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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.
Karnataka: Zika virus detected near Bengaluru, fever cases being analyzed
Authorities in Bengaluru are on high alert after the Zika virus was detected in a mosquito in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka.
A glimpse into Bengaluru's newly opened Phoenix Mall of Asia
The highly anticipated Phoenix Mall of Asia in Bengaluru was officially opened to the public last Friday, October 27.
Driver spams customer with nude photos after she cancels ride
In a shocking incident, a cab driver in Bengaluru sent pornographic material to a woman after she canceled her cab booking at the last minute.
Bengaluru: New measures adopted to tackle ORR traffic congestion
Traffic congestion in Bengaluru has become a major issue for locals.
3 hours for 6 km: Bengaluru ORR gridlocked after bandh
Infamous for its traffic jams, Bengaluru saw free roads on Tuesday due to a bandh over the Cauvery water dispute.
Bengaluru bandh on Tuesday: What's open and what's closed
Several pro-Kannada organizations and farmer associations have called for a Bengaluru bandh (shutdown) on Tuesday to protest the Karnataka government's decision to allocate Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, per Hindustan Times.
Bengaluru: Woman stabs live-in partner to death after dispute
A heated argument between a couple in a live-in relationship turned deadly on Tuesday, as Renuka Basavaraju Bandiwaddar alias Rekha Gowda (34) allegedly stabbed her partner Javed (29) in their service apartment in Bengaluru.
Zero Shadow Day in Bengaluru today: Here's what it means
On August 18, Bengaluru is going to experience a rare and extraordinary celestial event known as Zero Shadow Day.
Bengaluru's Lalbagh to have its own miniature 'Western Ghats'
Lalbagh Botanical Garden, one of Bengaluru's most popular tourist attractions, is now preparing to feature a miniature version of the Western Ghats.
Bengaluru: Woman raped by ex-boyfriend, his friends for a year
The Bengaluru Police has arrested a 28-year-old private school dance teacher for allegedly raping his 23-year-old former girlfriend for over a year.
Dead rat falls on customer's food table, IKEA apologizes
A visit to IKEA in Bengaluru turned horrific for a customer after a dead mouse fell on her table while she was having food at the store.
Bengaluru: CEO, MD die after ex-employee attacks them with sword
The chief executive officer (CEO) and the managing director (MD) of a technology company in Bengaluru were reportedly killed by a former employee inside their office on Tuesday afternoon.
Bengaluru: Woman kills mother, brings body-stuffed suitcase to police station
In a horrific incident, a 39-year-old physiotherapist allegedly killed her mother at a residential apartment in Karnataka's Bengaluru and stuffed her body in a suitcase, reported India Today.
Dutch YouTuber physically assaulted on camera at Bengaluru's Chor Bazaar
A shocking video of a Dutch YouTuber being allegedly harassed by a local trader near the Chickpet market area in Bengaluru, Karnataka, while he was filming a vlog has gone viral on social media platforms.
Bengaluru: Rains, thunderstorms to continue; doctors issue infection warning
Heavy rains accompanied by thundershowers and gusty winds will likely continue in Bengaluru till May 29, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Bengaluru: Heavy rains flood underpass, submerge cars; authorities on alert
Heavy rain accompanied by thundershowers, gusty winds, and hailstorms lashed different parts of Bengaluru on Tuesday, forcing the authorities to put together a plan to set up temporary monsoon control rooms across the city.
Bengaluru: Man drowns in stormwater drain, body discovered 5km away
A 32-year-old man died after allegedly being swept away in a stormwater drain in the Kempapura Agrahara area of Karnataka's Bengaluru on Sunday, reported ANI.
Bengaluru: 23-year-old woman drowns in flooded underpass; FIR registered
A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against Bengaluru's civic body after a 23-year-old woman died after getting stuck in a flooded underpass during the heavy rain on Sunday.
Bengaluru: ECI stops VHP members from reciting Hanuman Chalisa
A team of the Election Commission of India (ECI) reportedly stopped the members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) from organizing a recital of Hanuman Chalisa at Bengaluru's Vijaya Nagar on Tuesday.
