Karnataka / The Times of India
Private colleges in Bengaluru are modifying dual major programmes post NEP changes, requiring students to select a third subject. Karnataka's move to three majors prompts concerns about admissions impact, with Kristu Jayanti College seeking continuity.
Unusual summer rain in Bengaluru breaks records with 345 mm in 6 hours. Various areas experience heavy rainfall. Karnataka averages over 250 mm. Cyclonic circulation and flood-like situations reported. Heavy rain expected in adjoining districts.
Devarajegowda, also an advocate, was held near Chitradurga and brought to Holenarasipura, Hassan, on Saturday. He was later remanded in judicial custody for 14 days by a local court. Devarajegowdas arrest came a day after he sought anticipatory bail from a local court on May 9, but it posted his plea for hearing to May 15.
Umrah group to Jeddah had 26,432 Saudi Riyals stolen. Soukath Banu reported to Bajpe Police. They flew via Mumbai on IndiGo. Cash with Kadambar was stolen, baggage lock broken.
Muhammad BC arrested for unruly behavior on Air India flight, harassing crew and threatening passengers. His erratic actions, including threatening to deboard mid-air, posed a risk to all onboard.
Siddaramaiah dismisses CBI probe, trusts police in sex scandal. Kumaraswamy alleges SIT coercion. NCW report reveals false complaints. BJP's CBI stance noted. Shivakumar invokes Basavanna's advice.
Bengaluru faced 400 tree uprootings from strong winds, affecting roads and trapping residents indoors. Lack of moisture and breathing space, old trees, incomplete census, and insufficient manpower further worsened the tree-fall situation.
Mantri Square mall in Malleswaram sealed by BBMP due to over Rs 50 crore property tax dues. Multiple closures occurred in the past. Customers disappointed on Basava Jayanti holiday, forced to move elsewhere.