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Bengaluru retiree falls for 5G upgrade trap, loses Rs 8 lakh

  • March 10, 2026

Cybercriminals are now exploiting the 5G rollout to scam citizens. A retiree lost over Rs 8.2 lakh after a fraudster, posing as a telecom executive, tricked him into a fake 5G upgrade. The scammer blocked...

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Bengaluru East corporation records lowest voter base with 10.41 lakh; GBA adds 1,117 new voters in second draft list

  • March 10, 2026

Bengaluru East City Corporation has the fewest voters and wards. The latest draft voter list shows 88.9 lakh voters, with a slight increase in women voters. Objections were minimal, mostly from political parties. Subramanyapura ward...

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Let children grow, not just scroll

  • March 10, 2026

A primary school teacher supports the state’s initiative to restrict social media for children under 16, citing research on screen time’s impact on development and the addictive nature of platforms. Emphasizing the importance of natural...

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MP Tejasvi Surya writes to Union minister Hardeep Puri over LPG shortage concerns for Bengaluru hotels, restaurants

  • March 10, 2026

“I am in receipt of representation from the Bangalore Hotels Association (Regd.) regarding concerns related to the continuity of commercial LPG supply to restaurants, hotels and other establishments in the hospitality sector. The restaurant and...

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West Asia tensions disrupt LPG supply in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata; Centre orders higher production for domestic use

  • March 10, 2026

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued orders to oil refineries to increase Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) production and directed that such additional output be channelled specifically for domestic use. This decision follows recent...