Tirupati Sunkanna was arrested for defrauding Shiva Reddy of Rs 10 lakh by selling counterfeit gold at Toranagallu railway station. After Shiva Reddy discovered the gold was fake, he filed a police complaint. A dedicated police team swiftly investigated, leading to Tirupati's arrest and the recovery of the stolen money; he is now in judicial custody.

An Air France flight from Paris to Bengaluru made announcements in Kannada. This surprised a passenger, Sangam Manjunath, who shared a video on X. The post sparked a discussion about using regional languages in aviation. Some praised Air France. Others said it's standard practice. Some users want Indian airlines to follow suit. Reactions varied from appreciation to skepticism.

Singer Sonu Nigam has publicly apologized to Karnataka's people following an FIR against him for allegedly making derogatory remarks about the Kannadiga community during a Bengaluru music event. The apology, posted on Instagram, came after police issued a notice requiring Nigam to appear for investigation.

In a chat with Bangalore Times, he delves into the unique ability of art to confront audiences, how theatre acting enriched his directing skills, and more