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Karnataka terror probe: Migrant worker held in Davangere over links with 'Pakistan-based groups'

Authorities in Davangere, Karnataka, have apprehended a 20-year-old man, Suhail, a native of Uttar Pradesh, on suspicion of terror links with a Pakistan-based organization. The arrest, following intelligence from the NIA, revealed alleged contact with individuals in Pakistan via WhatsApp. This incident echoes similar arrests made earlier this month, highlighting ongoing national security concerns.

24 Jun 2026 2:57 pm
Triple murder in Seegehalli flat: Bengaluru techie accused of killing parents, sister arrested from Pondicherry

A Bengaluru techie and her live-in partner have been arrested for allegedly murdering her parents and sister. The brutal killings, reportedly stemming from a dispute over Shwetha's Rs 30 lakh in unpaid bank loans, saw the victims suffer numerous stab wounds. The couple, who had kept their relationship secret, fled the scene after the attack. The father, in his dying declaration, implicated his daughter and her partner.

24 Jun 2026 1:20 pm
Liquor-fuelled leads to murder: How grandson's phone call exposed elderly woman's death

A shocking incident unfolded in Kengeri where a 70-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by her daughter and grandson following a drunken argument. The crime came to light when the grandson contacted his uncle for money, later revealing the grandmother's death. Police have arrested the daughter and grandson, with a case registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for murder. The trio reportedly struggled with alcohol addiction and property disputes.

24 Jun 2026 11:44 am
'First-world tech talent. Third-world governance': Bengaluru commuters stuck as Purple Line hits technical snag; MP slams Karnataka govt

Thousands of Bengaluru commuters faced severe disruption on the Purple Line metro after a technical snag at Cubbon Park station. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya criticized the state's urban infrastructure, highlighting the plight of professionals forced to seek alternative transport. Normal services have since resumed, with the metro corporation thanking commuters for their patience.

24 Jun 2026 10:32 am
50 stab wounds, 3 deaths, bloodied staircase: How Bengaluru techie butchered her own family

A shocking triple murder unfolded in Bengaluru when a techie and her live-in partner allegedly killed her parents and sister over a Rs 30 lakh loan dispute. The couple, who had kept their relationship secret, reportedly stabbed the victims multiple times before escaping from their apartment. The father, in his dying declaration, revealed the loan issue and his desire for his daughter to return home.

24 Jun 2026 7:13 am
Why Bengaluru matters in Kunal Shahs WhatsApp journey: The city where his fintech story took shape

Bengaluru's own Kunal Shah, the visionary behind CRED, is stepping into a monumental role as the new global head of WhatsApp. This marks a significant elevation for the Indian entrepreneur, who previously founded FreeCharge and built a thriving fintech startup rewarding credit card users. Shah will now lead Meta's world's largest messaging platform, succeeding Will Cathcart and moving to California.

23 Jun 2026 8:55 pm
Lantana weed curbs growth of medicinal plants

The Kappatagudda hills in Gadag are facing an invasion from lantana weed, which is rapidly overshadowing local medicinal plants and disrupting the rich biodiversity of the area. Once absent, this invasive species now threatens to dominate the landscape. Environmental activists are calling on the forest department to urgently implement control measures, highlighting the success of past initiatives.

23 Jun 2026 6:30 pm