Bengaluru bus crash:&nbsp;A horrifying bus crash in India’s IT city Bengaluru left at least two people severely injured as the bus driver failed to hit&nbsp;the brakes in time. CCTV footage of the incident is now going viral on the internet, recorded from the camera installed in the bus driver’s cabin. The video shows the driver losing control of the bus and ramming it into several cars and bikes ahead.

<h2>What happened?</h2>

The incident took place near a busy Hebbal flyover in Bengaluru. The bus first seems to be crawling slowly in the heavy traffic. But, all of a sudden, the bus goes out of control as the driver tries to apply brakes.

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Soon after, he crashes the bus into four cars and five bikes. The bus comes to a halt after 10 seconds as a car stops horizontally right in front.

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The video shows the conductor of the bus rushing to the driver’s seat as he appears to be asking why he is not slamming the brakes.

A bike rider was severely injured in the incident and was&nbsp;rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The windshield of the bus was broken in the crash, the video showed.

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Police have launched an investigation into the crash and further details are awaited.

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Bengaluru bus crash: A horrifying bus crash in India’s IT city Bengaluru left at least two people severely injured as the bus driver failed to hit the brakes in time.

Bengaluru bus crash: A horrifying bus crash in India’s IT city Bengaluru left at least two people severely injured as the bus driver failed to hit the brakes in time. CCTV footage of the incident is now going viral on the internet, recorded from the camera installed in the bus driver’s cabin. The video shows the driver losing control of the bus and ramming it into several cars and bikes ahead. What happened? The incident took place near a busy Hebbal flyover in Bengaluru. The bus first seems to be crawling slowly in the heavy traffic. But, all of a sudden, the bus goes out of control as the driver tries to apply brakes. × Soon after, he crashes the bus into four cars and five bikes. The bus comes to a halt after 10 seconds as a car stops horizontally right in front. Also read: 72-year-old Bengaluru doctor strips on camera, loses lakhs in video call scam The video shows the conductor of the bus rushing to the driver’s seat as he appears to be asking why he is not slamming the brakes. A bike rider was severely injured in the incident and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The windshield of the bus was broken in the crash, the video showed. Also read: Bengaluru café under fire after phone found recording video inside women’s washroom Police have launched an investigation into the crash and further details are awaited. (With inputs from agencies)

Video: ‘Out of control’ bus crashes into cars, bikes on Bengaluru’s Hebbal flyover

In yet another incident raising safety concerns over women using public washrooms, a Bengaluru woman on Saturday (Aug 10)&nbsp;claimed&nbsp;that she found a phone on recording mode inside a dustbin at a well-known coffee outlet. The woman shared the horrifying experience on social media, saying the phone belonged to an employee of the outlet. A complaint was registered and police are believed to have opened an investigation into the matter.

The incident occurred at the Third Wave Coffee on BEL Road in Bengaluru. The phone was allegedly on aeroplane mode and it had been recording video for the last two hours. The face of the camera was facing the women’s toilet, while the phone was securely placed inside the dustbin bag with a small hole cut.

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The incident was shared on Instagram by an account identified as '@gangsofcinepur.' 
 
The café in response to the post said it was taking strict action against the employee.&nbsp;It said, "The safety and well-being of our customers is always our priority. Third Wave Coffee has a stringent zero tolerance policy and the person under question at BEL Road store has been immediately terminated, with necessary legal action being initiated."

Earlier, the woman who experienced the ordeal narrated the story on Instagram.

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The user '@gangsofcinepur' wrote, "I was at a @thirdwavecoffeeindia outlet in Bengaluru this morning, and this is what happened: A woman found a phone in the washroom, hidden in the dustbin, with video recording on for about 2 hours, facing the toilet seat. It was on flight mode so that it makes no sound, and was carefully hidden in the dustbin bag which had a hole made in it so that only the camera is exposed."

"It was quickly found that the phone belongs to one of the men working there. The police was called and they arrived soon enough, and action is being taken."

"This was so horrific to witness. I will be vigilant at any washroom I use from now on, no matter how well-known the chain of cafe or restaurant is. And I request all of you to do the same. This is absolutely disgusting."

(With inputs from agencies)

In yet another incident raising safety concerns over women using public washrooms, a Bengaluru woman on Saturday (Aug 10) claimed that she found a phone on recording mode inside a dustbin at a well-known coffee outlet.

In yet another incident raising safety concerns over women using public washrooms, a Bengaluru woman on Saturday (Aug 10) claimed that she found a phone on recording mode inside a dustbin at a well-known coffee outlet. The woman shared the horrifying experience on social media, saying the phone belonged to an employee of the outlet. A complaint was registered and police are believed to have opened an investigation into the matter. The incident occurred at the Third Wave Coffee on BEL Road in Bengaluru. The phone was allegedly on aeroplane mode and it had been recording video for the last two hours. The face of the camera was facing the women’s toilet, while the phone was securely placed inside the dustbin bag with a small hole cut. Also read: Mystery of gigantic stones used in Herod`s Temple in Jerusalem solved The incident was shared on Instagram by an account identified as '@gangsofcinepur.' The café in response to the post said it was taking strict action against the employee. It said, "The safety and well-being of our customers is always our priority. Third Wave Coffee has a stringent zero tolerance policy and the person under question at BEL Road store has been immediately terminated, with necessary legal action being initiated." Earlier, the woman who experienced the ordeal narrated the story on Instagram. Also read: Oxford scientists develop ultra-thin solar coating for efficient energy harvesting The user '@gangsofcinepur' wrote, "I was at a @thirdwavecoffeeindia outlet in Bengaluru this morning, and this is what happened: A woman found a phone in the washroom, hidden in the dustbin, with video recording on for about 2 hours, facing the toilet seat. It was on flight mode so that it makes no sound, and was carefully hidden in the dustbin bag which had a hole made in it so that only the camera is exposed." "It was quickly found that the phone belongs to one of the men working there. The police was called and they arrived soon enough, and action is being taken." "This was so horrific to witness. I will be vigilant at any washroom I use from now on, no matter how well-known the chain of cafe or restaurant is. And I request all of you to do the same. This is absolutely disgusting." (With inputs from agencies)

Bengaluru café under fire after phone found recording video inside women’s washroom

Bengaluru, India's IT hub, is famous not just for its booming job market but also for its infamous traffic, which often drives up cab fares.

One woman found that her Uber costs exceeded half of her monthly rent. She took to social media and posted about the city's high expenses, noting that CRED's feature helped her realise this.

“I can’t believe my Uber expenses are more than half the amount I pay as rent in Bengaluru. For me, this has got to be the most useful feature by CRED till date!” the woman posted on X with a screenshot of her Uber transactions.

According to the screenshot, the woman made 74 Uber transactions between July 1 and 25, totalling a staggering ₹16,600 ($198.23). The post, since being shared on July 25, has been making rounds of social media because of its sheer relatability.&nbsp;

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“At this point, maybe it's better if you buy yourself a vehicle. Even monthly EMIs would be far lesser,” a user advised the woman. "Now I know why everyone says walking is good for health," joked another user.

“You deserve a loyalty card from Uber,” one user commented.

"You can get a Baleno or an i10 on EMI at that same rate,” a netizen suggested.

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"My god, how do you manage to look at this number? &nbsp;I would think twice before even ordering a cab from Ola/Uber. I get a Rapido bike taxi on a daily basis for both ways of commuting. I don’t have the heart to look at the credit card statement to check the cost," said another user.

In a separate incident, a netizen posted a screenshot of&nbsp;Google Maps&nbsp;on Thursday (July 25), comparing the travel time&nbsp;between the Indian city's Brigade Metropolis and KR Puram Railway Station, a distance of around six&nbsp;km.

However, the app showed that driving that small distance&nbsp;would take 44 minutes while walking would surprisingly be a bit faster, at&nbsp;42 minutes.

