Bengaluru: News
Bangalore also well-known as Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka. With a population of 8.42 million, it is the third most populous city in India. Being one of the most progressive and developed cities in the country, Bengaluru is often dubbed as the Silicon Valley of India. Hub of many research centres in India, it is located on the Deccan Plateau in southern India.
24 Apr 2024
Indian Institute of ScienceBengaluru: AI-based groundwater monitoring system to tackle water crisis
The city of Bengaluru—which is grappling a severe water crisis—has announced that it will harness Artificial intelligence (AI) to check the scarcity.
24 Apr 2024
BengaluruBengaluru 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.
23 Apr 2024
HyderabadBengaluru residents to witness 'Zero Shadow Day' tomorrow
Residents of Bengaluru will have the opportunity to witness a unique celestial event known as "Zero Shadow Day."
21 Apr 2024
Congress PartyPM Modi, Siddaramaiah clash over Bengaluru water crisis
The water crisis in Bengaluru has become a bone of contention between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
20 Apr 2024
BangaloreFIR filed against Shivakumar for violating model code of conduct
A case has been filed against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, for breaching the model code during his campaign for the Lok Sabha elections.
19 Apr 2024
Central Crime BranchNigerian nationals attack Bengaluru cops with rods during drug raid
In a shocking turn of events, officers from the Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Bengaluru were reportedly assaulted by a group of Nigerian nationals during a raid.
13 Apr 2024
KarnatakaBJP destroyed Ambedkar's Constitution, will not win 200 seats: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of destroying the constitution drafted by BR Ambedkar.
13 Apr 2024
ChennaiLow-cost hideouts, fake identities: How Bengaluru blast accused evaded cops
The two men who were arrested in West Bengal in connection with the Bengaluru cafe blast managed to elude police by selecting low-cost hideouts, paying in cash, and not panicking, reports said.
12 Apr 2024
AfricaThis Indian start-up has introduced 15-minute charging to passenger three-wheelers
India's EV industry is set for a major shift, with the introduction of a three-wheeler passenger vehicle that can fully charge in just 15 minutes.
12 Apr 2024
KolkataBengaluru cafe blast mastermind, bomber arrested from Bengal
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has detained two suspects linked to the Rameshwaram Cafe explosion in Bengaluru on March 1, which injured at least 10 individuals.
09 Apr 2024
IndiaBengaluru woman made to strip on camera in FedEx scam
A Bengaluru lawyer became a victim of a cyber scam— known as the "FedEx scam"—wherein individuals posing as Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers duped her into transferring ₹15 lakh.
09 Apr 2024
KarnatakaDouble trouble: Bengaluru tackles heatwave amid water crisis
The soaring temperatures have compounded Bengaluru's challenges, exacerbating its existing struggle with severe water scarcity.
08 Apr 2024
CanadaWhy ISRO's Aditya-L1 will not see today's total solar eclipse
Aditya-L1, India's leading space-based solar observatory, will not capture today's total solar eclipse.
06 Apr 2024
Bengaluru PoliceOn camera: Bengaluru workers beat up senior over work pressure
Two employees of Heritage Foods, a Bengaluru-based dairy company, were arrested on Friday for allegedly masterminding an attack on their senior.
03 Apr 2024
Goa Police'Child died of shock': Police's chargesheet against Bengaluru CEO Suchana
The Goa Police has filed a chargesheet against AI start-up CEO Suchana Seth, accused of murdering her four-year-old son about four months ago.
03 Apr 2024
AhmedabadBengaluru 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.
25 Mar 2024
KarnatakaBengaluru: 22 households fined for wasting Cauvery water
Amid an escalating water crisis, authorities in Bengaluru have levied fines totaling Rs. 1.1 lakh on households for squandering the precious resource.
21 Mar 2024
KarnatakaCan aerators halt Bengaluru water crisis by curbing wastage?
Bengaluru—known as India's Silicon Valley—is experiencing one of the biggest water crises in its history
20 Mar 2024
KarnatakaScanty rainfall, empty reservoirs: What has caused Bengaluru's water crisis
Bengaluru has been battling a severe drinking water crisis for almost a month.
19 Mar 2024
Tejasvi SuryaBJP's Tejasvi Surya detained amid protests over Bengaluru shopkeeper assault
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya was detained on Tuesday in Bengaluru for participating in a demonstration.
