‘I will call you terrorist’: Bengaluru PES University professor abuses student in classroom, gets suspended
PES University suspended an adjunct faculty member, Muralidhar Deshpande, after a video surfaced showing him allegedly insulting a minority student. The university is verifying the video’s authenticity and has initiated disciplinary proceedings. While no police...
LPG crunch adds to Karnataka power demand worries
Karnataka anticipates an unprecedented power demand this month, reaching 373.6 million units with a peak load of 18,986 MW. Officials are monitoring the situation closely, especially with a potential surge from electric appliance usage due...
Bengaluru infra reset: Rs 1,760 crore plan shifts focus to climate resilience
Bengaluru’s civic body is investing Rs 1,760 crore in its 2026-27 budget to tackle infrastructure and climate crises. The plan includes porous footpaths for rainwater absorption, road resurfacing, stormwater drain completion, and pedestrian safety upgrades,...
‘Lamborghini not registered with us’: Bengaluru doughnut stunt row takes twist; RTO flags number plate issue
A luxury Lamborghini involved in doughnut stunts near Anil Kumble Circle is not registered with the RTO. Police are investigating the vehicle’s ownership and registration details. The car, allegedly linked to Ricky Rai, was seized...
Bengaluru medical college professor defied campus ban, forcibly held girl’s hand, booked for trespass
A university faculty member is under scrutiny after reportedly making an inappropriate marriage proposal to a student during a lecture, causing significant unrest among the student body. Abdul Rehman Sharif faces serious allegations, including assault,...