“This happens only in Bangalore,” he said&nbsp;on X along with the screenshot.

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Bengaluru, India's IT hub, is famous not just for its booming job market but also for its infamous traffic, which often drives up cab fares. One woman found that her Uber costs exceeded half of her monthly rent.

Bengaluru, India's IT hub, is famous not just for its booming job market but also for its infamous traffic, which often drives up cab fares. One woman found that her Uber costs exceeded half of her monthly rent. She took to social media and posted about the city's high expenses, noting that CRED's feature helped her realise this. “I can’t believe my Uber expenses are more than half the amount I pay as rent in Bengaluru. For me, this has got to be the most useful feature by CRED till date!” the woman posted on X with a screenshot of her Uber transactions. According to the screenshot, the woman made 74 Uber transactions between July 1 and 25, totalling a staggering ₹16,600 ($198.23). The post, since being shared on July 25, has been making rounds of social media because of its sheer relatability. I can’t believe my uber expenses are more than half the amount I pay as rent in Bangalore 😭😭 for me this got to be the most useful feature by cred till date! pic.twitter.com/k44kzbjE6K — Vanshita (@yourswriterly) July 25, 2024 × “At this point, maybe it's better if you buy yourself a vehicle. Even monthly EMIs would be far lesser,” a user advised the woman. "Now I know why everyone says walking is good for health," joked another user. “You deserve a loyalty card from Uber,” one user commented. "You can get a Baleno or an i10 on EMI at that same rate,” a netizen suggested. Also read: Woman plans ghost wedding with dead boyfriend after lover dies in horrific car crash "My god, how do you manage to look at this number? I would think twice before even ordering a cab from Ola/Uber. I get a Rapido bike taxi on a daily basis for both ways of commuting. I don’t have the heart to look at the credit card statement to check the cost," said another user. In a separate incident, a netizen posted a screenshot of Google Maps on Thursday (July 25), comparing the travel time between the Indian city's Brigade Metropolis and KR Puram Railway Station, a distance of around six km. However, the app showed that driving that small distance would take 44 minutes while walking would surprisingly be a bit faster, at 42 minutes. “This happens only in Bangalore,” he said on X along with the screenshot. (With inputs from agencies)

Uber bill beats rent in Bengaluru: Indian woman shocked after cab fare surpasses half her rent

The state of loneliness is mental or emotional distress one may experience from either being alone or just because you feel as if you are alone despite being among a group of people. Loneliness can leave people feeling isolated and disconnected from others.&nbsp;

In order to combat this feeling (or maybe a phase), an India-based engineer was reportedly seen driving an auto-rickshaw on the weekends in Bengaluru. He was wearing a company hoodie.&nbsp;

A social media user, named Venkatesh Gupta, took to X and shared a post about the techie, who apparently works at Microsoft.&nbsp;"Met a 35-year-old staff software engineer at Microsoft in Koramangala driving Namma Yatri to combat loneliness on weekends," Gupta wrote.&nbsp;

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This may come under moonlighting, which is the act of working at an extra job, especially without telling your main employer, but this particular case has sparked a debate online, with people flooding the comment section with their opinions. People often lose their jobs when the&nbsp;employer finds out about moonlighting.&nbsp;

Here's the post:&nbsp;

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Some users raised concerns, saying "Loneliness is REAL". Some questioned the legitimacy of the post, saying, "Wearing a Microsoft jacket does not mean he is an employee."&nbsp;

"Don't know if the staff software engineer is real. But I just read a news article talking about workplace stress and this post. Just so you know," another user wrote.&nbsp;

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"Tats gr8, he knows how imp is mental health. Change of subject is rest. An engineer at my office works as bartender to get relaxed," one user wrote.&nbsp;

"There is a breakdown of interpersonal bonds in present times. The fast pace of life coupled with rising stress in various facets of a person's daily "existence" has driven people apart instead of bringing them together. Digital world has further made us emotional islands," another user wrote.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The state of loneliness is mental or emotional distress one may experience from either being alone or just because you feel as if you are alone despite being among a group of people.

The state of loneliness is mental or emotional distress one may experience from either being alone or just because you feel as if you are alone despite being among a group of people. Loneliness can leave people feeling isolated and disconnected from others. In order to combat this feeling (or maybe a phase), an India-based engineer was reportedly seen driving an auto-rickshaw on the weekends in Bengaluru. He was wearing a company hoodie. A social media user, named Venkatesh Gupta, took to X and shared a post about the techie, who apparently works at Microsoft. "Met a 35-year-old staff software engineer at Microsoft in Koramangala driving Namma Yatri to combat loneliness on weekends," Gupta wrote. Also read: This Indian state has made it mandatory for tourist vehicles to carry garbage bags This may come under moonlighting, which is the act of working at an extra job, especially without telling your main employer, but this particular case has sparked a debate online, with people flooding the comment section with their opinions. People often lose their jobs when the employer finds out about moonlighting. Here's the post: Met a 35 year old staff software engineer at Microsoft in Kormangala driving Namma Yatri to combat loneliness on weekends pic.twitter.com/yesKDM9v2j — Venkatesh Gupta (@venkyHQ) July 21, 2024 × Some users raised concerns, saying "Loneliness is REAL". Some questioned the legitimacy of the post, saying, "Wearing a Microsoft jacket does not mean he is an employee." "Don't know if the staff software engineer is real. But I just read a news article talking about workplace stress and this post. Just so you know," another user wrote. Also read: Mukbang challenge kills Chinese woman who ate kilos of food for over 10 hours a day "Tats gr8, he knows how imp is mental health. Change of subject is rest. An engineer at my office works as bartender to get relaxed," one user wrote. "There is a breakdown of interpersonal bonds in present times. The fast pace of life coupled with rising stress in various facets of a person's daily "existence" has driven people apart instead of bringing them together. Digital world has further made us emotional islands," another user wrote. (With inputs from agencies)

Software engineer in Bengaluru 'drives auto-rickshaw on weekends to combat loneliness'

A new innovation has left the people in the Indian city of Bengaluru amazed and excited. A never-heard and very innovative automatic pani puri vending machine has been installed in the city and is now going viral.

This can be now called the "peak Bengaluru moment", which refers to the social media trend in which bizarre instances which take place daily in the city are shared by the users.&nbsp;

Various stories, which are part of the "peak Bengaluru" moments and have left the people of India's IT capital stunned, can be discovered all over the internet.

Now, people are amazed by the automatic pani puri vending machine, which even has a clever name and has gone viral online.

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As per the viral post, the unique machine has been installed in HSR Layout.

The stall has been shared by X handle Benedict which has been dubbed "WTF - What The Flavours". The machine has multiple taps which can dispense flavoured water (also known as jal jeera) for the puris.&nbsp;

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The concept is aimed at ensuring hygiene and letting customers easily customise their Pani Puri by choosing their preferred flavoured water. A staff member also stands with the stall, who prepares a standard plate of puri and provides it to the customers.&nbsp;

Sharing the video of the kiosk, the X handle noted, "HSR living in 2050."

<h2>Here's how netizens are reacting to the viral post</h2>

The post has garnered more than a lakh views since it went viral.

"Started in Gujarat a few years back," a user wrote. "Peak Bengaluru Definition: Trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist in the first place," said another person.

"There's nothing more unappetizing to me than food made by automation. It's the one aspect of living that I feel needs to ALWAYS have a human component (yes prepackaged food is made by factory automation but that's different in my mind)," said a user.

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"So that pani puri liquid that overflows...does it get recycled or drained?" quizzed a person. "Its all over India. unnecessary hyping Bangalore," wrote a user.

“Too Clinical, isn’t enticing in my opinion. Can do better if some good visual design is applied," said another user.

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A new innovation has left the people in the Indian city of Bengaluru amazed and excited. A never-heard and very innovative automatic pani puri vending machine has been installed in the city and is now going viral.

