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.
Bengaluru teen, friends strangle her mother; stage it as suicide
In a shocking incident in Bengaluru's Uttarahalli, a 17-year-old girl and her friends allegedly murdered her mother and tried to make it look like a suicide.
'Everyone sought bribe': Ex-CFO shares ordeal for daughter's death certificate
A retired executive in Bengaluru has alleged he was forced to pay bribes at every step after his daughter's death.
Bengaluru couple chases biker, kills him for brushing against car
In a shocking incident in Bengaluru, a couple has been arrested for a road rage killing of a delivery boy.
'Most dangerous road on planet': Bengaluru woman records 117-inch-long pothole
A Bengaluru woman has raised alarm over a road in Whitefield, calling it "the most dangerous road on this planet."
Kurnool bus fire tragedy: Viral video shows biker before crash
A viral video has emerged in the investigation of a tragic bus fire in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The incident, which took place on Friday morning, killed 20 people.
Kannada actor Divya Suresh identified as driver in hit-and-run case
Kannada actor and reality TV star Divya Suresh has been identified as the driver in a hit-and-run case in Bengaluru's Byatarayanapura area.
'Great idea but...': Chidambaram responds to Mazumdar-Shaw's road repair offer
Congress MP P Chidambaram has welcomed Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's proposal to reportedly fund the development of 10-15 roads in Bengaluru.
Welsh entrepreneur who built $100M startups bitten by stray dog
Oliver Jones, a Welsh entrepreneur who founded two startups worth over $100 million in India, was recently bitten by a stray dog while running near the old airport terminal in Bengaluru.
Swiggy and magicpin see festive surge as food orders skyrocket
As India celebrates the festive season, food delivery platforms Swiggy and magicpin have reported a massive increase in orders.
Take up development work if you want: Shivakumar to Kiran
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has responded to Biocon Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's criticism of Bengaluru's infrastructure.
Bengaluru doctor murder case: Everything that has happened so far
The Marathahalli Police in Bengaluru on Tuesday arrested Dr. Mahendra Reddy for the alleged murder of his wife, Dr. Kruthika M Reddy.
Bengaluru engineering student rapes friend in men's washroom
A 21-year-old engineering student, Jeevan Gowda, has been arrested for allegedly raping a fellow student in the men's washroom of a private engineering college in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru business corridor announced; traffic to reduce by 40%
The Karnataka government has approved the Bengaluru Business Corridor project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at decongesting the city's notorious traffic.
Sabarimala sponsor arrested in gold theft case
Unnikrishnan Potti, the main accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case, has been arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed by the Kerala High Court.
Bengalureans threaten to stop paying tax over potholes; Shivakumar responds
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has assured that work on filling potholes in Bengaluru is "progressing swiftly."
Why indie musicians are pulling their songs from Spotify
A growing number of indie musicians are ditching Spotify, a popular music streaming service.
Claude's technical usage in India higher than rest of world
Guillaume Princen, Global Head of start-ups and Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at Anthropic, has revealed that half of the usage of their AI tool, Claude, in India is for technical purposes.
PM Modi launches ₹35,440cr agri schemes, interacts with farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched two major initiatives in the agriculture sector with a total outlay of ₹35,440 crore.
Bentley begins India journey with showrooms in Mumbai, Bengaluru
British luxury carmaker Bentley Motors has officially launched its retail operations in India.
'Entirely fake news': a16z denies reports of India office
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has dismissed reports of its planned office in India as "entirely fake news."
Karnataka dam-gates open suddenly on picnickers; 2 drown, 4 missing
A family picnic turned tragic on the border of Tumakuru and Mandya districts, Karnataka, when the gates of Markonahalli dam across the Shimsha river opened unexpectedly on Tuesday afternoon.
Why was the 'Bigg Boss Kannada' set abruptly shut down?
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has ordered the immediate closure of the studio premises where the Kannada reality show Bigg Boss is filmed.
4 pilgrims killed after bus runs over them in Karnataka
A tragic accident occurred on National Highway 50 near Kukanapalli village in Karnataka's Koppal district on Tuesday.
Kannada filmmaker Hemanth arrested for sexual harassment, financial fraud
In a shocking turn of events, Kannada actor-director-producer Hemanth was arrested by the Rajajinagar Police, Bengaluru, recently.
BJP, JDS slam Congress over Shivakumar's survey response
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has refused to answer certain questions in the ongoing socio-economic and educational survey, sparking criticism from opposition parties.
'Kantara' ticket prices soar way beyond Karnataka's proposed ₹200 cap
The ticket prices for Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1 have reportedly soared to five or six times the government-mandated price in Karnataka.
Goldy Brar gangsters, hired to kill comedian Munawar Faruqui, arrested
Two alleged members of the Rohit Godara-Goldy Brar-Virender Charan gang were arrested in Delhi on Thursday. The police said they were planning to murder stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui.
Amazon Fresh expands to 270+ cities in India
Amazon Fresh, the grocery division of Amazon India, has expanded its reach to over 270 cities.
Police file FIR against Pawan Kalyan fans for 'OG' celebration
The Bangalore Pawan Kalyan Fans Association organized a stage celebration outside Bengaluru's Sandhya Theatre on Wednesday without permission.
Air India Express passenger 'looking for loo' tries entering cockpit
An Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Varanasi witnessed a bizarre incident on Monday, when a passenger on board the flight reportedly tried to enter the cockpit while looking for a toilet.
Top Indian cities see 10th consecutive drop in housing sales
India's leading nine cities witnessed a year-on-year (YoY) decline of four percent in housing sales during the July-September quarter of 2025.
