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.
NVIDIA leases office space in Bengaluru for ₹1,230cr
NVIDIA has signed a major lease deal for office space in Bengaluru, according to real estate data analysis platform Propstack.
India's Q1 housing sales down 4%: What's the reason?
The ongoing slowdown in information technology (IT) hiring and layoffs is beginning to affect India's housing market.
Court orders FIR againt Karnataka home minister over ₹500 bet
A Bengaluru court has directed the Kodigehalli Police Station to file a First Information Report (FIR) against Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara.
Bengaluru 'BDSM' murder: Woman stages proposal, binds lover, burns him
A 27-year-old woman, Prema, has been arrested for allegedly murdering her boyfriend by setting him on fire after staging a BDSM role-play.
Why Swiggy shifted its headquarters to Whitefield in Bengaluru
Swiggy, a leading player in the food and grocery delivery space, has moved its corporate headquarters from Bellandur to Whitefield in Bengaluru.
Bad weather keeps 90-minute Hyderabad-Hubballi flight airborne for 4 hours
A Fly91 Airlines flight, IC3401, which was on its way to Hubballi from Hyderabad, was diverted to Bengaluru due to adverse weather conditions on Sunday.
Munawar Faruqui postpones Bengaluru show amid Hindu group controversy
Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui has postponed his upcoming performance in Bengaluru due to heavy traffic restrictions caused by an Indian Premier League (IPL) match.
Yogeesh Gowda murder case: Congress's Vinay Kulkarni gets life imprisonment
A special court in Bengaluru has sentenced Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni to life imprisonment for his involvement in the 2016 murder of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yogesh Gowda.
Motorola India sues social media platforms, creators over 'defamatory' content
Motorola has filed a lawsuit against several social media platforms and content creators in India.
ED arrests Vinesh Chandel, co-founder of TMC's political brain, I-PAC
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Vinesh Chandel, a co-founder of the political consultancy firm I-PAC, of which the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is a key client.
No 'zombie drug': Bengaluru police debunk viral video
The Bagalur police in Bengaluru have arrested a 29-year-old man for spreading misinformation about a "zombie drug" through a viral video.
Bengaluru: Mercury pushes toward 39°C, hospitals report heat-related illness
Bengaluru is currently experiencing an intense early-summer heat wave, with temperatures soaring to the highest so far this month.
Gorillaz to make India debut as they announce tour dates
The British virtual band Gorillaz will be performing in India for the first time ever as part of their The Mountain Tour.
DRDO-linked offices get bomb threats; Udayanidhi Stalin's son also targeted
A major security operation has been launched at key defense establishments in Bengaluru after a series of bomb threat emails were sent to offices linked to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Kannada actor Niranjan assaulted in Bengaluru bar brawl
Kannada film actor Niranjan, known for his role as Darshan's younger brother in Odeya, was allegedly attacked by unidentified individuals at a bar in Bengaluru on March 28.
Foreign firms lease record 9M sq-ft office space in India
Foreign companies have leased a record 9.1 million square feet of office space in India's top nine cities during the first quarter of this year. The surge was mainly due to the establishment of Global Capability Centers (GCCs).
IPL season boosts hospitality industry amid LPG crisis
The Indian Premier League (IPL) season 19, which started on March 28, has given a much-needed boost to India's restaurant and bar industry.
UIDAI now offering internship opportunity in Bengaluru: How to apply
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced an internship offer at its Technology Centre in Bengaluru.
Toyota to introduce new range of SUVs, MPVs in India
Toyota Kirloskar Motor is gearing up to expand its Indian portfolio with a range of new SUVs and MPVs.
US-Iran war: Torrent Gas hikes CNG price by ₹2.50/kg
Torrent Gas has hiked the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) by ₹2.50 per kg, according to PTI.
40L Indians join extramarital affairs app; Bengaluru tops list
Bengaluru has emerged as the top city for users of Gleeden, an extramarital dating app that has crossed four million users in India.
India's housing sales dip below 1L mark: What's the reason?
India's housing market has witnessed a major slowdown, with sales across nine major cities falling below the one lakh mark for the first time in 18 quarters.
Bengaluru techie jumps from 17th floor after husband found hanging
In a tragic incident in Bengaluru, a couple was found dead in what is suspected to be a double suicide.
Unemployed man behind 1,100+ hoax bomb threats across India, arrested
Delhi Police have arrested a 47-year-old man from Mysuru, Karnataka, for allegedly sending over 1,100 hoax bomb threats across India.
Bengaluru gang abducts wrong man, frees him after realizing mistake
In a shocking incident near Nagarahole Circle in Bengaluru, a man identified mononimously as Sharath was abducted and assaulted by a gang on Saturday. The police have termed it a case of mistaken identity.