A new innovation has left the people in the Indian city of Bengaluru amazed and excited. A never-heard and very innovative automatic pani puri vending machine has been installed in the city and is now going viral. This can be now called the "peak Bengaluru moment", which refers to the social media trend in which bizarre instances which take place daily in the city are shared by the users. Various stories, which are part of the "peak Bengaluru" moments and have left the people of India's IT capital stunned, can be discovered all over the internet. Now, people are amazed by the automatic pani puri vending machine, which even has a clever name and has gone viral online. Also Read: THIS Indian city is the first one in the world to ban non-vegetarian food As per the viral post, the unique machine has been installed in HSR Layout. The stall has been shared by X handle Benedict which has been dubbed "WTF - What The Flavours". The machine has multiple taps which can dispense flavoured water (also known as jal jeera) for the puris. HSR is living in 2050 @peakbengaluru pic.twitter.com/XzYpxoGWrX — Benedict (@benedictgershom) July 14, 2024 × The concept is aimed at ensuring hygiene and letting customers easily customise their Pani Puri by choosing their preferred flavoured water. A staff member also stands with the stall, who prepares a standard plate of puri and provides it to the customers. Sharing the video of the kiosk, the X handle noted, "HSR living in 2050." Here's how netizens are reacting to the viral post The post has garnered more than a lakh views since it went viral. "Started in Gujarat a few years back," a user wrote. "Peak Bengaluru Definition: Trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist in the first place," said another person. "There's nothing more unappetizing to me than food made by automation. It's the one aspect of living that I feel needs to ALWAYS have a human component (yes prepackaged food is made by factory automation but that's different in my mind)," said a user. Watch: Jammu-Kashmir: 4 Indian troops killed in Doda encounter "So that pani puri liquid that overflows...does it get recycled or drained?" quizzed a person. "Its all over India. unnecessary hyping Bangalore," wrote a user. “Too Clinical, isn’t enticing in my opinion. Can do better if some good visual design is applied," said another user. (With inputs from agencies)

This Indian city installs automatic kiosk for loved street food Pani Puri, goes viral

In its first silicon design acquisition in India, tech consulting giant Accenture has purchased Bengaluru-based Excelmax technologies. Financial terms were not disclosed yet.

Accenture acquires Bengaluru’s Excelmax Technologies

A builder used "abundant water storage" as the primary selling point for their newest building in Bengaluru, which struck a humorous chord with people on the internet given the city's ongoing struggles with water storage.&nbsp;

A photo of a hoarding that had an advertising from the real estate company Urbanrise was shared on social media by a number of Bengaluru locals.

When the builder unveiled their most recent project, a community of villas called "Paradise on Earth," they emphasised the impressive 3.85 crore litres of water storage capacity above other data like the number of villas or the cost per square foot.

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Social media users posted the picture of the hoarding along with captions reading, “How Bengaluru is selling Apartments. Scary and funny at the same time.”

One user commented, “How the post, "38500 Kilo Litres of water. An average household uses 0.349 KL of water per day. So if there are 100 units of houses, then approximately it will last them 3 years, 200 units -&gt; ~1.5yrs and so...

"Bengaluru sells apartments. Sad story about our large cities. A wakeup call for our city administrators!” another wrote.

Nestled in the lap of nature, "Paradise on Earth" in Gangasandra is encircled by 2,190 acres of beautiful green reserve forests. Bengaluru's first sustainable villa community is called Paradise on Earth, according to the company.

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The advertisement made many laugh online, but it also started a conversation about the city's water-related problems.

On the post, one user commented, "At least they recognised issue."

“A new approach to marketing has emerged, where individuals are now promoting with water. Fast forward 20 years, and billboards may showcase luxurious villas surrounded by vast amounts of oxygen...,” another comment read.

Residents of Bengaluru have been dealing with acute shortage of water, and many high-rise buildings and communities are dependent on regular tanker supplies.

(With inputs from agencies)

A builder used "abundant water storage" as the primary selling point for their newest building in Bengaluru, which struck a humorous chord with people on the internet given the city's ongoing struggles with water storage.

A builder used "abundant water storage" as the primary selling point for their newest building in Bengaluru, which struck a humorous chord with people on the internet given the city's ongoing struggles with water storage. A photo of a hoarding that had an advertising from the real estate company Urbanrise was shared on social media by a number of Bengaluru locals. When the builder unveiled their most recent project, a community of villas called "Paradise on Earth," they emphasised the impressive 3.85 crore litres of water storage capacity above other data like the number of villas or the cost per square foot. How Bengaluru is selling Apartments. Scary and funny at the same time. pic.twitter.com/3Alof0hJUJ — Vansh Lohia 𝕏 (@vanshlohia05) July 7, 2024 × Social media users posted the picture of the hoarding along with captions reading, “How Bengaluru is selling Apartments. Scary and funny at the same time.” One user commented, “How the post, "38500 Kilo Litres of water. An average household uses 0.349 KL of water per day. So if there are 100 units of houses, then approximately it will last them 3 years, 200 units -> ~1.5yrs and so... "Bengaluru sells apartments. Sad story about our large cities. A wakeup call for our city administrators!” another wrote. Nestled in the lap of nature, "Paradise on Earth" in Gangasandra is encircled by 2,190 acres of beautiful green reserve forests. Bengaluru's first sustainable villa community is called Paradise on Earth, according to the company. Also read: Madras HC rejects plea seeking burial of slain TN BSP chief Armstrong in party office premises The advertisement made many laugh online, but it also started a conversation about the city's water-related problems. On the post, one user commented, "At least they recognised issue." “A new approach to marketing has emerged, where individuals are now promoting with water. Fast forward 20 years, and billboards may showcase luxurious villas surrounded by vast amounts of oxygen...,” another comment read. Residents of Bengaluru have been dealing with acute shortage of water, and many high-rise buildings and communities are dependent on regular tanker supplies. (With inputs from agencies)

Builder's water storage pitch for new Bengaluru villas has internet in splits amid city's water woes

A Bengaluru court on Thursday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader B S Yediyurappa in a POCSO case.

The Special Investigation Team of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had moved the First Fast Track court seeking an arrest warrant against him since he failed to appear for questioning on Wednesday. 
Yediyurappa had sought time to join the probe.

The BJP veteran, who is also a member of the party's parliamentary board, is presently in Delhi, and he is likely to join the probe after he returns, sources close to him have said.

According to police, Yediyurappa has been booked under the POCSO Act and Section 354 A (Sexual harassment) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) based on a complaint by the mother of a 17-year-old girl who alleged that he molested her daughter during a meeting on February two this year, at his residence in Dollars Colony here.

The victim's brother had filed a petition in the court earlier this week alleging that though the case was registered on March 14, no progress has been made in the investigation. The petitioner prayed that Yediyurappa should be arrested and interrogated.

After the Sadashivanagar police registered the case in March, the Karnataka Director General of Police Alok Mohan had issued an order transferring it to the CID for further investigation.

The 54-year-old woman, who had leveled the charge against Yediyurappa, died at a private hospital here last month, due to lung cancer.

The 81-year-old Yediyurappa has denied the charge and said he would fight the case legally.

In April, the CID collected the voice sample of Yediyurappa after summoning him to the office.

The government, meanwhile, has appointed Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Ashok H Nayak to represent the CID in the case.

Yediyurappa has moved the court seeking quashing of the FIR. 
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A Bengaluru court on Thursday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader B S Yediyurappa in a POCSO case. The Special Investigation Team of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had moved the First Fast Track court seeking an arrest warrant against him since he failed to appear for questioning on Wednesday.

