The Times of India

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that a decision regarding a change in leadership has been made, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expected to announce it. Shivakumar indicated that discussions involving Siddaramaiah, the Congress high command, and himself have concluded, and the Chief Minister will convey the message to the public at the right time.

A 70-year-old retired BMTC conductor, Munikrishna, succumbed to injuries after being allegedly assaulted with a baseball bat by his elder son, Mohan Kumar, over a property dispute. The incident occurred in Indiranagar while the victim was walking his dog. Police have arrested Mohan and are investigating the younger son's involvement.

A 27-year-old bank employee, Yogeshwari, tragically lost her life after being struck by a speeding Bullet motorcycle while crossing a road in Rajajinagar. The accident occurred during her lunch break as she was returning with a food packet. The biker, a student, also sustained severe head injuries and is undergoing treatment.

Two robbers, disguised in police uniforms, entered a Byadarahalli residence and robbed a civil contractor-cum-realtor of Rs 20 lakhs in cash and approximately 500 grams of gold. The duo threatened the occupants with knives but did not harm the child present. They also took mobile phones and the CCTV DVR before fleeing.

US Ambassador Sergio Gor visited Bengaluru, calling it the crown jewel of the India-US partnership after an auto-rickshaw ride and discussions with Tejasvi Surya. Earlier, Gor and Admiral Paparo met with Indian Army officials to discuss strategic security dynamics and strengthen the US-India defense partnership for a safe Indo-Pacific.

In a landmark ruling, a Karnataka court has sentenced three individuals to death for the heinous gang rape of an Israeli tourist alongside an Indian woman, as well as the murder of a man from Odisha last year. The presiding judge classified the crime as the 'rarest of rare,' affirming that the prosecution presented irrefutable evidence of their guilt.