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Karnataka To Form Special Squad To Identify, Deport Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants | Bengaluru-news News

Karnataka To Form Special Squad To Identify, Deport Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants | Bengaluru-news News

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Last Updated:January 29, 2026, 22:32 IST Reddy noted that there were 370 illegal Bangladeshis in Karnataka of which 213 people have been sent back while action is being taken against the rest. Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy speaks during the Karnataka Legislative Council session. (PTI/File) Karnataka’s Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Thursday announced that the state government plans to form a special squad to identify and expel illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. While replying to a calling attention by MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal in the state Assembly, Reddy said the agents who bring Bangladeshis to the state will also be arrested. Reddy said that during his previous tenure as Home Minister, a special squad had been formed to identify Bangladeshi immigrants working on agricultural estates. “If needed, we will form a special squad, identify the illegal Bangladeshis in the state and send them back,” the minister assured Yatnal, who is an expelled BJP legislator. “We will start a drive to flush out the illegal Bangladeshi immigrants to deport them. We will also book and arrest the agents, who …

Techie Husband Installs Malware, Tracks Estranged Wife For 6 Months In Bengaluru | Bengaluru-news News

Techie Husband Installs Malware, Tracks Estranged Wife For 6 Months In Bengaluru | Bengaluru-news News

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Last Updated:January 28, 2026, 15:39 IST Investigation suggests that the husband had been monitoring the woman’s phone for 6 months. He allegedly tracked her movements in real time and kept tabs on her communications. Police believe the malware was installed without the woman’s knowledge and remained active on her phone for an extended period. Image: Canva Cybercrime cases in Bengaluru often begin with a feeling rather than proof. A message arrives too quickly. A location is known too precisely. A private conversation is referenced without ever being shared. In one such case now under investigation, that uneasy pattern led a woman to uncover months of digital surveillance carried out by someone she once trusted the most. The case was registered at the Central Bengaluru CEN Crime Police Station following a complaint by a woman who is currently living separately from her husband due to marital disputes. The couple is also involved in an ongoing divorce petition. Over time, the woman began noticing that her estranged husband appeared to know details about her daily movements, phone …

Armed Assailants Rob Jewellery Shop Near Bengaluru At Gunpoint, Flee With Gold And Cash | Bengaluru-news News

Armed Assailants Rob Jewellery Shop Near Bengaluru At Gunpoint, Flee With Gold And Cash | Bengaluru-news News

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Last Updated:January 28, 2026, 08:58 IST Ram Dev Jewellery in Dasanapura near Bengaluru was robbed by three armed men who escaped with gold and cash. Police led are investigating using CCTV footage. Screengrab from the video surfacing on social media. (Image: X/@karnatakaportf) A jewellery store on the outskirts of Bengaluru was robbed in broad daylight on Tuesday when armed men stormed the premises and fled with gold ornaments and cash. The robbery took place at Ram Dev Jewellery in Dasanapura, near the National Highway in Nelamangala, around 5.30 pm. The entire incident was captured on the shop’s CCTV cameras. Gunmen Rob Jewellery Store Near Bengaluru, Loot ₹50K Cash and Gold OrnamentsAn armed robbery was reported at Ramdev Jewels in Dasanapura, near Nelamangala, at around 6:30 PM today. Gun-wielding robbers entered the jewellery store, threatened those present, and escaped with… pic.twitter.com/i6L86mXs5W — Karnataka Portfolio (@karnatakaportf) January 27, 2026 According to police, three unidentified men arrived at the store on a two-wheeler and entered the shop posing as customers. They asked to view certain earring designs and, …

Majestic–Bengaluru Airport Train Announced: Route, Stops And Benefits Explained | Bengaluru-news News

Majestic–Bengaluru Airport Train Announced: Route, Stops And Benefits Explained | Bengaluru-news News

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Last Updated:January 26, 2026, 15:43 IST While the service will initially utilize three-coach trains, the underground platforms are being built to accommodate nine-coach sets to prepare for the city’s growth in future. This airport spur is part of the larger Sampige Line (Corridor 1), which connects the heart of the city at Majestic to Devanahalli. (File photo) There is a joke often whispered at the Hebbal flyover that the shortest distance between two points in Bengaluru isn’t a straight line, it’s a flight to Dubai. A viral social media post recently captured this perfectly: a woman dropped her friend at the airport for a flight to the Middle East, and by the time her friend sent the “landed safely” text from Dubai, the woman was still crawling through Bengaluru traffic on her way back home. It is this “traffic trauma” that makes the latest rail update so significant. The long-standing struggle to reach Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) without braving the city’s notorious gridlock has moved a step closer to a solution. Indian Railways and the …

Bengaluru Traffic Police Issue New Guidelines, 11,000 Driving Licences Suspended | Bengaluru-news News

Bengaluru Traffic Police Issue New Guidelines, 11,000 Driving Licences Suspended | Bengaluru-news News

