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Suspended JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna has been arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) after landing at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Friday. The 33-year-old MP, who arrived from Munich, faces three sexual abuse cases and was taken into custody for interrogation at the CID office. The SIT is likely to seek police custody to further interrogate him and is also contemplating a potency test. Prajwal’s mother, Bhavani Revanna, has sought anticipatory bail in an alleged kidnapping case, while his father and Holenarasipura MLA H D Revanna was arrested but later released on bail in the same case.

In preparation for the Brahmarathotsava and Pallakki Temple Festival in Hongasandra, the Bengaluru Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory. From 12:00 noon on May 31 to 6:00 am on June 1, the advisory outlines traffic diversions that will significantly impact traffic on the route from Hongasandra Bus Stop to Kodichikkanahalli Junction. The advisory advises commuters to refer to the official traffic advisory for more detailed information.

Growing up in the 1990s and early 2000s, the author found solace in books and her terrace. Now in her late 30s, she has rediscovered the joy of spending time in Bengaluru’s parks. Despite the omnipresence of smartphones, she still finds moments of peace and human connection in the laughter of children, the gracefulness of a yoga practitioner, and the conversations with fellow parents. The parks have become islands of calm and coziness in an otherwise bustling urban environment.

The sale of liquor in Bengaluru will be prohibited on multiple days in June due to the Karnataka Legislative Council elections and results, as well as the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 vote counting. The dry days will be implemented to ensure the smooth conduct of the elections and prevent any potential disruptions.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticized the Congress-led government in Karnataka for the alleged deteriorating law and order situation in the state, after 86 out of 103 attendees at a rave party in Bengaluru tested positive for drugs. The BJP has termed the Silicon City “Udta Bengaluru,” alleging that the city is becoming a haven for narcotic substances and rave parties.

The saffron party’s use of the term “Udta Bengaluru” is a reference to the 2016 Bollywood movie “Udta Punjab,” which highlighted drug abuse by youth in Punjab. However, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has said that the opposition’s use of the term is incorrect and that the BJP should not cast aspersions.

On May 23, Bengaluru witnessed a security scare after three prominent hotels, including The Ottera, received email threats of a bomb attack. Authorities swiftly responded, deploying Bomb Squad and police teams to ensure safety. Meanwhile, Delhi faced a similar alert when the PM’s office at North Block received a bomb threat, prompting the deployment of fire tenders. Extensive searches were conducted but nothing suspicious was found. These incidents follow a pattern of bomb hoax emails targeting schools, hospitals, and Tihar Jail in the region. Authorities are investigating the latest threat at North Block to apprehend the culprits and ensure public safety.

Bengaluru-based real estate developer Shriram Properties Limited has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with an estimated revenue potential of ₹250 crore for a 4-acre housing project in Yelahanka, Bengaluru. The project, comprising 270 apartments with an aggregate saleable area of 3.8 lakh sq ft, is expected to be developed over the next three years and launched during the first half of the current financial year (H1-FY25). The site provides convenient access to Yelahanka, the Bangalore International Airport, prestigious schools, healthcare facilities, and retail experiences.

An Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Kochi, carrying 79 passengers and six crew members, made an emergency landing in Bengaluru on May 18 after a fire erupted in one of its engines. Passengers recounted the panic situation, with one senior citizen stating that everyone got scared and cried loudly. The crew was praised for their efficient evacuation of the passengers after the emergency landing. No injuries were reported. The airline has issued a statement expressing regret for the inconvenience caused and is working to provide alternative arrangements for passengers to reach their destination.

An Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Kochi made an emergency landing in Bengaluru on May 18, 2024, due to a reported fire in one of its engines. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated with no injuries reported.

An Air India Express plane carrying 137 passengers made an emergency landing in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday due to a technical glitch mid-air. All passengers safely disembarked the flight, and a replacement aircraft is being organized to operate the flight to Bengaluru.