Patchy rain likely in Bengaluru; temperature to range between 19-25°C
Bengaluru is likely to witness patchy rain on September 21, 2025, with temperatures ranging from 19°C to 25°C.
Bengaluru residents protest against bad roads, standoff with police
Residents of Bengaluru took to the streets on Saturday morning to protest against the city's dilapidated roads.
Why Anurag Kashyap stopped working on OTT projects
Anurag Kashyap, the acclaimed director who was instrumental in revolutionizing the Indian OTT landscape with projects like Sacred Games, has revealed why he chose to distance himself from this medium.
Rolls-Royce opens its biggest global capability center in Bengaluru
British power systems company specializing in engines for the aerospace and defense sectors, Rolls-Royce, has opened its largest global capability center (GCC) in Bengaluru.
ED arrests ex-MUDA chief in Karnataka land scam case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested former Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) commissioner Dinesh Kumar under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Ex-Gameskraft CFO siphoned company funds worth ₹270cr
Bengaluru-based real-money gaming company, Gameskraft Technologies, has lodged a police complaint against its former Group CFO Ramesh Prabhu.
Couple kills children, wife survives suicide bid in Bengaluru
In a shocking incident, a man and his two children from Gonakanahalli village in Hoskote taluk, Bengaluru Rural district, were found dead.
Kannada filmmaker Narayan's family accused of demanding dowry from daughter-in-law
Kannada filmmaker S Narayan, his wife Bhagyavathi, and son Pavan face dowry harassment allegations from daughter-in-law Pavithra.
Apple all-in on iPhone 17 series production in India
Apple has officially introduced its latest iPhone 17 series, which includes four new models.
Kannada song row: Sonu Nigam ignores notices; police approach HC
Bengaluru's Avalahalli police are reportedly planning to move the Karnataka High Court again, as singer Sonu Nigam has allegedly ignored three notices in the Kannada concert controversy case.
Karnataka ex-BJP MLA falls for 'digital arrest' fraud; loses ₹31L
Gundappa Vakil, a former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Karnataka's Aurad, has been duped of nearly ₹30.99 lakh in a digital arrest scam.
Rapido overtakes Uber to be become India's top ride-hailing platform
Rapido, a company that started with bike taxis, has now become the leading player in India's ride-hailing market. The company's dominance is largely due to its two-wheeler taxi services.
Delhi cabbie arrested for masturbating in front of female student
A 48-year-old cab driver, identified as Lom Shankar, has been arrested by the Delhi Police for allegedly masturbating in front of an Ambedkar University student.
'Just poison me': Darshan breaks down after denial of transfer
Kannada actor Darshan, who is currently in judicial custody in connection with the murder of a fan, has asked a Bengaluru court to grant him "poison" as his health deteriorates.
'Demon Slayer' movie sets record with 5am shows in India
The much-anticipated Japanese anime film, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle, is set to make history in India with its early morning screenings.
Bengaluru: Man sues Axis Bank for deactivating credit-card, wins ₹7,000
A retired banker from Bengaluru has won a compensation of ₹7,000 from Axis Bank after his credit card was deactivated without any notice.
Karnataka to set up India's first 'Quantum City' near Bengaluru
Karnataka is all set to build India's first "Quantum City" at Hessarghatta, on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
Karnataka: Woman attacked by stray dog inside court complex
A 35-year-old woman was brutally attacked by a stray dog at the Gubbi Court in Tumakuru district of Karnataka on Saturday.
Railways seek refund after discovering ₹1cr 'sandalwood' is worth ₹10,981
A land acquisition case in Yavatmal district has taken a surprising turn as a century-old tree, initially valued at ₹1 crore, is now found to be worth only ₹10,981.
Need a gift urgently? Swiggy's Giftables delivers it in minutes
Ahead of the festive season, Swiggy has launched a new category called 'Giftables.' The feature allows users to choose and send personalized gifts with fast delivery.
'Lokah' team apologizes, will edit controversial dialogue about Bengaluru women
The makers of Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra have issued a public apology, assuring that the controversial dialogue, which triggered backlash in Karnataka, will be removed.
Apple's first retail store in Bengaluru now open to public
Apple has inaugurated its first retail store in Bengaluru, called Apple Hebbal. The opening marks a major milestone for the tech giant in South India.
Apple's third Indian store opens today in Bengaluru: Check location
Apple is set to open its third retail store in India today, located at the Phoenix Mall of Asia in Bengaluru.
Kannada director SS David dies of heart attack at 55
Kannada cinema has lost a significant talent with the sudden demise of writer-director SS David.
Bengaluru: Masked intruder enters PG, gropes 21-year-old as watchman slept
A 21-year-old woman was allegedly sexually harassed and robbed by a masked intruder at her paying guest (PG) accommodation in BTM Layout First Stage, Bengaluru.
Apple to open Bengaluru and Pune stores this week
Apple is doubling down on its India retail push with two major store openings this week.
How Ather is ensuring safety of its scooter riders
Ather Energy has unveiled a set of safety features for its electric scooters, powered by the new AtherStack 7.0 tech platform.
Siddaramaiah claims he lost Lok Sabha election due to fraud
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has alleged that he lost the 1991 Lok Sabha elections due to "vote fraud."
Bengaluru man dies after snake bites him while wearing Crocs
A 41-year-old software engineer, Manju Prakash, died after a snake bit him in his home in Ranganatha Layout, Bannerghatta, Bengaluru.