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Himalaya obtains injunction against ‘TheLiverDoc’ X account

Prominent hepatologist and social media influencer Cyriac Abby Philips' X account blocked in India after Himalaya Wellness Co. obtained injunction from Bengaluru court. Philips to challenge injunction in higher court. Himalaya claimed Philips' posts "derogatory" and reduced business. X no longer publishes details of accounts taken down due to legal…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Mysuru and Mandya police term bandh illegal; prohibitory orders imposed in Mandya and Kabini reservoir

While the Mandya district and Mysuru city police have said that the bandh called by various farmers and pro-Kannada organisations on Friday will not be allowed, the authorities have imposed prohibitory orders in Mandya sub-division to ensure law and order in the light of threat to disrupt road traffic on…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Travel plans for the long weekend unaffected despite bandh call in Bengaluru

Bengaluru residents undeterred by Karnataka bandh call; travel plans remain unaffected. Tour operators report no cancellations due to bandh, but some families postpone trips due to tensions between Karnataka & Tamil Nadu. Domestic travel to Kodagu, Chikkamagalur, Sakaleshpura, Gokarna, & Murdeshwara popular; international bookings to Dubai, Turkey, & Singapore-Malaysia also…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Looking forward to playing with the best: Avani Prashanth

BENGALURU: Teen sensation Avani Prashanth, the lone amateur in the Indian golf team at the Asian Games, felt her game was in a good place on the eve of the golf competition beginning at the West Lake International Golf Course on Thursday.

The Times of India · Sep 28, 2023

Tackling Bengaluru’s flash floods with Sponge City systems, underground storage tanks

Year after year, flash floods have played havoc with Bengalureans, particularly those in and around low-lying pockets. Erratic rains fuelled by climate change concerns give them no time to prepare, as a month’s rainfall pours down in a few hours. The frequency of these high-intensity events has increased dramatically, demanding…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Police, tech companies to launch ‘Bengaluru Cybersphere Centre for Excellence’

Bengaluru Police, in collaboration with tech companies, propose to launch "Bengaluru Cybersphere for Excellence" to improve cyber investigation and security. It will serve as hub for knowledge sharing, innovation, skill development, security, and partnership. Home Minister G. Parameshwara, police officials, and IT-BT representatives present. Lab to develop tech for law…

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Trevor Noah cancels shows in Bengaluru after experiencing trouble with acoustics at the venue

Trevor Noah cancels Bengaluru shows due to technical issues. Fans stuck in traffic jams, offered tickets online at discounted prices. Noah apologizes for inconvenience and promises full refund.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

23 cow vigilantes arrested, 6 cases against social media group for communalising Doddaballapur incident

The Doddaballapur police have arrested 23 people who are members of a pro-Hindutva outfit and registered six cases against social media groups who circulated videos of the attack and arson to communalise the incident of an attack on people allegedly transporting beef in six vehicles from Hindupur to Bengaluru in…

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

BJP-JD(S) stage joint protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue in Bengaluru

The Opposition BJP and JD(S) leaders staged a joint satyagraha in Bengaluru on Wednesday accusing the Congress government of its failure to protect the interests of Karnataka in the inter-State row over sharing of Cauvery river water.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Four killed in road mishap on Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway

Four persons were killed in a road mishap near Bellur Cross on Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway when a speeding car crashed into a KSRTC bus.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023