News without the noise · Bengaluru Edition
Monday, March 23, 2026 · 61 stories
Four men from Kerala died in a bus accident on a Karnataka expressway while returning to Bengaluru after Eid weekend. The bus collided with a divider, highlighting traffic safety concerns on major routes connecting to the city.
A private bus traveling from Calicut, Kerala to Bengaluru crashed into roadside railings on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway near Puttappanadoddi in Sankalagere village, resulting in four fatalities and three injuries. CCTV footage analysis indicated the driver fell asleep, leading to the collision; the bus scraped the railing for about 100 meters before stopping. Police have registered a case under section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and arrested the driver.
Road asphalting projects across Bengaluru have slowed due to a shortage and price increase of bitumen linked to the West Asia conflict, potentially delaying works worth Rs 1,500 crore. Contractors have halted activities, citing a 20% cost rise from Rs 45,000 to Rs 65,000 per tonne, and have requested the civic body to supply the material to proceed. With monsoon approaching, delays could worsen road conditions, leading to potholes and traffic disruptions.
A Congress leader in Davangere South constituency announced he will challenge the party's official candidate as an independent in the upcoming bypoll, citing disappointment over the selection process. The rebel candidate argues the Congress should have chosen a nominee from the Muslim community, which has a larger population in the constituency, rather than selecting a candidate from the Lingayat community.
Petrol and diesel prices in Bengaluru remained unchanged on March 23, with petrol at ₹102.96 per litre and diesel at ₹90.99 per litre, despite global oil market disruptions from Middle East conflict. State-run oil marketing companies raised industrial diesel prices by ₹21.92 per litre and premium petrol by ₹2 per litre on Friday due to rising international crude costs, but regular fuel prices were unaffected.
The Supreme Court quashed cheating charges under Section 420 against a film producer, ruling that a movie's commercial failure does not constitute criminal fraud. The decision overturned a Madras High Court order that had allowed the case to proceed, emphasizing the distinction between business risk and criminal intent.
The US-Israeli conflict with Iran has increased oil and gas prices, which has raised costs for bottled water and food in India. Residents in northern India are experiencing higher prices for these essential resources due to the war's economic effects.
Oil prices fell and stock markets rebounded after a statement from the U.S. president about talks to resolve Middle East hostilities. The price of Brent crude dropped from $113 to $96 a barrel before settling at $103, while major European and U.S. stock indices rose. However, Iranian state-affiliated media denied that any negotiations had taken place between the two countries.
Extremist Jewish settlers carried out attacks on Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to homes, vehicles, and agricultural fields. The violence began after a teenage settler was killed on Saturday, with more than 20 attacks reported overnight and at least three Palestinians hospitalized with head wounds. Israeli forces were dispatched to several villages, and five individuals were arrested near Deir al-Hatab.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will host five IPL 2026 matches for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with two additional home games scheduled in Raipur. The tournament begins on March 28 with RCB facing Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Bengaluru venue.
The recent Ashes Tests in Perth and Melbourne both ended in two days, costing CA about AUD 15 million in lost revenue.
Here is a comprehensive list of the captains and head coaches for all teams in the upcoming IPL 2026 season.