News without the noise · Bengaluru Edition
Monday, April 13, 2026 · 124 stories
A 45-year-old fruit vendor was killed near Satellite Bus Stand on Mysore Road after a car reversing at high speed pinned him against a parked bus. The driver, who was intoxicated and not authorized to move the vehicle, fled the scene but was later arrested by Byatarayanapura traffic police and charged with culpable homicide.
A 26-year-old pub manager was arrested in Bengaluru's Electronics City after assaulting police officers during a night patrol. The incident occurred around 2am on April 8 when the intoxicated individual created a disturbance outside a closed bar on Neeladri Road, physically attacking an assistant sub-inspector and constable who intervened. A case has been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections for assaulting public servants and criminal intimidation, with the accused remanded to judicial custody.
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The article discusses potential U.S. measures against Iran following failed negotiations in Pakistan, mentioning a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and limited strikes as options to address the diplomatic impasse.
The U.S. announced a naval blockade of all Iranian ports starting Monday after ceasefire talks failed, causing oil prices to rise sharply. Iran responded by stating the Strait of Hormuz remains under its control and warning of a forceful response to military vessels.
The U.S. Navy will implement a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following unsuccessful ceasefire negotiations between the U.S. and Iran in Pakistan. This development affects global shipping routes, which could indirectly impact Bengaluru's trade-dependent economy and supply chains.
The U.S. military announced it will begin blockading all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports starting Monday, April 13, at 10am Eastern Time. However, U.S. forces clarified they will not impede vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports, scaling back from earlier threats to blockade the entire strait. The announcement follows failed peace talks in Pakistan and triggered an 8% jump in U.S. crude oil prices.
The move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz is the latest escalation in the war after failure to sign peace deal.
Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon have resulted in civilian casualties, including strikes on a Red Cross center in Tyre. The Israeli army claims to have encircled the strategic town of Bint Jbeil, with ongoing clashes reported between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters in the area.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Tim David was fined 25 percent of his match fee and received one demerit point for disobeying umpire instructions during an IPL match. Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya was also fined Rs 12 lakhs for maintaining a slow over-rate during the game.
The International League T20 cricket tournament's fifth season is scheduled to occur from November 22 to December 20. This represents a shift to an earlier timeframe compared to its previous December-January schedule.
Two South African cricket players will be unavailable for upcoming T20 international matches against India in Bengaluru. Their absence affects team selection for the series.