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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

Apple launched its first store in Bengaluru, Apple Hebbal, the company’s third outlet in India. Customers can explore iPhone 16, MacBook Pro M4, and other latest products. The store employs 70 staff from 15 states and operates on renewable energy

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu announced that South India will soon get bullet train connectivity linking Hyderabad, Chennai, Amaravati and Bengaluru. The project, covering a population of over five crore, will also be supported by upgraded international-standard roadways

Navi Mumbai replaces Bengaluru as a venue for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. DY Patil Stadium will host major fixtures including a semifinal and possibly the final, with unchanged dates

Jagtial police arrested three Bengaluru men for duping businessmen of ₹74 lakh in stock market and investment scams. The accused, linked to a Kolkata gang, face over 90 cybercrime cases. Police are probing further to identify their wider network.

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar surprised the Assembly by singing the RSS anthem amid a debate on the Chinnaswamy stadium stampede that killed 11. BJP accused him of fueling frenzy, while he defended his role and highlighted government action

Khalid Jamil’s first national camp blends veterans with four debutants, including Army man Sunil Benchamin and forward Manvir Singh, as India prepares for the CAFA Nations Cup and Asian Cup qualifiers

Karnataka’s Shakti scheme, offering free bus travel for women, has entered the Golden Book of World Records after recording over 500 crore journeys. Officials said the initiative has boosted women’s mobility, economic participation, and significantly increased daily ridership across the state

Apple India has leased 2.7 lakh sq ft of office space in Bengaluru’s Embassy Zenith for 10 years, starting April 2025. With rent beginning at Rs 6.3 crore per month, the iPhone maker is expected to pay over Rs 1,000 crore

A Balasore family alleged they received the wrong body of their kin, who died in Bengaluru, due to mislabelling of a coffin. The mix-up was discovered after opening the casket, forcing an ambulance en route to Siliguri to return

Khalid Jamil begins his tenure as India’s head coach, stressing unity and preparation ahead of the CAFA Nations Cup, while keeping focus on the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers and future team building