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Bengaluru shocker: 20-year-old man sets mother on fire for denying money to buy alcohol

Bengaluru shocker: 20-year-old man sets mother on fire for denying money to buy alcohol

The shocking incident took place at Sadashivanagar area in Bengaluru on December 6.

Dec 10, 2018, 08:56 AM IST
Bengaluru: 1 scientist dead, 3 critically injured as hydrogen cylinder explodes at Indian Institute of Science

Bengaluru: 1 scientist dead, 3 critically injured as hydrogen cylinder explodes at Indian Institute of Science

At least one scientist died and three others were critically injured following an explosion at Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. 

Dec 05, 2018, 18:13 PM IST
Gauri Lankesh killing: Will soon take a call on banning organistations, says Karnataka Dy CM

Gauri Lankesh killing: Will soon take a call on banning organistations, says Karnataka Dy CM

Lankesh, 55, known for her left-leaning and strong anti-Hindutva views, was shot dead in front of her house here on September 5 last year, triggering a nationwide outrage.

Nov 24, 2018, 13:46 PM IST
Hindu outfit​ named in Gauri Lankesh's murder in chargesheet filed by SIT

Hindu outfit​ named in Gauri Lankesh's murder in chargesheet filed by SIT

Lankesh, 55, known for her left-leaning and strong anti-Hindutva views was shot dead in front of her house here on September 5 last year, triggering a nationwide outrage.

Nov 24, 2018, 13:42 PM IST
Ananth Kumar cremated with full state honours in Bengaluru

Ananth Kumar cremated with full state honours in Bengaluru

Ananth Kumar breathed his last at 2 am at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Monday.

Nov 13, 2018, 15:02 PM IST
Arrested in bribery case, mining baron Janardhana Reddy to remain in judicial custody till Nov 24

Arrested in bribery case, mining baron Janardhana Reddy to remain in judicial custody till Nov 24

Reddy is suspected to have received 57 kg gold worth Rs 18 crore to help an accused in a case being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Nov 11, 2018, 18:04 PM IST
1 dead after under construction building collapses in Bengaluru's Thyagarajanagar

1 dead after under construction building collapses in Bengaluru's Thyagarajanagar

One of the two trapped managed to run out and informed the police about the other person who died under the debris.

Nov 10, 2018, 20:28 PM IST
ED raids Amnesty International office in Bengaluru over alleged FEMA violations

ED raids Amnesty International office in Bengaluru over alleged FEMA violations

ED officials conducted searches at two locations in Bangalore linked to Amnesty International India.

Oct 25, 2018, 19:15 PM IST
Bengaluru: School principal hacked to death in front of students

Bengaluru: School principal hacked to death in front of students

A school principal was hacked to death Sunday by a six-member gang in front of 20 students, for whom he was holding a special class, police said.

Oct 15, 2018, 07:26 AM IST
HAL regrets politicisation of its employees after Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre on Rafale deal

HAL regrets politicisation of its employees after Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre on Rafale deal

Congress has accused the Modi government of sidelining HAL while finalising the Rafale deal.

Oct 14, 2018, 08:00 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi to meet HAL employees in Bengaluru

Rahul Gandhi to meet HAL employees in Bengaluru

The city police have allowed the party to conduct the meeting for about 90 minutes from 3:30 p.m onwards in the Square circle.

Oct 12, 2018, 23:31 PM IST
Bengaluru Deputy Mayor Ramila Umashankar dies just a week after elections

Bengaluru Deputy Mayor Ramila Umashankar dies just a week after elections

A councillor of the ruling Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S), she was elected to serve as the Deputy Mayor on September 28

Oct 05, 2018, 10:17 AM IST
Congress-JDS wins BBMP polls, Gangambike Mallikarjun elected Bengaluru Mayor

Congress-JDS wins BBMP polls, Gangambike Mallikarjun elected Bengaluru Mayor

The Congress had alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was trying to poach the legislators.

Sep 28, 2018, 15:52 PM IST
Bengaluru Mayor, Deputy Mayor to be elected on Friday, Congress accuses BJP of poaching corporators

Bengaluru Mayor, Deputy Mayor to be elected on Friday, Congress accuses BJP of poaching corporators

Till Thursday evening, the Congress had been engaged in hectic consultations to decide the candidate for the elections. 

Sep 28, 2018, 09:57 AM IST
26/11 hero Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan's plaque vandalised in Bengaluru; Congress, BJP join public outcry

26/11 hero Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan's plaque vandalised in Bengaluru; Congress, BJP join public outcry

BJP MP Rajeev Chandrashekhar urged the government to restore the memorial before the 26/11 anniversary. 

Sep 17, 2018, 17:57 PM IST
Social media causing sleep deprivation in pilots: Air Cheif Marshal BS Dhanoa

Social media causing sleep deprivation in pilots: Air Cheif Marshal BS Dhanoa

Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa on Friday said that being online for long hours on social media is causing sleep deprivation in pilots.

Sep 15, 2018, 18:37 PM IST
Bharat Bandh in Karnataka: Streets deserted in Bengaluru, shops attacked in Mangalore

Bharat Bandh in Karnataka: Streets deserted in Bengaluru, shops attacked in Mangalore

In Mangaluru, incidents of stone pelting at hotels and shops, which remained open, were reported.

Sep 10, 2018, 12:15 PM IST
Miraculous escape caught on camera: Couple falls off; bike continues for 300 metres with kid

Miraculous escape caught on camera: Couple falls off; bike continues for 300 metres with kid

A child's miraculous escape in a road bike accident, caught on camera, has stunned several viewers on social media. 

Aug 21, 2018, 14:51 PM IST
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was in Bengaluru prison during Emergency

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was in Bengaluru prison during Emergency

BJP leader was flown from New Delhi to Bengaluru in 1975 after Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared Emergency and got several opposition leaders detained.

Aug 16, 2018, 21:24 PM IST
Aero India 2019 not to be held in Bengaluru? Centre faces flak for 'unfortunate' move

Aero India 2019 not to be held in Bengaluru? Centre faces flak for 'unfortunate' move

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has, however, said that no decision has been taken yet regarding the venue of Aero India 2019. 

Aug 05, 2018, 17:27 PM IST