Bengaluru, April 6 (IANS) The Bengaluru Police arrested five men on Monday in connection with the assault of a 20‑year‑old woman and her male friend at a residence in Labourers’ Colony on Balagere Road in the city, within the limits of Varthur Police Station. The video of the incident had gone viral on social media, raising concerns.Based on the complaint by the victim, police have registered an FIR against the accused under Sections 118(1) (voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by …
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Bengaluru, March 31 (IANS) Karnataka Police have filed an FIR against a man who was earlier let off after being taken into custody for attempting to open an aircraft’s emergency door, and later allegedly abused the Bengaluru Police on social media, officials said on Tuesday. The Kempegowda Airport police have registered the case in this regard.The accused, identified as Utkarsh Gowtham from Maharashtra, has deleted all his social media posts following the filing of the FIR and is currently unt…
Bengaluru, March 31 (IANS) The Bengaluru Police have arrested a bike taxi driver on charges of inappropriately touching a 25-year-old woman rider throughout her journey. The incident was reported within the limits of the Indiranagar police station in the city, said officials on Tuesday.The arrested person has been identified as Mohammad Khizar. According to the police, the victim had booked a bike ride from BTM Layout to Indiranagar. She alleged that the accused repeatedly touched her inappropri…
Bengaluru, March 28 (IANS) The Bengaluru police, on Saturday, registered an FIR against a professor at a private university in the city for allegedly calling a Muslim student a “terrorist” during a classroom session. The Girinagar police have invoked Sections 299 (deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings) and 352 (intentional insults likely to provoke a breach of peace) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS).The accused, identified as Professor Muralidhar Deshpande and i…
Bengaluru, March 28 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium saw fans return with excitement and relief, praising improved arrangements while soaking in the electric atmosphere. Supporters from across the globe, including India, Ireland, and the United States, gathered to cheer, hopeful of a great start to the season and confident of a smooth, enjoyable matchday experience.Saturday’s game also marks…
Bengaluru, March 28 (IANS) The famous M. Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru has been turned into a police fortress as the stage is set for the IPL inaugural match between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday evening. Authorities have taken extensive measures to ensure that no untoward incident occurs, with around 2,000 police personnel deployed in and around the stadium.In the wake of last year’s stampede tragedy, which claimed 11 lives …
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Investigations into several narcotics cases in India, especially down South, are increasingly being linked to cartels run from Thailand. While Thailand itself is a big market in terms of consumption, there are various cartels that are doing business in India.Investigators have learnt that Thai cartels hold a huge clout in various parts of India. However, their operations in South India have increased over the last couple of years.The agencies have also learnt that Thai …
Goa, Feb 26 (IANS) Continuing the drive against illegal immigration and violations of immigration laws, authorities have deported six Bangladeshi nationals who were found living in Goa without valid travel or immigration documents, officials said on Thursday.The deportation was carried out on Wednesday through a coordinated effort between the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), Goa, and the Border Security Force (BSF), officials confirmed.According to authorities, the entire process …
Bengaluru, Jan 15 (IANS) Karnataka BJP leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Thursday flagged national security concerns over West Bengal-Bengaluru rail connectivity and appealed to Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw over the alleged unchecked movement of Bangladeshis.Narayanaswamy, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, stated in his letter: “I am writing to bring to your immediate attention a matter of grave concern regarding the potential compromise of nationa…
Raipur, Jan 12 (IANS) The Raipur Zonal Office of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has issued a Provisional Attachment Order (PAO) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, attaching eight immovable properties valued at approximately Rs 2.66 crore, an agency statement said on Monday.According to ED, these assets, consisting of land parcels and residential flats, were allegedly acquired by accused individuals Saumya Chaurasia and Nikhil Chandrakar in the names of their relative…