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.
26 Jul 2024
DK ShivakumarKarnataka cabinet approves renaming of Ramanagara district as Bengaluru South
The Karnataka state cabinet on has approved the renaming of Ramanagara district to Bengaluru South district, state's Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, HK Patil announced on Friday.
25 Jul 2024
NoidaMan stole bikes to fund friend's wife's breast cancer, arrested
The Bengaluru Police has arrested 33-year-old Ashok alias Apple, a former fruit vendor who turned to stealing two-wheelers to support his friend's wife, who was undergoing breast cancer treatment.
24 Jul 2024
BiharMan breaks into Bengaluru hostel at night, slits woman's throat
A 22-year-old woman from Bihar, identified as Kriti Kumari, was found brutally murdered in her paying guest (PG) accommodation in Koramangala, Bengaluru on Tuesday.
22 Jul 2024
Akshay Kumar'Bad Newz' rakes in ₹29.55cr on opening weekend
The Vicky Kaushal and Triptii Dimri-led film Bad Newz has made a strong debut at the box office, earning ₹29.55 crore in its opening weekend, as reported by industry tracker Sacnilk.
20 Jul 2024
KarnatakaKarnataka government considering 2% cess on movie tickets, OTT subscriptions
The Karnataka government is considering the imposition of a cess on movie tickets and Over-the-Top (OTT) subscription fees to support local cinema and cultural artists.
18 Jul 2024
Independence DayBengaluru: Services at 11 Indira Canteens stopped over unpaid bills
Food services at 11 Indira Canteens in Bengaluru were suspended due to unpaid bills by the city's civic body, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
18 Jul 2024
Gauahar Khan'Absolutely shameful': Gauahar Khan lambasts mall for denying farmer entry
In a recent incident that sparked public outrage, a 70-year-old farmer was denied entry into the GT Mall on Magadi Main Road in Bengaluru due to his traditional attire.
16 Jul 2024
UberGoogle backs Uber-rival Namma Yatri in $11 million funding round
Moving Tech Innovations Ltd, the Bengaluru-based company that operates community-led mobility apps including Namma Yatri, has secured $11 million in a pre-Series A funding round.
11 Jul 2024
OlaBengaluru woman alleges harassment by Ola driver over fare discrepancy
A woman in Bengaluru, Tanisha Mallya, has alleged that she was verbally abused and harassed by an Ola Auto driver over fare.
11 Jul 2024
HyderabadControversial YouTuber Praneeth Hanumantu arrested for insensitive comments
Praneeth Hanumantu, a controversial YouTuber, was reportedly arrested in Bengaluru by the TG-Cyber Security Bureau (TG-CSB) on Thursday.
11 Jul 2024
Space NewsBengaluru start-up developing 'expandable space habitat': Know its significance
Akashalabdhi, a Bengaluru-based start-up, is developing an "expandable space habitat" to support India's burgeoning space ambitions.
09 Jul 2024
Air IndiaAI 'forgets' to load student's luggage on San Francisco-Bengaluru flight
Pooja Kathail, a Computational Biology PhD student at UC Berkeley, recently accused Air India of failing to load her luggage onto her flight from San Francisco to Bengaluru.
09 Jul 2024
Virat KohliFIR against Virat Kohli's Bengaluru pub for late-night operations
The Bengaluru police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against One8 Commune, a pub owned by Indian cricketer Virat Kohli.
08 Jul 2024
Box Office'Munjya's dawdles toward coveted ₹100cr mark
The Bollywood film Munjya has demonstrated a strong performance at the box office, accumulating an estimated total of ₹98.95cr India net by its 31st day (Sunday).
07 Jul 2024
Box Office'Munjya's box office collection approaches ₹100cr in 30 days
The Indian film Munjya has amassed a commendable ₹97.95cr at the box office within its initial 30 days of release.
04 Jul 2024
BiharBengaluru: College staffer stabbed for denying entry to drunk student
A student in Bengaluru stabbed a security guard who denied him entry to an ongoing college function allegedly in a drunken state.
04 Jul 2024
ChennaiShort-term exposure to air pollution kills 33,000 Indians annually: Report
A recent study published in Lancet Planetary Health states that air pollution levels below India's national clean air threshold are responsible for approximately 33,000 deaths annually across ten cities in the country.
02 Jul 2024
BYJU'SKarnataka HC overturns NCLT's stay on BYJU'S second rights issue
The Karnataka High Court has overturned a previous order by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) that had barred edtech firm BYJU'S from initiating a second rights issue.
30 Jun 2024
Box OfficeBox office: 'Chandu Champion' holds its own amid competition
The Bollywood film Chandu Champion has demonstrated a consistent performance at the box office, amassing an estimated ₹57.13cr India net in its first 16 days.
27 Jun 2024
BabyNewborn's body found in Bengaluru train dustbin
The body of a newborn baby boy was found in a dustbin on a train in Bengaluru by the Karnataka Railway Police on Thursday.
