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Missiles, mayday & homecoming
In the wee hours of Tuesday, a flight from Dubai touched down at Kempegowda International Airport near Devanahalli. Among those on board – Karnataka Legislative Council member S.L. Bhojegowda and badminton star P.V. Sindhu. Bhojegowda,
City in Thai drug web
OB Bureau A drug trail stretching from Southeast Asia to the streets of Bangalore has now caught the attention of investigators and the city has emerged as one of the latest flashpoints in a widening
Tight watch as IPL returns to city
OB Bureau After months of uncertainty, the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is gearing up to host Indian Premier League matches again, But safety will come first and government says that’s non-negotiable. Home Minister G. Parameshwara
A twisted tale of two FIRs
OB Bureau What began as a Valentine’s Day party at a rented villa has spiralled into a high-stakes legal face-off this week. A 19-year-old college student has alleged she was drugged and gang-raped. One of
Under-16 social media ban on cards
OB Bureau Instagram scrolls and gaming reels could soon face a reality check in Karnataka. The state government is considering regulating, or even banningm social media use for children below 16. School Education and Literacy
All-in on AI
Byline: Ravi Kiran Bangalore’s artificial intelligence ambitions took centre stage in New Delhi midweek, as Karnataka showcased its growing clout in AI and deep technology at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The state arrived
B’lore’s garbage War: DKS fires fresh warning
OB Bureau The city’s festering garbage row has turned into a full-blown political slugfest, with Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar firing a blunt warning at BJP MLAs blocking waste trucks in their constituencies. “We will
Chief Secy named in ‘cash-for-post’ row
OB Bureau Fresh political tremors rocked Karnataka midweek after RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna filed complaints with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Income Tax Department, levelling serious bribery allegations against Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh. In
A top cop’s tumble
HL: A top cop’s tumble Strap: Viral sleaze videos, a pending inquiry & a looming retirement converge as Karnataka suspends a senior IPS officer Blurb: For the police force, the episode raises harder questions.