19 Mar 2024
BS YediyurappaCID searches ex-CM Yediyurappa's Bengaluru residence in POCSO case: Report
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday carried out a search at the Bengaluru residence of former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in connection with a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, the Hindustan Times reported
15 Mar 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Bengaluru water crisis: Residents shift to online classes, disposable utensils
India's Silicon Valley, Bengaluru, is grappling with a severe water crisis.
14 Mar 2024
UzbekistanUzbek 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.
09 Mar 2024
KarnatakaKarnataka imposes Rs. 5,000 fine for washing car: Here's why
In response to ongoing water crisis, the Karnataka government has implemented a Rs. 5,000 fine for washing cars with drinking water.
08 Mar 2024
SiddaramaiahBengaluru blast: Rameshwaram Cafe to reopen today, Siddaramaiah to attend
Almost a week after witnessing a low-intensity explosion, the famous Rameshwaram Cafe in the Whitefield area of Karnataka's Bengaluru is reportedly all set to reopen on Friday at 6:00pm.
07 Mar 2024
KarnatakaAs Bengaluru suffers worst-ever water crisis, political blame game ensues
The ongoing water crisis in Bengaluru has sparked a political blame game, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) pointing fingers at the Congress's government for poor water management and threatening protests.
07 Mar 2024
KarnatakaBengaluru cafe blast: CCTV trail provides new leads
New visuals of the suspect in The Rameshwaram Cafe blast case have emerged a week after the blast in Bengaluru.
06 Mar 2024
National Investigation Agency (NIA)Bengaluru cafe blast: NIA announces Rs. 10L reward for information
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday announced a cash reward of Rs. 10 lakh for any information about the bomber in the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case in Bengaluru.
05 Mar 2024
National Investigation Agency (NIA)Bengaluru prison radicalization case: NIA conducts searches across 7 states
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted searches at 17 locations across seven states in connection with a case of radicalization of prisoners by a terrorist of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Karnataka.
04 Mar 2024
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu: 2 schools receive hoax bomb threats, probe underway
At least two schools in Tamil Nadu received bomb threats via email on Monday, sparking fear among students, staff, and parents.
02 Mar 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)IMD predicts more heatwaves, intense summer in India this year
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the country will face more heatwave days in the summer of 2024.
02 Mar 2024
KarnatakaBengaluru cafe blast: Suspect ordered rava idli before planting explosives
In the latest development on the blast at the Rameshwaram Cafe in Karnataka's Bengaluru, police have reportedly revealed that the accused was captured on CCTV cameras ordering rava idli at the restaurant.
01 Mar 2024
IndiaBengaluru: 4 injured in explosion at Rameshwaram Cafe
At least four people were injured after an explosion at the Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru's Whitefield on Friday.
29 Feb 2024
DK ShivakumarKarnataka government extends deadline for 60% Kannada signage rule
The Karnataka government has granted a two-week extension for commercial establishments to comply with the 60% Kannada signage rule in Bengaluru.
20 Feb 2024
Rahul GandhiDefamation case: Rahul Gandhi taken into custody briefly, granted bail
A local court in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday granted bail to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijay Mishra in 2018.
13 Feb 2024
GoaGoa murder-accused Bengaluru CEO's mental health assessment indicates no psychopathology
The Goa Police on Tuesday informed the Children's Court that a mental health evaluation of Suchana Seth—the Bengaluru CEO accused of murdering her son—revealed no signs of psychopathology.
12 Feb 2024
JapanJapanese traffic signal tech under trial in Bengaluru: Here's why
A traffic signal system, inspired by Japan's MODERATO technology, has been introduced at the intersection of Kensington Road and Murphy Road in Bengaluru.
01 Feb 2024
FoodReddit users votes for the most hyped foods in Bengaluru
In the bustling metropolis of Bengaluru, the culinary scene is a vibrant tapestry of flavors, reflecting the city's diverse demographics and cosmopolitan spirit.
30 Jan 2024
KarnatakaKarnataka: Another video of students cleaning toilet goes viral
A video showing two students cleaning toilets in a government school in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur district has gone viral, triggering uproar online.
25 Jan 2024
Tamil NaduMultiple vehicles collide in Tamil Nadu, 4 dead
At least four people were killed in an accident involving four vehicles in Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu.
