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A massive manhunt is underway after a gang posing as RBI officials robbed a cash-refill vehicle of Rs 7.11 crore in Bengaluru. The FIR details how the men threatened staff at gunpoint, abducted crew members and escaped with the DVR and mobile phones

Telangana Pickleball Association celebrated a fine show at the IPA Pickleball Nationals in Bengaluru, winning 20 medals. Led by captain Sreekar Mothukuri, the contingent saw standout performances from Preety Reddy, Naga Moksha, Siyona Gaddam and the mother-son duo Aruna Bhaskar and Vijay Tej

A Bengaluru woman lost Rs 31.83 crore in a six-month-long digital arrest scam. Impersonating CBI officers, fraudsters coerced her into 187 bank transfers under video surveillance. The victim lodged a complaint, seeking a thorough investigation.

India entered the semifinals of the Women’s Blind T20 World Cup 2025 with a dominant ten-wicket win over debutants USA. Simranjeet Kour starred with 31* as India sealed victory in 3.3 overs, setting up a clash with Pakistan

India will host the Billie Jean King Cup Play-Offs for the first time in Bengaluru from November 14 to 16. Captain Vishal Uppal expressed confidence as India face Slovenia and the Netherlands, with strong support from SAI and AITA

The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash the POCSO case against former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa. The court upheld the trial court’s order taking cognizance of the alleged offence while exempting the BJP leader from personal appearances unless necessary

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara ordered a high-level review after a suspected ISIS terrorist and other inmates were found using mobile phones in Bengaluru Central Prison. He warned of “ruthless measures” and directed action against officials amid NIA observations and mounting criticism

Traffic movement on National Highway 44 near Shamshabad was disrupted early Friday after a truck carrying plastic material caught fire. The driver and cleaner escaped unhurt, while fire officials suspect a short circuit triggered the blaze.

A 30-year-old woman techie from Gujarat was arrested by Bengaluru Police for sending fake bomb threat emails to schools across 11 states. Investigations revealed she acted out of revenge after a failed relationship, causing widespread panic nationwide

A man was booked in Bengaluru’s Indiranagar area for allegedly performing an obscene act before a woman walking her dog. In a separate case, police arrested a private firm employee for sending vulgar messages to a television actress

In just ten days, two major road accidents — the Kurnool bus fire and the Chevella RTC bus–truck collision — have killed 40 people across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Both incidents involved overloaded vehicles, highlighting severe lapses in road safety enforcement.

India has released Kuldeep Yadav from the ongoing T20I series in Australia to participate in the India A series against South Africa A in Bengaluru. The move allows Kuldeep to gain red-ball game time in preparation for the South Africa Test series

A couple died and two others were injured when a speeding ambulance allegedly lost control and rammed into several two-wheelers near the Shantinagar bus stand in Bengaluru. The driver, who fled the spot, was later traced and detained by police

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.