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This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited by Hindustan Times staff.</span><span class="Liveblog_moreWordsButton__ogTi_ Liveblog_moreWordsHide__m6Nom" id="seemoreWords">...Read More</span></p><div class="Liveblog_moreWordsHide__m6Nom"></p></div><div class="Liveblog_darkBg__DqXjb pramotedWidget" id="taboola-below-article-carousel"></div><div class="undefined htLiveBlogs"><div class="Liveblog_pinBy__VfWOJ"><div class="Liveblog_pinByText___cJG5">Follow all the updates here:</div></div><div class="Liveblog_htLiveBlog__R9sIg htLiveBlog"><div class="Liveblog_blogTime__XLO6O" id="101740063757452">Feb 20, 2025 8:32 PM IST</div><div class="Liveblog_blogTitle__wPHpk liveBlogHdg"><h2 class="Liveblog_hdg_2__qykv2">Bengaluru News LIVE: Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar meets spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev</h2><div class="new__socialIcons"><div class="socialEl "><span class="share share-candidate " data-url="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengaluru-news-live-updates-today-february-20-2025-101740015075692.html?id=101740063757452" data-title="Bengaluru News LIVE: Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar meets spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev" title="share" data-links=""></span></div></div></div><div><ul><li>Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and his wife hosted Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev at their residence in Bengaluru. </li></ul> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/karnataka-deputy-cm-dk-shivakumar-meets-spiritual-leader-sadhguru-jaggi-vasudev-101740063460627.html"> Read the full story here</a> </p></div></div><div class="Liveblog_htLiveBlog__R9sIg htLiveBlog"><div class="Liveblog_blogTime__XLO6O" id="101740061205986">Feb 20, 2025 7:50 PM IST</div><div class="Liveblog_blogTitle__wPHpk liveBlogHdg"><h2 class="Liveblog_hdg_2__qykv2">Bengaluru News LIVE: Bengaluru is preferred destination: Priyank Kharge on Google's new office 'Ananta'</h2><div class="new__socialIcons"><div class="socialEl "><span class="share share-candidate " data-url="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengaluru-news-live-updates-today-february-20-2025-101740015075692.html?id=101740061205986" data-title="Bengaluru News LIVE: Bengaluru is preferred destination: Priyank Kharge on Google's new office 'Ananta'" title="share" data-links=""></span></div></div></div><div><ul><li>Priyank Kharge, Karnataka's Minister, commended Google's Ananta campus in Bengaluru, reinforcing the city's reputation as a tech hub. </li></ul> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengaluru-is-preferred-destination-priyank-kharge-on-googles-new-office-ananta-101740060992006.html"> Read the full story here</a> </p></div></div><div class="Liveblog_htLiveBlog__R9sIg htLiveBlog"><div class="Liveblog_blogTime__XLO6O" id="101740054689597">Feb 20, 2025 6:01 PM IST</div><div class="Liveblog_blogTitle__wPHpk liveBlogHdg"><h2 class="Liveblog_hdg_2__qykv2">Bengaluru News LIVE: Bengaluru Metro extends services for WPL T20 matches to ease commuter travel. Details</h2><div class="new__socialIcons"><div class="socialEl "><span class="share share-candidate " data-url="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengaluru-news-live-updates-today-february-20-2025-101740015075692.html?id=101740054689597" data-title="Bengaluru News LIVE: Bengaluru Metro extends services for WPL T20 matches to ease commuter travel. Details" title="share" data-links=""></span></div></div></div><div><ul><li>BMRCL announces extended metro services for Women’s Premier League matches in Bengaluru from February 21 to March 1, 2025. </li></ul> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengaluru-metro-extends-services-for-wpl-t20-matches-to-ease-commuter-travel-details-101740053610757.html"> Read the full story here</a> </p></div></div><div class="adHeight313 whiteBg"><div class="storyAd"><div></div></div></div><div