Bengaluru: The family of a 22-year-old student who allegedly ended his life on April 27 has accused his female friend of driving him to suicide with prolonged mental and physical harassment. The family also accused his college teacher (coordinator) of harassment, including debarment due to attendance shortage.The deceased, Mehul Anand, a native of Patna in…
Bengaluru: Nearly three decades after Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment triggered a political storm in Karnataka, a Bengaluru court has brought the curtains down on the controversy. It acquitted former KPSC chairman HN Krishna and five others, citing lack of credible evidence in the 1998 gazetted probationers selection case.First additional chief judicial magistrate Manjunatha…
BJP veteran and former CM BS Yediyurappa and the party’s national general secretary (organisation) BL Santhosh met over breakfast Saturday, projecting unity despite a history of strained ties.In a post on X, Yediyurappa said Santhosh visited his residence, conveyed personal greetings marking his 50-year political journey, and appreciated his role in strengthening the party in…
Bengaluru: Over 1,800 delayed public grievances have come under scrutiny, with chief minister Siddaramaiah Saturday warning that slow response is hurting citizens and eroding their trust in govt services.At a meeting of additional chief secretaries, principal secretaries and secretaries at Vidhana Soudha, he said over 3.2 lakh petitions were filed under the Integrated Public Grievance…
CWC member arrested for blackmailing woman in Bengaluru (Representative image) BENGALURU: Haniyur Chandregowda, a 46-year-old member of the Child Welfare Committee in Ramanagara, has been arrested for allegedly blackmailing a woman with her explicit photos and videos and forcing her into a sexual relationship, police said on Saturday. Chandregowda was arrested following a complaint lodged…
MORE THAN JUST A RIDE: Summer camps keep children physically active and help them build social skills Most of us treasure memories of summer holidays spent at our grandparents’ homes, days filled with warmth, freedom, and strong family connections. Times have changed. Today, for most working parents, especially those with single children, summer holidays are…
A COMMUNITY THAT TRAVELS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER: A recent heritage trip to Halebidu, where nearly 115 residents of Prestige Jindal City came together in a remarkable celebration of community spirit Bengaluru carries many identities – Garden City, pub capital, India’s Silicon Valley. For its residents, it is also the city of chronic traffic jams, sudden…
Bengaluru: Ravi K has taken charge as the chairman and managing director (CMD) of defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). He takes over from DK Sunil, who superannuated on April 30.Ravi was previously director (operations) at HAL, where he was involved in strategic planning. He has more than 30 years of experience in aerospace and…
Bengaluru: The issue of mobile phone use inside the Central Prison at Parappana Agrahara has resurfaced once again after a video showing an undertrial prisoner making a video call from inside his cell went viral on social media.Akbar, 24, was allegedly seen sitting inside the prison and making the video call to his wife, bypassing…
Bengaluru: As Happy Streets by The Times of India returns to Nandini Layout this Sunday, the spotlight extends beyond the stage to a vibrant line-up of street partners bringing creativity, learning, and fitness to the forefront.The stretch near Oxford Secondary School will once again transform into a lively, traffic-free space for residents to explore and…
