The Times of India

Budan Khan Hosamani, a 34-year-old man, has lived in the forests near Ugargol village for nearly a decade, surviving on raw leaves and wild greens. Inspired by monkeys, he claims to have learned to identify edible plants, eschewing cooked food.

An assistant bank manager in Bengaluru has been arrested for stealing approximately 2.7kg of gold ornaments, valued over Rs 4 crore, from customer lockers. He allegedly used the stolen gold, pledged against loans, to fund his online gambling addiction. The theft was discovered when a customer found her ornaments missing after closing her loan.

Rohan Chandra Bhat, accused in the murder of his parents, attended their funeral in Bengaluru. He was brought from Nimhans for the ceremony. His sister Rashmi Bhat, who flew in from the US, also participated. Rohan, appearing detached, performed rituals briefly under tight security. The family and friends expressed shock and disbelief at the tragedy.

Says theatre director Taher who staged his play Miya Biwi Ke Mantakha in Bengaluru

Kush Maini speaks to us about maintaining balance, mental strength and growing up in the sport

The body of Chandan Kumar, a 37-year-old Indian IT professional tragically shot in Toronto, Canada, is set to arrive in Bengaluru on February 16. BJP MP K Sudhakar confirmed the repatriation efforts, expressing gratitude to the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian officials for their swift action in bringing the mortal remains home.

In a dramatic turn of events, Tumakuru police successfully resolved a chilling child abduction case originating from Sira. Surveillance cameras positioned near a local temple and bus stand provided crucial evidence, capturing the suspects, Shanta Mary and A Narasaiah, with the sleeping infant. Following Narasaiah's confession, authorities located and rescued the baby from Marys residence.

A tragic accident occurred near Kambalipura Gate. A speeding SUV collided with a bike and then a truck. Seven lives were lost, including six students and a bike rider. The SUV was severely damaged. Another car later hit debris from the crash. The incident happened early Friday morning.

A six-year-old girl tragically lost two fingers in a school accident near Tumakuru. Allegations suggest teachers delayed medical attention and disposed of the severed digits, hindering potential reattachment. Parents filed a complaint, leading to an FIR against school staff for negligence and insensitivity in handling the emergency.

A brother's suspicion of bloodstains on his sister's face, despite a reported heart attack, led to the unraveling of a chilling murder. Police arrested the sister's daughter and son-in-law, who allegedly confessed to smothering her to death for Rs 40 lakh.

A speeding XUV700, driven by a teen with six minors, crashed into a truck on Satellite Town Ring Road at an estimated 150-160kmph in dense fog. The devastating collision resulted in the deaths of all six minors. Police are investigating the incident, considering the driver's inexperience and potential road design issues.

Six Bengaluru boys met a tragic end in a pre-dawn car crash, leaving grieving families in shock. Parents, believing their sons were studying, were unaware of a secret late-night outing. The devastating news arrived via police calls, shattering their trust and revealing a joyride that ended in tragedy.