Bengaluru

A week-long trip to Bangkok ends cement dealers in jail

A company from Maharashtra had sent a group of 60 individuals to Bangkok as a reward for meeting their sales targets. The group included both males and families of above-average performers

Aug 12, 2023

BBMP Revenue Inspector Arrested on Bribery Charges; High-end Cars, Gold Seized from Residence

As per the Lokayukta police, Natraj, who served in the Mahadevapura zone, demanded Rs 10,000 per 'khata,' totalling Rs 7.90 lakh for the 79 flats.

Aug 5, 2023

B'luru police launch hunt for bike taxi driver for sexually harassing woman activist

Bengaluru police have launched a hunt for a Rapido bike taxi driver in connection with sexually harassing a woman activist who had booked a ride with the Rapido.

Jul 22, 2023

Posters targeting Nitish Kumar spring up in Bengaluru overnight

The posters dubbing Nitish Kumar as the "Unstable Prime Ministerial Contender" in bold letters were spotted near the Chalukya Circle and Windsor Manor bridge and Airport Road near Hebbal locality on Monday night

Jul 18, 2023

Leaders From 24-Political Parties Arrive In Bengaluru To Attend Oppn Meet

Leaders from 24 political parties arrive in Bengaluru to attend opposition meet

The leaders from 24 political parties arrived in Bengaluru on Monday afternoon to attend the opposition meeting in an attempt to outline strategy against the BJP for 2024 Lok Sa

Jul 17, 2023

Tomato prices crash amid lockdown; Karnataka farmers dump export-quality yield on roads

Amid surging prices, truck with tomatoes robbed near Bengaluru

In a revelation of surging tomato prices, a vehicle carrying a substantial load of tomatoes, weighing approximately 2,000 kg, was targeted and robbed by unidentified miscreants in Bengaluru

Jul 10, 2023

Bengaluru to go 24/7 open as Mumbai, Hyderabad; Bruhat Bengaluru Hotels' Association upbeat after talks with DK

If all goes well, an official order allowing round-the-clock operations for hotels and restaurants may be issued in the next week, said hotel owners' association

Jul 10, 2023

Announcement on LOP, state chief for Karnataka BJP likely today

Former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa said on Wednesday that the much awaited announcement on the posts of the Leader of the Opposition (LOP) and the state president of Karnataka BJP unit is most likely to be made on Wednesday.

Jul 5, 2023

Karnataka announces launch of free rice programme 'Anna Bhagya scheme' from July 1

Putting an end to all speculations on launch of its flagship Anna Bhagya scheme envisaging 10 kg free rice for all members of BPL cardholders' families, Karnataka's Congress government on Wednesday announced that the scheme would be implemented from July 1.

Jun 28, 2023

: Bengaluru: Commuters hold umbrellas as they cross the road during heavy rain, in Bengaluru, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Monsoon season: Elaborated plans put in place to 'save' Bengaluru

As the IT city Bengaluru is bracing up for the monsoon season, the authorities are keeping fingures crossed and are hoping to save the city from devastation unlike the last year.

Jun 23, 2023

Food delivery boy dies after car hits bike, drags him for 100 metres in Bengaluru

A delivery boy was killed after a car hit his bike and dragged him for 100 metres near Rajarajeshwari Nagar Metro Station in Bengaluru, said police on Monday.

Jun 19, 2023

: Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah

250 Indira Canteens to be opened in Bengaluru: CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that officials have been instructed to start at least 250 Indira Canteens in Bengaluru or one for each ward.

Jun 12, 2023

Pedro Mota, YouTuber from Netherlands harassed in B'luru; Police swing into action

Karnataka Police have vowed to take action in connection to an incident in Bengaluru where a YouTuber from the Netherlands was harassed by a local.

Jun 12, 2023

BBMP to act against 5,000 illegal buildings in Bengaluru

Bengaluru Property Tax: BBMP extends 5% rebate in payments until June 30

Previously, the rebate had expired on April 30, 2023.

Jun 2, 2023

Drug menace: B'luru police raids vicinity of schools and colleges; detains 200

Bengaluru police are carrying out raids targetting the drug mafias operating in the vicinity of schools and colleges.

Jun 2, 2023

K'taka: Case against 70 Bengaluru citizens who protested Sankey Tank flyover closed

These charges were related to the peaceful Sunday morning walk that took place on February 19, 2023 as part of the Save Sankey protest

May 31, 2023

B'luru: Accused jumps nude from building to escape police, dies; case over to CID

The Karnataka police department handed over the case of death of an accused in Bengaluru while trying to take him into custody, to the Criminal Investigation Department on Thursday.

May 25, 2023

"It's 700%, not 40%": B'luru man alleges exorbitant corruption in K'taka; pens personal experience

The Bengaluru man in distress said that the local engineers were asking Rs 35,000 in bribes for work for which the contractor gets Rs 5,000. There's more to the story.

May 10, 2023

Foxconn buys large tract of land near Bengaluru

Foxconn, the world's biggest contract electronics manufacturer and assembler of iPhones, has bought a huge tract of land on the outskirts of Bengaluru.