The Times of India

DK Shivakumar reflects on pivotal moments in public life, including his Tihar Jail experience and Sonia Gandhi's visit, highlighting the importance of loyalty. He details his journey rebuilding the Karnataka Congress, emphasizing openness, accessibility, and merit, leading to the party's 2023 election victory through focus on public welfare and social justice.

Cybercriminals are now exploiting the 5G rollout to scam citizens. A retiree lost over Rs 8.2 lakh after a fraudster, posing as a telecom executive, tricked him into a fake 5G upgrade. The scammer blocked alerts and siphoned funds via gift vouchers and digital wallets, highlighting evolving cybercrime tactics.

Bengaluru East City Corporation has the fewest voters and wards. The latest draft voter list shows 88.9 lakh voters, with a slight increase in women voters. Objections were minimal, mostly from political parties. Subramanyapura ward boasts the highest voter count, while Kotthur in East Corporation has the least.

A primary school teacher supports the state's initiative to restrict social media for children under 16, citing research on screen time's impact on development and the addictive nature of platforms. Emphasizing the importance of natural learning and real-world interactions, the teacher urges schools and families to foster balanced habits for children's healthy growth and meaningful connections.

A realtor from Bengaluru Rural was kidnapped and murdered, his body discovered in Tamil Nadu. Assailants intercepted his car, sprayed his friend with a chemical, and abducted him. Police suspect a former business associate, Mohan Babu, driven by financial disputes and resentment, is involved in the crime.

I am in receipt of representation from the Bangalore Hotels Association (Regd.) regarding concerns related to the continuity of commercial LPG supply to restaurants, hotels and other establishments in the hospitality sector. The restaurant and food service industry relies significantly on commercial LPG for daily kitchen operations. Unlike several other sectors, most commercial kitchens currently do not have immediate alternatives such as PNG connectivity or electric cooking systems at scale, Su

A class nine student was apprehended after allegedly attacking peers with a sharp object and an iron rod at a private residential school. The rampage resulted in one student's death and seven others injured. The motive behind the Saturday night incident remains under investigation.

An Indian IT startup, Anthropic Softwares Private Limited, is in a brand name dispute with US AI firm Anthropic PBC and its Indian subsidiary, Anthropic India Private Limited. The Belagavi court heard arguments from Anthropic India, which claimed to be a separate legal entity.

Karnataka faces a significant postgraduate medical seat vacancy, with 783 seats remaining unfilled after counselling concluded. This year's trend sees even coveted specialities like general medicine and radio diagnosis with vacant positions, a departure from previous years where only pre- and para-clinical seats were affected.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued orders to oil refineries to increase Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) production and directed that such additional output be channelled specifically for domestic use. This decision follows recent geopolitical disruptions that created constraints on the global fuel supply chain.

Bengaluru's food scene faces a potential crisis as hotels and eateries report a severe shortage of commercial LPG cylinders. Distributors cite Union Ministry instructions to prioritize domestic supply, leaving many establishments with gas only until Tuesday. The Bangalore Hotels Association warns of temporary closures for small and medium businesses, despite prior assurances of uninterrupted supply.

A man in Bengaluru was arrested for allegedly setting his partner and her parents on fire after she refused to give him her scooter. The accused, identified as Panduranga, poured petrol on the victims following a heated argument and fled the scene. The injured are currently receiving hospital treatment.

A 70-year-old man, Uday Kumar, died after his car caught fire near Achepalli Cross in Chikkaballapur district. Police suspect suicide as preliminary investigations revealed no evidence of an accident or mechanical fault. The victim was returning after visiting his mother when the incident occurred.

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A Bengaluru man successfully sued Air India after his checked luggage was damaged. Despite airline staff initially refusing to register his complaint, a consumer forum ruled the airline negligent. Air India was ordered to pay Rs 7,000 in damages and Rs 10,000 for litigation costs, highlighting the importance of reporting issues promptly.