Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) is hosting Rangothsava, a week-long celebration of Karnataka’s rich cultural heritage. This vibrant festival showcases traditional arts like Yakshagana, Kathak dance, puppet shows, and Dollu Kunitha, offering travelers an immersive cultural experience.
Prajwal Revanna, the suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader and Member of Parliament, was arrested upon his arrival at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport after midnight. Revanna, accused of sexual abuse, was taken into custody by the special investigation team (SIT) probing the charges against him. The 33-year-old politician had been in Germany for nearly a month before returning to India on Thursday.
Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport faced significant disruptions on May 12 due to heavy rainfall and lightning, leading to the diversion of nine flights. International flights from Bangkok, Paris, and Amsterdam were among those affected. Domestic flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, and Guwahati were also diverted. Operations resumed post-midnight as weather conditions improved. Traffic police reported waterlogging in parts of the city, including Bilekahalli and Roopena Agrahara.
Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru have detained a passenger for attempting to smuggle 10 yellow anacondas into the city. The reptiles were found concealed in the passenger’s checked-in baggage, and the individual was arrested. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of wildlife trafficking, as it is not the first time officials have intercepted an attempt to smuggle wildlife from Bangkok.
