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A financial company employee suffered critical head injuries when a mahogany tree branch unexpectedly fell on him in Rajajinagar, Bengaluru. The 53-year-old was rushed to the hospital and underwent emergency surgery, with a second procedure performed due to brain blood clotting. He remains in intensive care, highlighting the dangers of falling branches despite recent maintenance.
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A shocking video from Bengaluru's K R Puram shows children tumbling onto the road as a school van's rear door unexpectedly swung open mid-journey. The incident, captured on local CCTV, resulted in minor injuries for approximately four students. Police have seized the vehicle and filed an FIR against the driver, with further investigations ongoing into this alarming event.
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Bengaluru police have arrested J Kenneth, live-in partner of techie M Shwetha, in Puducherry in connection with a brutal triple murder. The victims, a family of three, were allegedly killed over a financial dispute involving Shwetha's substantial unpaid bank loans. The situation reportedly escalated into violence after family members visited the couple's apartment following loan recovery notices.
Speculation swirled online after a minor road incident involving a vehicle linked to actor Darshan Thoogudeepa's son, Vineesh. Contrary to unverified reports of an accident and hospitalization, Darshan's wife, Vijayalakshmi, clarified that Vineesh was safe and not driving. She stated their driver was at the wheel during the small mishap, with the other party admitting fault. The family urged for fact-checking to prevent further distress.
A 45-year-old businessman, previously arrested in a high-profile extortion case, was found dead by suicide in a Bengaluru apartment. Vaishak Upadhyaya, who was staying in the rented flat belonging to actress Krishi Thapanda, reportedly sent her distress messages about ongoing disputes and personal issues. He had been experiencing marital problems and was out on bail following his earlier arrest. An unnatural death report has been filed.
A Bengaluru court has remanded techie M. Shwetha to seven-day police custody after her arrest in Puducherry. She is accused of murdering her parents and sister with her live-in partner, Kenneth J., who remains at large. The couple allegedly fled after the brutal killings, with CCTV footage showing their escape. Shwetha's account of the events, including a heated argument with her mother, is being investigated.

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