The Times of India

Bengaluru police have arrested a water tanker driver, Sharath, accused of strangling his 20-year-old wife, Anusha, following frequent domestic quarrels. The accused allegedly confessed to the crime over a phone call to an advocate before fleeing their Malleswaram residence. Police discovered the victim's body after being alerted by the advocate and subsequently launched a manhunt for Sharath.

Bengaluru's new development minister, Krishna Byre Gowda, has launched a strong initiative to address the city's civic woes, particularly its notoriously poor road conditions. He questioned the difficulty in maintaining pothole-free roads and the business of pothole filling. Gowda emphasized improving infrastructure in peripheral areas, highlighting the need for long-term solutions to waste management and revenue disparities among city corporations.

A truck lost control on National Highway 648 near Bengaluru, first crashing into a tractor. The vehicle then crossed the median, colliding head-on with an oncoming Bolero. Three people, including the drivers of all three vehicles, were injured and hospitalized.

Karnataka Minister Krishna Byre Gowda assumed charge as Bengaluru Development Minister. He held his first review meeting focusing on civic issues like solid waste management. Gowda had delayed taking charge due to concerns over the allocation of responsibilities. He now oversees the Greater Bengaluru Authority and other key departments. Discussions with the Chief Minister resolved the issues.

A Bengaluru autorickshaw driver, facing significant losses from online betting, brutally murdered his wife, a home guard, in front of their children. He lured her under the guise of reconciliation before repeatedly stabbing her. The driver had reportedly made chilling videos expressing his despair and intentions hours before the crime.

Karnataka government is auditing its free electricity scheme, Gruha Jyothi, after finding over 10 lakh non-voters and multiple claims per person. Strict eligibility norms, including voter verification and one Revenue Register number per beneficiary, are being enforced to prevent misuse and ensure benefits reach genuine residents. Commercial diversion is also under scrutiny.

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A Home Guard was brutally murdered by her husband in Bengaluru after he lured her to a reconciliation meeting. The accused, addicted to online betting, stabbed Manjula multiple times in front of their children. He had reportedly expressed his intention to kill both himself and his wife in pre-recorded videos. The husband has been arrested.

Three young men from Bengaluru drowned in the Hemavathi reservoir backwaters near Shettihalli Church in Hassan district on Sunday. The group of ten friends had stopped for a swim while returning from Dharmasthala. Preliminary investigations suggest the victims entered the water without knowing its depth and were unable to swim.