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A businessman was robbed of over Rs 1 crore in north-west Bengaluru, with his own driver, Chetan Kumar, implicated in the heist. Kumar allegedly tipped off associates about his employer carrying large sums for a new venture. Police have arrested five individuals, including Kumar, and recovered Rs 85 lakh, while five other suspects remain at large.

A shocking incident unfolded in Chikkaballapur where an 18-year-old engineering student was brutally stabbed inside her home. Hours earlier, she had bravely confronted two men for harassing her. The attackers, accompanied by a mob, returned to her residence, vandalized property, and inflicted severe stab wounds. Police have launched a manhunt for the perpetrators, while a counter-complaint has also been filed.

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Rs 5 lakh ex gratia announced for deaths; survivors who lost belongings await clarity beyond short-term rent aid

Police shot a murder suspect in the leg during a weapons recovery operation after he allegedly attacked officers with a machete and stones. The accused, Mahadev, was part of a group arrested for a recent murder. He reportedly became violent when taken to a crime scene to retrieve weapons. Two constables were injured in the confrontation. The suspect, a known rowdy-sheeter with multiple criminal cases, is stable and receiving treatment.

In a tragic incident, a boulder collapse at a stone quarry in Bengaluru resulted in seven fatalities, with victims discovered in horrific conditions. Authorities suggest negligence as a possible cause, pointing to an excavator at a nearby site that may have caused the rock to fall. Out of 16 workers at the scene, seven lost their lives immediately, while five were rushed to the hospital and four made their escape.

Disturbing videos showing alleged mistreatment of toddlers at Capgemini's Bengaluru campus day care have led to its temporary closure. Police have booked five nannies after a child helpline received footage of children being threatened and subjected to alleged inhuman acts. The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage, prompts a closer look at safety standards in workplace crches.

Disturbing videos alleging child abuse at a Bengaluru daycare center have led to the arrest of five nannies. The facility, located on Capgemini's campus, reportedly subjected toddlers to mistreatment, including being placed in a washing machine and locked in toilets. An official who previously reported the abuse was allegedly fired. Police are investigating the videos and other evidence, vowing to hold all involved accountable.

A devastating rockfall at a quarry in Ramanagara claimed the lives of seven workers and injured at least six others. The tragedy occurred at Cauvery Crushers when loose boulders collapsed on a group of around 20 men. Families of the deceased, who were migrant workers seeking daily wages, are left heartbroken. Authorities have pledged action against illegal quarrying activities.

Two homeguards, though unarmed, alerted authorities and shouted at assailants during a public murder of a rowdy-sheeter in JP Nagar. Their eyewitness accounts are crucial as police arrested four men for the crime, stemming from an old rivalry. Later, a sub-inspector fired at the prime accused, Santosh, in self-defense when he attacked officers during a weapons recovery attempt.

Capgemini's Bengaluru campus daycare has been temporarily shut following disturbing videos allegedly showing toddlers being abused by caregivers. Police have booked five workers under the Juvenile Justice Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for criminal intimidation. The alleged incidents include placing children in washing machines and locking them in toilets. Investigations are underway, with authorities contacting parents and reviewing CCTV footage.

Karnataka's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive gained momentum on its second day, covering over 54 lakh voters. However, the exercise faced challenges as government school teachers and ASHA workers juggled SIR duties with ongoing pulse polio campaigns and classroom responsibilities. Enumerators reported issues like missing registers and vacant houses, highlighting the complex balancing act required to ensure accurate electoral rolls.

Horrifying allegations have surfaced against five nannies at a Capgemini campus day care in Bengaluru. Children were reportedly subjected to cruel treatment, including being locked in bathrooms and placed inside a washing machine. A child helpline official filed a complaint after receiving disturbing video evidence, leading to police registering a case. Capgemini is cooperating with authorities and has temporarily closed the facility.

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