Karnataka

Bengaluru: In a heartbreaking incident that has shocked the city, a three-year-old boy drowned in an artificial pond at a popular pre-wedding and maternity photoshoot location in Bengaluru. The incident took place at The Shayar Photo Studio, located in Giddenahalli village under the Madanayakanahalli Police Station limits. The victim has been identified as Lakshveer C, who had accompanied his mother Swathi to the studio while she attended a maternity photoshoot of her pregnant friend. Mother Busy in Photoshoot, Child Went Missing According to police, the tragedy occurred at around 2:30 pm when Swathi was engaged in the photoshoot activities while the child was reportedly playing within the studio premises. Investigators suspect that the boy wandered near one of the artificial pond...

Bengaluru: A high-speed joyride turned deadly early Friday morning on Bengaluru’s STRR Ring Road near Kambalipura Gate, claiming seven lives. An SUV, driven by a 17-year-old boy, collided with a truck after hitting a motorbike, killing six students inside the vehicle and the biker on the road. Details of the Accident According to police, the SUV was carrying six students, all under 18 and enrolled in grades 10–11. The vehicle, an XUV 700, was being driven by 17-year-old Ayaan Ali, with friends Ashwin Nair, Ethan George, Ahram Sharif, Bharat, and Mohammed Farhan Sheikh on board. The accident occurred between 4:15 AM and 4:30 AM. The SUV first struck a biker named Gagan, a company supervisor, before rear-ending a moving truck. The collision caused the SUV to shatter into pieces, wit...

Bengaluru / New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has sought the government’s response on a crucial legal question: Can a woman living in a live-in relationship with a married man file a case of dowry harassment or domestic violence under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)? Background of the Case The case involves Dr. Lokesh B. H., a cardiologist from Bengaluru, who married Navina in February 2000. Ten years into their marriage, Dr. Lokesh entered into a relationship with another woman, Tirtha, who claimed they were married in 2010. In 2015, Tirtha filed several complaints against Dr. Lokesh and his family, which were later settled amicably. In 2016, Tirtha lodged a fresh FIR alleging that Dr. Lokesh had demanded dowry and attempted to burn her alive. She also filed a sep...

Bengaluru / California: A concerning case has emerged in California, USA, where 22-year-old Indian student Saketh Sreenivasaiah from Karnataka has been missing for the past five days. Saketh, a graduate of IIT Madras, was last seen near Lake Anza in the Berkeley Hills area. Authorities and the student’s family are working closely with local law enforcement to locate him. Background Saketh, a chemical engineering graduate from IIT Madras (Class of 2025), is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at UC Berkeley. Reports indicate that he went missing on 9 February. During a search near the campus, a backpack belonging to Saketh was found at Tilden Regional Park, containing his passport and laptop. Search Operations Underway The Indian Consula...

Bengaluru, February 12, 2026: A woman from Kolkata has filed a police complaint in Bengaluru, alleging that her husband, identified as Syed Imtiaz, deceived her into a relationship, converted her to Islam, married her, and abandoned her after the birth of their daughter. The case has sparked discussions on social media, with the victim sharing her ordeal in a video that has gone viral. The woman, a Hindu from Kolkata, said she first met Imtiaz on Instagram, where he followed her and initiated a friendship. After developing a relationship, Imtiaz reportedly proposed marriage. Ignoring her family’s objections, the woman married him on July 18, 2025. She also gave birth to their daughter during the marriage. According to the complaint filed at the High Grounds Police Station, the woman ...

Bengaluru:In a tragic incident from north Bengaluru, a 26-year-old gym trainer and bodybuilder allegedly died by suicide after learning that his girlfriend was engaged to another man. The deceased, identified as Kiran, was found hanging in his room at his residence in Geleyaara Balaga Layout, Mahalakshmi Layout, on Saturday evening. According to reports, Kiran left behind a suicide note in which he reportedly held his girlfriend and her mother responsible for his death. Police have registered a case and initiated further investigation. Relationship of Three Years Ends in Shock Police sources stated that Kiran had been in a relationship with the woman for nearly three years. Family members told authorities that he had been mentally disturbed for the last two weeks after his girlfri...

Bengaluru, Karnataka: Metro commuters in Bengaluru are set to pay more as the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) announced a 5% increase in fares, effective February 9, 2026. This comes after last year’s fare revision, which had doubled ticket prices. New Fare StructureWith the hike, the minimum fare will rise from ₹10 to ₹11, while the maximum fare will increase from ₹90 to ₹95. BMRCL’s spokesperson B.L. Yashwant Chauhan explained that the fare revision follows a formula recommended by the Fare Fixation Committee (FFC), which limits annual fare hikes to 5%. The increase ensures financial stability while keeping sudden, large hikes in check. ZoneDistance (km)Current Fare (₹)New Fare (₹)F10–21011F22–42021F34–63032F46–84042F58–105053F610–156063F715–207074F820–258084F925–3...

Bangalore: A shocking incident emerged from Bangalore, Karnataka, where a 13-year-old girl left home with her younger brother after being scolded by their parents. Both children were later traced by the police and safely reunited with their family. The IncidentThe girl reportedly left home on Saturday after her parents reprimanded her for skipping tuition classes. The siblings went missing from the Ashwathnagar area near the HAL Police Station. According to a police officer, the children left home under the pretext of attending tuition, carrying a bag with some clothes and food. When they did not return by evening, a missing person report was filed on February 2. Children Intended to Visit Their GrandmotherPolice investigation revealed that the siblings wanted to visit their grandmot...

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of a man accused of blackmailing his girlfriend using intimate photographs and forcing sexual relations. Justice V. Sreeshanand observed that “no true lover can coerce a partner into sexual relations by threatening to release private moments,” emphasizing that the relationship between the accused and the victim was not consensual. Case Background The victim filed an FIR in March 2025, stating that she had been in a romantic relationship with the accused. During their relationship, the man secretly recorded intimate moments and later threatened to make them public, coercing her into sexual activity. Distressed by repeated blackmail, the victim informed her family and lodged a report under the BNS and IT Act se...

Bengaluru: A shocking incident from India’s IT capital has sparked serious concerns over irresponsible pet ownership. A 31-year-old woman was brutally attacked by a pet Rottweiler during her morning walk, suffering grievous injuries to her face, neck, and head that required more than 80 stitches. The victim, Shalini Kumari Dubey, a working professional and mother of a 17-month-old child, was attacked on the morning of January 26 near her home in the Teachers’ Colony of HSR Layout. What was meant to be a routine walk turned into a life-threatening ordeal that has left her physically scarred and emotionally traumatized. According to her family, the neighbour’s Rottweiler was let out without a leash or muzzle. As soon as the gate was opened, the dog lunged at Shalini, knocked her to the...