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Bengaluru: Three people, including a police constable, have been arrested in connection with the Rs 7.11 crore robbery in the city, Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said on Saturday. Briefing reporters here, Singh said Rs 5.76 crore has been recovered so far, and efforts are on to trace the remaining amount. “We had formed eleven teams and deployed 200 police officers and personnel for the job. More than 30 people were interrogated and three have been arrested. They are the vehicle in charge, an ex-employee of CMS Infosystems and a police constable posted in Govindapura police station have been arrested,” Singh said. Six teams were sent to all the southern states and Goa to track the criminals involved, he added. Also Read Inter-state burglary gang busted after bike theft in Hyderabad Gang planned robbery for 3 months: Police According to the official, the gang had planned the robbery for three months. They surveyed the cash van’s route and chose a stretch w...

Bengaluru: Signalling that he will continue as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah has asserted that he would present his record 17th Budget next year. Siddaramaiah, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented his 16th budget in March. He was speaking at the golden jubilee of LG Havanur on Wednesday, marking submission of the first backward classes commission report. Also Read DK Shivakumar hints at stepping down as KPCC chief, vows to stay frontline “When I first became finance minister, a newspaper wrote — this Siddaramaiah (a Kuruba) can’t count a hundred sheep, how will he function as Karnataka’s finance minister — I accepted this as a challenge….. I have presented 16 budgets. Next, I will present the 17th budget,” Siddaramaiah said, drawing loud applause. The 2026-27 budget is likely to be presented in March next year, and preparatory work has already begun. Siddaramaiah’s comments come amid speculations about a possible leadership change in the state, when...

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday indicated that he may have to step down as the state Congress president, but assured party workers that he will remain “in the frontline leadership” of the party. Speaking at a party event to mark former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s birth anniversary, Shivakumar said, “Whether I’m around or not is immaterial. But I want to set up 100 party offices during my tenure.” When some party workers expressed concern over his uncertain tenure as state Congress chief, he said, “I cannot hold the post permanently. It has already been 5.5 years, and in March, it will be six years.” “Others should be given an opportunity. But I will be in the leadership. Don’t worry, I will be at the frontline,” he added. Also Read Man held for trying to attack taxi drivers at Bengaluru airport with knife Shivakumar was appointed Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President in May 2020. He said he had intended to resign as pa...

Bengaluru: A man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to attack two taxi drivers with a knife following a quarrel between them at the Kempegowda International Airport here, police said on Monday. The accused, identified as Sohail Ahmed, was arrested under Arms Act and sent to judicial custody in connection with the incident that occurred late on Sunday night, they added. In a video of the incident, the man could be seen running with a long knife towards the taxi drivers near the arrival lane of Terminal – 1. Also Read Bengaluru woman loses Rs 31.83 cr in months-long digital arrest scam However, the CISF personnel on duty quickly intervened and overpowered the accused and secured the weapon. Taking to social media post ‘X’ the CISF shared the video of the incident and said with the timely intervention by CISF, a major crime was averted at Bengaluru Airport. “Around midnight on 16 Nov, a man armed with a long knife charged towards two taxi drivers at the T1 Arrival area o...

New Delhi: Amid talk of a reshuffle in the Karnataka government, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is likely to meet Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge here on Monday. Sources said Siddaramaiah is likely to meet Kharge at his residence in the evening. While Congress leaders have said it is a courtesy meeting, sources said Siddaramaiah may discuss the cabinet expansion in the state. Also Read Lokayukta files status report in MUDA case against CM Siddaramaiah There have been talks in the state’s political circles, especially within the ruling Congress, for some time now about the chief minister change, citing “power-sharing” agreement involving Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress president. However, Shivakumar has rubbished talk of his resignation as the state Congress chief, saying he remains a disciplined soldier of the party. Shivakumar had met the Congress leadership on Sunday. Siddaramaiah is also slated to meet the prime minister during his vi...