Bengaluru: Roads waterlogged after rainfall, IMD forecasts showers until Friday
Heavy rainfall on Monday and Tuesday left many parts of Karnataka's Bengaluru flooded, leading to traffic jams on some key roads, reported News18.
Bengaluru man denied flat due to <90% in 12th grade
Who knew that your grades could be deciding factor for something as basic as finding a place to live?
Liquor bottles, dirty mattress: Bengaluru tenant leaves behind unbelievable mess
A tenant's hasty departure from a rental property in Bengaluru caused quite a stir on social media.
Bengaluru: You will be shadowless at 12:17 pm today
Today, the city of Bengaluru will experience a rare celestial phenomenon known as "Zero Shadow Day."
Bengaluru: House rent increases in tech corridors as offices reopen
As techies return from their work-from-home routine to rejoin offices, a new problem awaits them - increased house rent in and around the tech zones in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru auto-driver smashes 'northeastern' Rapido agent's helmet; calls him 'foreigner'
A video of a Bengaluru auto driver harassing a Rapido bike taxi rider has gone viral on social media.
IAS vs IPS: Public spat between Karnataka officers gets murkier
A public spat between Karnataka's two top women officers—IPS officer Roopa Divakar Moudgil and IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri Abhimaani—that started with corruption allegations has now become murkier.
Bengaluru shocker: Man rapes, murders girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter; arrested
In a shocking incident that came to the fore in Bengaluru, Karnataka, a three-year-old girl was allegedly raped and killed by her mother's boyfriend on Tuesday, NDTV reported.
Bengaluru: Mother, son die after under-construction metro pillar collapses
A three-year-old child and his mother died after an under-construction Namma Metro pillar collapsed on their two-wheeler passing through the stretch in Bengaluru's Nagavara on Tuesday morning.
Debt-ridden father kills 2-year-old daughter crying of hunger, attempts suicide
A shocking incident came to the fore in Bengaluru after a debt-ridden techie allegedly killed his two-and-a-half-year-old daughter before attempting suicide.
Bengaluru: 67-year-old dies during sex, paramour's husband helps dump body
A 67-year-old Bengaluru man, whose body was found inside a plastic bag a week ago, died of cardiac arrest while having sex with his paramour, revealed preliminary police investigation.
Walk in the garden! PM inaugurates Bengaluru airport's new terminal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated first of its kind terminal at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.
Engineering student sentenced to 5-year imprisonment for celebrating Pulwama attack
A special Bengaluru court sentenced an engineering student to a five-year jail term for making disparaging Facebook posts about the Pulwama attack, ANI reported.
Heavy rains lash Bengaluru, leave trail of damaged vehicles, roads
Heavy rains in Bengaluru, the IT capital of India, on Wednesday disrupted normal life as several areas witnessed severe waterlogging.
Bengaluru: 4-month-old road caves in partially, Congress corners BJP government
A portion of a service road built as part of the busy Kundalahalli underpass—inaugurated merely four months ago—in East Bengaluru caved in on Sunday, creating a sinkhole a few meters wide.
Bengaluru: 27-year-old Air Force cadet found dead; six officers booked
Six Air Force officers have been charged with murder in Bengaluru, police said, after a 27-year-old cadet trainee was found dead on the college campus, NDTV reported.
Love in the middle of traffic: Bengaluru couple's epic story
An unconventional love story that unfolded amid Bengaluru's traffic jam is winning millions of hearts on social media.
Rain waterlogs Bengaluru yet again as anti-encroachment drive continues
Rainfall lashed Bengaluru once again this week leading to waterlogging in certain areas of the tech capital.
Bengaluru floods: Wipro, Prestige, Eco Space among high-profile encroachers' list
The Karnataka government has begun an assessment of the recent disastrous floods in Bengaluru with the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) identifying encroachers who occupied drains.
Bengaluru: Doctor runs 3 kilometers amid traffic to perform surgery
Stuck in the infamous Bengaluru traffic, a doctor getting late for a crucial surgery decided to leave his car behind and ran three kilometers to reach the hospital on time.
Bengaluru: Heavy rains leave city waterlogged, disrupt traffic
Torrential rains lashed Bengaluru on Sunday night, leaving many roads and residential areas waterlogged with people wading through knee-deep water.