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The Times of India

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Is CM chair wobbling in Karnataka? Cutouts of DK Shivakumar as next chief minister put up outside Bengaluru Congress office

Cutouts of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar as the next CM appeared outside the Congress office in Bengaluru. Shivakumar firmly dismissed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims of a 'wobbling' Chief Minister's chair in Karnataka, stating all positions are stable and questioning the PM's observations.

13 May 2026 2:03 pm
12 May 2026 8:00 pm
Bomb scare near PM convoy route? Gelatin sticks with batteries and circuit trigger massive probe in Bengaluru

Authorities are investigating the discovery of gelatin sticks and electronic components near Prime Minister Modi's convoy route in Bengaluru. Central agencies, including the NIA and IB, have joined the probe into the suspicious package found near the Art of Living Foundation. Police suspect the items were planted to create panic rather than cause an explosion.

12 May 2026 1:01 pm
'We did it!': Bengaluru couple creates history, swims from Sri Lanka to India in 11 hours

Bengaluru couple Danish Abdi and Vrushali Prasade made history by completing a side-by-side open-water swim from Sri Lanka to India across the Palk Strait. The duo covered nearly 32 kilometers in 10 hours and 45 minutes, starting from Talaimannar and reaching Dhanushkodi. Their remarkable feat was achieved with strict safety supervision and has garnered widespread appreciation online.

12 May 2026 9:07 am
Auto driver flashes at 19-year-old student in Bengaluru; booked

A 19-year-old undergraduate student in Bengaluru alleged sexual harassment by an auto driver on Promenade Road. The driver reportedly unzipped and masturbated in front of her before gesturing for her to enter his vehicle. A case has been registered, and police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the accused.

12 May 2026 7:11 am