Bengaluru

A Bengaluru student who took part in CJP’s anti-paper leak protests has alleged he was assaulted by four masked men. Police have registered an FIR and begun an investigation.

Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar has urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Vijay Joseph to defer his August 3 Bengaluru visit amid Cauvery tensions.

Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj has called for a statewide Karnataka bandh on August 13 to protest the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.

Screenings of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan were halted in parts of Karnataka as Cauvery protests intensified, prompting theatres to cancel shows and tighten security.

Karnataka has introduced stricter regulations for homestays and B&Bs, including police verification, CCTV surveillance and mandatory inspections to improve tourist safety.

Bengaluru commuters and autorickshaw drivers have reported navigation errors on the Ola app, with inaccurate map locations leading to delays and wrong destinations.

Bengaluru Traffic Police have expressed concern that repeated 50% discounts on pending traffic fines are encouraging motorists to delay payments instead of following traffic rules.

Bengaluru Police arrested three men in connection with a house burglary and recovered gold jewellery, motorcycles and other stolen property worth ₹81 lakh.

A mother and daughter have been booked for allegedly cheating investors of nearly ₹5 crore by promising flats and high returns in Bengaluru.

A Bengaluru man allegedly stole gold worth over ₹1 crore from wedding halls to fund his online gaming addiction. Police have recovered ornaments worth ₹47 lakh.

Police have launched an investigation after fraudsters allegedly created a fake website of a government guest house and cheated customers through bogus room bookings.

A morning cricket game took a horrific turn after boys discovered a severed human head on a ground in Kodathi. Police have launched a major investigation.

Restaurant associations in Bengaluru have warned of a boycott of Swiggy and Zomato after August 15 if concerns over commissions and settlement practices remain unresolved.

Animal welfare activists have demanded the arrest of an auto driver accused of killing a one-month-old stray puppy in KR Puram.

A fruit vendor was arrested after a woman shared a video alleging sexual harassment on social media, helping police identify the accused.

A Bengaluru woman has accused two policemen of stealing cash, gold and valuables during a domestic dispute. Police have denied the allegations.

A 35-year-old man accused in a sexual offence case allegedly consumed poison while police attempted to arrest him. A fresh case has been registered.

Four men were arrested for allegedly forging RC cards, altering vehicle details and selling high-end cars. Police recovered eight vehicles worth ₹1.74 crore.

A Bengaluru assistant professor was allegedly stabbed by her father inside her college following a family dispute over marriage and financial demands.

A Bihar woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Bengaluru, with her body discovered nearly five days later after neighbours noticed a foul smell.