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Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
'Tried to unzip my bag': Bengaluru woman confronts auto driver over alleged theft attempt, shares video
A Bengaluru woman has accused an auto driver of attempting to steal from her handbag during a ride. The incident reportedly occurred during a commute from Marathahalli to JP Nagar 7th Phase.(Instagram/janhavi_jaan_official) The incident reportedly occurred during a commute from Marathahalli to JP Nagar 7th Phase around 8.24 pm on June 11. The woman, Janhavi, shared a video of the confrontation on Instagram, which has since gone viral. In her post, she narrated the incident to raise awareness and urged the app-based aggregator to take action. What began as a routine commute, she said, quickly turned into a 'disturbing experience and nightmare.' (Also Read: 'Bound to fail': Tejasvi Surya slams ₹ 18,000 crore Congress-backed tunnel project in Bengaluru) Watch the video here: According to her account, the driver behaved suspiciously throughout the ride. "He was staring at me repeatedly through the rearview mirror in an uncomfortable, almost creepy way," Janhavi wrote. Sensing something was off, she alerted a friend via Snapchat, also noting that her phone battery was low. To avoid being left without communication, she requested to pay the fare early. The driver allowed her to do so and even offered to charge her phone, which she handed over, a decision she later regretted. The incident escalated around 9.40 pm when, just a kilometre away from her destination, Janhavi briefly stepped into a shop to buy coffee powder after a call from her mother. Upon exiting the store, she claims she caught the driver red-handed, trying to unzip her handbag, which had been left inside the auto. 'I saw him struggling to open the front zip of my bag. He didn't realize I was standing right behind him, watching everything,' she wrote. When confronted, the driver allegedly claimed he was trying to move the bag for safety and later attempted to blame a nearby passerby for the attempted theft. Janhavi said she clarified the situation publicly and even involved the bystander to verify what had actually happened. She recorded the confrontation on video, took note of the auto's registration number, and has filed a complaint with the app. 'This is NOT just about money. This is about trust, safety, and dignity. I shudder to think what could have happened if I hadn't returned in time,' she added in her post, tagging Rapido and urging the platform to take strict action against the driver and tighten background checks. has reached out to Rapido for a statement and is currently awaiting a response. (Also Read: Crack on Hosur flyover disrupts Bengaluru-bound traffic, triggers major jam)
Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru wakes up to cloudy skies as IMD predicts rainy week with light to moderate showers
Bengaluru woke up on Monday to cloudy skies and a cool breeze, as light rain and thundershowers were reported in parts of the city. As per IMD data, Bengaluru will see mostly cloudy skies and intermittent rain throughout the week. (PTI) According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this pattern is likely to continue throughout the week, prompting caution due to wind speeds and potential heavy rain in some districts in Karnataka. (Also Read: 'Bound to fail': BJP MP Tejasvi Surya slams ₹ 18,000 crore Congress-backed tunnel project in Bengaluru) Check out weather forecast here: In Bengaluru Urban and Rural districts, light to moderate rain accompanied by sustained winds of 40–50 kmph is expected until Saturday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast similar conditions for surrounding districts such as Ramanagara, Tumakuru, Kolar, Chikkaballapura, Chitradurga, and Davangere. From Monday to Tuesday, moderate rain and thundershowers are likely in parts of Mysuru, Mandya, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, and Shivamogga. Bengaluru and its neighbouring regions will continue to see light rain paired with gusty winds. By Wednesday, the weather is expected to intensify. Heavy rain has been forecast at isolated locations in Chikkamagaluru and Shivamogga districts, while several other districts, including Bengaluru, will receive light to moderate rain and thundershowers. (Also Read: Crack on Hosur flyover disrupts Bengaluru-bound traffic, triggers major jam, ) Thursday and Friday will bring further spells of heavy rain in parts of Kodagu, Shivamogga, and Chikkamagaluru, with Bengaluru and central Karnataka districts likely to experience consistent light to moderate rainfall and strong winds. Saturday is expected to follow a similar pattern, with heavy rain in hilly districts and lighter showers continuing in Bengaluru and across southern interior Karnataka. Residents are advised to carry rain protection, avoid water-logged roads, and stay updated with official alerts, especially those in regions prone to heavy downpours. (Also Read: Green signal for Bengaluru's Skydeck: ₹ 500 cr tourism landmark to rise at Kommaghatta)
Hindustan Times
