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Bengaluru horror: 2 men rape orphaned girls aged 11 and 12 for over a year, upload videos on social media
Two men have been arrested in Bengaluru for the sexual abuse of two orphaned girls, aged 11 and 12, over a period of more than a year. The arrests were made by the Cyber Command Centre following a report from the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, which revealed that the men recorded the abuse and shared the videos on social media for profit. The girls, who lost their parents and were living with their uncle, were reportedly exploited after he allowed the accused to take them away.
Times of India - Bengaluru
Crime·2026-05-15T08:59:24+00:00
SC directs Bengaluru court to expedite trial in Renukaswamy murder case
The Supreme Court has instructed a Bengaluru court to expedite the trial in the Renukaswamy murder case, citing slow progress. Only 10 out of 272 witnesses have been examined in the past seven months. The court emphasized the need for regular witness examination and may require the trial to proceed on a day-to-day basis if necessary.
Hindustan Times - Bengaluru
Local·2026-05-15T11:34:41+00:00
Fuel price hike: Petrol crosses ₹106 in Bengaluru, diesel at ₹94
On May 15, 2026, petrol prices in Bengaluru increased to ₹106.17 per litre, while diesel rose to ₹94.10 per litre, marking the first hike in over four years. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized the increase, stating it would significantly impact the common people and urged the Central government to reverse the decision. The price hikes are attributed to rising global crude oil prices and are expected to affect transportation costs and the prices of essential commodities.
The Hindu - Bengaluru · The Hindu - Karnataka
