Bengaluru: News
01 Dec 2023
Bomb ThreatPanic in Bengaluru as 44 schools receive bomb threats
Around 44 schools in Bengaluru received bomb threats on Friday via anonymous emails, triggering panic.
24 Nov 2023
OnePlusOnePlus AI Music Festival set for December 17 in Bengaluru
OnePlus is set to host its first-ever AI Music Festival on December 17, 2023, at Bengaluru's Manpho Convention Centre.
20 Nov 2023
IndiGoDrunk passenger on Bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight harasses crew, arrested
A 32-year-old passenger of an IndiGo flight from Jaipur to Bengaluru was arrested for misbehaving and harassing a crew member, reports said on Monday.
16 Nov 2023
WeWorkWeWork India expands with 4,000 desks in Bengaluru and Hyderabad
WeWork India has revealed its intention to expand its presence in Bengaluru and Hyderabad by adding 4,000 desks across 2.72 lakh square feet.
13 Nov 2023
Satyendar JainCBI seeks L-G's nod to try Satyendar Jain for 'extortion'
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has reportedly sought permission from Delhi's Lieutenant Governor (L-G) VK Saxena to investigate extortion allegations against former minister Satyendar Jain.
07 Nov 2023
RainfallTorrential rains pound Bengaluru, disrupting traffic and flooding roads
Heavy rainfall pummeled Bengaluru on Monday as the northeast monsoon strengthened in South Interior Karnataka (SIK), resulting in widespread waterlogging and hampering rush-hour traffic throughout the city.
02 Nov 2023
Zika VirusKarnataka: 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.
30 Oct 2023
KarnatakaKarnataka: Massive fire in Bengaluru bus depot, 18 buses gutted
A massive fire broke out at a private bus depot in Veerabhadra Nagar in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on Monday, causing significant damage in the area.
30 Oct 2023
ShoppingA 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.
23 Oct 2023
Bigg Boss'Bigg Boss Kannada' contestant arrested on set over tiger-claw locket
Bigg Boss Kannada Season 10 participant Varthur Santhosh was reportedly arrested by the Karnataka Forest Department for wearing a "tiger claw" pendant on the reality TV show.
13 Oct 2023
Sexual HarassmentDriver 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.
06 Oct 2023
OlaOla launches all-electric parcel delivery service to take on Dunzo
Ride-hailing company Ola has launched an all-electric parcel delivery service called "Ola Parcel" in Bengaluru.
01 Oct 2023
KarnatakaBengaluru: New measures adopted to tackle ORR traffic congestion
Traffic congestion in Bengaluru has become a major issue for locals.
01 Oct 2023
Kannada FilmsActor Nagabhushana rams car into couple; woman dead, husband critical
Kannada actor Nagabhushana reportedly hit a couple walking on the pavement at Bengaluru's Vasanthpura Main Road and rammed his car into an electric pole on Saturday night.
29 Sep 2023
CauveryCauvery row: 44 flights canceled, schools, colleges shut in Karnataka
Amid the statewide strike called by pro-Kannada outfits in Karnataka to protest the release of Cauvery River water to Tamil Nadu, at least 44 flights that were scheduled to take off and land at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru have been canceled.
28 Sep 2023
Road AccidentsBengaluru's tech corridor traffic congestion costs $15 billion annually
Traffic congestion in Bengaluru's tech corridor, which spans 17km between KR Puram and Central Silk Board, costs a whopping $15 billion per year.
28 Sep 2023
KarnatakaKarnataka nets Rs. 311cr in a day from property registrations
On Wednesday, the Karnataka Stamps and Registration Department reached an impressive milestone, registering over 26,058 documents and collecting a whopping Rs. 311 crore in revenue.
28 Sep 2023
Bangalore3 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.
26 Sep 2023
DelhiWarehouse rent surge: Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR among top 10 APAC cities
Bengaluru and Delhi-NCR are among the top 10 cities in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with the highest increase in warehouse rent over the past 12 months.
