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A 24-year-old Dalit man died in a rehabilitation center after being allegedly beaten to death during police custody in Bengaluru. Darshan, who died on November 26, was an alcoholic and often picked fights. According to his mother, Adilakshmi, police officers from the Viveknagar station took him into custody on November 12 after a brawl with his neighbour. The mother alleged that she was not allowed to see or meet her son. In her police complaint, she has named assistant sub-inspector Pawan and two other policemen for brutally assaulting her son to the extent that he was unable to walk. There was no medical care provided despite his deteriorating condition. Three days later, on November 15, police informed the Dalit family that Darshan was being shifted to the Unity Foundation Rehab Centre near Madanayakanahalli. “The police pressured me to admit my son there and demanded Rs 2,500 as admission fees. After admitting, we were told by the staff present that Darshan’s health was improv...

Corporate jobs are often stressful, leading employees to find various ways to stay motivated. One man in Bengaluru found his motivation in a unique manner—by quitting his job. In a video shared on social media, the man identified as Rakesh explains why he quit his job and took up auto driving. The video begins with a caption, “Auto driver, no longer a corporate slave.” Rakesh says he is not afraid of exploring new things. He explains that this video is for those going through the most difficult times in their lives. He recalls a time when he almost considered giving up and thought he wouldn’t recover. Rakesh says, “However, here I am, driving an auto, and life won’t end me or defeat me.” He also explained that the most important thing is to keep living life and focus on something meaningful. View this post on Instagram The former corporate employee also discussed the significance of money. He said that money is important, but it’s no...

Bengaluru: Seeking to end the raging leadership row involving them, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar on Saturday put up a united front, asserting there were no differences between them and that they would be united in the future as well. Addressing a joint press conference after a breakfast meeting at Siddaramaiah’s residence, Kaveri, the two leaders said they will abide by the party high command’s decision. The breakfast meet was convened by the CM at the behest of the Congress high command to end the logjam over the issue bothering the 2.5-year-old Congress government, with the opposition BJP warning of moving a no-confidence motion should the power tussle between the CM and his deputy continue. Addressing the press conference, Siddaramaiah said, “I had a breakfast meeting with Shivakumar because some unwanted confusion was created. It was created by the media.” “We don’t have differences. Even today, there are no differences, there won’t be a...

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said he invited his deputy D K Shivakumar for a meeting over breakfast on November 29 to discuss amid the heightened leadership row. Speaking to reporters here, Siddaramaiah said, “The party high command had called me and him (D K Shivkumar) and asked us to have a meeting. Hence, I have invited him for breakfast tomorrow. We will discuss when he comes,” Siddaramaiah said. Also Read Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar face-off over promised ‘word’ “There is no change in my stand and I have said I will listen to whatever the high command says. Both of us have said that we will obey whatever the party high command says,” he added. The chief minister also said that he will go to Delhi if the high command calls him. 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 ...

Bengaluru: The tug-of-war between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar over the CM post turned into a war of words on Thursday as the two faced off over keeping up a promise. Amid an intensifying power tussle, Shivakumar insisted that “word power is world power,” prompting a witty repartee from Siddaramaiah, who said, “A word is not power unless it betters the world for the people.” While Siddaramaiah is asserting that he would complete his term, Shivakumar wants to replace him to hold the coveted post as the Congress government completed half of its five-year term on November 20. “The mandate given by the people of Karnataka is not a moment, but a responsibility that lasts five full years,” the Chief Minister made it clear in a post on ‘X’. A Word is not power unless it betters the World for the people. Proud to declare that the Shakti scheme has delivered over 600 crore free trips to the women of our state. From the very first month of forming the gov...

New Delhi: Amid speculation over leadership change in Karnataka, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said the issue will be resolved after discussions at the top level with senior leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The power tussle within the ruling party has intensified in recent weeks amid murmurs about a CM change in the state after the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20, in the backdrop of an alleged “power-sharing” agreement involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D K Shivakumar in 2023 “The high command – myself, Rahul ji and Sonia ji will together take a decision on the issue and resolve it,” Kharge told PTI, when asked about the issue of leadership change in Karnataka. Talk of a leadership tussle in the Congress government in Karnataka has refused to die down, with Siddaramaiah putting the onus on the party high command to put a “full stop to the confusion”, even as Shivakumar has said that there...

