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No support from Rapido after near-fatal accident: Bengaluru woman

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Bengaluru: A 32-year-old Bengaluru-based interior designer has alleged that a routine bike taxi ride turned into a life-threatening ordeal, leaving her with severe injuries, mounting medical bills exceeding Rs 20 lakh and an ongoing battle for compensation. She has now announced plans to approach the consumer court, accusing the ride-hailing platform of failing to provide adequate support after the accident. Sani Krishna, originally from Kerala and currently working in Bengaluru, said the accident occurred on June 17 while she was travelling to her office in Domlur from Byrasandra using a bike taxi booked through the Rapido app. She said the motorcycle travelled barely a kilometre when the rider allegedly attempted to overtake a tractor near Bagmane Tech Park. Krishna claimed the risky manoeuvre caused the two-wheeler to lose balance, throwing her onto the road, where she was allegedly run over by the tractor. The impact left her with multiple critical injuries, requiring eme...
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Judge transferred after HC pull-up over road rage incident

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Bengaluru : The Karnataka High Court has transferred Malur JMFC Judge Gayathri to the JMFC Court at Humnabad in Bidar district with immediate effect, days after the court took serious note of her alleged conduct in a road rage incident involving a motorcyclist. The transfer order was issued by High Court Registrar Chandrashekar Reddy. The controversy arose after a video showing the judge confronting a biker in public went viral on social media. According to the allegations, the altercation began after the motorcyclist, identified as Vinay, overtook the judge’s Toyota Innova. The judge allegedly followed the biker and engaged in a heated argument on a public road, attracting widespread criticism. Following the incident, an FIR was registered against Vinay at the Malur Police Station . Challenging the criminal case , the biker approached the Karnataka High Court seeking quashing of the FIR, contending that the case was falsely registered. While hearing the petition, ...
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KSRTC Driver’s Quick Action Saves Passenger After Heart Attack

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Tumakuru : A KSRTC bus driver displayed exceptional presence of mind and humanity by rushing a passenger suffering from a suspected heart attack to a nearby hospital, ensuring timely medical treatment and potentially saving the person’s life. The incident occurred on a KSRTC bus travelling from Tumakuru to Madhugiri when a passenger suddenly complained of severe chest pain and collapsed, creating panic among fellow passengers. Realising the seriousness of the situation, the driver immediately diverted the bus from its scheduled route and drove directly to Sachi Multi Specialty Hospital on the Tumakuru-Madhugiri road instead of continuing the journey. On reaching the hospital, the driver stopped the bus at the emergency entrance, enabling hospital staff and fellow passengers to quickly shift the patient inside for immediate treatment. The passenger was admitted to the hospital without delay and provided emergency medical care. Passengers on board appreciated th...
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Bengaluru: BMTC conductor suspended for kicking beggar

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Bengaluru : The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has suspended a conductor after a video showing him allegedly kicking a beggar who was attempting to board a bus near Nelamangala went viral on social media. The action follows widespread public outrage after the incident received extensive media coverage. In an official statement issued on Tuesday, BMTC said the incident involved bus number KA-57 F-1104 attached to the Shivanapura depot, where conductor Krishnamurthy was on duty. The transport corporation stated that it had taken serious note of the viral video and immediately ordered a departmental inquiry into the incident. Pending the outcome of the investigation, the conductor has been placed under suspension with immediate effect. BMTC said the suspension was necessary to ensure a fair and impartial inquiry into the matter. The corporation further stated that the investigation would include statements from the conductor, passengers and eyewitnesses, ...
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Dinesh Gundu Rao supporters lay siege to KPCC office

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Bengaluru : Protests intensified within the Karnataka Congress on Tuesday, August 4, as supporters of senior leader Dinesh Gundu Rao staged a demonstration outside the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office after he was denied a berth in Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s expanded Cabinet. The agitation added to the growing discontent within the ruling party following the Cabinet reshuffle. Hundreds of Congress workers and supporters from Gandhinagar constituency gathered outside the KPCC office carrying placards reading “Justice for Loyalty” and raised slogans against the party high command. Protesters alleged that a loyal and experienced leader had been ignored despite his long service to the party. The demonstration turned tense when a section of the agitating workers jumped over police barricades and attempted to enter the KPCC office premises, resulting in jostling with security personnel. The protesters demanded that the Congress leadership i...
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Rain lashes Karnataka; schools closed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi

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Bengaluru: While the southwest monsoon has remained largely normal across Karnataka, heavy rainfall continues to batter the coastal and Malnad regions, prompting authorities to issue weather alerts and declare a holiday for schools in several areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts on August 4 and 5, accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-50 kmph. As a precautionary measure, district administrations in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi have declared a holiday for schools in view of the continuing heavy rains and the possibility of adverse weather conditions affecting normal life. In Dakshina Kannada district, a holiday has been declared for educational institutions in different taluks based on local weather conditions. In the Mangaluru subdivision, all anganwadis, primary, upper primary and high schools in Mangaluru, Ullal, Moodbidri, Bantwal and Mulki taluks wil...
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Karnataka Cabinet expansion deepens dissent within Cong ranks

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Bengaluru: The expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet under Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has triggered widespread discontent within the ruling Congress, with several legislators openly expressing disappointment after failing to secure ministerial berths. The dissatisfaction has escalated into resignation threats, protests by supporters and sharp criticism of the party leadership, exposing internal divisions within the organisation. Among the strongest reactions came from Indi MLA Yashavantharayagouda V. Patil, who reportedly submitted his resignation as an MLA after being overlooked for a Cabinet berth. Expressing his frustration, he said the present political environment did not favour honest and loyal party workers. Sagar MLA Belur Gopalakrishna also accused the leadership of deliberately denying him a ministerial position. He warned that he would resign from both his Assembly membership and any corporation or board post if the situation remained unchanged. Unrest spre...
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