News without the noise · Bengaluru Edition
Monday, April 6, 2026 · 4 stories
Two labourers were killed after being struck by a speeding motorcycle while crossing National Highway 44 near Vidyashilpa Cross in Yelahanka. Police have filed complaints against the rider for racing without a valid license, the bus driver for an unauthorized stop, and the National Highways Authority of India for lacking median barriers, noting repeated prior warnings about safety lapses on that stretch.
Karnataka's Large and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil stated that the All India Veerashaiva Mahasabha and Jagatika Lingayat Mahasabha are negotiating for independent religion status for Veerashaiva Lingayats. He urged BJP state president BY Vijayendra and former chief minister BS Yediyurappa to accept that the community is not part of the Hindu religious group, citing a decision made at a mega convention with Pancha Peethadhishwaras present.
Tim David’s monstrous hitting, backed up by Padikkal and Patidar, powers ‘attacking champions’ RCB to big win over CSK.
RCB posted 250 for 3, their third-highest total in the IPL and the highest ever by any team against CSK, and went on to win by 43 runs.