Bengaluru: The high court Monday declined to stay further proceedings arising from an FIR registered against a Bengaluru-based doctor accused of posting social media reels alleging that Nandini strawberry-flavoured milk was spurious.The petitioner, Dr Sharanya Padma, had approached high court challenging the FIR lodged by Malleswaram police under BNS Section 353(1)(b) as well as the…
Bengaluru: A team from the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, emerged as the first runner-up at the 2026 International Bar Association (IBA)–International Criminal Court (ICC) Moot Court competition, held in the Hague, Netherlands, last week. NLSIU student Ayesha Khan was adjudged the Best Speaker of the competition.The competition was won by Bond…
Bengaluru: Bringing relief to many class 12 CBSE students, the revaluation results have led to a significant increase in marks for a large number of applicants. Several schools reported that almost all students who sought revaluation saw their scores improve.In some cases, the increase was substantial. Sarayu Sony, a student of Sri Sri Ravishankar Vidya…
Bengaluru: BMTC has denied the claims that it has increased the price of ordinary bus monthly passes.In a press release Monday, the corporation stated that the monthly pass for travel in ordinary buses within city limits continues to cost Rs 1,200. It explained that its Rs 1,500 monthly pass includes services operating in the extended…
Bengaluru: The driver of a multi-utility vehicle was killed and four block education officers heading to the city from Mysuru were injured when their vehicle rammed a truck coming from the opposite direction on Bengaluru-Mysuru access-controlled highway near Channapatna Monday morning.The deceased is Anand M from Mysuru. “The MUV’s front tyre exploded near Mudugere junction…
Bengaluru: A blessing from two self-styled Naga sadhus turned into an expensive lesson for a businessman, who allegedly lost his gold ring to a clever distraction theft in Vijayanagar.RPC Layout resident Arun Sripadrao, 55, told police the incident occurred on June 12 when he visited the office of his friend, Deepa, on the service road….
Bengaluru: The govt Monday issued a fresh order expanding the exemption for obtaining permanent electricity connections. The move is expected to benefit lakhs of homeowners across the state who were affected by earlier notifications and eligibility conditions.Under the revised order, owners of completed residential buildings constructed on plots measuring up to 2,400 sqft, with a…
A detailed bill recognising walking and cycling as rights has existed since 2021, but years of inaction have prevented its safeguards from reaching Karnataka’s streets. Bengaluru: More than four years before the Supreme Court observed that safe walking is part of the fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 21 and 19(1)(d), Karnataka had prepared a draft…
For a while now, following the comedy scene has meant navigating an endless cycle of outrage, cancellations and culture-war debates. With comedians constantly second-guessing themselves, the genre seemed to be losing one of its most essential qualities: spontaneity. That anxiety intensified earlier this year when India’s Got Latent itself was swept into controversy over allegedly…
In a city known for embracing diversity, Sunday showcased Bengaluru at its most colourful bringing together a single day of celebration. Bengaluru witnessed a rare convergence of celebrations, as the city marked International Yoga Day, World Music Day, World Motorcycle Day and Pride Month—each drawing thousands of participants across different corners of the city. From…
