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Woman alleges sexual harassment while waiting for cab, police investigate

Woman alleges sexual harassment while waiting for cab, police investigate

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A woman has accused a man of sexually harassing her while she was waiting for a cab in Bengaluru’s Ramamurthy Nagar, prompting the city police to launch an investigation after she shared a video of the alleged incident on social media. According to the woman, the incident took place when a man riding a scooter stopped near her and allegedly asked, “What’s your rate?” She claimed the remark, along with his other comments, left her feeling intimidated and concerned for her safety. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Two gelatin sticks found near PM Modi`s venue in Bengaluru, probe underway

Two gelatin sticks found near PM Modi`s venue in Bengaluru, probe underway

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Security agencies launched an investigation after two gelatin sticks were recovered from a roadside near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s event venue on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Sunday, reported the PTI. According to police, the gelatin sticks were discovered during routine security checks near Tataguni in the Kaggalipura police station limits ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit to the city. PM Modi was in Bengaluru to attend the 45th foundation day celebrations at the Art of Living Centre on Kanakapura Road near Kaggalipura. Police said the gelatin sticks were found lying near a footpath around three kilometres away from the main venue connected to the Prime Minister’s movement route. “In the morning, before the PM’s arrival, security personnel found two gelatin sticks during checking operations. Further investigation is underway,” police said in a statement, according to the PTI. Security tightened around venue Following the discovery, security was immediately intensified in and around the area. Police teams, bomb disposal squads and forensic experts rushed to the spot to inspect the recovered explosives. The officials cordoned off …

25-Year-Old Krutrim Techie Found Dead In Bengaluru, Toxic Work Culture Blamed

25-Year-Old Krutrim Techie Found Dead In Bengaluru, Toxic Work Culture Blamed

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Nearly two weeks after the body of a 25-year-old machine learning engineer of an AI firm was found in Bengaluru’s Agara Lake, allegations have surfaced on Reddit and media reports quoting unnamed employees that the engineer died by suicide due to toxic work culture and an exploitative manager. The body of the engineer, Nikhil Somwanshi, was found in the lake on May 8, and a first information report (FIR) was filed to look into the matter. Somwanshi joined Krutrim, an AI company owned by ride-hailing app Ola, in August 2024 as a machine learning engineer, shortly after completing his master’s degree at Bengaluru’s Indian Institute of Science (IISc). An outstanding student with a 9.30 GPA, he was allegedly burdened with the responsibilities of several former colleagues who resigned due to the conduct of their US-based manager, Rajkiran Panuganti. In a Reddit post, a user ‘Kirgawakutzo’ alleged Mr Panuganti routinely used “traumatic” language toward new recruits, fostered a hostile atmosphere, and created a toxic work environment that led to multiple team resignations. A Krutrim spokesperson said …

‘Reduce burden on Bengaluru’: Map shows city’s density crisis, residents push for more cities across Karnataka | Bengaluru

‘Reduce burden on Bengaluru’: Map shows city’s density crisis, residents push for more cities across Karnataka | Bengaluru

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A map that has been making the rounds suggests that about a quarter of Karnataka’s population may live in the Bengaluru metropolitan area, potentially ranking it as the third most populous city in India. The findings have sparked discussions about the need for more urban centers in the state to alleviate the pressure on Bengaluru. The map was shared by Siddharth Petare.(X/mapsdaily) The map was shared by Siddharth Petare, the owner of the social media page MapsDaily. Check out the map here: In a response to the newly released population density map, an X user pointed out the striking concentration of residents in Bengaluru, where 25 per cent of the state’s population resides. While cities like Mysuru, Hubli, Belagavi, and Mangaluru also have significant populations, vast areas, especially in the Western Ghats and Malenadu, remain sparsely populated. “Interesting but not surprising map. 25 per cent of Karnataka lives in Bengaluru. Apart from Bengaluru, Mysore & surroundings, Davanagere-Shivamogga, Hubli-Belgavi stretch, Mangalore, Ballary, Raichur, Kalburgi& Bidar are other major places with significant population. Look at the plain …

Bengaluru engineer says he lost Rs 2.4 crore in cyber fraud linked to fake US stock trading app | Bangalore News

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A 56-year-old engineer in Bengaluru was allegedly defrauded of Rs 2.44 crore after he installed an unsecured mobile application to invest in US stocks. Suresh (name changed at his request), who filed a complaint at the South CEN police station on Tuesday, said he received a WhatsApp message on July 1 from a US number claiming to offer lucrative stock trading opportunities. He was invited to join a WhatsApp group named Chandra High-Quality Bull Plan Screening Group-XY36, where the group admin posted about US stock trading and promised substantial profits. On July 2, Suresh paid a membership fee of Rs 999 to join a Telegram group, where a person named Jeevan Gopal assisted him with trading. On July 25, he was instructed to open a demat account through an app installed via an apk file and he subsequently invested Rs 2.44 crore in multiple transactions. However, when Suresh attempted to withdraw his funds, he was informed that he needed to pay 30 per cent of his profits. He transferred Rs 50,000 but found his account …

4 Bengaluru police officials suspended for falsely implicating youths in drug case | Bangalore News

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Four Bengaluru police personnel were Sunday suspended for allegedly implicating two youths in a drug case. Two informants, including a woman, have also been arrested on the charges of misleading the police. The suspended officials are sub-inspector Sridhar Gugri, assistant sub-inspector S K Raju, and constables Satish Bagali and Thimmanna Poojar. All of them are attached to the Banashankari police station. According to a police officer, two people were arrested for allegedly peddling drugs near the Cement Road in Kadirenahalli on August 9. The police had claimed that more than 400 gram of opium was seized from the accused. However, the family members of the accused approached the police stating that they were falsely framed and suspected informant Rajan’s role in it. They filed a complaint with City Police Commissioner B Dayananda, who directed Subramanyapura ACP Girish to conduct an inquiry. Upon investigation, it was found that police informant Rajan had given false information to the cops. Based on the findings, the police suspended the four officials. A police officer said Rajan had a personal …