News without the noise · Bengaluru Edition
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 · 81 stories
MG Road resurfacing work begins tomorrow in Bengaluru. Bangalore University road will be closed during the construction period. Commuters should expect traffic disruptions on these routes and plan alternate paths accordingly.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Bengaluru's Austin Town area for the murder of his disabled uncle. The killing occurred over a dispute regarding a rented house. The case was initially classified as an unnatural death before being reclassified as murder during investigation.
A 25-year-old security guard at Kempegowda International Airport was assaulted by a cab driver operating as a tout on Monday at 4:30 AM in Terminal 2's Quad area. The guard, Debasish Biswas, had asked the driver, Gangadhar, to leave after he was forcibly picking up passengers and obstructing traffic. The altercation escalated when Gangadhar assaulted and abused Biswas, then followed him to his residence and issued death threats. Police filed a case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections covering voluntarily causing hurt, wrongful restraint, and criminal intimidation.
Karnataka's Gruha Arogya door-to-door health screening programme screened 41.9 lakh households from August 2025 to January 2026, identifying significant non-communicable disease burden across districts. Screening of over 76 lakh people aged 30+ detected 19.9 lakh hypertension cases and 14.8 lakh diabetes cases. District-level variations were substantial: Belagavi recorded the highest hypertension cases (3.24 lakh), while Bengaluru Urban showed notable disease load despite lower screening coverage. Cancer screening identified 3,964 oral cancer cases, 3,272 breast cancer cases, and 1,658 cervical cancer cases. Health officials emphasize that regional variations necessitate targeted public health strategies rather than uniform approaches, with next phase focusing on continuity of care through primary health centres.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the drone strike adjacent to the U.S.
Yadgir police have warned that sharing, uploading, or identifying the minor girl, her parents, or related videos and photos in the POCSO case against Mallikarjun Mutya (head of a mutt in Shahapur taluk) constitutes illegal activity and will result in legal action. Superintendent of Police Prutwik Shankar emphasized strict enforcement against those disseminating such material.
Iran is launching attacks across the Gulf region after the US-Israel operation against the country.
Global energy markets surged and stock indexes fell sharply following escalation of the Middle East conflict. UK gas prices doubled since Saturday's airstrikes, reaching three-year highs, while Brent crude briefly exceeded $85 per barrel. Major stock markets declined 0.9% to 7% across US, Europe, and Asia. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has halted after vessel attacks, with supertanker hiring costs doubling to over $400,000 daily. UK household energy bills face potential pressure, though a price cap remains in effect until July. Analysts warn prolonged conflict could trigger inflation and delay interest rate cuts.
US Navy 'will begin escorting' oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway, if necessary, Trump says.
Bournemouth hit the post twice and have a goal disallowed as they draw 0-0 against Brentford at the Vitality Stadium in the Premier League.
IPL 2026 teams have begun pre-season training camps ahead of the tournament starting March 28. Chennai Super Kings started camp on March 1 with Indian players, Royal Challengers Bengaluru began preparations on February 10, and other teams have scheduled camps between mid-February and mid-March. Most teams expect final pre-season camps 12-15 days before the tournament begins, with overseas players joining after international commitments conclude.
South African cricket captain Aiden Markram discussed the mental challenge of balancing his dual roles ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal against New Zealand on Wednesday. Markram, who has scored 268 runs in the tournament at a strike rate of 175.16, explained that he works to separate his captain's mindset from his batting focus to maximize performance. He emphasized that executing his role as a batter effectively ultimately contributes to winning matches for the team.