Bengaluru
The India Meteorological Department has forecasted scattered rain and possible thunderstorms in parts of Karnataka, including Bengaluru, from April 28 to May 1. Daytime temperatures will stay in the mid-30s Celsius. The prediction follows a prolonged hot and dry spell.
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Police booked two men for disabling over 240 CCTV cameras at M Chinnaswamy Stadium before an IPL match on April 24. The act compromised security during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru versus Gujarat Titans fixture. Investigators suspect a payment dispute as the motive.
Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal has advised Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to handle the ongoing demolitions near Bengaluru's Kogilu village with compassion. The drive has triggered internal party dissent and protests, while drawing criticism from opposition figures. Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar have defended the actions as necessary to remove illegal encroachments.
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In Bengaluru, a cash heist involving police personnel has highlighted systemic misconduct. So far in 2025, 236 officers have been suspended for crimes like robbery and corruption.