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The iconic Hindi film Sholay, largely filmed in Ramanagara near Bengaluru, saw its stars Dharmendra and Hema Malini's romance blossom during its production. The cast stayed in Bengaluru hotels, with daily commutes to the shooting location attracting eager fans.
These new curbs mirror those rolled out at Cubbon Park in May 2025 another sign, residents say, that Bengalurus biggest green lungs are becoming more regulated and less accessible
The late-night icon has now shared a photo in front of the Vidhan Soudha
A Bengaluru civil court has ruled against charging higher maintenance fees for larger flats. The court found the association's area-based billing model invalid. Owners of all flat sizes use common facilities equally, the court stated. Maintenance charges must now be calculated on an equal per-flat basis.
Hours after his brother's arrest, an accused in the Rs 7.1-crore Bengaluru ATM van heist surrendered, bringing the total arrests to seven. A police constable identified as a mastermind has been suspended. Investigators have recovered Rs 6.3 crore and are searching for the remaining suspects and cash.
A 29-year-old software engineer was allegedly defrauded of Rs 48 lakh by a self-proclaimed Ayurvedic healer and a medicine shop. The healer sold him costly herbal products, claiming they would cure his sexual health issues. The victim's health reportedly worsened after consuming the medicines, leading to kidney complications.
A 35-year-old auto driver in Chitradurga attempted self-immolation after alleging persistent harassment by traffic police during a drunk-driving check. He poured petrol on himself and set himself ablaze near Gandhi Circle, reportedly after being manhandled. Onlookers rescued him; he is in serious condition with 50 percent burns.
Bengaluru police have rescued four BPO managers abducted by a gang posing as officers, including a serving police constable. The accused extorted Rs 8.90 lakh from the operations manager and demanded more cash. Acting on a complaint, police arrested eight individuals and seized two vehicles used in the kidnapping.
BMTC runs one of the largest city bus fleets in India, and the Metro network is fast improving. Yet, many are reluctant to take these public transport systems, which are the only real solution to the city's infamous traffic congestion. Last mile connectivity - from homes and inside massive biz campuses - is a big issue. As are the absent/ awful footpaths.
Bengaluru police have arrested six individuals, including a police constable, in connection with a daring daylight heist of Rs 7.11 crore from a bank van. A massive hunt across six states led to the recovery of Rs 6.29 crore, with the investigation highlighting insider involvement and meticulous planning by the gang.

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