News without the noise · Bengaluru Edition
Sunday, April 5, 2026 · 81 stories
A 26-year-old man from Rajasthan was found stabbed to death on Balagere Main Road in Varthur; he had arrived in Bengaluru four days earlier seeking employment. Separately, a brawl in JC Nagar resulted in a 25-year-old man being stabbed to death, with two suspects arrested by police.
The Peenya Industrial Area, housing over 13,000 industries and generating about 1,458 kilolitres of wastewater daily, lacks a common effluent treatment plant, leading to untreated effluents contaminating stormwater drains, lakes, and groundwater. A previously sanctioned project for a treatment plant was delayed and funds were returned, with the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board warning of potential enforcement action if infrastructure is not established promptly.
A 55-year-old homemaker in Bengaluru's Ramamurthy Nagar was allegedly defrauded after a former colleague of her son used her bank account to route cybercrime transactions worth over Rs 10 lakh. The suspect had promised to enroll her in the Gruha Lakshmi welfare scheme, obtained her banking details, and used the account as a mule. Bengaluru East Cyber Crime police have registered a case under the IT Act and Section 318 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) received a fare revision report from a fare fixing committee in December 2024, leading to public outcry and subsequent fare adjustments. The corporation faces financial losses and challenges with last-mile connectivity, which hinders metro ridership despite Bengaluru's traffic congestion. The article discusses the need for government subsidies to balance affordability and sustainability, referencing practices in other cities like Mumbai and Delhi.
Commercial LPG cylinder prices in Bengaluru increased by approximately ₹203 on April 1, bringing the 19kg cylinder to ₹2,161. This follows a previous ₹144.5 hike last month, with the Ministry of Petroleum attributing the latest increase to a 44% surge in Saudi Contract Prices due to Middle East supply disruptions. Domestic LPG cylinder prices remained unchanged this month at ₹915.50 for Bengaluru residents.
An on-set accident during filming in Bengaluru involved actors falling through an unsecured glass window, resulting in injuries requiring stitches. The incident has raised concerns about safety standards amid an ongoing crew strike, though production representatives stated the injured actor received immediate care and completed filming.
Iran says US-Israeli attacks on the Mahshahr Petrochemical Zone have killed five and wounded 170.
Most Americans oppose the US-Israel military action against Iran, marking it as the least popular recent U.S. conflict at its outset.
Iran has announced that Iraqi ships are exempt from restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy conduit that has been effectively blockaded since late February. The strait normally carries about one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies, but transit remains down over 90% from normal levels despite a recent uptick to 53 transits last week.
Police arrested 13 individuals, including nine juveniles from Jharkhand, for stealing at least 70 mobile phones from spectators during an IPL match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Thefts occurred inside the stadium near gates 1, 2, and 3, and at stand P3, with additional incidents reported near Cubbon Park Metro station as crowds exited. Four adult accused were produced in court, and police are verifying if they have been involved in similar crimes elsewhere.
The key players behind multiple bank frauds. Behind multiple frauds: In the eye of the storm, two banking giants.
Rajasthan Royals leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi took 4-41 against Gujarat Titans in an IPL match, including key wickets of Sai Sudharsan, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, and Rahul Tewatia. Bishnoi stated Tewatia's dismissal was crucial as it came late in Gujarat's chase of 211 runs, which Rajasthan ultimately won by six wickets. The victory keeps Rajasthan level with Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings on points but ahead on net run rate.