A Bengaluru court on Thursday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader B S Yediyurappa in a POCSO case. The Special Investigation Team of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had moved the First Fast Track court seeking an arrest warrant against him since he failed to appear for questioning on Wednesday. Yediyurappa had sought time to join the probe. The BJP veteran, who is also a member of the party's parliamentary board, is presently in Delhi, and he is likely to join the probe after he returns, sources close to him have said. According to police, Yediyurappa has been booked under the POCSO Act and Section 354 A (Sexual harassment) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) based on a complaint by the mother of a 17-year-old girl who alleged that he molested her daughter during a meeting on February two this year, at his residence in Dollars Colony here. The victim's brother had filed a petition in the court earlier this week alleging that though the case was registered on March 14, no progress has been made in the investigation. The petitioner prayed that Yediyurappa should be arrested and interrogated. After the Sadashivanagar police registered the case in March, the Karnataka Director General of Police Alok Mohan had issued an order transferring it to the CID for further investigation. The 54-year-old woman, who had leveled the charge against Yediyurappa, died at a private hospital here last month, due to lung cancer. The 81-year-old Yediyurappa has denied the charge and said he would fight the case legally. In April, the CID collected the voice sample of Yediyurappa after summoning him to the office. The government, meanwhile, has appointed Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) Ashok H Nayak to represent the CID in the case. Yediyurappa has moved the court seeking quashing of the FIR.

Bengaluru court issues non-bailable arrest warrant against ex-CM Yediyurappa in POCSO case

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before a special court in Bengaluru. Gandhi was granted bail by the special court in a defamation case filed by the BJP. Watch this video for all details.

Rahul Gandhi appears before Bengaluru court in defamation case

India state of Karnataka's capital Bengaluru is witnessing heavy downpour. The rains have shattered the 133-year record for the highest rain in a single day in June. Watch this video for all details.

Bengaluru rains break 133-year record with highest downpour

In India's Bengaluru, thousands of women on Monday (May 27) rushed to the General Post Office (GPO) to open savings accounts after a rumour that this would get them 8,000 Rs each. The rumour had been circulating on WhatsApp groups, suggesting that political parties were transferring 8,000 Rs in post-office accounts.

The flood of women opening accounts got so bad that the GPO had to deploy additional staff to facilitate the account opening process. Additionally, police had to be called to help regulate the crowds that as per reports started assembling at 3 am.

<h2>Rumours galore</h2>

Over the last week, rumours were doing the rounds on WhatsApp and RWA that the postal department was depositing money in every single account opened under the India Post Payment Bank.

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The rumour suggested that Monday was the last day to avail this benefit, due to which hundreds of women rushed to the GPO.

While some believed that opening an account was the first step to getting the cash incentive, others believed that the programme was already underway and the postal department had started crediting 8,000 into everyone's account.

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As per Times of India, HM Manjesh, chief postmaster at the GPO revealed that they had even put up posters at the GPO entry gates "saying there was no such cash incentive programme or initiative announced by the postal department."

In spite of that, hundreds of women swamped the GPO, hoping for a cash incentive.

As per one official at the GPO, while on average they open 100 to 200 accounts every day, "over the last one week, we've been opening 700 to 800 accounts every day at GPO alone".

(With inputs from agencies)

In India's Bengaluru, thousands of women on Monday (May 27) rushed to the General Post Office (GPO) to open savings accounts after a rumour that this would get them 8,000 Rs each.

In India's Bengaluru, thousands of women on Monday (May 27) rushed to the General Post Office (GPO) to open savings accounts after a rumour that this would get them 8,000 Rs each. The rumour had been circulating on WhatsApp groups, suggesting that political parties were transferring 8,000 Rs in post-office accounts. The flood of women opening accounts got so bad that the GPO had to deploy additional staff to facilitate the account opening process. Additionally, police had to be called to help regulate the crowds that as per reports started assembling at 3 am. Rumours galore Over the last week, rumours were doing the rounds on WhatsApp and RWA that the postal department was depositing money in every single account opened under the India Post Payment Bank. Also read | IMD warns of severe heatwave in six states; several Himachal towns sweltering at above 40 degrees Celsius The rumour suggested that Monday was the last day to avail this benefit, due to which hundreds of women rushed to the GPO. While some believed that opening an account was the first step to getting the cash incentive, others believed that the programme was already underway and the postal department had started crediting 8,000 into everyone's account. Also read | PM Modi says Opposition's '101 abuses' have made him 'gaali proof' As per Times of India, HM Manjesh, chief postmaster at the GPO revealed that they had even put up posters at the GPO entry gates "saying there was no such cash incentive programme or initiative announced by the postal department." In spite of that, hundreds of women swamped the GPO, hoping for a cash incentive. As per one official at the GPO, while on average they open 100 to 200 accounts every day, "over the last one week, we've been opening 700 to 800 accounts every day at GPO alone". (With inputs from agencies)

Bengaluru: Tempted by rumours of free money, thousands of women rush to post office

India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday (May 24) arrested another accused in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case that took place in the southern Karnataka state's Bengaluru city in March.

This is the fifth person to be arrested by the agency in the case.

The accused has been identified as 35-year-old Shoaib Ahmed Mirza alias Chhotu who was an ex-convict in a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) &nbsp;terror conspiracy case. He is a resident of Hubbali City in Karnataka.

"Three days after a massive crackdown across four states in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case, the NIA on Friday arrested one more accused, identified as an ex-convict in a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror conspiracy case," the agency said in a statement.

NIA stated that after being released from prison, Mirza got involved in this conspiracy.

In 2018, he became friends with accused Abdul Matheen Taahaa and introduced him to an online handler who is suspected to be living abroad, said the federal probe agency.

Mirza then set up an e-mail ID in order to establish a channel for encrypted communication between the handler and Abdul Matheen Taahaa.

Taahaa was apprehended on April 12 along with co-accused Mussavir Hussain Shazib from Kolkata in the eastern state of West Bengal.

Shazib, as per the agency, had placed the IED at Rameshwaram cafe, and Taahaa was the 'mastermind' of the conspiracy.

"The absconders in the Rameswaram Cafe blast case, Abdul Matheen Taha and Mussavir Hussain Shazib, were traced to their hideout near Kolkata and apprehended by an NIA team. In the early morning hours of April 12, the NIA successfully traced the absconding accused near Kolkata, where they were hiding under false identities," the NIA statement said.

"Mussavir Hussain Shazib is the accused who placed the IED at the café, and Abdul Matheen Taha is the mastermind behind the planning, execution of the blast, and subsequent evasion from the clutches of law," NIA added.

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<h2>NIA conducts raids at 11 places in four states</h2>

The development comes after the federal probe agency, in a massive crackdown, conducted raids at several locations in four states to uncover the Rameshwaram Cafe blast conspiracy.

NIA teams searched 11 locations in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, said the agency.

The blast at Rameshwaram Cafe in the Whitefield area of Bengaluru took place &nbsp;on March 1, wounding nine people and causing severe damage to the eatery.

The Federal probe agency took over the case from the Karnataka Police on March 3.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday (May 24) arrested another accused in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case that took place in the southern Karnataka state's Bengaluru city in March.