Bengaluru : A 57-year-old woman here allegedly lost about Rs 32 crore in a sophisticated “digital arrest” scam that lasted over six months, following which a case has been registered. Posing as CBI officers, the fraudsters enforced a “digital arrest” by holding her under constant Skype surveillance. They used threats of arrest to coerce her into sharing all financial details and to make 187 bank transfers. In her complaint, the software engineer of Indiranagar in the city stated that the ordeal lasted for over six months, until she got a ‘clearance letter’ from the fraudsters. It began on September 15, 2024, with a call from a person claiming to be from DHL Andheri, alleging that a parcel booked in her name contained credit cards, passports and MDMA, and said her identity had been misused. Also Read Uttarakhand dairy dupes TTD with 68 lakh kg of fake ghee, CBI probe finds Before the woman could respond, the call was transferred to people posing as CBI officers, who threatened...

Bengaluru: Twenty-one employees of a Bengaluru-based “fraudulent software firm” were arrested for allegedly cheating US citizens by posing as Microsoft technical support staff, police said on Saturday. The arrests were made during a coordinated operation carried out by the Special Cell of the Cyber Command and the Cyber Crime Police Station, Whitefield Division, they added. Based on information, a case was registered under relevant sections the Information Technology Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, a statement issued by the office of the DGP stated. “The company itself is engaged in fraudulent activities,” the statement added. After obtaining a search warrant from the court here, a raid was conducted on Friday and Saturday at a place in Whitefield from where “the fraudulent company” was operating, they said. The company, Musk Communications, is situated in an office spanning around 4,500 sq ft and was started in August 2025, police said. According to police, the operation was ...

Bengaluru: Karnataka Lokayukta filed a status report in trial court on Saturday in connection with the investigation into the alleged irregularities in allocation of MUDA land parcels to CM Siddaramaiah’s family. The City Civil and Sessions Court on Saturday heard proceedings in the private complaint filed by activist Snehamayi Krishna against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with regard to the charges. The complaint accuses the chief minister and others of alleged irregularities in the allotment of Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) sites to members of the CM’s family. Also Read What’s wrong if Siddaramaiah continues as CM, asks Shivakumar When the matter was called, the complainant appeared in person. The Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) representing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the SPP appearing for the Lokayukta were also present. During the brief hearing, the Lokayukta’s SPP submitted a status report on the ongoing probe into the MUDA-related allegations. A copy...

New Delhi: Rock band Linkin Park on Thursday announced a special standalone concert in Bengaluru on January 23, 2026, expanding their long-awaited India debut with Lollapalooza India 2026. Linkin Park, known for genre-defining hits such as “In the End”, “Numb” and “Crawling”, will be headlining Lollapalooza India in Mumbai on January 24 and 25, marking the band’s first-ever performance in the country. The Bengaluru show is part of the group’s From Zero World Tour and will be held at Brigade Innovation Gardens, the band said in a statement. “This past year on the From Zero World Tour has been incredible. When we announced Lollapalooza India, the warmth and excitement from fans was overwhelming, and we decided that one show just wasn’t enough. We’re thrilled to bring the tour to both Bengaluru and Mumbai on our first-ever trip to India,” band member Mike Shinoda said. Linkin Park, which paused live shows following the death of frontman Chester Bennington in 2017, made its comeback...

Bengaluru: Asserting that he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are working together unitedly, Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar on Wednesday, questioned what’s wrong if the incumbent continues as the CM. Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress president, was responding to Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan’s recent statement that Shivakumar can become the CM of the state, after Siddaramaiah completes his five-year term in 2028. There have been talks about the chief minister change in the state when the Congress government reaches the halfway mark of its five-year term in November, which is being referred to by some as the “November revolution”. Also Read “Very happy. What’s wrong? The chief minister is there. Let him be. We are not sad. We are working together. We are all united and we continue to be united,” Shivakumar told reporters in response to a question on Khan’s statement. There have been talks within state’s political circles, especially within the ruling Congress, for ...

Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes on Tuesday extended the deadline for those who couldn’t participate in the Social and Educational Survey — widely referred to as the “caste census” — in the state for different reasons. They can enumerate online till November 30. The actual survey, with enumerators gathering data door-to-door, had concluded on October 31, with an 89.48 per cent enumeration. About 4.22 lakh households had refused to participate in the survey. However, in order to provide an opportunity to those who could not participate in the survey due to various reasons, the period for participating online was extended till November 10. Also Read “In order to provide an opportunity to everyone to participate in the survey, the period for self-participation through the online link https://ift.tt/Ikz2u4Q, has finally been extended till November 30,” the commission said in a release on Tuesday. About 6.13 crore of the 6.85 crore projected population...

New Delhi: The BJP on Monday accused the Congress government in Karnataka of providing VVIP facilities to an alleged ISIS recruiter and other inmates in state jails and demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister G Parameshwara. This came after some undated videos surfaced on social media purportedly showing prison inmates using mobile phones, watching television and even partying inside the prisons. Also Read Prisoners seen using TV and phones in Bengaluru prison, probe ordered Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters here, party national spokesperson Shezaad Poonawalla showed a video footage in which alleged ISIS recruiter Juhad Hameed Shakeel Manna is seen using a mobile phone inside the jail, and accused the Congress of giving patronage to him. “We nab terrorists and when they are sent to jail, the Congress provides VVIP facilities so that they can freely execute their terror plans and recruit more people,” he charged. ...

Bengaluru : Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Monday said the government has taken serious note of reports about illegal activities in state prisons and warned that such lapses will not be tolerated. The minister’s statement comes amidst public outrage following recent media reports, which include videos purportedly showing inmates having access to banned items like ganja, liquor, mobile phones, and television inside their barracks at Bengaluru Central Prison. “Media has reported illegal activities in the jails in the state. We have taken it very seriously. Government will not tolerate it at any cost,” he told reporters ahead of a review meeting. Also Read CM Siddaramaiah declines to react to RSS leader’s registration statement Holding the prison authorities accountable, Parameshwara said, “All the officers concerned and the head of the prisons are responsible. After making them in charge of the prisons, it is their duty to manage it properly.” Listing the violations r...

Davangere: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday declined to comment on RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks on the registration status of the outfit. “We cannot respond to all that Bhagwat has spoken,” Siddaramaiah told reporters. In a veiled remark against the Congress leaders criticising RSS for operating without registration, the Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said his organisation is recognised as a body of individuals. The CM also clarified that the the Karnataka government’s order mandating private organisations to obtain permission for conducting any events in public places was not directed specifically at the RSS. Also Read Hindus are ‘responsible’ for Bharat: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat “We didn’t specifically mention RSS anywhere (in the order). Any organisation has to seek district authorities’ permission to conduct any event. What can we do if they assume that it’s (order) about RSS,” the CM remarked. On reports of special treatment to prisoners inside th...

Bengaluru: A Rapdio driver accused of harassing a woman passenger while she was returning to her accommodation has been arrested, police said on Sunday. The incident allegedly occurred on November 6, came to light after the woman posted about it on social media. The police social media monitoring team noticed the post and contacted her for details. A case was registered on the next day, and an investigation was launched, they added. “The accused has been identified as Lokesh, 28, a resident of Muniyappa Layout, Ullal,” a police officer said. Also Read Bengaluru: Rapido bike rider booked for molesting woman on ride The woman was returning to her Paying Guest (PG) hostel from Church Street when the incident occurred, he added. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Bengaluru: Prison authorities on Saturday launched a probe after purported videos surfaced on social media showing inmates at the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison allegedly watching television and using Android phones, sources said. In the purported videos, several inmates appeared to be receiving special privileges, including access to electronic gadgets. One of the clips purportedly showed Umesh Reddy, a rape convict facing multiple charges of sexual offences, using an Android phone inside the prison. A television set was also seen installed inside his barrack, sources added. Following the circulation of these videos online, prison officials said an internal inquiry has been initiated to verify their authenticity and identify those responsible for facilitating such access. “Further action will be taken based on the outcome of the investigation,” sources said. Also Read Top Maoist in Hyderabad jail on hunger-strike against solitary confinement Months after the #Parappa...

