The Times of India

A Nepalese man died and six others were hospitalized in Dharwad after a suspected suffocation incident. The men, who worked at a local eatery, reportedly slept in a closed room after cooking dinner on a coal-fired stove. Police suspect smoke inhalation as the cause of death, awaiting a postmortem report for confirmation.

Investigation into Bhuvaneshwari's murder reveals her husband, Balamurugan, hired a habitual offender from Salem for Rs 1.5 lakh. The hired man, Moulesh Kumar, conducted a recce and advised Balamurugan, but the husband ultimately committed the act himself. Kumar was arrested on a body warrant.

A 25-year-old man was arrested in Bengaluru after allegedly attempting to shoot his girlfriend with an illegal pistol. The weapon misfired twice, allowing the woman to escape and alert police. Investigations are underway into the source of illegal firearms on the city outskirts.

Neurologists observe that both Baby Boomers and Gen Z exhibit excessive smartphone dependence, leading to a decline in core cognitive skills like memory and attention. While the causes differ, the pattern of reduced brain engagement due to AI and digital habits is strikingly similar across generations.

Renowned publisher and writer Asha Raghu, 46, was found deceased in her Malleswaram residence on Saturday morning. Her daughter and a nurse discovered her after receiving no response. Neighbours assisted in gaining entry to the room where she was found hanging. Police reported no suicide note.

Bengaluru police have filed a 2,322-page chargesheet against surgeon Dr. Mahendra Reddy in connection with his wife Dr. Krutika Reddy's death. Key evidence includes the accused's confession of administering medicine, traces of propofol found on the victim, and incriminating messages sent to a woman friend, establishing motive and a confession.

A drunk software engineer narrowly missed hitting six pedestrians on a Bengaluru footpath when he lost control of his car and crashed into a restaurant wall. The 42-year-old techie, returning from a party, jumped a median and sped towards the Barbeque Nation restaurant. One person sustained injuries, and two vehicles were damaged in the incident.

Sankranti, Pongal and Lohri are bringing together communities across the city

A software engineer, driving under the influence of alcohol, narrowly missed causing a major tragedy in Bengaluru. He lost control of his car, jumped a road median on Indiranagar's 100 Feet Road, and crashed into a restaurant wall. Fortunately, pedestrians and other vehicles escaped unharmed, though two vehicles were damaged.

The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a dowry harassment case against a husband and his family. The court found the allegations of minor marital disputes, like dietary choices and household chores, insufficient to prove statutory cruelty.