The Times of India

Karnataka government will replace its biometric attendance system with an AI and GIS-enabled platform starting May 1. This new system, called KAAMS, will be accessed via the 'Kartavya' mobile app. Employees will mark attendance by taking selfies. The move aims to boost accountability and simplify attendance logging for over five lakh government employees and 15 lakh contractual workers across departments.

Bengaluru police have debunked a viral video claiming a man was under the influence of a zombie drug. Authorities confirmed the individual was suffering from arthritis and sinusitis, with his disoriented behavior attributed to prescribed pain medication mixed with alcohol. The public is urged to avoid sharing unverified content.

A one-and-a-half-year-old girl fell from the first floor of a residential building in Bengaluru after climbing onto a chair near a metal grill. The toddler, who sustained a head injury, is in the ICU and responding positively to treatment. The incident, captured on CCTV, occurred when her mother briefly stepped away.

A Bengaluru court denied bail to Dr. Mahendra Reddy GS, arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, Kruthika Reddy, by administering an overdose of anaesthesia. Police recovered digital evidence, including incriminating messages, suggesting Reddy planned the murder due to marital discord and his wife's ill health.

A recent report reveals a steep health decline in India, with only 7% disease-free by age 40. Lifestyle diseases are emerging earlier, with two in three young adults showing health risks. Early intervention significantly reverses conditions like prediabetes, highlighting the need for proactive, personalized health assessments.

A one-and-a-half-year-old girl in Bengaluru fell from the first floor of her building after climbing onto a chair near a metal grill. The toddler, who suffered a head injury, is now out of danger and responding positively to treatment in the ICU. The incident, captured on CCTV, has prompted discussions on child safety in residential buildings.