News without the noise · Bengaluru Edition
Sunday, April 12, 2026 · 103 stories
Karnataka police detained suspects in a case before discovering a murder had occurred, highlighting an unusual investigative sequence. The incident underscores law enforcement procedures in the state with direct implications for Bengaluru's public safety.
The National Highways Authority of India has postponed final load testing of the Peenya Elevated Flyover on NH-4, which was scheduled from April 13-17. The testing was planned to assess structural integrity and safety following recent cable repair works, and authorities had proposed restricting all vehicular movement on the stretch during the testing period.
A report by Janaagraha reveals that public spending on Bengaluru reached Rs 38,455 crore in 2021-22, averaging over Rs 100 crore daily. About 80% of this expenditure is managed by parastatal agencies like Bescom, BMRCL, BWSSB, BMTC, and city police, which operate with limited public scrutiny. The absence of elected city governance since 2020 has weakened oversight, contributing to persistent civic issues such as potholed roads and water shortages despite high spending.
A 20-year-old college student was kidnapped for ransom near a hostel in BTM Layout on April 11. Bengaluru police rescued the victim within five hours and arrested four accused, who were the student's college mates, following a tip received through the Namma 112 emergency helpline.
U.S.-Iran negotiations in Islamabad concluded without agreement after 21 hours, with Iran declining to commit long-term to abandoning nuclear weapons ambitions. The breakdown jeopardizes a fragile two-week ceasefire in the ongoing war, which has caused significant regional casualties and infrastructure damage. The U.S. left its final proposal on the table, while Iran maintains its nuclear program is peaceful and has criticized U.S. demands as excessive.
Watch JD Vance’s full remarks after US-Iran talks end without deal | US-Israel war on Iran | Al Jazeera Watch JD Vance's full remarks after US-Iran talks end without deal in Pakistan US Vice President JD Vance is leaving Pakistan after 21 hours of talks with Iran, saying Tehran chose not to accept their ‘final and best offer’. Published On 12 Apr 2026 12 Apr 2026 Save Click here to share on social media Share Add Al Jazeera on Google. Here’s his full press conference in Islamabad.
A crowd crush occurred at Citadelle Henry, a historic mountaintop fortress and tourist attraction in northern Haiti, resulting in at least 30 fatalities. Many of the victims were young, with dozens more reported injured or missing following the incident on Saturday.
Three supertankers carrying oil have passed through the Strait of Hormuz during a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, according to shipping data. The strait, a chokepoint for about 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, had been blocked by Iran since late February, disrupting global energy supplies and raising oil prices. Hundreds of other tankers remain stuck in the Gulf waiting to exit during the two-week ceasefire period.
U.S. Secretary of State J.D. Vance stated that no agreement has been reached in negotiations with Iran and that the United States has presented its final proposal. Iranian media reported that the U.S. was seeking a reason to exit the talks and that responsibility for next steps lies with America.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Rajat Patidar scored a half-century in 17 balls against Mumbai Indians, tying for the second-fastest fifty by an RCB player in IPL history. The fastest record remains Romario Shepherd's 14-ball half-century from 2025.
Rajasthan Royals cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi has scored 200 runs in four matches during the current IPL season, following 252 runs in seven innings last season. Teammate Tushar Deshpande noted the 15-year-old's maturity and ability to focus on the ball rather than the bowler, contributing to his performance against top bowlers.
Mumbai Indians made two changes to their lineup for the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, selecting Mitchell Santner and Mayank Markande. Royal Challengers Bengaluru did not include Josh Hazlewood in their playing eleven.