News without the noise · Bengaluru Edition
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · 103 stories
Residents have expressed opposition to the proposed flyover at Old Madras Road and Silk Board Junction, arguing that it will not effectively address the existing traffic issues in Bengaluru. Concerns have been raised about the project's impact on local mobility and the adequacy of its design in alleviating congestion.
The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has instructed municipal corporations to develop an action plan aimed at improving roads and congested junctions in preparation for the monsoon. This initiative will utilize a ₹2,000 crore fund, with the Bangalore Development Authority covering half of the costs. The GBA has emphasized the need to prioritize areas with high traffic volumes and address citizen complaints, although ongoing infrastructure works may cause some inconvenience during the rainy season.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has filed a cheating and forgery complaint against Tec Aero Devices, a Hyderabad-based aerospace supplier, for allegedly submitting 199 forged test reports related to components for the Tejas Mk1A programme. The complaint, lodged by HAL's Deputy General Manager, led to a police case against the company's CEO under various sections of the Indian Penal Code. HAL has also debarred Tec Aero Devices from future business for three years due to these allegations.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) reported that Indians have lost approximately ₹52,976 crore to cyber fraud over the past six years, with nearly 8% of these losses attributed to 'digital arrest' scams. The NHRC highlighted the psychological trauma and human rights violations resulting from these frauds, particularly affecting senior citizens, and called for urgent action to strengthen protections and support for victims. Recommendations include recognizing digital arrest scams as a distinct offense and implementing various safeguards to prevent such crimes.
The Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) plans to digitize all stages of its operations, including land acquisition and industrial plot allotment, within 100 days. This initiative, announced by Minister M.B. Patil, aims to enhance transparency and reduce reliance on intermediaries by maintaining 77 data fields for each industrial plot. The digitization will cover records from 224 industrial areas and is expected to streamline administrative processes by integrating with existing e-governance systems.
The Karnataka government has decided not to increase fees for medical courses in the state for the academic year 2026-27. This decision follows a request from private medical college associations to raise fees, which was rejected by the government. Additionally, the government plans to reserve 15% of medical seats in government colleges for NRI quota students, with further details to be finalized in the State Cabinet soon.
The US military conducted strikes on Iranian military and surveillance sites following the downing of an American helicopter in the Gulf. Targets included air defense systems and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz. In retaliation, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have attacked 21 US bases in the region, while US officials confirmed that two crew members from the helicopter were rescued.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed attacks on United States military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian ports and islands in the Strait of Hormuz. In Jordan, the military said it intercepted and shot down five missiles launched from Iran towards Azraq, adding that the operation “resulted in the fall of shrapnel without any human injuries or material damage”. “Whether the Americans are going to absorb this latest retaliation from the Iranians and end their operation or whether there will be new attacks will become clear in the.
Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been fraught since the Taliban took power for a second time in 2021, with fighting escalating sharply in late February after Afghanistan launched a cross-border attack on Pakistan in retaliation for Pakistani air attacks. Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harbouring fighters that carry out deadly attacks inside Pakistan, especially the Pakistan Taliban or TTP.
Hardik is understood to have suffered leg strain this week while training at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
Sam Billings fires in reply but Kent fall narrowly short in chase of 188.
Pandya was at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru to get clearance for his back spasm injury which he sustained in the IPL while playing for the Mumbai Indians.