India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday (May 24) arrested another accused in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case that took place in the southern Karnataka state's Bengaluru city in March. This is the fifth person to be arrested by the agency in the case. The accused has been identified as 35-year-old Shoaib Ahmed Mirza alias Chhotu who was an ex-convict in a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror conspiracy case. He is a resident of Hubbali City in Karnataka. "Three days after a massive crackdown across four states in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case, the NIA on Friday arrested one more accused, identified as an ex-convict in a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror conspiracy case," the agency said in a statement. NIA stated that after being released from prison, Mirza got involved in this conspiracy. In 2018, he became friends with accused Abdul Matheen Taahaa and introduced him to an online handler who is suspected to be living abroad, said the federal probe agency. Mirza then set up an e-mail ID in order to establish a channel for encrypted communication between the handler and Abdul Matheen Taahaa. Taahaa was apprehended on April 12 along with co-accused Mussavir Hussain Shazib from Kolkata in the eastern state of West Bengal. Shazib, as per the agency, had placed the IED at Rameshwaram cafe, and Taahaa was the 'mastermind' of the conspiracy. "The absconders in the Rameswaram Cafe blast case, Abdul Matheen Taha and Mussavir Hussain Shazib, were traced to their hideout near Kolkata and apprehended by an NIA team. In the early morning hours of April 12, the NIA successfully traced the absconding accused near Kolkata, where they were hiding under false identities," the NIA statement said. "Mussavir Hussain Shazib is the accused who placed the IED at the café, and Abdul Matheen Taha is the mastermind behind the planning, execution of the blast, and subsequent evasion from the clutches of law," NIA added. Also read: Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blast: NIA nabs 'mastermind' and man who planted IED from near Kolkata NIA conducts raids at 11 places in four states The development comes after the federal probe agency, in a massive crackdown, conducted raids at several locations in four states to uncover the Rameshwaram Cafe blast conspiracy. NIA teams searched 11 locations in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, said the agency. The blast at Rameshwaram Cafe in the Whitefield area of Bengaluru took place on March 1, wounding nine people and causing severe damage to the eatery. The Federal probe agency took over the case from the Karnataka Police on March 3. (With inputs from agencies)

India's NIA arrests ex-Lashkar-e-Taiba convict in connection with Rameshwaram cafe blast

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The South Bengaluru Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) said that at least three hotels in the south Indian city received bomb threats via email on Thursday (May 23). Authorities&nbsp;immediately initiated an investigation, dispatching police, bomb squads and sniffer dogs to the hotels.&nbsp;

According to the authorities, the threats turned out to be a hoax after exhaustive search operations.&nbsp;

Local media reports citing police sources said the e-mail claimed that the bomb would explode in the early hours of Wednesday at around 2:00 am local time.&nbsp;

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While speaking to the news agency ANI, DCP (South East) Bengaluru confirmed the incident.

He said, "A bomb threat mail was sent to three reputed hotels, including The Ottera in the city. Teams of the Bomb Squad and Police are currently at The Ottera hotel."&nbsp;

The bomb threat came in the backdrop of the Rameshwaram cafe bomb blast. The arrest of suspected bombers revealed that they wanted to target software companies and techies in Bengaluru.&nbsp;

Notably, one of the hotels was reportedly in the middle of the tech corridor, beside a technology park housing many IT companies in Electronics City.&nbsp;

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<h2>Bomb threat to schools&nbsp;</h2>

Similar bomb threats were made recently to well-known schools in Bengaluru, which raised concerns among parents and the authorities.&nbsp;

At least eight schools in various parts of Bengaluru received a bomb threat email earlier this month on May 14, which also turned out to be a hoax.

Similar to this, bomb threats were received by several schools in the Delhi-NCR region, Lucknow, and Jaipur recently.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The South Bengaluru Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) said that at least three hotels in the south Indian city received bomb threats via email on Thursday (May 23).

The South Bengaluru Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) said that at least three hotels in the south Indian city received bomb threats via email on Thursday (May 23). Authorities immediately initiated an investigation, dispatching police, bomb squads and sniffer dogs to the hotels. According to the authorities, the threats turned out to be a hoax after exhaustive search operations. Local media reports citing police sources said the e-mail claimed that the bomb would explode in the early hours of Wednesday at around 2:00 am local time. Also read: Swati Maliwal alleges victim shaming by AAP, says 'ready to undergo polygraph test' While speaking to the news agency ANI, DCP (South East) Bengaluru confirmed the incident. He said, "A bomb threat mail was sent to three reputed hotels, including The Ottera in the city. Teams of the Bomb Squad and Police are currently at The Ottera hotel." The bomb threat came in the backdrop of the Rameshwaram cafe bomb blast. The arrest of suspected bombers revealed that they wanted to target software companies and techies in Bengaluru. Notably, one of the hotels was reportedly in the middle of the tech corridor, beside a technology park housing many IT companies in Electronics City. Also read: VIDEO: In Bollywood-like action, police drive car into hospital ward to arrest molester Bomb threat to schools Similar bomb threats were made recently to well-known schools in Bengaluru, which raised concerns among parents and the authorities. At least eight schools in various parts of Bengaluru received a bomb threat email earlier this month on May 14, which also turned out to be a hoax. Similar to this, bomb threats were received by several schools in the Delhi-NCR region, Lucknow, and Jaipur recently. (With inputs from agencies)

Bomb threat sent to five-star Bengaluru hotels turns out to be hoax

The anti-narcotics division of the Karnataka police have arrested five people after raiding a rave party organized at a farmhouse on the outskirts of IT capital Bengaluru. Watch in for more details!

India: Rave party busted in Bengaluru; hard drugs, 5 mobile phones, ammunition seized

An Air India flight bound for Bengaluru on Friday (May 17) evening returned to the New Delhi airport due to a suspected fire in the aircraft's air conditioning unit, news agency PTI reported citing sources.

The AI 807 aircraft with 175 passengers on board made a safe landing at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in India's capital.

As per the reports, the flight was forced to land because of a suspected fire in the air conditioning unit.

After an emergency was declared, the flight made a safe precautionary landing at around 6.40 pm IST on Friday.

The airline is at present making alternative arrangements for the passengers to fly to the southern city of Bengaluru, said an official.

According to the flight tracking website flightradar24, the flight was operated with an A321 aircraft.

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The incident took place just hours after a Delhi-bound Air India flight experienced a collision with a tug tractor while taxiing towards the runway at Pune Airport on Thursday (May 16).

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Over 180 passengers were on board that&nbsp;flight.

"The aircraft, carrying around 180 passengers, suffered damage to its nose and a tyre near the landing gear. Despite the collision, all passengers and crew on board are reported to be safe," news agency ANI quoted an airport official as saying.

Airport officials stated that "the passengers were immediately deplaned and arrangements were made for an alternative flight to Delhi."

Following this, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) also ordered a probe into the incident so as to determine the cause of the collision.

As per the preliminary reports, the tug truck which is used to manoeuvre the plane on the ground, hit the aircraft at the time of the taxiing process.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

An Air India flight bound for Bengaluru on Friday (May 17) evening returned to the New Delhi airport due to a suspected fire in the aircraft's air conditioning unit, news agency PTI reported citing sources.

An Air India flight bound for Bengaluru on Friday (May 17) evening returned to the New Delhi airport due to a suspected fire in the aircraft's air conditioning unit, news agency PTI reported citing sources. The AI 807 aircraft with 175 passengers on board made a safe landing at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in India's capital. As per the reports, the flight was forced to land because of a suspected fire in the air conditioning unit. After an emergency was declared, the flight made a safe precautionary landing at around 6.40 pm IST on Friday. The airline is at present making alternative arrangements for the passengers to fly to the southern city of Bengaluru, said an official. According to the flight tracking website flightradar24, the flight was operated with an A321 aircraft. The incident took place just hours after a Delhi-bound Air India flight experienced a collision with a tug tractor while taxiing towards the runway at Pune Airport on Thursday (May 16). Also read: Indonesia: Boeing plane bound for Medina makes emergency landing after engine catches fire Over 180 passengers were on board that flight. "The aircraft, carrying around 180 passengers, suffered damage to its nose and a tyre near the landing gear. Despite the collision, all passengers and crew on board are reported to be safe," news agency ANI quoted an airport official as saying. Airport officials stated that "the passengers were immediately deplaned and arrangements were made for an alternative flight to Delhi." Following this, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) also ordered a probe into the incident so as to determine the cause of the collision. As per the preliminary reports, the tug truck which is used to manoeuvre the plane on the ground, hit the aircraft at the time of the taxiing process. (With inputs from agencies)

Air India plane bound for Bengaluru returns to New Delhi after suspected fire in air conditioning unit

Janata Dal (Secular) party leader HD Revanna, who was arrested earlier this month in connection with a kidnapping case, was on Monday (May 13) granted conditional bail by a special court of people's representatives on a Rs 5 lakh bond.

