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Bengaluru:  A CID inspector has gone into hiding after allegedly masterminding the robbery of Rs 20 lakh from Kerala-based businessmen at a hotel in Madiwala, using an official police vehicle and his own identity card to pull off what the victims initially believed was a legitimate police operation. The accused, CID Inspector Mahesh Kanakagiri, is absconding. One of his four alleged accomplices, Kupendra, was arrested on Wednesday, June 17, and his statement during interrogation is said to have cracked the case open. Also Read Former rowdy’s misconduct costs Haliyal PSI job, 8 cops shifted How the robbery unfolded The Kerala businessmen had checked into a private hotel in Madiwala carrying cash for trading purposes. According to investigators, Kanakagiri received a tip-off about the men and the money they were carrying and hatched a plan with four associates identified as Harris, Kupendra, Shafi and Shani. An official CID jeep was parked outside the hotel...

Bengaluru: A major accident was reported at a sewage treatment plant in Belagere near Varthur on the outskirts of Bengaluru, where two workers went missing after falling into a deep treatment tank while carrying out maintenance work on Thursday, June 18. Rescue teams are continuing an intensive search operation to trace the missing men. According to preliminary information, three workers had entered a tank nearly 40 feet deep at the BWSSB sewage treatment facility when they reportedly lost balance and fell inside. One worker was rescued, while two others identified as Brijesh from Bihar and Akhilesh from Tamil Nadu remain unaccounted for. Fire and Emergency Services personnel, along with police officials, rushed to the spot and launched rescue efforts. Authorities suspect the workers may have been trapped inside the tank due to the hazardous conditions prevailing within the facility. The treatment plant stores lakhs of litres of sewage water and receives drainage from sev...

Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada district is witnessing an unusually weak start to the southwest monsoon, prompting authorities to initiate water conservation measures at the Thumbe dam amid concerns over future drinking water availability. The district, known for receiving heavy rainfall during June, has recorded a substantial shortfall this year. As a result, all gates of the Thumbe dam, which supplies drinking water to Mangaluru, have been closed to preserve water reserves. Data released by the District Disaster Management Authority shows that the district received only 3.3 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours against the normal average of 36.5 mm. The cumulative rainfall figures are equally worrying. Between January 1 and June 17, Dakshina Kannada received only 390.7 mm rainfall compared to the normal expectation of 668.7 mm, indicating a major rainfall deficit across the district. All taluks have reported significantly lower rainfall than during the same period last ye...

Bengaluru : In a significant development, a Bengaluru court has granted interim relief to Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party president Konidela Pawan Kalyan by restraining the circulation of alleged defamatory content against him on social media platforms. The 16th City Civil Court passed the order on Wednesday while hearing a civil suit filed on behalf of Pawan Kalyan by his General Power of Attorney holder, Ram Prasad Talluri. The court directed social media entities including X Corp, Google India and Meta Inc., along with their employees, agents and associates, not to publish, upload, transmit or circulate any content that allegedly contains defamatory statements, accusations or video clips concerning the Andhra Pradesh leader until the next date of hearing. Also Read Pawan Kalyan fulfils wish of Telangana teen with rare disorder The order also specifically covers content linked to allegations that Pawan Kalyan had encroached upon government...

Bengaluru : A tragic incident claimed the life of a five-year-old boy and left another child seriously injured after a compound wall and iron gate collapsed on them while they were playing in north Bengaluru’s Bagalur police station limits. The deceased child has been identified as Afeen (5), son of Dawal Sab, a native of Yadgir district . The family had recently come to Bengaluru in search of better employment opportunities. According to police, Dawal Sab, a cab driver by profession, had been looking for work in the city. His wife and son Afeen had arrived in Bengaluru just five days ago and were staying at the residence of a relative in Bandikodigehalli under the Bagalur police station jurisdiction. Also Read Mysuru’s young men give second chance of life to injured tortoise The accident occurred at around 6.30 pm on Wednesday when Afeen was playing with neighbouring children, including a girl identified as Samanvi, near the compound gate of a house belongi...

Karwar: A viral video showing a former rowdy-sheeter allegedly threatening and abusing police personnel in Haliyal has led to disciplinary action against a senior police officer and several staff members in Uttara Kannada district. PSI Basavaraj Mabanur has been suspended by Uttara Kannada SP Deepak after the video purportedly showed him remaining seated inside a police vehicle while a former rowdy known as “Machchu Manja” verbally abused and physically intimidated police personnel in public. The incident reportedly took place on Sunday, June 14, near Maurya Bar and Restaurant in Haliyal. Witnesses said the accused was allegedly intoxicated and creating a disturbance when police personnel arrived at the scene. Also Read Bengaluru cops go to Jaipur to make arrest, get caught for bribe Instead of calming down, the former rowdy allegedly became aggressive, abused the officers in filthy language and even grabbed one policeman by the collar. The video, which qui...

Bengaluru : The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to transform highway maintenance across the country by adopting a technology-driven Predictive Asset Management Framework that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI), drones and advanced data analytics to identify road defects before they become major safety hazards. The initiative aims to shift from reactive repairs to proactive maintenance by detecting potholes, cracks and structural weaknesses at an early stage. According to NHAI, the new framework will help improve road quality, extend the lifespan of highway infrastructure and reduce long-term maintenance costs. As part of the initiative, NHAI is deploying Network Survey Vehicles (NSVs) to assess the condition of national highways . These specialised vehicles will collect detailed information on road surface irregularities, potholes, cracks and structural damage, enabling authorities to take corrective action before problems worsen. Also Read Liquor sales...