class="Liveblog_htLiveBlog__R9sIg htLiveBlog"><div class="Liveblog_blogTime__XLO6O" id="101740051474210">Feb 20, 2025 5:07 PM IST</div><div class="Liveblog_blogTitle__wPHpk liveBlogHdg"><h2 class="Liveblog_hdg_2__qykv2">Bengaluru News LIVE: Karnataka govt stops chikki distribution in schools for its ‘high sugar’ content</h2><div class="new__socialIcons"><div class="socialEl "><span class="share share-candidate " data-url="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengaluru-news-live-updates-today-february-20-2025-101740015075692.html?id=101740051474210" data-title="Bengaluru News LIVE: Karnataka govt stops chikki distribution in schools for its ‘high sugar’ content" title="share" data-links=""></span></div></div></div><div><ul><li>The Karnataka government will stop supplying peanut chikki bars in schools due to health risks and poor nutritional quality. </li></ul> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/karnataka-govt-stops-chikki-distribution-in-schools-for-its-high-sugar-content-101740050684863.html"> Read the full story here</a> </p></div></div><div class="Liveblog_htLiveBlog__R9sIg htLiveBlog"><div class="Liveblog_blogTime__XLO6O" id="101740046514146">Feb 20, 2025 3:45 PM IST</div><div class="Liveblog_blogTitle__wPHpk liveBlogHdg"><h2 class="Liveblog_hdg_2__qykv2">Bengaluru News LIVE: Karnataka tourism to go digital: New interactive platform with travel guides and hotels</h2><div class="new__socialIcons"><div class="socialEl "><span class="share share-candidate " data-url="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengaluru-news-live-updates-today-february-20-2025-101740015075692.html?id=101740046514146" data-title="Bengaluru News LIVE: Karnataka tourism to go digital: New interactive platform with travel guides and hotels" title="share" data-links=""></span></div></div></div><div><ul><li>The platform is designed to help tourists plan their trips more effectively before visiting destinations.</li></ul> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/karnataka-tourism-to-go-digital-new-interactive-platform-with-travel-guides-and-hotels-101740044833378.html"> Read the full story here</a> </p></div></div><div class="Liveblog_htLiveBlog__R9sIg htLiveBlog"><div class="Liveblog_blogTime__XLO6O" id="101740044950573">Feb 20, 2025 3:19 PM IST</div><div class="Liveblog_blogTitle__wPHpk liveBlogHdg"><h2 class="Liveblog_hdg_2__qykv2">Bengaluru News LIVE: Inside Google’s Ananta: 10 things about Bengaluru’s futuristic campus redefining workspaces</h2><div class="new__socialIcons"><div class="socialEl "><span class="share share-candidate " data-url="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengaluru-news-live-updates-today-february-20-2025-101740015075692.html?id=101740044950573" data-title="Bengaluru News LIVE: Inside Google’s Ananta: 10 things about Bengaluru’s futuristic campus redefining workspaces" title="share" data-links=""></span></div></div></div><div><ul><li>Ananta, designed in collaboration with local talent, features a unique layout promoting collaboration, comfort, and accessibility.</li></ul> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/inside-google-s-ananta-10-things-about-bengaluru-s-futuristic-campus-redefining-workspaces-101740044258254.html"> Read the full story here</a> </p></div></div><div class="adHeight313 whiteBg"><div class="storyAd"><div></div></div></div><div class="Liveblog_htLiveBlog__R9sIg htLiveBlog"><div class="Liveblog_blogTime__XLO6O" id="101740041605748">Feb 20, 2025 2:23 PM IST</div><div class="Liveblog_blogTitle__wPHpk liveBlogHdg"><h2 class="Liveblog_hdg_2__qykv2">Bengaluru News LIVE: 11-year-old girl assaulted at Bengaluru madrasa, CCTV captures attack; accused arrested</h2><div class="new__socialIcons"><div class="socialEl "><span class="share share-candidate " data-url="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengaluru-news-live-updates-today-february-20-2025-101740015075692.html?id=101740041605748" data-title="Bengaluru News LIVE: 11-year-old girl assaulted at Bengaluru madrasa, CCTV captures attack; accused arrested" title="share" data-links=""></span></div></div></div><div><ul><li>The assault, which took place on February 16, was captured on CCTV cameras.