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OpenAI will provide ChatGPT Go free for one year to users in India who sign up during a promotional period starting November 4. The offer celebrates DevDay Exchange in Bengaluru and supports India’s fast-growing AI adoption and IndiaAI Mission

A tragic bus accident in Kurnool district claimed the lives of Manga Sandhyarani (43) and her daughter Chandana (23). The bodies, which were charred beyond recognition, were identified using DNA reports and handed over to the family for funeral arrangements

A fire on the Vemuri Kaveri Travels bus in Kurnool destroyed 234 smartphones worth nearly Rs 46 lakh sent by Hyderabad businessman Manganath. Battery explosions, including mobile and AC batteries, intensified the blaze. Eyewitnesses reported loud explosive sounds during the fire

The Air Force Academy, Dundigal, received the 'Pride of the Training Command’ trophy at the Training Command Commanders' Conference 2025 in Bengaluru. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh commended training establishments for operational, maintenance, and administrative excellence and highlighted the need for modernisation.

Nineteen people died when a private travel bus from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire in Kurnool after colliding with a motorcycle. The accident revives memories of the 2013 Palem bus fire. Authorities have launched a probe and increased bus inspections.

A Hyderabad resident, Ramireddy, survived the Vemuri Kaveri Travels bus fire near Kurnool that killed about 20 passengers. He had boarded the bus from JNTU and escaped through a broken window when flames spread rapidly around 2 am

Around 25 passengers from Hyderabad had boarded the Vemuri Kaveri Travels bus that caught fire near Kurnool while on its way to Bengaluru. The vehicle, registered in Odisha, had several overspeeding challans. Telangana officials are assisting the investigation.

Telangana government sets up helplines following Kurnool bus tragedy. KCR and K T Rama Rao express condolences

A Bengaluru girl filed a police complaint against her lover and his family, alleging sexual exploitation and forced conversion to Islam for marriage. The case has drawn political attention, with Hindu groups and BJP leaders demanding a thorough investigation

Head coach Naushad Moosa named a 23-member India U23 squad for the two friendlies against Indonesia U23 on October 10 and 13 in Jakarta. Both matches will be played at the Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium at 6:30 pm IST.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, 83, was admitted to M.S. Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru with fatigue, fever, and breathing issues after campaigning in Bihar. Doctors say his condition is stable and under monitoring, while hospital authorities await issuing an official statement

A 32-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her husband at Sunkadakatte bus stand in Bengaluru on Monday, in full public view and in front of her teenage daughter. Police suspect marital discord as the motive; the accused is absconding.

BJP criticised the Karnataka Congress government over crumbling roads and infrastructure in Bengaluru, claiming that potholes are driving tech firms like BlackBuck away. The party also accused the government of high prices, scams, and neglecting citizens despite heavy taxation

Apple’s iPhone 17 series has seen strong pre-orders in India, driven by rising local manufacturing, expanded retail presence, and a design refresh. The base model now offers higher storage at launch

Central Zone need 65 runs to win the Duleep Trophy after bowling out South Zone for 426 on Day Four, despite a resilient 192-run partnership between Ankit Sharma and Andre Siddarth

A bus driver in Bengaluru was beaten and arrested after allegedly harassing a 15-year-old girl during a bus journey from Hyderabad. Her mother and brother confronted him. He admitted guilt. Police have taken him into custody for further investigation.

Central Zone dominated day three of the Duleep Trophy semifinal, reaching 556/8 to take a 118-run first-innings lead over West Zone, with strong contributions from Shubham Sharma, Upendra Yadav, and Harsh Dubey

Central Zone ended Day Two at 229/2 in reply to West Zone’s 438, led by fifties from Malewar and Shubham, and an unbeaten 47 by Patidar in the Duleep Trophy semifinal

Karnataka’s Congress-led government has proposed replacing EVMs with ballot papers in local body polls. State Election Commissioner G.S. Sangreshi confirmed readiness if legal amendments are enacted. BJP criticized the move, alleging Congress admitted electoral fraud by questioning EVM-based elections

An Air India Express flight from Vijayawada to Bengaluru was cancelled after a bird strike incident on Thursday. The aircraft was grounded for inspection, and passengers were accommodated on alternative arrangements. No injuries were reported, officials confirmed