He was taken into custody by Special Investigation Team (SIT) officials in Karnataka on May 4.

He along with his son are facing an investigation by the SIT over allegations of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation.

The former minister was arrested from the Padmanabhanagar residence of his father, JD(S) chief and former prime minister HD Deve Gowda and brought to the SIT office.

The action was taken by the police on the basis of a complaint that was filed by the son of the woman who was allegedly "abducted and sexually abused".

The FIR alleged that the woman who worked as a housemaid at HD Revanna's home for six years was sexually abused by Revanna's son Prajwal, who is also the Lok Sabha candidate for BJP-JD(S) from the Hassan constituency, before returning to her village, was allegedly abducted.

The police officials had earlier rescued the abducted woman from a farmhouse that is said to be owned by an aide of Revanna. It was located at Kalenahalli village in Hunsur taluk of Mysuru district.

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<h2>Blue Corner notice issued against Prajwal Revanna</h2>

Earlier, Karnataka Home Minister, G Parameshwara said that a Blue Corner notice was issued against Prajwal Revanna.

A blue notice permits Interpol to gather details regarding an individual's identity, whereabouts, or actions linked to a criminal inquiry.

Parameshwara also said that the state government is requesting Interpol's help in repatriating Prajwal Revanna, accused of serious sexual harassment.

Prajwal Revanna, who hails from the Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS) party, an ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is currently&nbsp;in Germany. He went there on a diplomatic passport.&nbsp;

The chief minister’s office in the southern Indian state of Karnataka revealed Saturday (May 4) that CBI might take up the case, following an emergency meeting with senior police officers.

“We will proceed for the arrest with appropriate measures. There is a possibility of CBI issuing a Blue Corner Notice, which will speed up the investigation,” stated a release from CM Siddaramaiah’s office.

(With inputs from agencies)

Janata Dal (Secular) party leader HD Revanna, who was arrested earlier this month in connection with a kidnapping case, was on Monday (May 13) granted conditional bail by a special court of people's representatives on a Rs 5 lakh bond.

Janata Dal (Secular) party leader HD Revanna, who was arrested earlier this month in connection with a kidnapping case, was on Monday (May 13) granted conditional bail by a special court of people's representatives on a Rs 5 lakh bond. He was taken into custody by Special Investigation Team (SIT) officials in Karnataka on May 4. He along with his son are facing an investigation by the SIT over allegations of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation. The former minister was arrested from the Padmanabhanagar residence of his father, JD(S) chief and former prime minister HD Deve Gowda and brought to the SIT office. The action was taken by the police on the basis of a complaint that was filed by the son of the woman who was allegedly "abducted and sexually abused". The FIR alleged that the woman who worked as a housemaid at HD Revanna's home for six years was sexually abused by Revanna's son Prajwal, who is also the Lok Sabha candidate for BJP-JD(S) from the Hassan constituency, before returning to her village, was allegedly abducted. The police officials had earlier rescued the abducted woman from a farmhouse that is said to be owned by an aide of Revanna. It was located at Kalenahalli village in Hunsur taluk of Mysuru district. Also read: BJP leader Deveraje Gowda taken into police custody in Karnataka sex scandal Blue Corner notice issued against Prajwal Revanna Earlier, Karnataka Home Minister, G Parameshwara said that a Blue Corner notice was issued against Prajwal Revanna. A blue notice permits Interpol to gather details regarding an individual's identity, whereabouts, or actions linked to a criminal inquiry. Parameshwara also said that the state government is requesting Interpol's help in repatriating Prajwal Revanna, accused of serious sexual harassment. Prajwal Revanna, who hails from the Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS) party, an ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is currently in Germany. He went there on a diplomatic passport. The chief minister’s office in the southern Indian state of Karnataka revealed Saturday (May 4) that CBI might take up the case, following an emergency meeting with senior police officers. “We will proceed for the arrest with appropriate measures. There is a possibility of CBI issuing a Blue Corner Notice, which will speed up the investigation,” stated a release from CM Siddaramaiah’s office. (With inputs from agencies)

Karnataka sex scandal: HD Revanna granted conditional bail in kidnap case

A recent study by Henley & Partners reveals Bengaluru's meteoric rise. Nicknamed the "Silicon Valley of India," Bengaluru boasts a booming tech sector that's attracting significant wealth. The city now ranks among the top 10 wealthiest globally, with over 13,200 high-net-worth individuals, those with investable assets exceeding $1 million.

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In Bengaluru, a doctor sprang into action to rescue a woman who collapsed at a polling booth earlier on Friday (April 26).&nbsp;Dr&nbsp;Ganesh Srinivasa Prasad, a nephrologist and transplant physician, was waiting in line with many others when the woman fainted.

According to Dr&nbsp;Prasad, the woman suffered a cardiac arrest at the polling booth. Recognising that she had no pulse, the nephrologist from Bengaluru immediately began performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). His intervention successfully revived the woman, who regained spontaneous circulation shortly afterwards.

Dr&nbsp;Prasad shared a photograph of the woman collapsed on the ground and a video showing&nbsp;her awake and being assisted onto a stretcher.

“As I was waiting in queue....one lady had syncope and cardiac arrest in front of me. There was no pulse and I started immediate CPR ... luckily she got ROSC within minutes,” he wrote.

Watch the video here:

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Many praised and thanked the doctor for his quick thinking and action in the comments.

Voting for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections began today in 88&nbsp;constituencies across 13 states and union territories.&nbsp;In Karnataka, polling is happening on 14 seats.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-elections-2024-102-year-old-casts-vote-at-jammu-polling-booth-715254">Also read |&nbsp;Lok sabha elections 2024: 102-year-old casts vote at Jammu polling booth</a>

<h2>Woman votes while on stretcher</h2>

Kalavathi, aged 78 and from Bengaluru, found herself torn over voting after being hospitalised for low blood oxygen levels. Urgently admitted with symptoms of cough and breathlessness, she surprised everyone by being taken&nbsp;to the polling booth on Friday (April 26), where she cast her vote while lying on a stretcher.

Medical examinations showed her oxygen saturation to be at 80 per cent, significantly lower than the typical 95 per cent&nbsp;or higher, leading to a diagnosis of pneumonia.

Dr Aravinda GM, from Manipal Hospital in Jayanagar, initiated treatment for&nbsp;Kalavathi, administering antibiotics alongside oxygen therapy, inhalation, antiviral medications, and supportive care.

Also watch |&nbsp;Lok Sabha elections 2024: Voting across 13 states and UTs

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Kalavathi's health improved, and she moved to the recovery room, eager to vote. She was thrilled when the medical team endorsed her decision to partake in the democratic process. With the help of the nursing staff, she was taken to the Jayanagar constituency on a stretcher to cast her vote.

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In Bengaluru, a doctor sprang into action to rescue a woman who collapsed at a polling booth earlier on Friday (April 26). Dr Ganesh Srinivasa Prasad, a nephrologist and transplant physician, was waiting in line with many others when the woman fainted.