</li></ul> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/11yearold-girl-assaulted-at-bengaluru-madrasa-cctv-captures-attack-accused-arrested-101740040182520.html"> Read the full story here</a> </p></div></div><div class="Liveblog_htLiveBlog__R9sIg htLiveBlog"><div class="Liveblog_blogTime__XLO6O" id="101740037661221">Feb 20, 2025 1:17 PM IST</div><div class="Liveblog_blogTitle__wPHpk liveBlogHdg"><h2 class="Liveblog_hdg_2__qykv2">Bengaluru News LIVE: Bengaluru's iconic MTR foods likely to be acquired by the ITC Ltd: Report</h2><div class="new__socialIcons"><div class="socialEl "><span class="share share-candidate " data-url="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengaluru-news-live-updates-today-february-20-2025-101740015075692.html?id=101740037661221" data-title="Bengaluru News LIVE: Bengaluru's iconic MTR foods likely to be acquired by the ITC Ltd: Report" title="share" data-links=""></span></div></div></div><div><ul><li>The MTR deal, along with potential acquisition of Eastern Foods, could significantly expand ITC’s reach.</li></ul> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengalurus-iconic-mtr-foods-likely-to-be-acquired-by-the-itc-ltd-report-101740036979768.html"> Read the full story here</a> </p></div></div><div class="Liveblog_htLiveBlog__R9sIg htLiveBlog"><div class="Liveblog_blogTime__XLO6O" id="101740036540452">Feb 20, 2025 12:58 PM IST</div><div class="Liveblog_blogTitle__wPHpk liveBlogHdg"><h2 class="Liveblog_hdg_2__qykv2">Bengaluru News LIVE: MUDA scam case: Karnataka Lokayukta submits interim 8,000-page B Report</h2><div class="new__socialIcons"><div class="socialEl "><span class="share share-candidate " data-url="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengaluru-news-live-updates-today-february-20-2025-101740015075692.html?id=101740036540452" data-title="Bengaluru News LIVE: MUDA scam case: Karnataka Lokayukta submits interim 8,000-page B Report" title="share" data-links=""></span></div></div></div><div><ul><li>Karnataka Lokayukta SP Udesh submitted an interim 8,000-page B Report on Thursday in connection with the MUDA scam case.</li></ul> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/muda-scam-case-karnataka-lokayukta-submits-interim-8-000-page-b-report-101740036253701.html"> Read the full story here</a> </p></div></div><div class="adHeight313 whiteBg"><div class="storyAd"><div></div></div></div><div class="Liveblog_htLiveBlog__R9sIg htLiveBlog"><div class="Liveblog_blogTime__XLO6O" id="101740032673462">Feb 20, 2025 11:54 AM IST</div><div class="Liveblog_blogTitle__wPHpk liveBlogHdg"><h2 class="Liveblog_hdg_2__qykv2">Bengaluru News LIVE: Bengaluru traffic police officer abused and threatened by car driver while on duty. Watch video</h2><div class="new__socialIcons"><div class="socialEl "><span class="share share-candidate " data-url="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengaluru-news-live-updates-today-february-20-2025-101740015075692.html?id=101740032673462" data-title="Bengaluru News LIVE: Bengaluru traffic police officer abused and threatened by car driver while on duty. Watch video" title="share" data-links=""></span></div></div></div><div><ul><li>The exact cause of the confrontation remains unclear.</li></ul> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengaluru-traffic-police-officer-abused-and-threatened-by-car-driver-while-on-duty-watch-video-101740032205442.html"> Read the full story here</a> </p></div></div><div class="Liveblog_htLiveBlog__R9sIg htLiveBlog"><div class="Liveblog_blogTime__XLO6O" id="101740026746564">Feb 20, 2025 10:15 AM IST</div><div class="Liveblog_blogTitle__wPHpk liveBlogHdg"><h2 class="Liveblog_hdg_2__qykv2">Bengaluru News LIVE: Bengaluru doctor alerts police after woman requests prescription to kill mother-in-law: Report</h2><div class="new__socialIcons"><div class="socialEl "><span class="share share-candidate " data-url="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengaluru-news-live-updates-today-february-20-2025-101740015075692.html?id=101740026746564" data-title="Bengaluru News LIVE: Bengaluru doctor alerts police after woman requests prescription to kill mother-in-law: Report" title="share" data-links=""></span></div></div></div><div><ul><li>Dr Sunil Kumar, the complainant, stated that the woman found his number on Instagram and sent messages.