The Times of India

A Bengaluru divorcee lost over Rs 1.3 lakh to cyber fraudsters posing as a foreign doctor and customs officials. Lured by promises of love and gifts on Valentine's Day, she transferred money for alleged customs and clearance charges, only realizing she was duped when demands continued.

A debt-ridden grocery shop owner fatally stabbed his 60-year-old neighbour after she caught him stealing gold ornaments from her home. The victim's paralyzed husband was a helpless witness to the brutal attack. The accused then fled with the stolen jewelry, but was later apprehended by police.

Swiss choreographer Nicole Morel explores the tension between permanence and fragility by using a simple brick

Bengaluru-based dancer and choreographer Madhu Nataraj is a leading contemporary classical voice, taking her company to international festivals and earning a distinguished arts honour in New York in 2025. She is rooted in Indian classical traditions yet global in expression, making her a Bangalore Times Headliner

Twenty-six members of Karnataka's Hakki-Pikki tribal community were arrested in Ghana for allegedly selling unregistered herbal products. The group, including 12 women, was taken into custody in Tumu after local residents reported their activities. While some had work permits, others did not. Indian authorities have been alerted and are investigating the matter.

A 70-year-old woman was brutally murdered in her Bengaluru home while her mentally challenged husband lay beside her. Police arrested a wholesale shop owner, Shivakumar, alleging financial distress as the motive for the attack. Investigators believe the suspect sought gold ornaments and cash. CCTV footage and vehicle tracing led to the arrest.

Two friends, Shivakumar Nandurkar (51) and Ratan Hotkar (58), died of suspected asphyxiation while manually cleaning a septic tank in Madarasanahalli. Nandurkar entered the tank first and became unable to exit, prompting Hotkar to enter, where both tragically succumbed. An unnatural death case has been registered.

A Brazilian national was apprehended at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport with 4.77 kg of cocaine, valued at approximately Rs 24 crore. The drugs were discovered soaked into clothes hidden within four handbags. The accused had arrived from Sao Paulo via Doha.

In the past year, Pankaj Advani won his 36th national title and 10th mens snooker crown, claimed Asian gold in Doha and finished runner-up at the IBSF World Billiards Championship. As a Bangalore Times Headliner, he reflects on momentum, maturity and the mindset that keeps him at the top while staying rooted

During the conversation, the band fondly recalled their last performance at Palace Grounds, even asking how far the new venue, NICE Grounds, was from the iconic space where they had previously performed at