In Bengaluru, a doctor sprang into action to rescue a woman who collapsed at a polling booth earlier on Friday (April 26). Dr Ganesh Srinivasa Prasad, a nephrologist and transplant physician, was waiting in line with many others when the woman fainted. According to Dr Prasad, the woman suffered a cardiac arrest at the polling booth. Recognising that she had no pulse, the nephrologist from Bengaluru immediately began performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). His intervention successfully revived the woman, who regained spontaneous circulation shortly afterwards. Dr Prasad shared a photograph of the woman collapsed on the ground and a video showing her awake and being assisted onto a stretcher. “As I was waiting in queue....one lady had syncope and cardiac arrest in front of me. There was no pulse and I started immediate CPR ... luckily she got ROSC within minutes,” he wrote. Watch the video here: As I was waiting in queue....one lady had syncope and cardiac arrest in front of me There was no pulse and I started immediate CPR ... luckily she got ROSC within minutes #LokSabhaElections2024 @ECISVEEP @SpokespersonECI @Lolita_TNIE @chetanabelagere https://t.co/NFN5GVWaaR pic.twitter.com/azcH4Su2aD — Dr Ganesh Srinivasa Prasad (మోడి కుటుంబం) (@thisis_drgsp) April 26, 2024 × Many praised and thanked the doctor for his quick thinking and action in the comments. Voting for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections began today in 88 constituencies across 13 states and union territories. In Karnataka, polling is happening on 14 seats. Also read | Lok sabha elections 2024: 102-year-old casts vote at Jammu polling booth Woman votes while on stretcher Kalavathi, aged 78 and from Bengaluru, found herself torn over voting after being hospitalised for low blood oxygen levels. Urgently admitted with symptoms of cough and breathlessness, she surprised everyone by being taken to the polling booth on Friday (April 26), where she cast her vote while lying on a stretcher. Medical examinations showed her oxygen saturation to be at 80 per cent, significantly lower than the typical 95 per cent or higher, leading to a diagnosis of pneumonia. Dr Aravinda GM, from Manipal Hospital in Jayanagar, initiated treatment for Kalavathi, administering antibiotics alongside oxygen therapy, inhalation, antiviral medications, and supportive care. Also watch | Lok Sabha elections 2024: Voting across 13 states and UTs Kalavathi's health improved, and she moved to the recovery room, eager to vote. She was thrilled when the medical team endorsed her decision to partake in the democratic process. With the help of the nursing staff, she was taken to the Jayanagar constituency on a stretcher to cast her vote. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Bengaluru doctor performs CPR on woman in cardiac arrest at polling booth

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tejasvi Surya, a sitting Member of Parliament (MP) from Bengaluru South, was booked by&nbsp;the election commission on Friday (Apr 26) for seeking votes on the ground of religion. Surya had earlier posted a video on X, in which he “solicited votes on the ground of religion," the&nbsp;Chief Electoral Officer,&nbsp;Karnataka&nbsp;said in an X post. Bengaluru South is a crucial seat for&nbsp;BJP&nbsp;where Surya&nbsp;is pitted&nbsp;against Congress's Sowmya Reddy.

At around 2 pm, Surya made the post in which he mentioned Ram Mandir&nbsp;apart&nbsp;from border security, Article&nbsp;370&nbsp;to encourage his supporters to come out and vote in large numbers.

Surya earlier also gave an 80-20 per cent analogy, highlighting the lethargy of BJP voters to come out and cast their ballot.

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“We the BJP voters are 80 per cent but only 20 per cent come out and vote. Congress’ voters are 20 per cent but they come out and vote 80 per cent. This is the ground reality at the polling booths in most cases. Every single vote of yours matters. Please come out and vote because if you are not voting, Congress’ 20 per cent is definitely voting,” Tejasvi said.

Earlier, the BJP leader issued a scathing attack on Congress, the main opposition party, and declared it may not win more than 30 seats in the&nbsp;Lok Sabha elections.

"Congress party has become absolutely frustrated. Survey after survey shows that it may not win more than 30 seats... The more personal attacks and baseless allegations they make against the PM, history has shown that the Prime Minister has only gotten stronger and the BJP has only gotten more popular," he said.

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Speaking to news agency ANI, Surya added,&nbsp;“Today is a celebration day in Karnataka. it is a festival of democracy. Millions of people will go out and vote... This is not just a right, but also a duty, because if we don't vote, we are not registering our voice, and contributing meaningfully to a democracy... Just like every year, more senior citizens are seen at the booths, they are coming out in big numbers to vote. I wish young people draw inspiration from senior citizens and also come out in big numbers and vote."

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tejasvi Surya, a sitting Member of Parliament (MP) from Bengaluru South, was booked by the election commission on Friday (Apr 26) for seeking votes on the ground of religion.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tejasvi Surya, a sitting Member of Parliament (MP) from Bengaluru South, was booked by the election commission on Friday (Apr 26) for seeking votes on the ground of religion. Surya had earlier posted a video on X, in which he “solicited votes on the ground of religion," the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka said in an X post. Bengaluru South is a crucial seat for BJP where Surya is pitted against Congress's Sowmya Reddy. At around 2 pm, Surya made the post in which he mentioned Ram Mandir apart from border security, Article 370 to encourage his supporters to come out and vote in large numbers. Surya earlier also gave an 80-20 per cent analogy, highlighting the lethargy of BJP voters to come out and cast their ballot. Also read: Lok Sabha elections 2024: Voting across 13 states and UTs “We the BJP voters are 80 per cent but only 20 per cent come out and vote. Congress’ voters are 20 per cent but they come out and vote 80 per cent. This is the ground reality at the polling booths in most cases. Every single vote of yours matters. Please come out and vote because if you are not voting, Congress’ 20 per cent is definitely voting,” Tejasvi said. Earlier, the BJP leader issued a scathing attack on Congress, the main opposition party, and declared it may not win more than 30 seats in the Lok Sabha elections. "Congress party has become absolutely frustrated. Survey after survey shows that it may not win more than 30 seats... The more personal attacks and baseless allegations they make against the PM, history has shown that the Prime Minister has only gotten stronger and the BJP has only gotten more popular," he said. Watch: Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 88 seats up for grabs in phase 2 × Speaking to news agency ANI, Surya added, “Today is a celebration day in Karnataka. it is a festival of democracy. Millions of people will go out and vote... This is not just a right, but also a duty, because if we don't vote, we are not registering our voice, and contributing meaningfully to a democracy... Just like every year, more senior citizens are seen at the booths, they are coming out in big numbers to vote. I wish young people draw inspiration from senior citizens and also come out in big numbers and vote." (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha elections 2024: EC books BJP’s Tejasvi Surya for 'soliciting' votes in name of religion

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has announced that it will harness an artificial intelligence (AI-based) groundwater monitoring system to tackle the water crisis in the city.

The system has&nbsp;been developed&nbsp;in collaboration with scientists from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) and Karnataka Groundwater Authority.&nbsp;The&nbsp;objective of the new system&nbsp;is to better monitor and manage the groundwater levels in the city.

In a statement, the chairman of the BWSSB highlighted how the new system could prove to be a game-changer.

“Low groundwater levels are a major contributor to water scarcity in Bengaluru. Traditional monitoring systems have limitations in providing real-time, accurate data. The AI-based system will address these challenges effectively,” said V Ram Prasath Manohar&nbsp;as quoted by the Times of India.

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He added that a dedicated ‘groundwater task force’ would be formed within the&nbsp;board,&nbsp;that will use&nbsp;advanced technology to monitor groundwater levels. The team will&nbsp;be made up&nbsp;of&nbsp;experts from IISc, CGWB, and Karnataka Groundwater Authority.

Thanks to the AI-driven system, the team&nbsp;would be able to&nbsp;monitor real-time data, making it easier for them to do required analyses. The system will also report and provide comprehensive insights into groundwater availability and trends.

“The involvement of IISc scientists ensures we have access to state-of-the-art technology for accurate groundwater monitoring,” added Manohar.

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“We’ll be able to identify areas with rising groundwater levels and implement appropriate measures to mitigate water scarcity,” he added.

Bengaluru has been&nbsp;reeling&nbsp;under an intense water crisis for weeks, with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah saying the tech city was facing a shortage of 500 million litres of water every day.

Last year’s monsoon season, responsible for most of the annual rainfall&nbsp;that the&nbsp;state receives, turned out to be weaker, 18 per cent below&nbsp;normal. Most of the reservoirs in the state are recharged during this period only, but the weaker monsoon season made the water stress inevitable.

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The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has announced that it will harness an artificial intelligence (AI-based) groundwater monitoring system to tackle the water crisis in the city.

