Bengaluru

Crime·4h ago

Prisons DIG arrested over release of murder convict on forged SC order

A deputy inspector general (DIG) of prisons in Karnataka has been arrested for allegedly facilitating the release of a life-term murder convict using forged Supreme Court documents and for purportedly sexually exploiting the convict's wife. The officer, Somashekhar, was previously the chief superintendent of Bengaluru Central Prison and is accused of bypassing prison regulations to grant parole to the convict despite prior absconding incidents. An internal inquiry was initiated following a complaint about the forged documents, leading to his arrest by a special police team.

The Hindu - India · The Hindu - Karnataka · Times of India - Bengaluru

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10-year plan: Nine townships, 312km Metro, 210km ring road to take pressure off Bengaluru

The Karnataka government plans to implement a 10-year development strategy for the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region, which includes establishing nine integrated industrial townships, expanding the Metro network by 312 kilometers, and constructing a 210-kilometer ring road. This initiative aims to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance infrastructure, with the chief minister emphasizing the importance of these developments in achieving the state's economic goals. Additionally, the government has acquired land for these projects and is working on improving water and sewage infrastructure across the region.

Times of India - Bengaluru

Local

62 lakh properties in Bengaluru, but only 18 lakh owners pay tax, says minister Krishna Byre Gowda

Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda highlighted that out of an estimated 62 lakh properties in the city, only 18 lakh owners are currently paying property tax. This low compliance is causing financial strain on city corporations, which rely on tax revenue to provide civic services. The government is focusing on improving tax compliance by integrating civic databases and identifying properties that are not contributing to the tax system, aiming to enhance city finances and service delivery.

Times of India - Bengaluru

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Local·4h ago

Bengaluru Gym Trainer Killed After Argument Inside Client's Apartment

A gym trainer was killed following an argument inside a client's apartment in Bengaluru. The police reported that the accused include the victim's colleagues and the client, with one of the accused serving as the victim's personal trainer.

NDTV

World·4h ago

US Approves $1 Billion Weapons Sale To UAE As Gulf Faces Iran Drone Threat

The U.S. has approved a $1 billion weapons sale to the United Arab Emirates, which includes the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System designed to convert unguided rockets into precision munitions. This system can be utilized for targeting drones, providing a cost-effective alternative to using expensive missiles against less costly aerial threats.

NDTV

Politics·2h ago

Gyanesh Kumar changed Form 6 ‘illegally’ during SIR, says Rahul Gandhi

The Congress party has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of illegally altering Form 6 during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, following a Supreme Court statement indicating it had not approved such changes. Rahul Gandhi claimed this modification was made to benefit the ruling party and called for Kumar's resignation, the annulment of the SIR, and a return to ballot paper elections. The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Election Commission and the Centre regarding these allegations, emphasizing the need for adherence to legal protocols in electoral processes.

The Hindu - India

World

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World·1h ago

Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford

The Pentagon confirmed the removal of B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford back to the United States, following President Trump's statement that a 'threat' prompted the decision. The exact nature of the threat remains unclear, but it is speculated to be related to recent incidents involving suspicious vehicles near the airbase. UK officials have stated that the base remains secure, and the decision to redeploy the bombers was made out of caution.

BBC World

World·2h ago

Turkiye, Pakistan agree to military deployment to Saudi Arabia

Turkiye, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia have reached an agreement to implement collective deterrence measures in response to attacks by Yemen's Houthi group on Saudi Arabia. This decision was made during an emergency meeting of the Mecca Defence Alliance held in Riyadh.

Al Jazeera

World·3h ago

Ukraine says Russian drone attack sinks ship in Romanian waters

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has attributed the sinking of a grain ship in Romania's Black Sea waters to a Russian drone attack, which resulted in two fatalities and 11 rescues. The incident, occurring in Romania's exclusive economic zone, raises concerns about the ongoing incursions by Russian drones in Eastern Europe, which are perceived as tests of NATO's defense capabilities. The Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that the coastguard responded to a fire on the ship, but did not confirm the cause of the blaze.