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Last Updated:January 26, 2026, 12:33 IST According to traffic police alerts, the emphasis is now on lane discipline, avoiding unnecessary halts on main roads, and following signal rules without exception. With Bengaluru’s traffic delays being discussed internationally, authorities say the situation demands stricter discipline and better cooperation from road users. Image: Canva Bengaluru’s long-standing traffic woes are no longer just a local headache. With the city’s congestion levels being flagged in global traffic rankings, the spotlight has now turned sharply back on how India’s tech capital moves. In response, Bengaluru Traffic Police have issued fresh guidelines and alerts, urging commuters to change everyday road behaviour as pressure on the city’s streets continues to mount. The new advisory comes amid rising vehicle numbers, frequent bottlenecks, and increasing violations during peak hours. Traffic police officials have said congestion is no longer limited to a few corridors but has spread across arterial roads, residential stretches and IT hubs, especially during office rush hours. With Bengaluru’s traffic delays being discussed internationally, authorities say the situation demands stricter discipline and …

Nandini Milk And Curd Now At Rs 10: A Big Relief For Daily Buyers In Karnataka | Bengaluru-news News

Nandini Milk And Curd Now At Rs 10: A Big Relief For Daily Buyers In Karnataka | Bengaluru-news News

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Last Updated:January 26, 2026, 08:40 IST With food costs steadily rising, the ability to spend Rs 10 instead of Rs 40 or Rs 50 makes every day budgeting easier. It gives consumers flexibility to spend only as needed. For people living alone, this change is less about price and more about proportion. One cup of coffee, one bowl of curd rice, one meal — no leftovers, no guilt, no spoiled food by night. Image: X For singles and bachelors living in Bengaluru and other cities across Karnataka, buying milk or curd is rarely straightforward. Half-litre packets often go unused, curd turns sour before the second serving, and food waste becomes an everyday annoyance. In a world where most grocery packaging assumes a family-sized kitchen, solo living has long been an afterthought. The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has now stepped in with a small but practical solution. It has introduced Rs 10 Nandini milk and curd packs aimed at easing daily expenses and reducing wastage. Under this move, consumers can buy 160 ml milk or 140 …

Karnataka to Use Ballot Paper in Bengaluru Municipal Elections | Bengaluru-news News

Karnataka to Use Ballot Paper in Bengaluru Municipal Elections | Bengaluru-news News

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Last Updated:January 19, 2026, 13:54 IST This came after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led state cabinet had recommended to the state election commission last year to use ballot papers for local elections. The results will be announced on January 16. (File) In a big decision, the Karnataka State Election Commission on Monday said that ballot paper will be used for Bengaluru Municipal Elections instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). This came after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led state cabinet had recommended to the state election commission last year to use ballot papers for local elections. “There may be many reasons. Once the state election takes a stand by consulting all the stakeholders in the matter. We have taken a decision,” State Election Commissioner G S Sangreshi said. The elections for the erstwhile Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) were held via EVMs in 2015. When Will Bengaluru Civic Body Polls Be Held? The Supreme Court has recently asked the Karnataka government and the state election body to hold the long-pending polls for Bengaluru local body by June 30. The tenure …

Mother, 8-Year-Old Son Killed After Being Hit By College Bus In Bengaluru; Driver Escaped | Bengaluru-news News

Mother, 8-Year-Old Son Killed After Being Hit By College Bus In Bengaluru; Driver Escaped | Bengaluru-news News

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Last Updated:January 19, 2026, 09:47 IST A woman and her son died in a bus accident on Viveknagar Main Road, Bengaluru. The driver fled. Police registered a case and are searching for him. A representative image for an accident (PTI) In a tragic incident early Monday morning, a 37-year-old woman and her eight-year-old son lost their lives after being hit by a private college bus on Viveknagar Main Road in Bengaluru. The accident occurred near Viveknagar Junction while they were crossing the road. The victims have been identified as Sangeetha, an assistant at Army Public School who hailed from Andhra Pradesh, and her son Partha. The unfortunate incident took place around 6:30 am when the speeding bus struck them, resulting in their instant death. The bus driver fled the scene following the accident. The bodies have been sent to Bowring Hospital for post-mortem examination. The Ashoknagar Traffic Police Station has registered a case and launched a search for the driver, identified as Sunil. First Published: January 19, 2026, 09:47 IST News bengaluru-news Mother, 8-Year-Old Son …

Bengaluru Records Lower Minimum Temperatures, Karnataka On Cold Wave Alert | Bengaluru-news News

Bengaluru Records Lower Minimum Temperatures, Karnataka On Cold Wave Alert | Bengaluru-news News

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Last Updated:January 19, 2026, 09:18 IST The cold wave has tightened its grip across parts of Karnataka, including Bengaluru and Chikkaballapur, with temperatures dropping to 8.8 degrees Celsius. Bengaluru city recorded a maximum temperature of 29.8 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 17.3 degrees Celsius in the last 12 hours. Image: Canva As severe winter conditions persist across North India, their impact is now being felt in the south, with strong cold waves sweeping through several parts of Karnataka. Karnataka is feeling the chill as temperatures in Bengaluru have dipped to 8.8 degrees Celsius. Weather officials say the city is likely to see clear to partly cloudy conditions over the next few days. According to the IMD’s five-day forecast, Bengaluru’s urban and rural areas are expected to see clear to partly cloudy skies, with no rain predicted. IMD data shows that the cold wave has been more pronounced in outlying and interior areas. Bengaluru Rural recorded a minimum temperature of 16.1 degrees Celsius, with mornings feeling noticeably colder in these regions. Over the past …