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Bengaluru man pretending to be disabled while begging confronted by locals, video goes viral
offbeat | Jul 30, 2026, 04:20 PM ISTA video from Bengaluru has gone viral after a man pretending to have a physical disability while begging was confronted by local residents. The incident has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many debating fraudulent begging and its impact on public trust.
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'Reels have quietly taken over the world': Bengaluru founder shares early morning observation
offbeat | Jul 28, 2026, 07:24 PM ISTA Bengaluru entrepreneur has sparked conversation online after sharing how everyone he encountered on a short morning trip appeared glued to reels. His viral X post prompted many users to reflect on screen time, scrolling habits and social media addiction.
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Man arrested for harassing woman waiting for cab in Bengaluru; victim shares ordeal online
Karnataka | Jul 28, 2026, 11:58 AM ISTAs per the woman, the man rode on a two-wheeler and harassed her using obscene words while she waited for a cab near KPL Gardens, Manjunath Nagar in Bengaluru.
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Bengaluru street food vendor arrested over alleged objectionable social media post against PM Modi
India | Jul 24, 2026, 11:09 AM ISTA Bengaluru street food vendor has been arrested for allegedly posting objectionable content against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Instagram. Police have booked the accused under the BNS and IT Act and remanded him to judicial custody.
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Bengaluru auto driver lost his wife 8 years ago, what he still does every morning is touching hearts
offbeat | Jul 21, 2026, 09:03 PM ISTAn elderly Bengaluru auto driver has won hearts after a video showed him placing fresh flowers before photographs of his late wife every morning. Eight years after her passing, he says meeting new people and staying busy helps him cope with the loss.
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Bengaluru man strangles four-month pregnant wife to death, dies by suicide later
Karnataka | Jul 16, 2026, 08:21 PM ISTThe couple had been living in Bengaluru's Lakshmappa Garden for a few years and had frequent arguments recently. On Wednesday, they had an argument after which the man killed the wife before dying by suicide.
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Ramachandra Gowda, former Karnataka minister, dies at 88 in private hospital in Bengaluru
Karnataka | Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 AM ISTRamachandra Gowda's final rites will be conducted at his private property in Kamakshipalya, where family members, political leaders, supporters and well-wishers are expected to pay their last respects.
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Bengaluru's water story: Why India's tech capital depends more on Cauvery than its own reservoirs
Explainers | Jul 12, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTBengaluru overwhelmingly depends on the Cauvery River for its water requirements; although the Karnataka capital has two historic reservoirs: Hesaraghatta Lake and Thippagondanahalli (TG Halli) Reservoir. Thus, a good rainfall is crucial for Bengaluru in helping carter to its water needs.
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Bengaluru woman alleges delivery agent forcefully entered her home, exposed himself; accused held
Karnataka | Jul 12, 2026, 10:55 AM ISTThe woman alleged that the delivery agent arrived at her home to deliver a parcel and requested permission to use the washroom. When she declined, he allegedly forced his way into the house.
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Shivakumar reviews Bengaluru's second airport plans, Harohalli reportedly joins list of contenders
Business | Jul 09, 2026, 05:20 PM ISTThe government has proposed a second airport in the city to decongest Kempegowda International Airport, which has emerged as the country's third-largest airport.
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Cobra refuses to move from Bengaluru road for nearly 40 minutes. Viral video stuns internet
Trending | Jul 08, 2026, 02:41 PM ISTA cobra brought traffic to a crawl on Bengaluru's Palace Road after settling in the middle of the road with its hood fully spread. The reptile remained there for nearly 30 to 40 minutes before police safely rescued it, with the unusual incident going viral online.
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20-year-old Bengaluru student found dead in pond; police suspect suicide
Karnataka | Jul 07, 2026, 11:46 AM ISTThe deceased has been identified as Teju, a resident of Chikkabanavara. Police suspect suicide. Initial investigations have revealed that Teju had allegedly sent a message to her boyfriend, announcing her suicide, and also to her mother before the incident.
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Bengaluru daycare horror could leave lifelong psychological scars on toddlers, warns psychologist
Health | Jul 03, 2026, 06:43 PM ISTThe alleged abuse of toddlers at a Bengaluru daycare could have long-lasting psychological consequences, says Mr. Saikishore, Clinical Psychologist, Aster Whitefield Hospital. He explains why repeated fear and humiliation during early childhood can affect a child's emotional development.
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Capgemini closes Bengaluru daycare over toddlers' abuse, says wellbeing, safety remains priority
Karnataka | Jul 02, 2026, 12:10 PM ISTCapgemini said the foremost priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of its employees and their families. We are cooperating fully with the relevant authorities and assisting them in their efforts to establish the facts.
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Seven labourers from Bihar killed as massive rock collapses at stone quarry in Bengaluru
Karnataka | Jul 02, 2026, 11:07 AM ISTThe victims, all daily-wage labourers employed at a stone crusher site, were trapped beneath the fallen boulder and died on the spot, according to police.
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Toddlers shoved in commode, thrown in washing machine at Bengaluru daycare, videos reveal horror
Karnataka | Jul 01, 2026, 09:56 PM ISTFive women have been booked after disturbing videos allegedly showing toddlers being abused at a daycare centre inside the campus of a well-known IT company in Bengaluru surfaced online.
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Bigg Boss Kannada fame Divya Suresh claims stranger harassed her on Bengaluru street
Regional Cinema | Jun 30, 2026, 08:08 PM ISTKannada actress Divya Suresh has alleged that she faced harassment while walking on the street. She has tagged the Bengaluru Police while raising a question.
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New Vande Bharat Express train from Bengaluru to Vijayapura soon, says Karnataka Minister MB Patil
Karnataka | Jun 30, 2026, 01:24 PM ISTKarnataka Minister MB Patil said Union minister of state for railways V Somanna has assured him of a new Vande Bharat Express train and said that the interaction between the two ministers took place at the inauguration of a railway overbridge at Channapatna on Monday.
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Police sub-inspector arrested for assaulting minor boys in Bengaluru
Karnataka | Jun 30, 2026, 08:49 AM ISTThe arrested PSI, Praveen, is assigned to the Amruthahalli police station in the city's northeast, allegedly forced minor boys to perform obscene acts and recorded them on his mobile phone.
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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw calls Bengaluru 'Garbage City', leaves X user divided
Trending | Jun 28, 2026, 01:39 PM ISTBiocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has reignited debate by calling Bengaluru a "Garbage City" and sharing a vision of what it could have looked like with better planning. Her viral post has sparked conversations about waste management, infrastructure and the city's future.