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Karnataka auto, taxi unions threaten to defy fare rules
Auto and taxi driver unions in Karnataka have given a seven-day ultimatum to the transport department to take action against Rapido and Uber.
1 killed, several injured after blast in Bengaluru's Wilson Park
An explosion rocked Wilson Garden in Bengaluru around 7:45am on Friday, killing an eight-year-old boy and injuring at least a dozen others.
Rain in Bengaluru: IMD issues yellow alert for 2 days
Bengaluru is currently reeling under heavy rainfall, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for the next two days.
13-year-old boy kidnapped in Bengaluru, burned body found later
A 13-year-old boy was kidnapped and later found murdered in South Bengaluru.
Shakti scheme boosts women's employment by 23% in Bengaluru: Study
A new study has revealed that the implementation of Karnataka's Shakti Scheme, which offers free bus travel to women, has resulted in a 23% increase in women's employment in Bengaluru.
Customer finds worm inside food at Bengaluru airport's cafe
A customer at the Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport has alleged that he found a worm in his breakfast order on Thursday.
Fraudsters 'digitally arrest' Bengaluru women for 9hrs, make them strip
Two women in Bengaluru became victims of a disturbing online scam that left them mentally tortured and financially exploited.
Bomb scare at Bengaluru bus stand: Gelatin sticks, detonators found
A bomb scare was reported at the Kalasipalya BMTC bus stand in Bengaluru on Wednesday after a suspicious bag was discovered.
BESCOM announces planned power cuts in Bengaluru today
The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has announced a planned power outage in parts of Bengaluru Rural and Urban districts on July 20.
Physics, biology lecturers, their friend rape Bengaluru student
Two college lecturers and their friend have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly raping and blackmailing a student.
New Bengaluru autorickshaw fares effective from August 1; check rates
The Regional Transport Authority of Bangalore Urban District has announced a hike in auto-rickshaw fares, effective August 1, 2025.
Bengaluru youth brutalized over obscene texts; attackers cite 'Darshan case'
A young man in Bengaluru was allegedly kidnapped and brutally assaulted by a group of 8-10 people for sending obscene messages to his ex-girlfriend.
Video: Man sets relative's house on fire over ₹5L loan
A family feud over an unpaid loan turned into a shocking arson incident in Bengaluru's Viveknagar.
Worker arrested for filming woman in office washroom; Infosys responds
A 30-year-old Infosys employee, Swapnil Nagesh Mali, was arrested on Monday for allegedly filming a female colleague in the women's washroom at the company's Electronic City office in Bengaluru.
World Bank launches $426M program to tackle Bengaluru's water scarcity
The World Bank is set to launch a $426 million program to improve water security in Bengaluru, India.
Video: Bengaluru Rapido driver slaps woman after rash driving complaint
A Bengaluru woman was allegedly assaulted by a Rapido bike taxi driver in the Jayanagar area for objecting to his rash driving.
Bengaluru stampede: Police raised concerns about 'huge crowd' in letter
On June 4, 2025, a stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium left 11 dead and 56 injured during a Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) felicitation event.
'I'm pregnant': Bengaluru woman apologizes after hitting auto-driver with slipper
A road dispute in Bengaluru turned violent when a woman, identified as 28-year-old Pankhuri Mishra, was filmed hitting an auto-rickshaw driver with her slipper.
Bengaluru techie returns home after wedding, finds house burgled
A 54-year-old software engineer in Bengaluru's Kathriguppe was shocked to find his house burgled after returning from a wedding.
5 dead in Bengaluru rains; 5 more rainfall days predicted
Bengaluru is reeling under heavy rainfall, causing widespread disruption and flooding in several areas.
Man serves BBMP ₹50L notice for 'trauma' from pothole-filled roads
A 43-year-old Bengaluru resident, Dhivya Kiran, has served a legal notice to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) demanding ₹50 lakh in compensation.
Bengaluru: Elderly man, 12-year-old electrocuted in flooded basement
An elderly man and a 12-year-old boy died of electric shock in a flooded basement at Madhuvan Apartments, BTM 2nd Stage, Bengaluru.
Bengaluru: Overnight rain floods low-lying areas; parts of city waterlogged
Bengaluru was hit by heavy rainfall overnight, stretching six hours and leading to severe waterlogging in several parts of the city.
Bengaluru to witness more summer rains this year: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted increased summer rainfall for Bengaluru this year.
Bengaluru professor beaten by 3 men for objecting to littering
A professor in Bengaluru has alleged that he was beaten up by three after he stopped them from littering the road.
What's the case of ex-Karnataka DGP brutally murdered by wife
Former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash was allegedly murdered by his wife, Pallavi, at their Bengaluru home.
IAF officer alleges assault by biker; but what's real story
An Indian Air Force (IAF) officer alleged that he and his wife were allegedly assaulted in Bengaluru by a group of Kannada-speaking individuals while he was on his way to the airport.
Bengaluru rehab patient brutally beaten for not washing warden's clothes
A shocking instance of abuse has emerged from a private rehabilitation center in Bengaluru.
Man complains against wife to mosque; she is summoned, beaten
A 38-year-old woman was brutally attacked by a group of men outside a local mosque in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru man gets 'death threats' for booking cab, not auto
A local commuter in Bengaluru has alleged that he was harassed by auto-rickshaw drivers because he booked a bike taxi through a ride-hailing app.
Bengaluru airport toll hiked; how much more will commuters pay
The Union Government has cleared a hike in toll on the route to Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru.
'Be ashamed, Bengaluru': Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw compares city's streets to Ecuador's
Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has come down heavily on the infrastructure of Bengaluru.
Why everyone's talking about Bengaluru's women-only club
A women-only club, Miss and Mrs, has opened its doors on Bengaluru's Bannerghatta Road.
Bengaluru to witness Zero Shadow Day on April 24
Bengaluru residents are eagerly awaiting the unique astronomical event known as "Zero Shadow Day," scheduled to occur this year on April 24, Wednesday.
Bengaluru named India's most budget-friendly travel destination
Bengaluru, often called India's "Silicon Valley," has been declared the most budget-friendly travel destination in the country by Agoda, a leading travel booking platform.
Uzbek woman found dead under mysterious circumstances in Bengaluru hotel
Days after a Spanish couple was harassed in Jharkhand, an Uzbek woman has been found dead under mysterious circumstances in Bengaluru.
10am to 5pm: Powercuts in Bengaluru till Thursday; here's why
Bengaluru residents are likely to face scheduled powercuts between 10:00am and 5:00pm until Thursday this week, Hindustan Times reported.
Meet Cubbon Reads, Bengaluru's community of book lovers
There's an unmatched charm in feeling the pages of a book, inhaling the smell of it while immersing yourself in its storyline.