The Times of India

Karnataka's transport department data reveals a concerning trend of bus accidents, with over 5,700 incidents recorded between 2023-2025, predominantly involving state-run buses. A recent private sleeper bus fire ignited a debate in the legislative council regarding passenger safety, with allegations of inflammable cargo being transported illegally on buses.

Concerns over rising cotton imports and farmer distress dominated the Lok Sabha. Raichur MP Kumar Naik highlighted challenges faced by domestic growers, especially in Karnataka. Imports from Brazil and the US have surged significantly. Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh assured support through MSP and procurement centers. The government aims to protect farmers' interests amidst these evolving market dynamics.

Schools in Karnataka will operate as usual on Thursday despite a Bharat Bandh called by labor unions. While the Department of School Education and Literacy stated schools will not be affected, mid-day meal workers are backing the protest. District officials are tasked with convincing them to refrain from joining, with schools instructed to make alternative arrangements if they participate.

In a jaw-dropping scene on Old Airport Road, a goods vehicle operator clashed with a car driver over a minor fender bender. Upset over the incident, the truck driver perched himself on the car's hood, only for the enraged car owner to speed off, dragging him for a whole kilometer before he could break free.

A US-returned techie, Rohan Chandra Bhat, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his parents in their Bengaluru villa. Driven by desperation to fund his new venture, Rohan reportedly stabbed his retired navy captain father and dentist mother after heated arguments over financial support. Neighbours alerted authorities, but the couple was declared dead at the hospital.

A 37-year-old Indian tech professional, Chandan Kumar Raja Nandakumar, was tragically shot dead in a brazen daylight attack in Toronto. His family in Karnataka is devastated, having repeatedly urged him to return home. Investigators are treating the incident as a targeted attack, with no arrests made yet. The killing has sent shockwaves through the Indian diaspora.

In a heartfelt visit, Karnataka's Home Minister G Parameshwara expressed condolences to the family of Chandan Kumar, a tech professional whose life was cut short in Toronto. He reassured the devastated parents that the return of their son's body to India is anticipated within three to four days.