The Times of India

A Bengaluru woman reported a delivery agent entered her flat without permission. He allegedly exposed himself after she refused his toilet request multiple times. The woman felt shocked and unsafe within her own home. She stated that a simple refusal should have ended the interaction. No police complaint has been filed regarding this disturbing incident.

Karnataka high court refused to quash proceedings against school officials in a Pocso case. The court observed that silence in such matters amounts to statutory delinquency. School officials allegedly failed to report a sexual offense against a student in their institution. The victim informed the warden, but officials did not treat the matter seriously. The court held that materials on record disclosed a prima facie case against the petitioners.

Legendary playback singer S Janaki, known as Janaki Amma, passed away at 88. She breathed her last at Apollo Hospital after suffering multiple cardiac arrests. Janaki made Mysuru her home after retiring from playback singing in 2017. She recorded over 48,000 songs in more than 20 languages during her career. Last rites will be performed at a farmhouse in Kaniyanahundi on Sunday.

Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer advises voters to submit enumeration forms for inclusion. Draft electoral rolls will be published on August 5 for verification purposes. Over ninety percent voter mapping has been completed through a tabletop exercise. Online submissions face challenges due to Aadhaar and voter ID detail mismatches. ECI has flagged over 3.3 lakh voters as absent or untraceable for verification.

Comed-K allows nine students to attend counseling while investigating alleged exam malpractice. Anomalies were detected at Jamshedpur centers after the ComedK UGET results were published. Students showed unusual speed in answering questions, suggesting external assistance and invigilator involvement. Nine students appeared before authorities, claiming ignorance of any system tampering. Further investigation will determine the final outcome for these students and others.

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Higher education dept seeks report on admission process, flags timing and possible rule violations

Above-average monsoon erases June deficit; reservoirs see sharp rise, but flood damage persists near riverbanks

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Demands halt for Panchaganga Express, basic facilities

Bengaluru's traffic is now a significant public health challenge for millions. Commuting hours and pollution contribute to health issues like migraines and hearing loss. Doctors warn that these lifestyle changes are increasing health risks for residents. Experts advise commuters to adopt healthier habits to mitigate these dangers. Addressing traffic congestion requires improving public transport and enforcing regulations.

Bengaluru police apprehended eight individuals, including five foreign nationals, in a major drug bust. Authorities seized banned narcotic substances valued at an estimated Rs 60.86 crore. The confiscated contraband included significant quantities of MDMA and cocaine. This operation involved multiple police stations and specialized anti-narcotics wings. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking within the city.

A 34-year-old man allegedly killed three family members with a weapon. He then died by suicide inside their Bengaluru residence on Saturday morning. Police identified the accused as Prashant, who was reportedly suffering mental health issues. Authorities are investigating the exact sequence of events and the motive. Further details will emerge as the investigation progresses.

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