News without the noise · Bengaluru Edition
Friday, May 29, 2026 · 109 stories
A woman was allegedly killed in Karnataka due to dowry harassment, with her husband and in-laws reportedly absconding. The incident highlights ongoing issues related to dowry practices in the region.
In a violent incident in a Karnataka village, six individuals were killed due to a land dispute. The attack highlights ongoing tensions related to land ownership in the region.
The Bengaluru South City Corporation has selected Begur as the pilot area for its 'Resilient Neighbourhood' initiative, which includes the implementation of a Ward Climate Action Plan. This plan aims to enhance pedestrian infrastructure, eliminate garbage blackspots, improve road safety, and promote climate resilience through various measures such as rainwater harvesting and solid waste management. The initiative emphasizes community participation and a practical approach to civic improvements.
The Supreme Court has directed High Courts to deliver verdicts within three months and to upload bail orders on the same day they are issued. This ruling aims to enhance the efficiency of the judicial process.
The Congress party's recent leadership transition in Karnataka, where Siddaramaiah stepped down, may serve as a model for resolving similar disputes in other states. This decision highlights the party's willingness to address internal rivalries and manage competing claims for leadership, particularly as elections approach in Punjab and Uttarakhand, where factionalism is already evident.
As of May 29, 2026, the price of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder in Bengaluru is ₹915.50, while the commercial 19-kg cylinder costs ₹3,152.00. Despite fluctuations in global energy markets due to geopolitical tensions, domestic LPG prices have remained stable, with state-run companies absorbing some losses to shield consumers from price hikes. The government has urged the public to avoid panic buying of fuel, assuring that supply remains normal.
The 33-year-old model and actor had been married for just five months when she was found dead in her matrimonial home in Madhya Pradesh state's Bhopal city on 12 May. Twisha Sharma's parents and siblings have alleged that she was tortured by her lawyer husband, Samarth Singh, and his mother - retired judge Giribala Singh - over dowry demands and that she was murdered, allegations they have denied. They also claim that when she became pregnant, Singh and his mother accused her of infidelity and forced her to terminate the pregnancy.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus calls for ceasefire among armed groups to help avoid deaths from preventable disease The death rate of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is between 30% and 50%, the World Health Organization has said, as its head arrived in the country to support efforts to contain the disease. She also said that a patient had recovered from Ebola and was discharged from a health centre in the DRC on 27 May after two negative tests, the first recovery to have been confirmed in the outbreak. The WHO has recorded 10 confirmed and 223 suspected Ebola deaths in Tedros Adhanom.
Eight students have been arrested in connection with a suspected arson attack at Utumishi Girls Academy in Kenya, which resulted in the deaths of 16 pupils. The fire occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning, affecting a dormitory with 135 bunk beds. Investigations revealed safety breaches at the school, including overcrowding and a locked exit door, prompting the Education Minister to dissolve the school's board and initiate disciplinary actions.
In a new Netflix documentary, 22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal opened up about the extreme lengths he went to to prolong his playing career, including surgery to take away feeling in his foot and perforating his intestine through over-use of anti-inflammatories.
New batter Yastika Bhatia, on her first ball, drives and the ball races to the boundary behind point. Dean comes back into the attack, keeps it tight in her first ball but punished in her second delivery for a boundary. Third ball, Wong gets an edge from Yastika but the ball races through third for a FOUR!
The 33-year-old suffered a calf tear playing in the domestic Women’s One-Day Cup in April and was ruled out of England’s series against New Zealand and India this month.