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In a landmark consumer‑rights verdict, a 75‑year‑old resident of Bengaluru’s Banashankari 3rd Stage has been awarded Rs 5,000 in mosquito vaporiser compensation after a defective Good Night Gold Flash Liquid Vaporiser failed to perform as advertised. The decision, handed down by the III Additional Bengaluru Urban District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission on 17 November 2025, holds both the manufacturer, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd, and the retailer, Reliance Retail Ltd, jointly and severally liable for the shortfall. Background Mosquito‑borne illnesses such as dengue and chikungunya have surged in Karnataka, with the state reporting over 12,000 cases in 2024 alone. In this climate, consumers increasingly…
In a startling turn of events at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), a 52‑year‑old British national was arrested after handing his boarding pass to a Sri Lankan passenger in a men’s washroom, a move that has sparked fresh scrutiny over boarding pass fraud Bengaluru airport. Both men were detained on charges of violating immigration and security protocols, and the incident has raised alarms about the ease with which fraudulent travel documents can be exchanged in high‑traffic airports. Background/Context Boarding pass fraud Bengaluru airport is not a new phenomenon. Airports worldwide have reported incidents where travelers swap or forge boarding passes to…
In a startling turn of events at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), a 52‑year‑old British national and a Sri Lankan man were arrested on Monday for orchestrating a boarding pass fraud scheme that aimed to smuggle the latter into the United Kingdom. The incident, which unfolded on January 18, has sent shockwaves through airport security circles and raised fresh questions about the efficacy of current boarding‑pass verification protocols in Bengaluru. Background / Context Boarding pass fraud Bengaluru has become a growing concern for airlines and immigration authorities alike. With the rise of digital ticketing and the increasing reliance on biometric data,…
In a shocking turn of events, the Karnataka government has suspended the Director General of Police (DGP) K. Ramachandra Rao following the circulation of alleged sleaze videos that purportedly show the senior officer engaging in inappropriate conduct. The videos, which surfaced online last week, have sparked a nationwide debate on police conduct, media ethics, and the integrity of law‑enforcement institutions. Background and Context The incident comes at a time when public scrutiny of police behaviour is at an all‑time high. In the past year, Karnataka has seen a series of high‑profile cases involving alleged misconduct by officers, leading to calls for…
UK Traveller’s Boarding Pass Stolen at Bengaluru Airport – Two Men Arrested In a startling turn of events at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) on January 18, a 52‑year‑old British national was arrested for handing his boarding pass to a Sri Lankan passenger, enabling the latter to attempt an illegal journey to London. The incident, which unfolded in a men’s washroom, has sparked a fresh wave of scrutiny over airport security protocols and the growing trend of boarding‑pass fraud in India. Background and Context Boarding‑pass fraud, where a legitimate ticket is misused by a third party, has become a growing concern…
In a startling turn of events at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), a 52‑year‑old United Kingdom national was arrested for handing his boarding pass to a Sri Lankan passenger, enabling the latter to attempt an illegal flight to London. The Sri Lankan, Sharusan Kunasekaran, was detained by UK authorities and is slated for deportation to Sri Lanka. The incident, which unfolded on January 18, has sparked a fresh wave of scrutiny over airport security protocols and the growing menace of boarding pass fraud Bengaluru. Background and Context Boarding pass fraud Bengaluru is not a new phenomenon. In recent years, airports across India have…