</li></ul> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengaluru-doctor-alerts-police-after-woman-requests-prescription-to-kill-mother-in-law-report-101740025994998.html"> Read the full story here</a> </p></div></div><div class="Liveblog_htLiveBlog__R9sIg htLiveBlog"><div class="Liveblog_blogTime__XLO6O" id="101740022539223">Feb 20, 2025 9:05 AM IST</div><div class="Liveblog_blogTitle__wPHpk liveBlogHdg"><h2 class="Liveblog_hdg_2__qykv2">Bengaluru News LIVE: Karnataka to end cash transfers under Anna Bhagya, full 10 kg rice distribution from February: Report</h2><div class="new__socialIcons"><div class="socialEl "><span class="share share-candidate " data-url="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengaluru-news-live-updates-today-february-20-2025-101740015075692.html?id=101740022539223" data-title="Bengaluru News LIVE: Karnataka to end cash transfers under Anna Bhagya, full 10 kg rice distribution from February: Report" title="share" data-links=""></span></div></div></div><div><ul><li>Karnataka Minister for Food, KH Muniyappa, further confirmed that the central government had agreed to supply the additional quantity.</li></ul> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/karnataka-to-end-cash-transfers-under-anna-bhagya-full-10-kg-rice-distribution-from-february-report-101740022037592.html"> Read the full story here</a> </p></div></div><div class="adHeight313 whiteBg"><div class="storyAd"><div></div></div></div><div class="Liveblog_htLiveBlog__R9sIg htLiveBlog"><div class="Liveblog_blogTime__XLO6O" id="101740018938778">Feb 20, 2025 8:05 AM IST</div><div class="Liveblog_blogTitle__wPHpk liveBlogHdg"><h2 class="Liveblog_hdg_2__qykv2">Bengaluru News LIVE: By Siddaramaiah, for Siddaramaiah': Karnataka LoP R Ashoka criticizes Lokayukta over MUDA case</h2><div class="new__socialIcons"><div class="socialEl "><span class="share share-candidate " data-url="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengaluru-news-live-updates-today-february-20-2025-101740015075692.html?id=101740018938778" data-title="Bengaluru News LIVE: By Siddaramaiah, for Siddaramaiah': Karnataka LoP R Ashoka criticizes Lokayukta over MUDA case" title="share" data-links=""></span></div></div></div><div><ul><li>Taking to 'X', Ashoka expressed skepticism about the probe, stating it had “no chance of delivering justice.”</li></ul> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/by-siddaramaiah-for-siddaramaiah-karnataka-lop-r-ashoka-criticizes-lokayukta-over-muda-case-101740018438800.html"> Read the full story here</a> </p></div></div><div class="Liveblog_htLiveBlog__R9sIg htLiveBlog"><div class="Liveblog_blogTime__XLO6O" id="101740015076041">Feb 20, 2025 7:01 AM IST</div><div class="Liveblog_blogTitle__wPHpk liveBlogHdg"><h2 class="Liveblog_hdg_2__qykv2">Bengaluru News LIVE: Bangalore Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 19.18 °C, check weather forecast for February 20, 2025</h2><div class="new__socialIcons"><div class="socialEl "><span class="share share-candidate " data-url="https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/bengaluru-news-live-updates-today-february-20-2025-101740015075692.html?id=101740015076041" data-title="Bengaluru News LIVE: Bangalore Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 19.18 °C, check weather forecast for February 20, 2025" title="share" data-links=""></span></div></div></div><div><ul><li>Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Bangalore on February 20, 2025 here.</li></ul> <a target="_blank" 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