Bengaluru

Clash over 144-ft Christ statue in DK Shivakumar's bastion: RSS, BJP oppose; say 'We don't want Jesus statue'

RSS, BJP and other pro-Hindu parties protested against the proposal of the construction of 114-ft tall Jesus Christ statue in Kanakapura in Ramanagara district.

11 days ago

RBI curbs Bengaluru private bank from doing business for alleged irregularities

RBI has clarified that its directive should not be construed as a cancellation of the bank's license issued by it.

13 days ago

Bengaluru police to beat crime with latest e-beat system; here's what you need to know

Under the guidance of the city police commissioner Bhaskar Rao, IPS, Bengaluru police have launched the e-Beat system which is aimed at recording the real-time location of beat constables.

13 days ago

After sim goes dead, Bengaluru bizman duped of Rs 45 lakh; money transferred to 5 accounts

A whopping Rs 45 lakh was siphoned off from Bengaluru based businessman's account after the fraudsters deactivated the proprietor's mobile number on Monday, January 6. They also hacked the firm's net banking credentials.

14 days ago

PM Modi addresses 107th Indian Science Congress in Bengaluru, says 'Innovate, patent, produce and prosper'

During the 107th Indian Science Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for new solutions to reuse plastic waste, addressed farmer-centric problems and spoke about the importance of technology.

22 days ago

Train catches fire in Bengaluru, fire tenders rushed to spot

The incident took place at around 10 am when the train from Bikaner in Rajasthan had halted at the railway station.

29 days ago

70 kg gold worth Rs 16 crore burgled from Muthoot Finance in Bengaluru

Preliminary investigations revealed that the company had not posted any security personnel at the strong room and the only guard they had appointed was on leave during the theft.

Dec 25, 2019

BJP worker stabbed multiple times while returning from pro-CAA rally in Bengaluru

The victim was stabbed multiple times and has suffered over seven stab injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at Victoria Hospital.

Dec 23, 2019

Karnataka HC Chief Justice grills state on Section 144

The HC was hearing a petition filed by Congress Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Gowda against the imposition of Section 144 across the state.

Dec 20, 2019

Hundreds detained in Karnataka for protesting against CAA

Several districts in the state, including Hassan, Ballari, Kalaburagi, Shivamogga and Mangaluru, witnessed major protests.

Dec 20, 2019

Anti-CAA protests: 3 dead as protests against Citizenship Act continue across India

Almost all the country's major cities - Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow, Patna, Thiruvananthapuram, and Hyderabad - saw protesters on the streets despite substantial police presence.

Dec 20, 2019

Is Centre behind Ramachandra Guha's detention in Bengaluru?

The 61-year-old academician was detained by the police mid-interview. The renowned author was staging a peaceful protest near Town Hall when he was detained.

Dec 19, 2019

BJP's renaming spree: Karnataka's Indira Canteen to be rebranded after Adi Kavi Valmiki

The state revenue minister R Ashoka said that the government-run food subsidisation programme will be renamed as Maharshi Valmiki Anna Kutira (Valmiki Food Centre).

Dec 18, 2019

Bengaluru student ran over by school bus, driver booked for negligence

A student of St Peter's school in Kammasandra was run over by the school van due to the driver's negligence as he was walking towards his house.

Dec 17, 2019

Bengaluru city police first in India to have bicycle-borne cops

Bengaluru city police inducted what the Commissioner (BCP) Bhaskar Rao, IPS, calls "mini Hoysalas". These bicycle-borne cops are expected to not only reduce the carbon footprint of the force but also help cops zip through traffics snarls.

Dec 16, 2019

Bengaluru opts for smart parking facilities to tackle traffic gridlock

BBMP is setting up smart parking facilities across the city for 3,300 four-wheelers and 10,000 two-wheelers.

Dec 15, 2019

Fake certificate nexus busted in Bengaluru

The racket was giving fake mark sheets and fake degree certificates of B com, BA, M pharma, MBA, M Tech among others from around 20 open universities for an amount of Rs 10-15 lakhs.

Dec 11, 2019

Bengaluru's Namma Metro operations will be extended from January 1

BMRCL said that instead of 11 pm, the last train from the four-terminal stations will depart between 11.25 - 11.40 pm.

Dec 11, 2019

Karnataka HC stays toll collection on Bengaluru-Doddaballapur road

The commuters were forced to pay toll on the Bengaluru-Doddaballapur road even though only 50 percent of its work is completed.

Dec 10, 2019

Miraculous escape for family after BMW catches fire in Bengaluru

The incident took place near 8th Mile at Peenya industrial area, when Mohammed Irshad, a resident of Bagalakunte along with his wife and children were going on a BMW 5 Series car.

Dec 9, 2019