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has announced that it will harness an artificial intelligence (AI-based) groundwater monitoring system to tackle the water crisis in the city. The system has been developed in collaboration with scientists from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) and Karnataka Groundwater Authority. The objective of the new system is to better monitor and manage the groundwater levels in the city. In a statement, the chairman of the BWSSB highlighted how the new system could prove to be a game-changer. “Low groundwater levels are a major contributor to water scarcity in Bengaluru. Traditional monitoring systems have limitations in providing real-time, accurate data. The AI-based system will address these challenges effectively,” said V Ram Prasath Manohar as quoted by the Times of India. Also read: Bengaluru cafe blast: Accused used 35 SIM cards, fake Aadhaar, driving licences to evade arrest He added that a dedicated ‘groundwater task force’ would be formed within the board, that will use advanced technology to monitor groundwater levels. The team will be made up of experts from IISc, CGWB, and Karnataka Groundwater Authority. Thanks to the AI-driven system, the team would be able to monitor real-time data, making it easier for them to do required analyses. The system will also report and provide comprehensive insights into groundwater availability and trends. “The involvement of IISc scientists ensures we have access to state-of-the-art technology for accurate groundwater monitoring,” added Manohar. Also read: Battle of the Bastions: `People of Bengaluru South are nationalists. They will back Narendra Modi` “We’ll be able to identify areas with rising groundwater levels and implement appropriate measures to mitigate water scarcity,” he added. Bengaluru has been reeling under an intense water crisis for weeks, with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah saying the tech city was facing a shortage of 500 million litres of water every day. Last year’s monsoon season, responsible for most of the annual rainfall that the state receives, turned out to be weaker, 18 per cent below normal. Most of the reservoirs in the state are recharged during this period only, but the weaker monsoon season made the water stress inevitable. (With inputs from agencies)

Bengaluru water crisis: City turns to AI for managing groundwater levels

India's National Investigation Agency has arrested two accused including the mastermind behind the Bengaluru's Rameswaram Cafe blast that took place last month. The two accused have been arrested near the eastern city of Kolkata.

Bengaluru Cafe Blast: NIA arrests two main accused in Bengaluru blast case

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India's National Investigation Agency has arrested two accused including the mastermind behind the Bengaluru's Rameswaram cafe blast that took place last month. The two accused have been arrested near the eastern city of Kolkata.

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The mastermind and the bomber of the Bengaluru cafe blast have been arrested by NIA. NIA arrested two absconding accused in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case from near Kolkata. Reportedly, the accused were hiding under false identities.

Bengaluru cafe blast: NIA Arrests Shaazib & Taaha, the mastermind & the bomber from West Bengal

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Half of Bengaluru’s water comes from the Cauvery River. For the remaining half, the city depends on groundwater, which has fast depleted. But are the groundwater levels low due to failed rains last year, or because of over-extraction? Has this crisis been caused by climate change or rapid urbanisation?

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Half of Bengaluru’s water comes from the Cauvery River. For the remaining half, the city depends on groundwater, which has fast depleted. But are the groundwater levels low due to failed rains last year, or because of over-extraction? Has this crisis been caused by climate change or rapid urbanisation? WION's Preksha Jain reports from Bengaluru.

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday (Mar 29) announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh (12,002 USD) for any information leading to the arrest of the key accused in Bengaluru's Rameshwaram Cafe blast case.

The Federal probe agency took to its official X handle and shared pictures of two absconding key accused Abdul Matheen Ahmed Taahaa and Mussavir Hussain Shazib involved in the blast and asked the public for information on the two.

"Whoever provides any information leading to the arrest of the accused persons shall be rewarded," the post read further ensuring that the "identity of the informer will be kept secret."

The agency, sharing details about one of the accused Tahaa, aged 30, said that he was using aliases such as Vignesh D and Sumit or a preferred Hindu name to conceal his identity.

He preferably wore T-shirts, jeans, cap&nbsp;in terms of clothing and a black smartwatch.

NIA further said that he has been using forged Adhaar in the name of Vignesh or other similar forged ID documents in order to hide his identity.

"He often wears a mask, wig and fake beard. His preferred places of stay are men's and boys hostel, PG and sharing accommodations as well as low budget hotels and lodges," it said in the post.

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Shazib, the NIA said was using a forged driving licence in the name of Mohammed Zuned Sayed to hide identity. His preferred dress code the agency said was jeans, T-shirt and shirt.

Both Shazib and Taha often wear "mask, wig and fake beard", it said.

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The agency asked the public to share information about the accused via email at info.blr.nia.gov.in or call&nbsp;through telephone numbers 080-29510900, 8904241100.

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<h2>NIA arrests key conspirator after multiple raids</h2>

The federal probe agency arrested a key conspirator, identified as Muzammil Shareef, after conducting multiple raids across several locations in three states.

Shareef was arrested on Wednesday (Mar 27) following NIA's crackdown at 18 locations, which included 12 in the state of Karnataka, one in Uttar Pradesh and five in Tamil Nadu.

“The NIA investigations have revealed that Muzammil Shareef had extended logistic support to the other two identified accused in the case...Various digital devices were seized during the searches, along with cash," the NIA said.

The Federal probe agency took over the case from the Karnataka Police on March 3.&nbsp;

The blast wounded several customers and hotel staff&nbsp;of the cafe and caused severe damage to the eatery.

(With inputs from the agencies)

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday (Mar 29) announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh (12,002 USD) for any information leading to the arrest of the key accused in Bengaluru's Rameshwaram Cafe blast case.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday (Mar 29) announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh (12,002 USD) for any information leading to the arrest of the key accused in Bengaluru's Rameshwaram Cafe blast case. The Federal probe agency took to its official X handle and shared pictures of two absconding key accused Abdul Matheen Ahmed Taahaa and Mussavir Hussain Shazib involved in the blast and asked the public for information on the two. "Whoever provides any information leading to the arrest of the accused persons shall be rewarded," the post read further ensuring that the "identity of the informer will be kept secret." The agency, sharing details about one of the accused Tahaa, aged 30, said that he was using aliases such as Vignesh D and Sumit or a preferred Hindu name to conceal his identity. He preferably wore T-shirts, jeans, cap in terms of clothing and a black smartwatch. NIA further said that he has been using forged Adhaar in the name of Vignesh or other similar forged ID documents in order to hide his identity. "He often wears a mask, wig and fake beard. His preferred places of stay are men's and boys hostel, PG and sharing accommodations as well as low budget hotels and lodges," it said in the post. Request for Information, Identity of the Informer will be kept Secret. pic.twitter.com/PBXPRH3DtB — NIA India (@NIA_India) March 29, 2024 × Shazib, the NIA said was using a forged driving licence in the name of Mohammed Zuned Sayed to hide identity. His preferred dress code the agency said was jeans, T-shirt and shirt. Both Shazib and Taha often wear "mask, wig and fake beard", it said. Request for Information, Identity of the Informer will be kept Secret. pic.twitter.com/JkMUWay23m — NIA India (@NIA_India) March 29, 2024 × The agency asked the public to share information about the accused via email at info.blr.nia.gov.in or call through telephone numbers 080-29510900, 8904241100. Also read: Mukhtar Ansari: Grandson of Indian Army’s officer, first FIR at 15 - Life of gangster-politician NIA arrests key conspirator after multiple raids The federal probe agency arrested a key conspirator, identified as Muzammil Shareef, after conducting multiple raids across several locations in three states. Shareef was arrested on Wednesday (Mar 27) following NIA's crackdown at 18 locations, which included 12 in the state of Karnataka, one in Uttar Pradesh and five in Tamil Nadu. “The NIA investigations have revealed that Muzammil Shareef had extended logistic support to the other two identified accused in the case...Various digital devices were seized during the searches, along with cash," the NIA said. The Federal probe agency took over the case from the Karnataka Police on March 3. The blast wounded several customers and hotel staff of the cafe and caused severe damage to the eatery. (With inputs from the agencies)

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