27 Jun 2024
MurderPavithra Gowda applies makeup in custody; notice issued to sub-inspector
The Karnataka Police have issued a notice to a female sub-inspector following an incident involving actor Pavithra Gowda, who was seen wearing makeup while in police custody.
27 Jun 2024
Box Office'Ishq Vishk Rebound' maintains consistent performance at box office
The Bollywood film Ishq Vishk Rebound has demonstrated a steady performance at the box office, accumulating an estimated ₹4.47cr India net in its first five days.
27 Jun 2024
Box Office'Chandu Champion' rakes in ₹54.75cr in first 13 days
The Bollywood film Chandu Champion has amassed a total of ₹54.75cr India nett within its first 13 days at the box office, as per early estimates by Sacnilk.
26 Jun 2024
GermanyBengaluru court denies bail to JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna
The Special People Representative Court in Bengaluru has rejected the bail plea of suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna in the first of three sexual assault cases.
22 Jun 2024
KarnatakaRenukaswamy murder case: Darshan sent to custody until July 4
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has been placed in judicial custody until July 4, following the conclusion of his police custody in the Renukaswamy murder case on Saturday.
22 Jun 2024
MurderRenukaswamy murder: Darshan admits borrowing ₹40 lakh to destroy evidence
Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, implicated in the Renukaswamy murder case, has reportedly confessed to borrowing ₹40 lakh from a friend to pay off other accused individuals and destroy evidence.
20 Jun 2024
Air IndiaUnusual items found in recent food, online deliveries in India
In a series of unsettling incidents, customers across India have reported finding bizarre items in their food and online orders.
19 Jun 2024
Kannada FilmsRenukaswamy murder case: Actor Darshan's loafers found in wife's flat
In a late-night operation, police seized Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa's loafers from his wife Vijayalakshmi's flat in south Bengaluru, linked to the Renukaswamy murder case.
17 Jun 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Ex-Karnataka CM Yediyurappa questioned by CID in POCSO case
Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa was interrogated for nearly four hours by the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Monday.
17 Jun 2024
ChennaiMumbai remains most expensive Indian city to live in: Survey
Mumbai has retained its title as the most expensive city in India for expatriates, according to the 2024 Cost of Living survey by Mercer.
17 Jun 2024
Box Office'Mr. & Mrs. Mahi' nears ₹40cr at box office
The Bollywood film Mr. & Mrs. Mahi has sustained its successful run at the box office, amassing an estimated ₹34.73cr India nett in its first 17 days of release.
16 Jun 2024
DelhiBengaluru led India in electric car registrations last year
Bengaluru has emerged as the leader in electric car registrations in India, outpacing major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune in 2023.
16 Jun 2024
Box Office'Munjya' delivers another blockbuster weekend at box office
The Bollywood film Munjya has maintained its strong performance at the box office, raking in an estimated ₹6.5cr India nett on its ninth day.
16 Jun 2024
Box Office'Mr. & Mrs. Mahi' continues strong despite tough contenders
The Bollywood film Mr. & Mrs. Mahi has maintained a robust performance at the box office, amassing an estimated ₹34.15cr India nett by its 16th day of release, according to data compiled by Sacnilk.
15 Jun 2024
Electric VehiclesKarnataka government hikes petrol and diesel prices
Fuel prices in Karnataka have surged by around ₹3 per liter following a tax increase on petrol and diesel implemented by the state government.
14 Jun 2024
MurderDarshan murder case: Rods, ropes used in killing recovered
The Karnataka Police have made substantial headway in the murder investigation involving Kannada film actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and his close actor-friend, Pavithra Gowda.
07 Jun 2024
High CourtPrajwal Revanna's mother granted interim bail in kidnapping case
The Karnataka High Court has granted interim anticipatory bail to Bhavani Revanna, mother of suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna.
07 Jun 2024
BJP GovernmentRahul Gandhi granted bail in defamation case by Bengaluru court
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was granted bail by a special court in Bengaluru on Friday (June 7) in relation to a defamation case lodged by the Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
06 Jun 2024
Ministry Of External AffairsSexual assault allegations: Prajwal's police custody extended till June 10
Former MP Prajwal Revanna's police custody has been extended until June 10 by a special Bengaluru court in the sexual assault case against him.
04 Jun 2024
Telugu FilmsRave party case: Actor Hema maintains 'innocence' after being arrested
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) has arrested Telugu actor Hema in relation to a rave party case in Bengaluru on Monday.
02 Jun 2024
ChennaiIMD forecasts weather conditions for Delhi, Bengaluru, other cities
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather forecast for several major cities in India, including Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai.
31 May 2024
Janata Dal (Secular)'Ready to face law...': Prajwal's first comment after arrest
In his first remarks after his arrest, suspended Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna on Friday said that he is ready to face the law and will fully cooperate with the investigation.
