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NEET aspirant misses exam: Bengaluru police fact-check clears Congress rally, blames late start and longer route

Bengaluru Traffic Police clarified that a student missed the NEET exam due to a late departure and choosing a longer route, not traffic disruptions from a political rally. CCTV footage and route analysis confirmed the student arrived after the 1:30 PM cut-off. While the BJP blamed the Congress rally for chaos, police stated traffic was normal and movement was facilitated, attributing the missed exam solely to personal choices.

23 Jun 2026 4:36 pm
After killing grandmother, Bengaluru man invites friend for liquor party; murder gets exposed

A shocking murder in Kengeri has been uncovered after a mother and son, allegedly addicted to alcohol, killed a 70-year-old woman. The duo reportedly attacked Jayamma with a wooden pounding stick following an argument over property money used for drinks. They attempted to conceal the crime, only for it to be revealed when they invited a friend over for a drinking session, who then alerted the police.

23 Jun 2026 12:10 pm
Karnataka BJP drops Dharmasthala truth test, forms panel to find 'betrayers' who cross-voted

The BJP has abandoned its plan to have MLAs take an oath at Dharmasthala to identify alleged cross-voters in the legislative council polls. Senior party leaders advised against using a religious site for political purposes, deeming it a bad precedent. While both BJP candidates won, cross-voting has prompted an internal inquiry, with findings to be sent to central leadership.

23 Jun 2026 11:35 am
Asked not to wash legs inside building, 2 students beat Bengaluru PG owner to death with cricket bat

A Bengaluru PG owner, Madhav Matle, was tragically beaten to death after confronting two students over washing their legs with tap water. The dispute escalated from a verbal argument to a physical assault when the students allegedly overpowered Matle and used his own cricket bat against him. Police have arrested the two students, identified as Rakesh and Don Brite Son, and a murder case has been registered.

23 Jun 2026 10:50 am
KR Puram apartment horror: Bengaluru techie, her boyfriend kill parents, sister after EMI notices reach home

A shocking crime unfolded in Bengaluru's Seegehalli, where a woman and her boyfriend allegedly murdered her parents and younger sister. The brutal act, believed to stem from a personal dispute, occurred late Monday night. Police are investigating the elder daughter, Shwetha, and her partner, Keneth, as prime suspects in the gruesome killings before they fled the residence.

23 Jun 2026 9:57 am
Promised classroom, offered screen: Bengaluru techie wins Rs 62k after year-long battle

A techie's quest for a cybersecurity certification turned into a consumer court battle after Hackers University failed to provide promised in-person classes, instead pushing online alternatives. Despite paying nearly Rs 79,000, the institute delayed a refund for two years. The consumer commission ruled in favor of the techie, citing deficiency in service and unfair trade practices, ordering a refund with interest and litigation costs.

23 Jun 2026 8:05 am
Karnataka shocker: 2 boys tied to school grill, beaten with slippers after cricket ball hits woman

Two boys, aged 14 and 12, were allegedly tied to school windows and beaten with slippers and hands in Bagalkot, Karnataka, after a cricket ball they were playing with accidentally hit a woman. Three individuals have been apprehended by police in connection with the incident, which occurred on Sunday. The injured children are currently receiving medical attention.

22 Jun 2026 9:11 pm
It takes a village to raise an adopted child

Community support networks are lifelines for single women navigating adoption

22 Jun 2026 11:42 am
'Useless fellows': Kharge loses cool over DK Shivakumar slogans, warns party workers of action

Will the entire country be affected if you shout here? This is not an individual's programme, it is a party programme. You useless fellows... There is no worship of individuals here, we are here for the party programme which brings all of us together, Kharge said.

22 Jun 2026 8:01 am
21 Jun 2026 11:15 pm
Second shot, same anxiety: Mixed emotions on re-NEET day in Bengaluru

Physics Paper Leaves Many Worried, Candidates Emerged With Relief, Tears & Renewed Uncertainty

21 Jun 2026 10:24 pm