The Times of India

Six individuals, including those from outside the state, have been apprehended for a drug racket involving MDMA and hydro ganja. Police seized contraband worth over Rs 10 crore, with college students identified as some of the buyers. The accused admitted to purchasing drugs cheaply and reselling them for profit. Investigations continue to nab suppliers.

Kempegowda International Airport has launched an AI-driven Smart Airside Safety System to enhance safety at critical intersections. This system uses computer vision to monitor vehicle movements, automatically prioritizing aircraft and reducing the risk of incidents. The initiative aims to improve efficiency and bolster Bengaluru's position as a leader in smart airport operations.

Bengaluru police have arrested four individuals, including two women, for running a prostitution racket from rented houses across the city. During raids, four women were rescued who were allegedly being forced into prostitution. The accused reportedly arranged meetings with clients via phone at these rented locations.

Seventeen passengers miraculously escaped a Karnataka State Transport bus fire near Haveri. The 'Pallakki' bus, en route from Bengaluru to Gadag, erupted in flames on the highway. Driver Pakkirappa's swift action in stopping the vehicle prevented any casualties. Police are investigating the incident.

A weekend outing turned tragic as a man allegedly murdered his girlfriend, a college professor, before setting her ablaze in a car near Bengaluru. The accused, an office employee, was later found dead on railway tracks. Police are investigating the disturbing sequence of events that led to the double fatality.