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Bengaluru girl’s murder: 3 police officers suspended for probe botch-up; Lokayukta IGP flags gaps

Three police officers from the Kadugodi police station in Bengaluru have been suspended following a botched investigation into the murder of six-year-old P Vennela. The Lokayukta IGP highlighted significant lapses in the initial probe, which failed to act on clear evidence for several weeks. The girl's mother and her live-in partner have been arrested, with the partner confessing to causing the child's death after an incident involving spilled ice cream.

Times of India - Bengaluru

Crime

Karnataka high court: Delay in compensation justifies 9% interest

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a 9% interest rate is justified in cases of delayed compensation for death and serious injury. This decision stems from a 10-year-old accident case where a cyclist was killed, and the court emphasized that the interest awarded is meant to compensate for the delay in receiving funds. The ruling upholds a previous tribunal decision that deemed the interest rate fair given the circumstances of the case and prevailing economic conditions.

Times of India - Bengaluru

Local

Bidadi Township turns political flashpoint as HDK challenges CM Shivakumar to face farmers

Women farmers from various villages near Bidadi are protesting against the Karnataka government's recent notification to acquire approximately 500 acres of land for the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT) project. H D Kumaraswamy, the JD(S) state president, criticized the government for disregarding farmers' objections and accused it of prioritizing real estate interests over agricultural livelihoods. The farmers plan to intensify their protests and explore legal options against the land acquisition.

Times of India - Bengaluru

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Aim, Then Boom: Trump Shares Footage Of Strike On Venezuelan Cartel Leader

The US military has conducted a strike that resulted in the death of Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. This operation was announced by former President Donald Trump, who stated that it was executed with assistance from Venezuela.

NDTV · The Guardian World

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BMC’s road concretisation work paused as monsoon nears, 80% of target achieved so far

The Bengaluru Municipal Corporation (BMC) has paused its road concretisation work as the monsoon season approaches, having completed 80% of its target so far. This decision comes in anticipation of the heavy rains that typically accompany the monsoon, which could impact ongoing construction activities.

Indian Express - India

World·2d ago

Funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to be held on July 9 in Mashhad: Here is why the date is significant

Since his appointment as Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public, and there have been speculations that he could have been incapacitated, and that Iran’s powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba Khamenei , who was also reportedly injured in the attack but survived, was made his father’s successor as the new Supreme Leader of Iran just days later. Ali Khamenei’s funeral will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in his hometown, in the northeastern holy city of Mashhad, on July 9.

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US Kills Tren de Aragua Leader Guerrero in Strike on Compound

Trump claims US kills Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang leader | Crime News | Al Jazeera Trump claims US kills Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang leader President Donald Trump has posted a video of a ‘swift and lethal’ US strike he claims has killed the leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang. (Bloomberg) -- The US killed the leader of the Tren De Aragua drug cartel, Niño Guerrero, in a strike that was carried out with the assistance of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said. Trump accused Venezuela, under then Maduro, of being a haven for Tren de Aragua and other narcotics organizations.

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World·2d ago

US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says

The US military has conducted an airstrike that killed Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. President Donald Trump announced the operation, stating it was executed with the cooperation of Venezuelan authorities, who described it as a joint operation. Guerrero was known for expanding the gang's influence across Latin America and was previously indicted for his criminal activities.

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Mother sues OpenAI in US after daughter’s death linked to ChatGPT use

The suit alleges that ChatGPT told her that crisis hotlines “feel downright dangerous”, and that hours before she died the bot told her: “If someone else told me everything you just did – how long they’ve been in pain, how hard they’ve tried, how alone it’s felt – I’d probably feel the same thing you’re feeling now: *maybe this is just the end.*” “I’m with you,” the chatbot said to Alice right before she took her own. While looking for answers, Carrier searched through Alice’s devices, including her ChatGPT conversations, where she shared suicidal thoughts months before she ultimately passed.

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USA hit Paraguay for four in dream start to their World Cup campaign

Their dangerous forward Julio Enciso, who started despite a hamstring injury, picked up the ball on the edge of the There was an error Folarin Balogun scores twice as the USA begin their World Cup campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium. The night’s only potential sour note was the half-time withdrawal of Christian Pulisic, the US attacking talisman who is carrying the hopes of the nation as they attempt a deep run into the World Cup knockouts for the first time since their quarterfinal appearance in 2002. Subsection World Cup Published 1 hour ago Share close panel Share.

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Sports·2d ago

Australia at Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Meet Sophie Molineux’s side

Rabeya provides consistent wicket-taking moments, having taken 49 wickets in her 49 T20Is | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI Another youngster who made her debut in her teens, Rabeya provides consistent wicket-taking moments, having taken 49 wickets in her 49 T20Is. While she has displayed her ability to be an effective leg spinner on multiple occasions, she was dropped from the squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup and sparsely used for the Ashes in 2023, despite making a strong impression during her debut year in 2021. This time around, she will hope that her recent performances, especially against Sri Lanka where she.

Sportstar - Cricket

Sports·2d ago

Nayeem Hasan allegedly assaulted by policemen in Chattogram

The auto-rickshaw Nayeem Hasan was returning home from the airport in was stopped by law-enforcement officials, who proceeded to physically assault the cricketer.

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Bengaluru girl’s murder: 3 police officers suspended for probe botch-up; Lokayukta IGP flags gaps

Karnataka high court: Delay in compensation justifies 9% interest

Bidadi Township turns political flashpoint as HDK challenges CM Shivakumar to face farmers

National

Aim, Then Boom: Trump Shares Footage Of Strike On Venezuelan Cartel Leader

BMC’s road concretisation work paused as monsoon nears, 80% of target achieved so far

Funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to be held on July 9 in Mashhad: Here is why the date is significant

World

US Kills Tren de Aragua Leader Guerrero in Strike on Compound

US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says

Mother sues OpenAI in US after daughter’s death linked to ChatGPT use

Sports

USA hit Paraguay for four in dream start to their World Cup campaign

Australia at Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Meet Sophie Molineux’s side

Nayeem Hasan allegedly assaulted by policemen in Chattogram