Tag: Bengaluru
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Bribery Ordeal After Daughter’s Death: Retired BPCL CFO’s Harrowing Experience and Cops’ Suspension
Unfolding tragedy in a city hospital corridor In Bengaluru, a family’s most personal tragedy has intersected with allegations of extortion and official misconduct. A retired chief financial officer of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) shared a harrowing account of paying bribes to ambulance personnel and hospital staff amid the death of his daughter. He says…
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Bengaluru engineering campus rape: investigation and safety concerns
Overview of the incident A 22-year-old student was arrested in connection with an alleged rape inside a private engineering college in Bengaluru. The survivor, a seventh-semester student, reported the incident after days of trauma, leading to the arrest of the accused, Jeevan Gowda. He has been remanded to judicial custody while police continue their investigation.…
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Bengaluru Engineering Campus Rape Case Highlights Safety Gaps
Incident on a Bengaluru private engineering campus raises alarm A disturbing incident at a private engineering college in Bengaluru has drawn intense scrutiny over campus safety and the protection of students. Police say a 22-year-old student, Jeevan Gowda, was arrested and remanded to judicial custody after a senior female student filed a police complaint alleging…
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Bengaluru engineering student rape on campus: case details
Timeline of the incident A disturbing case from Bengaluru has brought campus safety back into the spotlight. A 22-year-old student was arrested on Friday after allegedly raping a senior on her private engineering college campus, with reports saying the assault occurred on October 10 and was only reported five days later. The survivor, a seventh-semester…
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Gudivada Becomes Home to Andhra Pradesh’s First IT Company
Gudivada Emerges as a New IT Hub On Vijaya Dashami, a milestone unfolded in Gudivada, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, as the town welcomed its first information technology company. Princeton IT Services began operations with seating for about 100 professionals, signaling a fresh chapter in the region’s fast-growing IT ecosystem. About Princeton IT Services CEO Ravi…
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Who Targeted Munawar Faruqui? Police Nab Plotters Behind Death Threats
Overview of the Case In a development that highlights the dangers public figures sometimes face, stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui received a life-threatening threat last year. The Delhi Police Counter Intelligence unit announced a breakthrough, saying two alleged shooters were apprehended after a late-night operation near Kalindi Kunj in the New Friends Colony area. The police…
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Who Targeted Munawar Faruqui? Police Nab Suspects in Year-Old Threat Plot
Breakthrough in Threat to Munawar Faruqui: Police Nab Two Suspects In a significant security breakthrough, Delhi Police Counter Intelligence (CI) has arrested two shooters connected to a plot to assassinate stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui. The arrests come almost a year after Faruqui was targeted with a credible threat, prompting enhanced security for the comedian. The…
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Yashwant Sardeshpande Dies at 62: Kannada Theatre Icon Passes Away in Bengaluru
Kannada Theatre Loses a Pillar: Yashwant Sardeshpande Dies at 62 The Kannada theatre and film fraternity is mourning the loss of a prolific artist, Yashwant Sardeshpande, who reportedly passed away in Bengaluru at the age of 62 following a heart attack. Reports say he experienced chest pain, collapsed, and was rushed to Fortis Hospital, where…
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Yashwant Sardeshpande Dies at 62: Kannada Theatre Legend Passes Away
Tragic Passing Shocks Kannada Theatre and Cinema The Kannada entertainment world has lost a towering figure. Yashwant Sardeshpande, a celebrated theatre actor, playwright, and film producer, died in Bengaluru at the age of 62 after suffering a heart attack. The news has sent shockwaves through the industry, with colleagues and fans paying tribute to a…
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Capsey and Glenn Lead England to Victory Over Australia in WWC 2025 Warm-Up
Capsey’s match-winning assault seals the win for England England closed their final Women’s World Cup 2025 warm-up in Bengaluru with a four-wicket victory over Australia, driven by a masterclass from Alice Capsey. Capsey remained unbeaten on 88 as England chased 248, reviving the innings after a wobbly start that saw the score 32-3 early in…