A 57-year-old senior MNC official in Bengaluru was defrauded of over Rs 31.8 crore in a six-month 'digital arrest' scam. Victim transferred money in 187 transactions after being convinced she was involved in a criminal case and needed to cooperate in a virtual investigation to avoid arrest. She complied even while hospitalized, fearing it would impact her son's wedding.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has dismissed rumors of stepping down as state Congress president, affirming his commitment as a disciplined soldier. He clarified his Delhi visit was for inviting leaders to foundation stone ceremonies for new party offices and to release his book.

Bengaluru Metro is set to extend its Green Line to Tumakuru, a 59.6km inter-city project. BMRCL has floated a tender for the detailed project report, with an estimated cost of Rs 20,000 crore. The proposed line, featuring 25 elevated stations, aims to boost Tumakuru's industrial growth and expects 15,000 passengers per hour.

As Delhi struggles with hazardous air, Bengaluru residents flag AQI spikes across neighbourhoods

K-100 is transforming the neglected stormwater drains in the city into vibrant public spaces

Twenty-eight blackbucks have died at Belagavi's Rani Channamma Mini Zoo in three days, with preliminary investigations pointing to a bacterial infection. Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has ordered a probe by experts and instructed zoo staff to isolate the remaining animals to prevent further spread of the disease.