News without the noise · Bengaluru Edition
Sunday, May 24, 2026 · 91 stories
An 18-year-old NEET aspirant, Bhagyashree, was found dead by suicide at her home in Kalaburagi, Karnataka. Her father reported that she had performed well academically and in the NEET examination, and there were no apparent signs of distress. Police are investigating the incident, which did not involve a suicide note, and a case has been registered.
Lakshmi Priya, a 26-year-old woman and wife of a Bengaluru police constable, was found dead under suspicious circumstances at their residence. Her family alleges that she faced continuous harassment from her husband and in-laws following their marriage in May 2023. A case has been registered against her husband and family members under relevant sections related to dowry death and cruelty.
Residents in Bengaluru are protesting a new requirement that mandates a 50% deposit of property tax dues to file appeals against reassessments. The Greater Bengaluru Authority claims that many property owners underreported their built-up areas, leading to increased tax demands based on drone surveys. Citizens have expressed concerns about the fairness of this process, particularly regarding the lack of physical assessments and the financial burden imposed on those challenging the new tax assessments.
In Bengaluru, a tanker crisis has resulted in seven road fatalities over the past four months, raising significant concerns about public safety and health hazards associated with the situation.
Samarth Singh, the husband of Twisha Sharma, was brought to Bhopal for police custody following his arrest in connection with her alleged suicide. He had been on the run for over a week after an FIR was filed against him and his mother, with allegations of mental harassment and financial demands. The Madhya Pradesh government has recommended a CBI investigation into the case, while local police will continue their inquiry until the central agency takes over.
A 10-year-old girl was killed and her parents were injured in an accident on the Pune-Mumbai highway. The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety in the region.
At least 82 people have been killed and two are missing after a coal mine blast in northern China, officials have said. The gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine is the worst mining disaster in China since 2009, and Chinese President Xi Jinping said no effort must be spared in the search and rescue operation.
Steve Scalise, the Republican House Majority Leader, posted on X, expressing his thoughts for the president and adding: “We live in dangerous times.” More than 30 shots were heard from the White House North Lawn, according to Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett, reporting from the scene. A man has been shot dead by Secret Service officers after opening fire on a security checkpoint near the White House, with a bystander also wounded in the gunfire. Can’t stop, won’t stop.” Saturday’s shooting comes less than a month after what law enforcement authorities described as an attempted assassination of.
A suspect was shot and killed by Secret Service agents after opening fire at a checkpoint near the White House on Saturday evening. The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, had a known history of mental health issues and had previously attempted to gain entry to the White House. A bystander was also injured in the incident, which is currently under investigation, and road closures around the area are expected to remain in place overnight.
Marta Kostyuk expressed gratitude that her family remained unharmed after Russian missile strikes targeted Kyiv, with one missile landing just 100 meters from their home. Following her victory against Oksana Selekhmeteva at the French Open, Kostyuk shared her emotional experience, stating that the proximity of the attack made it one of her most challenging matches. Despite the distressing news, she chose to compete, emphasizing her focus on the well-being of her family and the people of Ukraine.
Barring any injuries, Rohit Sharma will be in action next for India in the ODI series against Afghanistan, starting on June 13.
Stella said: "If I listen to the debrief, once again the drivers said 'I did such a good job in going on power so early out of corner seven, and so early out of corner nine, I'm gaining on the exit a little bit and then the other car gains because he was slower going on power and. Verstappen hints at F1 stay with racing set to go 'back to normal' Verstappen said on Thursday that the planned changes would return racing "almost back to normal" - and hinted he would stay in the sport as a result.