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Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash's wife Nikita Singhania arrested: All we know

On 14 December, Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash's estranged wife Nikita Singhania was arrested in connection with his suicide case. Here's a recap of what has happened so far

Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash's wife, in-laws arrested in suicide case

The Bengaluru police arrested Nikita Singhania from Gurugram while her mother and brother were arrested from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh

Techie suicide case: Wife, relatives file bail pleas in Allahabad HC

Engineer Atul Subhash's estranged wife and her family members, who he had accused of harassment in his suicide note, have filed anticipatory bail pleas in Allahabad High Court. The anticipatory bail applications have been filed by Subhash's wife Nikita Singhania, her mother Nisha Singhania, brother Anurag Singhania, and uncle Sushil Singhania. The pleas for anticipatory bail came after the Bengaluru City Police on Friday issued a summons to Nikita Singhania and asked her to appear before it within three days. Subhash, a 34-year-old engineer, died by suicide in Bengaluru on Monday, allegedly due to harassment by his estranged wife and her family members. A case of abetment to suicide has been filed against Nikita Singhania and her relatives.

Techie suicide case: Bengaluru police summons Atul Subhash's wife

As part of its probe into the suicide of engineer Atul Subhash, the Bengaluru City Police on Friday issued a summons to his wife Nikita Singhania and asked her to appear before it within three days. The 34-year-old techie ended his life on Monday in Bengaluru, alleging harassment at the hands of his estranged wife and her family. A four-member Bengaluru City Police team led by sub-inspector Sanjeet Kumar arrived at Singhania's residence in the Khowa Mandi area in this Uttar Pradesh district around 11 am and pasted the notice for her summons. According to Circle Officer (City) Ayush Srivastava, the Bengaluru City Police notice said, "Nikita Singhania to appear before the investigating officer at Marathahalli police station, Bengaluru, within three days for interrogation regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of her husband, Atul Subhash." The notice, addressed solely to Singhania, did not mention other accused family members, including her mother Nisha Singhania, uncle ..

'Like a beast': What Bengaluru techie's wife said in dowry complaint

Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash's wife accused him and his family in 2022 of dowry harassment, assault, and cruelty, filing charges under the Dowry Prohibition Act and IPC

Amid Bengaluru techie death case, SC issues 8 guidelines on alimony amount

The Supreme Court clarified that these eight factors are not rigid rules but serve as guidelines for determining alimony

#MenToo trends as netizens seek justice for Atul Subhash. What is #MenToo?

A 34-year-old Uttar Pradesh man committed suicide and left a 24-page death note alleging harassment by his wife, Nikita Singhania, and her relatives. Netizens express outrage, trend #MenToo on X

Know the full story of Bengaluru techie suicide case

Atul Subhash, a 34-year-old tech professional from Bengaluru, died by suicide in his home after months of meticulous planning.

Bengaluru techie suicide: Is India's family court system failing?

The suicide of a Bengaluru techie brings intense scrutiny on India's family courts, raising questions about their ability to protect vulnerable individuals in disputes

Bengaluru techie dies by suicide over domestic dispute: All that happened

Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash leaves behind a detailed suicide note and video, sparking conversations about systemic corruption and societal pressures in family disputes

Amazon to enter quick commerce race with 15-min delivery trial in Bengaluru

This initiative marks Amazon's first venture into offering a 15-minute delivery service globally; the initial rollout will include 1,000-2,000 products

Former Karnataka CM SM Krishna passes away at 92. All about him

SM Krishna, former Chief Minister of Karnataka, passed away on December 10, aged 92, at his Bengaluru residence. Watch the video to get a peak into his journey.

Flipkart-owned Myntra launches 30-minute order delivery with 'M-Now'

With the launch of M-Now, Myntra is among the first vertical players of scale globally to start delivering fashion at hyper speed

Fairfax India to get addl 10% stake in Bengaluru airport operator BIAL

Fairfax India Holdings will buy an additional 10 per cent stake in Bengaluru airport operator BIAL, hiking its overall shareholding to 74 per cent. Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) is a joint venture between Fairfax India, Airports Authority of India (AAI) and Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. The latter two entities have 13 per cent stake each. "The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2025, upon which the additional 10 per cent equity interest in BIAL will be acquired by Fairfax India for, in aggregate, USD 255.0 million. The purchase price will be payable in three installments, with the initial installment to be paid on the closing date in Q1 2025," Fairfax India said in a release. The second and third installments are to be paid on or around August 31, 2025 and July 31, 2026, respectively. Fairfax India is acquiring the 10 per cent stake from Siemens Projects Ventures. "We would like to thank Siemens for the great partnershi

Weather update: Karnataka to experience light rainfall, cloudy skies today

The Bengaluru city is expected to receive light rainfall on Wednesday. Light to moderate showers may take place in several districts and the temperature ranges between 20 and 27 degrees Celsius

Cyclone Fengal: 'Yellow alert' in Bangalore, but schools to remain open?

Cyclone Fengal has reportedly displaced more than 15 million people and impacted 6.9 million families across the affected regions

BJP MLA and Yediyurappa critic Basanagouda Patil served show cause notice

Days after he launched a month-long anti-Waqf march that apparently did not have the state unit's sanction, Karnataka BJP MLA and known Yediyurappa critic Basanagouda Patil Yatnal has been served with a showcause notice by the party for his "continuing tirade against the state level party leadership." BJP's Central Disciplinary Committee (CDC) has served the notice to the Vijayapura MLA and asked him to reply within 10 ten days. A defiant Yatnal, responding to the notice said his commitment to the fight for Hindutva and against 'dynastic politics' will continue. "Your tirade against the state level party leadership and your defiance of party directives and making public pronouncements and stance in contravention of party's official stand on all matters of political and public importance has been reported in media as well as by different party forums," Om Pathak, CDC member secretary said in his show cause notice on December 1, which was shared with media on Monday. The party said i

We must strengthen national, int'l collaboration in research: Mukesh Ambani

Mukesh Ambani said that early detection is half the battle won in the fight against cancer at an event in Bengaluru

BJP condemns move to make Karnataka CM chancellor of RDPR University

Opposition BJP on Friday condemned the government's move to make the chief minister the chancellor of the Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) University replacing the governor, terming it as an attempt to pollute the higher education system. State BJP president B Y Vijayendra said this attempt to cut down on the powers of the governor is a conspiracy to upset the constitutional system. The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday approved a bill, according to which the chief minister will be appointed as the chancellor, replacing the governor at the RDPR University in Gadag. The governor is the chancellor for all public universities in Karnataka. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot currently holds the post. "With a good intention that politics should not mix in education and as per the intent of the constitution, the Governor who is also the constitutional head of the state is the chancellor of the universities. But the government led by Siddaramaiah (CM), which is engaged

Talks held for changing Cong prez, cabinet reshuffle: Karnataka minister

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Thursday said there are also talks regarding change in state Congress president along with the cabinet reshuffle, and it is for the party leadership to decide on these matters. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who has completed four years as president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), is currently on an extension in the post. "State Congress president (Shivakumar) has gone to Delhi. I have come to know that the Chief Minister (Siddaramaiah) is also going today. There is a Congress working committee meeting tomorrow. They are going for that. After the meeting, I don't know whether they will discuss with the high command regarding the cabinet reshuffle," Parameshwara said in response to a question. Speaking to reporters here, he said, "Along with that (cabinet reshuffle) we are also hearing talks about changing the state Congress president. So, on these two things, what decision the CM and the president will take in ...