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Authorities are investigating the discovery of gelatin sticks and electronic components near Prime Minister Modi's convoy route in Bengaluru. Central agencies, including the NIA and IB, have joined the probe into the suspicious package found near the Art of Living Foundation. Police suspect the items were planted to create panic rather than cause an explosion.
Bengaluru couple Danish Abdi and Vrushali Prasade made history by completing a side-by-side open-water swim from Sri Lanka to India across the Palk Strait. The duo covered nearly 32 kilometers in 10 hours and 45 minutes, starting from Talaimannar and reaching Dhanushkodi. Their remarkable feat was achieved with strict safety supervision and has garnered widespread appreciation online.
A 19-year-old undergraduate student in Bengaluru alleged sexual harassment by an auto driver on Promenade Road. The driver reportedly unzipped and masturbated in front of her before gesturing for her to enter his vehicle. A case has been registered, and police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the accused.

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