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Saturday, May 4, 2024
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Topic: Bengaluru

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Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Former Bengaluru techie arrested for chain-snatching has more than 70 cases against him

The Peenya Police have recovered Rs 3.7 lakh worth of gold chains and 15 SIM cards from the accused, Jayakumar, who used to work with a multinational software company.

Bengaluru could get a second airport in no time. But after these hurdles are removed

Karnataka govt says it will extend concession agreement with Kempegowda International Airport operator BIAL, if it revives and runs HAL Airport too.

Kochi law student Yamuna Menon sets new NLSIU record, graduates with 18 gold medals

Yamuna Menon was awarded the 18 gold medals during the virtual convocation ceremony for NLSIU, held Sunday.

UAPA needed in Delhi, Bengaluru riot cases. Can’t let accused get away on technical grounds

In the background of the anti-CAA protests, an untoward incident during the high-profile Trump visit would have certainly shown India in poor light. Now Delhi Police has a case.

NIA arrests ‘key conspirator’ in Bengaluru riots, conducts searches at 30 locations

According to the agency, Sayed Saddiq Ali was a recovery agent with a bank who had been absconding since 11 August.

NIA takes over Bengaluru violence probe, says SDPI leader allegedly instigated mobs to riot

The central agency has re-registered two separate FIRs under the UAPA and IPC sections related to arson, violence and destruction of public property.

Bengaluru private schools want to charge students ‘Covid fees’ to cover sanitisation costs

School managements say that ensuring all safety protocols and Covid measures will see house cleaning and maintenance costs go up if students choose to return from 21 September.

Don’t we have own freedom fighters? — Kannada groups question BJP govt on ‘Savarkar’ flyover

Numerous organisations have hit out at decision to name a flyover in Yelahanka after Hindutva icon Veer Savarkar, saying BJP govt is only appeasing its political bosses.

Open to probe, says Bengaluru Archbishop of charges church trust misappropriated Rs 300 cr

Retired Karnataka HC judge, Justice Michael Saldanha, says he has written to ED demanding a probe into Asha Trust that belongs to the archdiocese, and adds there is evidence of corruption.

On Camera

Stop targeting Galgotias University students. Focus on politicians instead

Going through their Instagrams and dissecting their ‘statements’ is not the astute political commentary you think it is—it is time for us to back off from targeting 20-year-olds.

High capacity usage, fresh borrowings & new orders — why FY25 could be a big year for pvt investment

Companies are borrowing more from banks and public. Economists say high capacity utilisation & growing new orders could set stage for renewed investment push by India Inc.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.