Bengaluru : A Rapido bike driver in Bengaluru was charged with sexual harassment after a woman recorded him allegedly trying to grab her legs during the ride on November 6. The woman posted the incident on her Instagram , where she wrote, “I faced something I never thought I would. While returning to my PG from Church Street on a Rapido ride, the captain tried to grab my legs while riding.” According to her post, the incident happened suddenly, and she froze, unable to process it. View this post on Instagram “When he did it again, I told him, ‘ Bhaiya, kya kar rahe ho, mat karo (Bhaiya, what are you doing? Please stop),’ but he didn’t stop,” she recounted the unfortunate incident. The woman explained she was unable to ask the rider to stop because she was unfamiliar with the area and did not know their destination. After the ride was completed, a man noticed her and confronted the driver. Also Read TN: Woman, male friend held ...

Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express on Saturday in an online event from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The Ernakulam Junction – KSR Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express (06652) left the station here at 8.41 am, though the scheduled time was 8 am, to the sound of drum beats. The latest Vande Bharat train from Kerala, decked with flowers inside and out, carried Union Minister of State for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Tourism Suresh Gopi, children from various schools selected on the basis of a drawing competition, and officials from various departments. Vande Bharat is revolution on rails: Suresh Gopi Speaking to reporters onboard the train, Gopi said, “It is a revolution on rails. ROR. It should roar,” he said. The union minister further said that more trains can come to Kerala, and the only hurdle is the doubling of the tracks and straightening of the sharp curves on the existing ones. “If there are more tracks, more trains will come. ...

Bengaluru: With farmers’ protesting in the northern districts of Karnataka, demanding a fair price for their produce, the Karnataka government has decided to fix the price Rs 3,300 per tonne of sugarcane, yielding a recovery of 11.25 per cent, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday. The CM also appealed to protesting sugarcane farmers to cooperate accepting the new price, and withdraw the agitation. Sugarcane farmers’ protest at Gurlapur Cross in Mudalagi taluk of Belagavi district demanding a procurement price of Rs 3,500 per tonne of sugarcane entered ninth day on Friday. It has also spread across various parts of north Karnataka districts like Belagavi, Bagalkote, Vijayapura, Haveri among others. With the protest intensifying, CM Siddaramaiah called for a meeting with farmer leaders and representatives of sugar factories on Friday. Also Read Three die after car, courier vehicle collide in Karnataka’s Bidar district “The Deputy Commissioner (DC) and Superintendent of Pol...

Krishnagiri: A woman and her male friend from Bengaluru were arrested on a charge of installing a hidden camera in a bathroom of a women’s hostel in Nagamangalam in Hosur, police said on Thursday. Hundreds of women employees of the Tata Electronics Pvt Ltd facility at Nagamangalam in Krishnagiri district staged a protest after a hidden camera was discovered inside a bathroom in the company’s hostel named Vidiyal Residency. The 11th floor structure has eight blocks and provides accommodation to over 6,000 women. A 22-year-old Neelukumari Gupta from Odisha, who was an employee of the company’s facility in Nagamangalam, had stayed at the hostel. She had installed the device at the instigation of her male friend, Santhosh (25). According to Superintendent of Police P Thangadurai, Santhosh was arrested by the police team from Udanapalli on November 5, from Bengaluru. Also Read CM Stalin accuses PM Modi of indulging in ‘hate politics’ The camera was installed on November 2 in the ba...

Bengaluru: Syed Ullah Sakhaf, a Muslim businessman from Channapatna in Bengaluru South district, has personally funded the reconstruction of a Hindu temple, setting an example of communal harmony . When the centuries-old Sri Basaveshwara Swamy temple in Channapatna began to crumble, the businessman decided otherwise. He spent more than Rs 3 crore to rebuild the temple. It was recently inaugurated on Kannada Rajyotsava Day, attracting a large number of devotees. He was honoured by Hindu leaders, crowned with a silver crown, showered with flowers and chanted. The land for the temple was donated by local residents Kempamma and Motegowda. Also Read Youth prays for Saint Premanand Maharaj in the holy city of Madinah Sakhaf, who heads the SK Group, is known for his philanthropic work. In the past, he also funded the construction of the Veerabhadreshwara temple in Santeh Mogenahalli in Channapatna. The inauguration marked the culmination of three days of religious and community prog...