Bengaluru: A relative of housing minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan is among two men arrested by police for stealing gold jewellery worth Rs 1.13 crore from the minister’s residence on Station Road near Bangalore Cantonment railway station. Police identified the accused as Ameer Ahmed, 48, a resident of Govindapura, and Syed Ameen Ahmed, 48,…
Beyond its tech corridors and fast-paced life, there exists a Bengaluru steeped in spiritual history. Among the many influences that have shaped the city’s cultural fabric, Sufism holds a gentle yet enduring presence, long predating Bengaluru’s modern identity. The Hazrat Tawakkal Mastan Dargah in Cottonpet/Upparpet remains one of the oldest and most significant shrine in…
Bengaluru: An office-bearer of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) has filed a complaint against an individual identified as ‘Dore’, accusing him of posting hateful and provocative messages on WhatsApp.Complainant BN Anand said that Dore posted a message against Virajpet MLA AS Ponnanna on April 29, stating: “Even Ponnanna has two daughters; wait and watch,…
Bengaluru: The assembly election results from five states suggest parties in Karnataka must change tack and focus on governance performance, alliance cohesion and clarity on the chief minister face, analysts say. They say anti-incumbency continues to influence electoral outcomes, emphasising the need for govts to sustain delivery of welfare schemes and public services. They say…
BENGALURU: Six persons have been arrested for allegedly purchasing banned narcotic substances at low prices and reselling for profit, with college students among the customers, police said on Tuesday.Seized 8 kg 58 g of MDMA, 5 kg 700 g of hydro ganja, four mobile phones, and a car used to transport the drugs. The total…
BENGALURU: In a major push to strengthen airside safety, Bangalore International Airport Limited has introduced an integrated Smart Airside Safety System at the Kempegowda International Airport with a view to reducing risks and improving coordination in the airport’s most sensitive operational zones.The newly deployed system focuses on Cross Service Roads (CSRs); critical intersections where aircraft…
BENGALURUL: At least four people, including two women, were arrested for operating a prostitution racket from rented houses in different parts of the city, police said on Monday. Police also rescued four women who were allegedly being forced into prostitution during the operation, according to news agency PTI. According to police, the Central Crime Branch’s…
C Ramanjinappa, 45, a resident of Marasandra near Rajanakunte and an employee at the Devanahalli taluk office, borrowed a hatchback from his friend Suresh Kumar around 6.30am on Saturday, citing a family medical emergency. BENGALURU: C Ramanjinappa, 45, a resident of Marasandra near Rajanakunte and an employee at the Devanahalli taluk office, borrowed a hatchback…
Supreme Court Monday sought a status report from the trial court in Bengaluru about the ongoing trial in the 2024 Renukaswamy murder case, in which the main accused are Kannada actors Darshan Thoogudeepa and Pavitra Gowda and their associates.The report has to specify how many witnesses have been examined, how many remain and how much…
Bengaluru: The scorching heat this summer has made life difficult for the city’s sanitation workers. With a significant portion of these workers being women, they claim that adequate rest or refreshment facilities are not provided by the administration.Seeking immediate action, the BBMP Pourakarmikara Sangha Monday submitted a letter to chief commissioner of Central City Corporation,…