How US-Iran conflict is affecting housing prices in Mumbai, NCR
The ongoing Iran-Israel conflict is impacting the Indian real estate sector, particularly in high-rise and luxury housing segments. The main culprit? A spike in steel prices.
Bengaluru couple swindles ₹25 crore in fake government job scam
A couple in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly defrauding hundreds of job seekers with fake promises of government jobs in the court system.
Zomato raises platform fee by 20% amid rising fuel costs
Zomato, the food delivery service owned by Eternal Ltd, has increased its platform fee from ₹12.5 to ₹14.9 per order.
78-year-old Bengaluru woman loses ₹38L in digital arrest scam
A 78-year-old woman from Indiranagar in Bengaluru, has been duped of ₹38 lakh in a sophisticated "digital arrest scam."
Bengaluru cafe charges 5% 'gas crisis' fee amid LPG crunch
A bill from Bengaluru-based cafe, Theo Cafe, has gone viral after images shared on X showed that it added a "Gas Crisis Charge" to its bills in response to the ongoing LPG shortage.
LPG shortage forces Infosys to trim campus food court menus
Infosys has temporarily reduced its food court services across Bengaluru, Chennai, and Pune campuses due to a shortage of commercial LPG supplies.
Shilpa Shetty gets relief from HC in personality rights case
Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra has received a major legal victory in her personality rights case.
Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai hotels face closure threat amid LPG shortage
The hotel and restaurant industry in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Mumbai is facing a crisis due to a shortage of commercial cooking gas cylinders.
This Bengaluru-based firm will supply components for Rafale jets
Bengaluru's Hical Technologies has bagged a long-term contract from Dassault Aviation.
Why digital gold start-up Jar is under police scanner
The Karnataka CID has launched an investigation into Jar Gold Retail Private Limited, a digital gold savings start-up.
Swiggy, Zomato and magicpin see strong festive-quarter growth
India's leading food delivery companies, Swiggy, magicpin and Zomato have witnessed a strong resurgence in their business during the October-December period.
Grocery start-up FirstClub in talks to raise $60M
FirstClub, a Bengaluru-based premium retail grocery start-up, is in advanced talks to raise $50-60 million (around ₹450-550 crore) from Peak XV Partners and Sofina Ventures, according to Moneycontrol.
Bengaluru ex-techie hangs herself after dispute with mother-in-law over cooking
A 35-year-old former engineer, identified as Sushma, allegedly died by suicide at her home in Bengaluru on Tuesday after a dispute with her mother-in-law, Kalpana, over cooking.
PV Sindhu escapes Middle East war zone, lands in Bengaluru
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has returned to Bengaluru after being stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Japan visa applications in India to require prior appointments
Starting March 2, 2026, applicants submitting Japan visa applications at select VFS Global centers in India will be required to book an appointment in advance.
Airfares touch ₹20,000 ahead of Holi, SC calls it 'serious'
Airfares on several domestic routes have skyrocketed ahead of Holi, with one-way tickets nearing ₹20,000 for travel around February 28.
ED names Ranya Rao in gold smuggling case chargesheet
Kannada actor Ranya Rao has been named in a prosecution complaint by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for her alleged involvement in a major gold smuggling and money laundering case.
Bengaluru: Woman Congress leader threatened with machetes over traffic dispute
A Youth Congress leader, identified as Divya RK, was allegedly threatened with machete-like weapons by four men in Bengaluru's Amruthahalli area on Sunday evening.
Urban Company-owned rapid-response service InstaHelp now has 50,000 daily users
Urban Company has announced that its rapid-response service, InstaHelp, has crossed 50,000 daily bookings in less than a year since its pilot launch in March 2025.
Bengaluru student alleges she was drugged, gang-raped inside villa
A 19-year-old college student has accused two men of gang-raping her at a private villa in Bengaluru on the night of February 14.
Amazon's new Bengaluru office is its 2nd-largest in Asia
Amazon has inaugurated its second-largest office in Asia, in Bengaluru.
UGC flags 32 fake universities; Delhi tops with dozen entries
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified 32 fake universities across India, with the highest number located in Delhi.
Activist who sought action against Siddaramaiah in MUDA case arrested
Bengaluru activist Snehamayi Krishna has been arrested by the Bangalore Crime Branch for allegedly spreading misinformation about a senior government officer.
Rahul Gandhi appears in Sultanpur court over defamation case
Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, appeared before the MP MLA court in Sultanpur on Friday.
Rahul Gandhi arrives in UP for hearing in defamation case
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday to appear before a court in connection with a defamation case against him, according to a report by news agency ANI.
OpenAI to open new offices in these Indian cities
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has announced plans to open two new offices in India—one each in Mumbai and Bengaluru.