to meet the anticipated high demand.

28 Mar 2026 10:52 am
Bengaluru infra reset: Rs 1,760 crore plan shifts focus to climate resilience

Bengaluru's civic body is investing Rs 1,760 crore in its 2026-27 budget to tackle infrastructure and climate crises. The plan includes porous footpaths for rainwater absorption, road resurfacing, stormwater drain completion, and pedestrian safety upgrades, shifting focus from repairs to structural resilience.

28 Mar 2026 9:07 am
'Lamborghini not registered with us': Bengaluru doughnut stunt row takes twist; RTO flags number plate issue

A luxury Lamborghini involved in doughnut stunts near Anil Kumble Circle is not registered with the RTO. Police are investigating the vehicle's ownership and registration details. The car, allegedly linked to Ricky Rai, was seized after performing stunts. Officials are seeking further information regarding the vehicle's status.

28 Mar 2026 7:10 am
Bengaluru medical college professor defied campus ban, forcibly held girl's hand, booked for trespass

A university faculty member is under scrutiny after reportedly making an inappropriate marriage proposal to a student during a lecture, causing significant unrest among the student body. Abdul Rehman Sharif faces serious allegations, including assault, sexual harassment, and criminal trespass, after seemingly ignoring directives to maintain distance and allegedly touching the student's hand without consent.

28 Mar 2026 5:30 am
Hosur court sentences seven men to double life imprisonment for murder of Bengaluru man

The murder took place in Denkanikottai on March 12, 2019 over previous enmity.

27 Mar 2026 6:04 pm
Bengaluru medical college professor served notice for proposing' to MBBS student in classroom

A medical college professor was arrested for proposing to a student during a lecture, sparking outrage and violence. Videos of the incident went viral, leading to the professor's detention under serious criminal charges including sexual harassment and trespass. The college principal filed a complaint after the professor allegedly ignored prior warnings and entered the campus.

27 Mar 2026 1:42 pm
'They have the right': DK Shivakumar on Congress MLAs 'VIP' IPL ticket demand

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar defended Congress legislators' demands for VIP IPL tickets, stating they are entitled to them as government members. He pledged to address the issue with authorities, while another MLA criticized the Karnataka State Cricket Association for allegedly not providing tickets and selling them at inflated prices.

27 Mar 2026 1:18 pm
Bengaluru weekend events (March 28-29): From cricket to live concerts - Lucky Ali, Udit & Aditya Narayan to set stage on fire; Check timings, ticket prices

Bengaluru is set to host a vibrant weekend of live entertainment. Experience the thrill of RCB vs SRH on a giant screen, sing along with Udit and Aditya Narayan, dance to Selu & Shamil's energetic beats, and witness rock legends Def Leppard. Lucky Ali also returns for an intimate performance.

27 Mar 2026 1:11 pm
'Major disaster': Speeding overloaded trailer rams parked CNG MUV in Bengaluru, man burnt alive in blaze

A tragic accident near Kurubarahalli saw a speeding trailer truck, allegedly on a restricted route, collide with a parked MUV, igniting a devastating blaze. The inferno claimed the life of 23-year-old Ambadas, a cab driver, trapped inside his vehicle.

27 Mar 2026 11:28 am
Horrific murder caught on camera in Karnataka: Man slits wifes throat, drives SUV over her body

A horrifying incident unfolded near Balurgi village where a man allegedly murdered his wife, Saheli, by slitting her throat and then running over her body with his car. The brutal act, witnessed by motorists who reportedly filmed it, has sparked outrage. Police are investigating the motive behind this shocking crime.

27 Mar 2026 6:52 am