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‘Catcalled and hooted at just for wearing a CSK jersey’: Bengaluru woman recalls harassment outside Chinnaswamy
A Bengaluru woman shared her traumatic experience of being harassed while wearing a CSK jersey outside Chinnaswamy Stadium. The incident highlights escalating fan aggression during IPL matches, with a viral video showing violent scuffles and a sexual harassment complaint filed.

Senior IPS officer’s family in Bengaluru alleges harassment at IPL match, case filed: Report
A senior IPS officer's wife reported harassment of her children during an IPL match at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Police filed a case against two men, including an Income Tax officer, for sexual harassment and criminal intimidation.

Pune: Man caught transporting murdered wife’s body on motorcycle by night patrol
A 28-year-old man was caught transporting his murdered wife's body on a motorcycle by a night patrol team in Pune. He allegedly strangled her, attempted to dispose of the body, but was apprehended while trying to flee.

Civil defence volunteers rehearse mock drill exercise in Lucknow’s Police Lines
Civil defence volunteers in Lucknow conducted a mock drill at police lines, involving 200 participants practicing emergency responses, evacuation procedures, and protective measures against potential missile or air attacks, following Union home ministry guidelines.

Two RPGs, five grenades recovered in Punjab’s Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar
Punjab police recovered two RPGs, five hand-grenades, and two IEDs in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district. The cache, found in a forest area, suggests a potential coordinated operation by Pakistani intelligence and terror groups to revive sleeper cells.

Bengaluru woman claims she was secretly filmed in washroom at popular Koramangala eatery
A Bengaluru woman discovered a hidden phone in a Koramangala eatery's washroom, allegedly filmed without consent. She filed an FIR, confronted staff, and exposed potential misconduct, urging women to remain vigilant against such privacy violations.

SC directs Punjab, Haryana to cooperate with Centre on SYL Canal row
Supreme Court urges Punjab and Haryana to cooperate with Centre in resolving SYL Canal dispute, directing both states to work towards an amicable solution by August 13 amid decades-long water-sharing conflict.

'If you want to be a power hitter…': RCB’s Tim David impressed by BBMP’s open-air gyms, compares them to Singapore
Tim David, RCB's cricketer, praised Bengaluru's BBMP open-air gyms, comparing them to Singapore's facilities. While he lauded the city's fitness infrastructure, social media users criticized the limited availability of such amenities beyond the central business district.

Delhi court orders FIR against trainee IPS officer for assault
A Delhi court ordered an FIR against trainee IPS officer Rahul Balhara for allegedly assaulting Vikas Dhayal with a glass bottle during an event, causing head injuries after a verbal altercation in December 2024.

Karnataka government to acquire Hebbal land for Bengaluru tunnel road project, confirms DK Shivakumar
Karnataka government plans to acquire Hebbal land for a Rs 42,000 crore tunnel road project, with two major corridors connecting different city zones. DK Shivakumar confirmed land acquisition using TDR and FAR benefits, aiming to ease Bengaluru's traffic congestion.

Mizoram Police seize 236 kg of meth worth ₹30.7 crore near Indo-Myanmar border
Mizoram Police seized 236 kg of methamphetamine near the Indo-Myanmar border, arresting two suspects. The ₹30.7 crore drug haul, involving 2,00,99,000 tablets, is the state's largest meth seizure, with cash and a vehicle also confiscated.

Pune division scores 91.32 passing percentage
Pune division achieved a 91.32% pass rate in Class 12 exams, down from 94.44% last year. Girls outperformed boys, with Pune district scoring highest at 95.19%. Notable students include Tanishka Vaishampayan and Chinmay Deshpande.

Haryana: 15-year-old girl raped in moving car in Faridabad
A 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped twice in a moving car while traveling to school in Faridabad. She was forcibly pulled into a parked vehicle, threatened, and later abandoned near her village. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

Vaibhavi scores 85.33% in spite of personal tragedy
Despite losing her father to a brutal murder, Vaibhavi Deshmukh scored 85.33% in Class 12 board exams. She remains focused on seeking justice and continues her academic pursuits, demonstrating remarkable resilience and determination.

ED arrests ‘absconding’ ex-Haryana Congress MLA from 5-star hotel in Delhi
Former Haryana Congress MLA Dharam Singh Chhoker arrested by ED from a Delhi hotel after evading summons. Accused of cheating 1,500 homebuyers and laundering over Rs 500 crore through real estate companies, he's now in ED custody.