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A 14-year-old boy in Bengaluru was allegedly murdered by his uncle over repeated demands for online gaming money. The accused surrendered after three days. Police recovered the decomposed body and launched a probe into the role of gaming addiction in the incident

Over 6,000 police personnel have been deployed across Bengaluru ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s protest on Friday. The city has been divided into 15 security sectors, with Freedom Park as the control hub. Emergency services and special forces are on standby

After two student suicides in one medical college hostel, RGUHS is planning to install anti-suicide devices in ceiling fans across affiliated colleges. The devices disconnect under pressure and trigger alarms, enabling timely intervention and psychological support for distressed students

The Karnataka High Court directed transport unions to defer their planned August 5 strike by a day, following a PIL citing public hardship. The court criticised the timing of the petition but acknowledged the disruption the strike could cause to essential services

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bengaluru on August 10 to inaugurate the Yellow Line of Namma Metro and lay the foundation for Phase-3. The new 19.15 km line is expected to ease congestion and benefit over 25 lakh people

Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna was sentenced to life imprisonment and fined Rs 5 lakh in a rape and abduction case involving a domestic worker. The verdict marks a major legal development, with three more related cases still under trial

Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna was found guilty by a Bengaluru court in a rape and obscene video case filed by a domestic worker. The court will announce the sentence on Saturday. Revanna faces three other similar cases

Neblio Technologies in Bengaluru lost Rs 378 crore in a major cryptocurrency theft. An employee was arrested for violating IT rules. The company has offered a Rs 96 crore reward for help in recovering the stolen amount. Probe is on

BJP leader N R Ramesh has accused Congress MLA H C Balakrishna and others of illegally grabbing Rs. 800 crore worth of government land in Bengaluru. A Lokayukta complaint alleges use of forged documents, political influence, and record tampering.

A 22-year-old nurse from Tumakuru died by suicide in Bengaluru after being allegedly blackmailed with private photos by her friend’s father. Police had earlier warned the accused following a complaint, but the victim ended her life days later.

The Telangana Throwball Association will conduct selection trials on August 3 for junior boys and girls to participate in the 35th Junior National Championship, scheduled from September 24 in Bengaluru

Milind Kharge, son of AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, is in critical condition at Sakra Hospital, Bengaluru. Family sources confirmed he is battling cancer and has been under treatment in the ICU since his health worsened on Sunday evening

Liquor sales in Karnataka’s border districts have declined due to Andhra Pradesh’s new excise policy, which offers cheaper and better-quality alcohol. Shop owners are reporting losses, and the state government is assessing the impact on excise revenue and local trade

The 2025–26 U13 asmita football leagues begin July 27 in Bengaluru, featuring 344 teams across 43 venues. The initiative aims to empower young girls through grassroots-level football competitions nationwide

S Appoorwa and D N Shivadas emerged champions in the LIC South Central Zonal carrom selection trials in Rajamahendravaram, defeating P Nirmala and B Ajay Kumar respectively in straight-game finals

S-VYASA Deemed-to-be University, Bengaluru, is the first university in India to execute this model of student engagement in partnership with IBM for their MBA, MCA and M.Sc Computer Science students

Brijesh Damani narrowly lost 3-4 to Pakistan’s Muhammad Asif in the IBSF Masters final, while Kamal Chawla and young Indian cueists recorded wins in other ongoing snooker events

Home sales in Hyderabad dropped 6 per cent year-on-year in Q2 2025, with 11,513 units sold. Though quarterly sales and new launches saw minor growth, high prices and affordability concerns are slowing demand, especially in the budget and mid-income housing segments

Simran clocked 24.80 seconds to win the 200m T12 gold at the National Para Athletics Championship, while Bhavani Valasamgari of Andhra Pradesh settled for silver in the T37, T46 & T47 event

India's under-20 women's team will play two friendlies against Uzbekistan in Tashkent as part of their preparations for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers next month in Myanmar