22-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Crack on Hosur flyover disrupts Bengaluru-bound traffic, triggers major jam
A structural fault on the Hosur flyover along the busy Chennai–Bengaluru National Highway caused a major traffic disruption on Saturday, forcing authorities to suspend vehicular movement toward Bengaluru and triggering long snarls in the area. Cracks developed on Tamil Nadu's Hosur flyover (Pic for representation)(X/@satheesh_kcp) According to officials, the flyover near the Hosur Bus Stand developed a significant lateral shift of about half a foot, accompanied by a visible crack in its central section. The unexpected shift raised serious safety concerns, prompting immediate action from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Also Read - Tejasvi Surya slams Bengaluru Metro over fare hike, demands release of fare fixation report Following an emergency inspection by NHAI engineers and road safety teams, authorities decided to shut down the flyover entirely as a precautionary measure, diverting all vehicles to the adjacent service road. The sudden closure led to intense traffic congestion, with Bengaluru-bound vehicles from Salem and Chennai via Krishnagiri forced to take the narrow service lane instead of the elevated corridor. As a result, traffic queues extended up to 3 km, causing significant delays for motorists and commuters. Several passengers travelling toward Bengaluru reported being stuck in gridlocks for over an hour, with traffic moving at a crawl in and around Hosur. While no injuries or accidents were reported, the incident has raised concerns over infrastructure safety on a key highway stretch that sees heavy commercial and passenger traffic every day. Also Read - 'Bangalore is slowly killing us': Entrepreneur couple on moving out of city after 2 years The National Highways Authority has launched a detailed investigation to determine the cause of the structural damage and assess whether there are any underlying issues with the flyover's design or maintenance. Authorities have not yet given a timeline for reopening the flyover but assured that traffic regulation measures will continue until the route is deemed safe for public use. Motorists have been advised to plan alternate routes to avoid congestion near Hosur. (With agency inputs)
The Hindu
16-06-2025
- The Hindu
Passenger dies, 17 others injured as private bus rams into lorry
A passenger of a Bengaluru-bound private bus died after it rammed into a lorry carrying an earthmover, on Mangaluru-Bengaluru National Highway 75, at Lavatadka in Ichalampady village, under the Uppinanagady police station limits, in Dakshina Kannada district on Sunday night. The deceased was identified as Shankar Narayan Bhat, 41, from Karkala of Udupi district. The police said that the lorry, along with other vehicles, was moving slowly as efforts were on to clear a container lorry that had overturned in Lavatadka. Eighteen passengers, including Bhat, were injured. Bhat, however, died on the way to the hospital. Five other injured persons were admitted to a hospital in Kuntikana, Mangaluru, with four being taken to another private hospital near Pumpwell junction, and a few others were taken to hospitals in Puttur, the police said. A case was registered in Uppinanagady police station.
Hindustan Times
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Shine Tom Chacko's father dies in a car accident, actor admitted to hospital: Report
Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko and his family met with a car accident near Tamil Nadu on Friday. His father, CP Chacko, died on the spot, while the actor has been admitted to a hospital. As per a report by Manorama, Shine Tom Chacko was travelling with his whole family at the time of the accident. The actor, along with his mother, brother, and driver, sustained injuries. They were rushed to the hospital soon after the crash. 'The accident took place around 7 am near Palakottai, close to Dharmapuri in Tamil Nadu, while the family was travelling by car. According to eyewitnesses, the vehicle rammed into a lorry in front of them. All five occupants were injured in the incident,' stated the report. The family were in a car that was reportedly Bengaluru-bound. It was claimed that despite being taken to the hospital, CP Chacko succumbed to his injuries. At the moment, the family is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Palakottai. Several images claiming to be from the car crash have surfaced on social media. Further details about the accident are awaited. Chacko worked as an assistant director for almost a decade before making his acting debut with Gadamma in 2011. He has since appeared in prominent films like Chapters, Annayum Rasoolum, Masala Republic, and Jigarthanda DoubleX. Chacko was most recently seen in the Tamil film Good Bad Ugly. Recently, Vincy Aloshious alleged that Shine Tom Chacko used drugs and misbehaved with her on the sets of their upcoming Malayalam film Soothravakyam. It was later reported that he to Vincy Aloshious for alleged misconduct at an internal committee meeting held in Kochi. A Matrubhumi report claimed that he pointed out that it was his 'natural style' but tendered an apology because it offended Vincy.
