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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.

‘I run in shorts’ — Congress’ Kavitha Reddy says didn’t shame actor Samyuktha over sports bra

After actor Samyuktha Hegde alleged that Kavitha Reddy abused her for exercising in a public park in Bengaluru wearing a sports bra, the Congress leader has denied the charges.

Bengaluru riots communal & an attempt to turn area into Muslim majority — fact-finding panel

The panel, headed by retired judge Srikanth D. Babaladi, alleges role of women can’t be ruled out in 'the entire conspiracy'. Report was submitted to Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa Friday.

Bengaluru doctors develop test to detect warrior T cells, could determine who gets vaccine first

The test, which will screen for T cells in the immune system, needs to get DCGI approval. Experts say such tests are already available for diseases like TB & cytomegalovirus infection.

‘Revelations’ in Sushant Singh Rajput case on ABP News, NDTV on Naga peace talks breakdown

A quick take on what prime time TV news talked about.

Bengaluru ranks 26th, Delhi 27th among world’s fastest growing prime residential markets

Knight Frank's report states that Bengaluru has registered a rise of 0.6 per cent in prime home prices in a year (between June 2019 and June 2020) out of 45 cities across the world.

Yediyurappa says state govt will recover costs of damage from culprits in Bengaluru riots

The Chief Minister said stringent action has been initiated against those responsible for the violent incidents including invoking the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.

Police rules out Bengaluru riots accused Naveen’s claim that his phone had been hacked

P. Naveen Kumar now claims there were many people at his residence, one of whom could’ve used his phone to post the message that triggered the riots.

How 74th Independence Day was different, & why Congress isn’t worried by Modi’s new record

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

On Camera

Coup, conspiracy & the foreign hand—What Indian TV news channels saw in Nepal this week

‘Gen Z v/s Govt’ TV news coverage went for two days—not sure about the source of the telecast from Kathmandu since no credit was given.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?