19 Jan 2024
BoeingPM Modi inaugurates Boeing's largest overseas tech campus in Bengaluru
In a boost to India's aviation potential, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Boeing India Engineering and Technology Center (BIETC) on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
18 Jan 2024
KarnatakaBengaluru to face scheduled power outage on Thursday and Friday
Several parts of Karnataka's Bengaluru will face scheduled power outages on Thursday and Friday.
17 Jan 2024
AppleApple opens new 15-story Bengaluru office with 1,200 worker capacity
Apple has unveiled its brand-new 15-story office in Bengaluru's Minsk Square, designed to accommodate up to 1,200 employees.
17 Jan 2024
SpiceJetPassenger trapped in SpiceJet plane toilet for over an hour
A passenger on a SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to Bengaluru found themselves stuck in the airplane's restroom for over an hour due to a door lock malfunction.
16 Jan 2024
GoaBengaluru CEO visited Goa with son week before murder: Report
The Bengaluru-based CEO and startup founder Suchana Seth, accused of murdering her four-year-old son in Goa's Candolim, had allegedly visited the state with her kid a week before the alleged killing, the Indian Express reported.
15 Jan 2024
Uttar PradeshArmy Day 2024: How is this year's parade different
The capital city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, is abuzz with excitement as it is set to host a grand parade to celebrate the 76th Army Day of the Indian Army on Monday.
12 Jan 2024
GoaNote by Bengaluru CEO may reveal motive behind son's murder
A "note" purportedly written by Suchana Seth, a Bengaluru start-up founder accused of murdering her son, was recovered by police during the probe, the Hindustan Times reported.
11 Jan 2024
KarnatakaMurder-accused Bengaluru CEO previously filed domestic violence charges against husband
Suchana Seth, the Bengaluru-based CEO arrested for allegedly killing her four-year-old son at a hotel in Goa, had filed a case of domestic violence against her estranged husband, PR Venkataraman.
10 Jan 2024
MurderBengaluru CEO killed son by smothering him: Post-mortem report
Mindful AI Lab CEO Suchana Seth smothered her four-year-old son to death during a vacation in Goa, post-mortem reports have revealed.
09 Jan 2024
SuicideBengaluru CEO tried killing self after murdering son in Goa
Bengaluru-based Mindful AI Lab CEO Suchana Seth—who allegedly killed her four-year-old son in Goa on Monday—tried ending her life after committing the crime.
09 Jan 2024
MurderBengaluru CEO murders 4-year-old son in Goa, travels with body
In a spine-chilling incident, a Bengaluru start-up CEO murdered her four-year-old son in Goa and was caught traveling back to Karnataka with his body in a bag on Monday.
05 Jan 2024
IndiaHyderabad and Bengaluru airports among the world's 5 most punctual
It's a good day for the Indian aviation industry as Cirium, a leading global aviation analytics provider, has unveiled its 2023 list of the world's most punctual airports, with two Indian airports making the top five.
28 Dec 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Karnataka signboard row: BJP leader KS Eshwarappa defends pro-Kannada activists
Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister KS Eshwarappa on Thursday lashed out at the incumbent Congress state government for arresting pro-Kannada activists.
27 Dec 2023
KarnatakaLanguage row: Pro-Kannada activists vandalize English signboards in Bengaluru
Pro-Kannada activists of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) on Wednesday went on a rampage in Bengaluru, tearing down English signboards and demanding that 60% of all signage be in Kannada.
25 Dec 2023
ZomatoBiryani is most-ordered dish on Zomato in 2023
Zomato has released its yearly report on ordering patterns, disclosing the top three dishes that were most frequently ordered.
19 Dec 2023
Karnataka10am 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.
19 Dec 2023
StartupsRide-hailing start-up viaDOTS plans to recruit 50,000 cab drivers
Bengaluru-based ride-hailing start-up viaDOTS announced on Tuesday that it plans to recruit 50,000 taxi drivers by the first quarter of 2024.
14 Dec 2023
SwiggyBengaluru crowned 'Cake Capital' of India by Swiggy: Here's why
Bengaluru earned the title of "cake capital" of India in 2023.
11 Dec 2023
BooksMeet 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.
04 Dec 2023
ChennaiCyclone Michaung: Heavy rain floods runway at Chennai airport
Ahead of Cyclone Michaung's expected landfall on Tuesday, heavy rains lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu and flooded the Chennai International Airport on Monday.
