Bengaluru

Sandalwood drug case: Dope test turns 'dramatic' as actresses ask for Non-veg, allegedly tamper samples

Two Kannada actresses Sanjjanaa Galrani and Ragini Dwivedi were recently arrested by the CCB in Bengaluru in connection to the infamous Sandalwood drug case, however, since their arrest the actresses have posed numerous issues to the investigation.

Sep 11, 2020

Sandalwood drug case: Drug peddler Prateek Shetty arrested in Bengaluru

On Friday, the CCB arrested Prateek Shetty Joint Commissioner Sandeep Patil said in a media statement. Prateek has a previous track record of selling drugs.

Sep 11, 2020

BBMP Commissioner gets new boss; Gaurav Gupta takes charge as Administrator

BBMP has now got a new administrator to take stock of its affairs, IAS officer Gaurav Gupta took charge of the position on Friday.

Sep 11, 2020

Why parts of Bengaluru were flooded after downpour; netizens share glimpses

A downpour over the past day or so has left Bengaluru swimming quite literally. Netizens have been asking why this must be the case, and there are numerous possibilities from urban planning, to unchecked construction, lake reclamations and more.

Sep 10, 2020

Bengaluru now has a Veer Savarkar flyover despite opposition to the name

In a new milestone, the Karnataka CM inaugurated the Veer Savarkar flyover. The opposition has been unhappy with the choice of name 'Veer Savarkar' and the connotations it holds.

Sep 8, 2020

Sandalwood drug case: Actor Sanjjanaa Galrani's home raided by CCB

As the CCB investigates the drug racket in Bengaluru which has linked many actors and the celebrities in Sandalwood, the CCB has now raided Sanjjanaa Galrani's house in Bengaluru upon getting a warrant from the court.

Sep 8, 2020

Bengaluru unlocks: Namma Metro's Purple Line resumes, BMRCL stresses on social distancing

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Bengaluru metro was unable to ply, after 6 months the the metro along Purple Line has resumed operations amid strict social distancing norms.

Sep 7, 2020

Congress leader Kavitha Reddy tenders unconditional apology to Samyuktha Hegde over "moral policing" incident

Kavitha Reddy, Congress spokesperson and activist, has lent an unconditional apology for allegedly abusing and assaulting actress Samyuktha Hegde.

Sep 7, 2020

Samyuktha Hegde versus Kavitha Reddy: Two sides of the Bengaluru park incident

Samyuktha Hegde has filed an FIR in the case against Congress' Kavitha Reddy. However, now the party spokesperson has issued her side of the story saying that she didn't engage in 'moral policing'.

Sep 6, 2020

Bengaluru: First case of COVID reinfection reported after a month of recovery

The battle for Bengaluru has not been won, in a turnaround, a woman in Bengaluru has now tested positive a month after testing negative for COVID-19 making her the first case of reinfection in the city.

Sep 6, 2020

KSRTC to resume bus services to Goa from Monday

The KSRTC will resume its operations to Goa starting Monday, it said. However, guidelines like mask-wearing will be in place amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sep 6, 2020

Raging bull goes on rampage in B'luru injuring many; gets killed

The mad bull was finally put down by the public who tried to neutralise the animal as it had wrecked havoc in the busy area of Bengaluru.

Sep 5, 2020

Shraddha Srinath on Samyuktha Hegde's incident: A man can run around in vest and nobody will bat an eyelid

Shraddha Srinath hails Samyuktha Hegde for her fightback following assault and shaming by a woman and a group of men at a park in Bengaluru.

Sep 5, 2020

Sandalwood drug racket in Bengaluru leaves a dark trail | All you need to know

The Bengaluru drug racket which has gripped Sandalwood has become national headlines. As speculation on the situation increases, it's important to understand the details.

Sep 5, 2020

On Gauri Lankesh's death anniversary: Netizens remember journalist, call for justice

Gauri Lankesh's death remains unsolved even after three years. The death of the 55-year-old journalist which had shocked the nation.

Sep 5, 2020

Ajitabh left home to sell car via OLX; three years later, still no trace of him

Ajitabh Kumar has been missing for 2 years and 9 months since 18th December 2017 since he went to meet an OLX buyer. After no headway was made on the investigation and a CBI FIR, now his family is making an effort to call for justice online via social media.

Sep 5, 2020

Samyuktha Hegde shamed and assaulted in broad daylight for wearing workout clothes [Video]

In a shocking incident, Kannada actress Samyuktha Hegde was abused and assaulted for wearing workout clothes in Bengaluru.

Sep 5, 2020

Bengaluru riot: Fact finding body says it was pre-planned, communally motivated

A fact-finding body Citizens for Democracy has submitted its report on the August 11 riots in Bengaluru to CM Yediyurappa. The report finds that the riots were pre-planned and were communally motivated.

Sep 4, 2020

Sandalwood drug case: Ragini Dwivedi's home searched, CCB arrests actress

Kannada actress Ragini Dwivedi has been called in for questioning by the Central Crime Branch, she was detained on Friday morning. Her house is also being searched in connection to the infamous drugs case in Sandalwood.

Sep 4, 2020

Spider-Man of Bommanahalli: This 22-year-old rescues animals in Bengaluru

AK Usmani, a young 22-year-old is an animal healer and a rescuer. He's often seen climbing buildings, trees and jumping into wells to help animals in need. This rescuer's dream is to open an animal sanctuary to train children and students how to handle and understand animals.

Sep 3, 2020