The Times of India

A murder convict on parole, K Nagendra, posed as a sub-inspector to gain entry into a realtor's home in Bengaluru. He and his associates then robbed the realtor and his wife of Rs 20 lakh cash and gold. Police apprehended Nagendra and three others, recovering a portion of the stolen valuables.

Bengaluru is set for a vibrant weekend packed with entertainment. Football fans can witness Bengaluru FC clash with Mohun Bagan Super Giant. Music lovers have UN40 Music & Beyond featuring diverse artists and comedians, alongside solo performances by Rishab Rikhiram Sharma and Sanjith Hegde at the Big Banyan Harvest Festival. Don't miss these exciting city events.

Karnataka's hotel industry faces a 7-10 day wait for commercial LPG cylinders as the state government prioritizes supply to essential services like hospitals and schools. Hoteliers are advised to switch to electric stoves temporarily. Auto LPG supply is expected to remain normal, with authorities monitoring for price gouging.

Bengaluru's craft beer industry faces a brewing crisis as LPG shortages disrupt production. Microbreweries, reliant on gas for boilers, warn of slowdowns, impacting summer sales. Some are exploring diesel or electric alternatives, while others are modifying menus to reduce heat-intensive cooking. A local rum distillery has already halted operations due to the unavailability of gas cylinders.

Karnataka has established a Committee on Responsible Artificial Intelligence (RAI), becoming the first Indian state to formally address the ethical deployment of AI. This initiative aims to leverage the state's significant AI talent and companies to become a future AI capital, ensuring AI's responsible, transparent, and accountable integration into governance and public services.

Infosys employees in Bengaluru, Pune, and Chennai face menu limitations and suspended live counters due to a commercial LPG shortage. Food courts are offering reduced options, sourcing some meals externally, and increasing use of electrical appliances and biofuel. The company urges employees to bring food from home to manage the disruption.

A Blinkit delivery worker was arrested in Bengaluru after allegedly assaulting a customer in Koramangala. The dispute began when the executive reportedly went to the wrong floor for a delivery. The argument escalated at the customer's residence, leading to the worker punching the customer and fleeing the scene.

Bengaluru's Empire Restaurant in Koramangala is using biogas from household waste to power its kitchen. This initiative helps the eatery operate unaffected by the state's LPG cylinder shortage. The biogas plant, a joint project, converts waste into cooking fuel. This situation highlights the potential of biogas plants, which are now gaining attention. The restaurant plans to expand its biogas usage.