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Bengaluru student found dead hours after exam results

A 17-year-old PUC student in Bengaluru tragically died by suicide on Thursday afternoon, hours after her examination results were announced. She reportedly failed three subjects, leading police to suspect this as the cause. Friends grew concerned after she stopped responding to calls and messages, prompting them to check on her. Police are investigating the unnatural death.

10 Apr 2026 1:37 pm
No zombie drug in Bengaluru: Police arrest man who recorded viral video

Bengaluru police debunked a viral video falsely claiming a man was under the influence of a zombie drug. The man, suffering from arthritis and sinusitis, experienced disorientation after mixing prescribed medication with alcohol. The video's uploader was arrested for spreading misinformation, causing widespread panic.

10 Apr 2026 12:21 pm
Karnataka to roll out AI-based selfie attendance for staff from May 1

Karnataka government will replace its biometric attendance system with an AI and GIS-enabled platform starting May 1. This new system, called KAAMS, will be accessed via the 'Kartavya' mobile app. Employees will mark attendance by taking selfies. The move aims to boost accountability and simplify attendance logging for over five lakh government employees and 15 lakh contractual workers across departments.

10 Apr 2026 9:08 am
Is Zombie Drug circulating in Bengaluru? Viral video raises questions, cops respond

Bengaluru police have debunked a viral video claiming a man was under the influence of a zombie drug. Authorities confirmed the individual was suffering from arthritis and sinusitis, with his disoriented behavior attributed to prescribed pain medication mixed with alcohol. The public is urged to avoid sharing unverified content.

10 Apr 2026 6:58 am
Toddler injured after fall from 1st floor of building in Bengaluru

A one-and-a-half-year-old girl fell from the first floor of a residential building in Bengaluru after climbing onto a chair near a metal grill. The toddler, who sustained a head injury, is in the ICU and responding positively to treatment. The incident, captured on CCTV, occurred when her mother briefly stepped away.

10 Apr 2026 12:51 am
9 Apr 2026 11:05 pm
'Tell cops we are friends': Bengaluru doctor's message to woman after killing wife with overdose of Propofol anaesthesia

A Bengaluru court denied bail to Dr. Mahendra Reddy GS, arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, Kruthika Reddy, by administering an overdose of anaesthesia. Police recovered digital evidence, including incriminating messages, suggesting Reddy planned the murder due to marital discord and his wife's ill health.

9 Apr 2026 6:16 pm
Only 1 in 4 disease-dree by age of 30, health decline begins early: Report

A recent report reveals a steep health decline in India, with only 7% disease-free by age 40. Lifestyle diseases are emerging earlier, with two in three young adults showing health risks. Early intervention significantly reverses conditions like prediabetes, highlighting the need for proactive, personalized health assessments.

9 Apr 2026 2:01 pm
Baby falls from 1st-floor while playing in Bengaluru flat, hospitalised

A one-and-a-half-year-old girl in Bengaluru fell from the first floor of her building after climbing onto a chair near a metal grill. The toddler, who suffered a head injury, is now out of danger and responding positively to treatment in the ICU. The incident, captured on CCTV, has prompted discussions on child safety in residential buildings.

9 Apr 2026 10:17 am