News without the noise · Bengaluru Edition
Monday, June 29, 2026 · 110 stories
A 29-year-old rowdy sheeter, Rajubhai alias Raju, was killed by unidentified assailants in JP Nagar, Bengaluru, while the public looked on. The attack occurred around 6 PM as Raju was walking home after having tea. The assailants, who arrived in a car, blocked his path and attacked him with machetes, resulting in his immediate death. No arrests have been reported yet.
A man fatally stabbed a woman on a busy road in Bengaluru after they had dinner together. The incident occurred in the evening, and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack.
A 23-year-old woman named Anjali was allegedly stabbed to death by her former partner, Rajeev, in her home in JC Nagar, Bengaluru. The attack occurred after Anjali ended their two-year relationship due to concerns about Rajeev's criminal history, which included robbery. Following her decision to distance herself and block his number, Rajeev reportedly became enraged and fatally assaulted her.
Pakistan has conducted a ground operation along its border with Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of 29 individuals. This operation aimed to target hideouts and safe havens of the Pakistan Taliban, which Pakistan accuses the Taliban government in Afghanistan of harboring. The operation is part of a series of strikes that Pakistan has carried out since last year against alleged militant positions.
Several leading aggregators, including Swiggy, Zepto, and Zomato, have filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2025. The petitioners argue that the state law conflicts with the Centre’s Code on Social Security, 2020, and imposes additional compliance burdens and financial liabilities on them. They are also contesting the legality of related rules and notices requiring the establishment of Internal Dispute Resolution Committees and payment of welfare fees by July 5.
The death toll from the recent twin earthquakes in Venezuela has reached nearly 1,500, with significant destruction reported in La Guaira, where at least 774 buildings have collapsed. Rescue teams are actively searching for survivors, and over 3,150 individuals have been injured, while 12,721 residents have been displaced. The region is facing compounded challenges due to ongoing political and economic crises.
A father and son were rescued alive from the rubble in Venezuela four days after twin earthquakes struck the region, with the death toll now exceeding 1,450. The discovery has prompted renewed search efforts, although the chances of finding more survivors are diminishing. The situation has overwhelmed local mortuaries as the country grapples with the aftermath of the disaster.
An Israeli air strike in Deir el-Balah, Gaza, resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including an eight-year-old child, according to health authorities. The attack occurred amid ongoing violations of a ceasefire that has been in effect since October, during which over 1,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed. The Israeli military continues to conduct operations in the region, with reports of advancing military vehicles and additional injuries from shelling.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that over 1,300 excess deaths in Europe have been linked to a severe heatwave that began on June 21. Record temperatures were recorded across several countries, including Germany, where temperatures reached 41.7°C, and Poland, which hit 40.5°C. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized the need for heat health action plans as Europe experiences extreme heat conditions exacerbated by climate change.
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