Local
Bengaluru authorities issue heat warnings as temperatures may reach 39°C
Bengaluru's district administration and disaster management authority warn that temperatures may rise to 39°C in the coming weeks, posing public health risks including heat stroke. Authorities advise residents to stay hydrated, wear light clothing, avoid outdoor activity between 11am and 3pm, and monitor vulnerable groups. Clinics are already reporting heat-related illnesses, with doctors providing emergency guidance for heat stroke cases.
Times of India - Bengaluru
Crime
Bengaluru court rejects bail to doctor charged with murder of wife
A Bengaluru court denied bail to Dr. Mahendra Reddy GS, a physician arrested in October 2025 for allegedly murdering his wife, dermatologist Kruthika Reddy, by administering an overdose of anaesthesia in April 2025. The Marathahalli police presented evidence including digital files, chats, and messages indicating premeditation, such as one stating, 'I killed my wife for you.'
Times of India - Bengaluru
Local
Karnataka high court grants relief in breach of promise of marriage case
The Karnataka High Court has granted interim relief to a man in judicial custody for over six weeks in a breach of promise of marriage case, citing concerns about misuse of Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Justice M Nagaprasanna stayed the investigation and proceedings, noting the alleged acts were consensual and the complaint lacked evidence of sexual assault, while highlighting increasing misuse of the provision in Bengaluru courts.
Times of India - Bengaluru