26 Sep 2023
Cauvery12-hour Bengaluru bandh as farmers protest against Cauvery water release
A 12-hour bandh has been called by the Karnataka Jala Samrakshana Samiti, an umbrella outfit of farmers' unions, in Bengaluru on Tuesday to protest the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.
25 Sep 2023
SiddaramaiahBengaluru 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.
11 Sep 2023
KarnatakaBengaluru: Private transporters go on strike, traffic advisory issued
Transportation disruptions were reported in Bengaluru after the Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Associations went on strike on Monday.
09 Sep 2023
BooksBook towns in India that every bibliophile must visit
India is home to many book towns and villages that are no less than a paradise for bibliophiles.
07 Sep 2023
KeralaBengaluru: 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.
01 Sep 2023
Street FoodExploring delightful Indian street foods: A mini guide across cities
India's vibrant street food culture captivates both locals and tourists with its array of flavors, aromas, and textures.
29 Aug 2023
RajinikanthRajinikanth revisits Bengaluru bus depot where he worked as conductor
Much before he became the "Thalaivar," Rajinikanth was a humble bus conductor, working with Bangalore Transport Services (BTS) as Shivaji Rao Gaikwad.
28 Aug 2023
KarnatakaBengaluru: Engineer kills live-in partner using pressure cooker, arrested
A 24-year-old woman was reportedly killed by her live-in partner in Bengaluru, Karnataka, following an altercation over accusations of adultery on Saturday, NDTV reported, quoting police officials.
26 Aug 2023
Narendra ModiAugust 23 announced 'National Space Day' to mark Chandrayaan-3 success
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Telemetry Tracking and Command Network Mission Control Complex (ISTRAC), Bengaluru, early on Saturday to celebrate Chandrayaan-3's successful soft-landing on the Moon.
18 Aug 2023
3D PrintingIndia's first 3D-printed post office opens in Bengaluru
India's first 3D-printed post office building was inaugurated in Bengaluru by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today.
18 Aug 2023
TechnologyZero Shadow Day: Bengaluru to experience fascinating celestial event today
Today, Bengaluru will experience an interesting celestial event, called 'Zero Shadow Day.'
18 Aug 2023
BengaluruZero 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.
17 Aug 2023
MumbaiConvert to Islam or pay: Bengaluru sextortion racket busted
The Karnataka Police arrested a woman identified as Neha alias Mehar from Mumbai on Wednesday for allegedly running a sextortion racket in Bengaluru, IANS reported.
13 Aug 2023
SiddaramaiahKarnataka: Ruling Congress, BJP fight over contractors' pending dues
The Congress's Karnataka government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has come under fire from the opposition for allegedly holding up payments to civil contractors in the state.
11 Aug 2023
Travel And TourismIndependence Day long weekend: 5 amazing getaways from Bengaluru
A long weekend is awaiting you with the upcoming holiday of Independence Day. This means it is an opportunity for you to plan for a long weekend trip.
10 Aug 2023
AstronomyIIA scientists find unique star that defies star formation theories
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in Bengaluru have discovered a unique star, HE 1005-1439, which challenges previous understanding of star formation.
07 Aug 2023
BengaluruBengaluru'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.
02 Aug 2023
Bengaluru PoliceBengaluru: 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.
02 Aug 2023
Health & WellnessBengaluru: 'Sack of marbles' growing on a woman's scalp removed
In an unusual surgery, doctors in Bengaluru removed a bulging growth from a woman's head that resembled a "sack of marbles."
28 Jul 2023
AMDAMD to invest $400mn for largest design center in Bengaluru
US chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has announced its plans to invest around $400 million in India over the next five years to enhance its operations in the country.
24 Jul 2023
BYJU'SBYJU'S vacates offices in Bengaluru amid funding crunch
There is no end to BYJU'S troubles. The company has been dealing with issues on different fronts, including investors, lenders, and regulators.