Bengaluru: The Bengaluru police on Tuesday announced that they have recovered the entire Rs 7.11 crore looted from a cash van by a gang in the city. Nine people, including police constable Annappa Naik, have been arrested. “In total, nine individuals have been arrested, and Rs 7.11 crore in cash has been recovered,” police said in a statement. Two days after the incident, three key suspects were apprehended, and Rs 5.76 crore cash was recovered. Also Read Three, including police constable, held in Rs 7.11 cr Bengaluru heist 3 more suspects arrested in Hyderabad On November 23, three more suspects were arrested near Nampally Metro Station in Hyderabad were held with Rs 54.74 lakh. On Monday, three suspects were arrested — one from a flat near Halesuru Lake in the city and two from near a tea shop at Sumanahalli Junction. “The six arrested suspects have been produced before the court and placed in police custody for further investigation. The investigation is on-going,” they...

Bengaluru: Some Karnataka Congress legislators who travelled to New Delhi to meet party leaders to pitch for deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar’s elevation as CM, said here on Tuesday that the leadership will take a decision on the matter. While some MLAs said they requested the high command to end the confusion over the CM issue at the earliest, others said they also sought opportunities for youngsters or fresh faces during the proposed cabinet reshuffle. The internal power tussle within the ruling party has intensified amid speculation over a change in the chief minister, following the Congress government completing half of its five-year term on November 20. Reports cite an alleged power-sharing agreement between CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy Shivakumar in 2023. Also Read ‘Why should Siddaramaiah be replaced?’ asks CM’s key advisor Rayareddy Party sources said a batch of six legislators supporting Shivakumar had travelled to Delhi on Sunday night to meet the high command, ...

Kanakapura: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said he did not want to discuss the CM change issue publicly, as it is a “secret deal” between four and five people in the party, and that he believes in his conscience. Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress President said that he doesn’t want to cause any embarrassment for the party and weaken it. The power tussle within the ruling party has intensified, amid speculation about chief minister change in the state, after the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20, citing an alleged “power-sharing” agreement involving CM Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar in 2023. Earlier in the day, Shivakumar, who had not met AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge when the latter was in the city for the past few days, amid the ongoing power game in the state, however, accompanied him to the airport as he left for the national capital. “I don’t know. I have not asked to make me the CM. It is a ...

CS Chinnaiah alias Chinna, the whistleblower in the ongoing Dharmasthala case, was granted bail by a Mangaluru court on Monday, November 24. The bail was granted on 12 conditions, including a bond of Rs 1 lakh, reported Vartha Bharti Chinna had been lodged in the Shivamogga jail for the past three months. The development comes after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) is likely to file the charge sheet before the Belthangady court. On August 23, Chinna was arrested for “creating false evidence and perjury.” The former sanitation worker, who is a Dalit, had appeared before SIT chief Pranab Mohanty and recorded his statement. The Dharmasthala mass burial case in Karnataka came to light on July 3 when Chinna alleged that he was forced to bury over 100 bodies, including young women and girls, who appeared to have been sexually assaulted, in secret graves between 1995 and 2014. He identified 13 sites along the Netravathi River for exhumation. His allegations prompted the SIT to la...

Chikkaballapura : Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said if the Congress high command decides that he should continue in the post he will do so. The high command will ultimately decide on the leadership change, he said, adding that he and Deputy CM D K Shivakumar should accept it. The power tussle within the ruling party has intensified amid speculation about chief minister change in the state after the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20, citing an alleged “power-sharing” agreement involving Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar in 2023. “We will abide by the high command decision. If they decide I should continue (as CM), I will continue. Ultimately, whatever the high command decides, I should accept it. Shivakumar should also accept it,” Siddaramaiah told reporters here. Also Read After Shivakumar’s cryptic remark, Siddaramaiah hints at continuing as Karnataka CM Asked if Shivakumar would become the CM, he said, “When I hav...

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 ...