Bengaluru

Assam man arrested for lover's murder in Bengaluru; dumped body into garbage truck

This case is not an isolated incident in Bengaluru. On June 9, another tragic event unfolded when a software professional fatally stabbed his married lover 17 times. The incident occurred in a hotel room in Poornaprajna Layout, within the Subramanyapura police station's jurisdiction. The victim, Harini, was involved with a techie named Yashas.

Jun 30, 2025

India jumps to 3rd place in global tech startup funding in 1st half of 2025

Bengaluru emerged as the leader in total funds raised during this period, accounting for 26 per cent of the overall funding, followed by Delhi at 25 per cent.

Jun 25, 2025

Bengaluru-wide Cauvery supply shutdown on June 19 for 24 hours; what you need to know

The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has declared a 24-hour Cauvery water supply shutdown from 6 AM on Thursday, June 19, to 6 AM on Friday, June 20, affecting all areas under BBMP limits.

Jun 18, 2025

Fan murder case: Actor Darshan seeks court nod for foreign travel

Kannada superstar Darshan filed a petition before the trial court in Bengaluru on Wednesday seeking the court's nod for foreign travel. Darshan is out on conditional bail in connection with the murder of his fan allegedly by the actor, his partner, and associates.

May 28, 2025

Two Karnataka BJP MLAs expelled for 6 years for 'anti-party activities'

The BJP's Central Disciplinary Committee on Tuesday expelled Karnataka MLAs S.T. Somashekar and Shivaram Hebbar from the party for a period of six years.

May 27, 2025

Refusal to fetch cigarette turns tragic for software engineer in Bengaluru; Police arrest accused

A shocking incident came to light in Bengaluru on Saturday, where a software professional was killed following a petty quarrel over fetching a cigarette for another man. The stranger, who asked the software professional to fetch a cigarette for him, allegedly rammed his car into the man's motorcycle from behind and has now been arrested by the police.

May 17, 2025

ISKCON temple in Bengaluru does not belong to ISKCON Society Mumbai: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the ISKCON temple in Bengaluru does not belong to ISKCON Society Mumbai but to ISKCON Society Bangalore, registered under the Karnataka Societies Act.

May 16, 2025

Disproportionate assets: Lokayukta conducts raids in 30 locations across K'taka

The sleuths of the Lokayukta are conducting a series of raids at more than 30 locations, targeting at least seven government officials across Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka on Thursday.

May 15, 2025

CBSE Class 10 results declared; girls outperformed boys once again

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced the Class 10 Board exam results for 2025 on Tuesday. This year, an impressive 93.66 per cent of students passed the examination. Over 23 lakh students appeared for the exam, which was held at 7,837 centres across 26,675 affiliated schools.

May 13, 2025

Karnataka BJP vows support for KPSC aspirants fighting 'injustice'

Karnataka BJP announced on Thursday that it will stand with the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) aspirants in their fight against 'injustice'.

May 8, 2025

8-year-old boy kidnapped, murdered by neighbour in Bengaluru

In a shocking act of cruelty and revenge, an eight-year-old boy was kidnapped and murdered by a neighbour over a trivial dispute in the Parappana Agrahara police station limits in Bengaluru. The incident came to light on Thursday, and the police have arrested the accused.

May 8, 2025

Op Sindoor: All steps taken to ensure civilian safety; teams deployed at key installations, says K'taka HM

Karnataka Home Minister, G. Parameshwara, stated on Wednesday that "we are taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety of civilians. Karnataka State Fire and Emergency Services (KSFES) teams have been deployed at key locations including power plants, dams, and airports."

May 7, 2025

Siddaramaiah govt to invite tender for ambitious tunnel project in Bengaluru

The Congress-led Karnataka government is preparing to invite tenders for the ambitious tunnel road project in Bengaluru.

May 5, 2025

PAK nationals will be sent back, action on those staying illegally: K'taka Minister

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Friday that Pakistani nationals residing in Karnataka will be sent back, and action will be taken against those staying illegally.

Apr 25, 2025

One killed after Metro viaduct falls on autorickshaw during transportation in Bengaluru

In a tragic incident, one person was killed after a viaduct being transported for the Namma Metro project fell on an autorickshaw in Bengaluru.

Apr 16, 2025

Conscious decision by govt: K'taka Minister on Muslim quota in govt tenders

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Monday that granting a 4 per cent Muslim quota in government tenders was a conscious decision by the Congress government.

Apr 7, 2025

'Such incidents happen in big city', K'taka Home Minister remarks on molestation of two women

A video showing two young women being targeted by a man in the early hours in a residential locality went viral on social media, raising serious concerns over women's safety in Bengaluru.

Apr 7, 2025

19-year-old migrant worker from Bihar kidnapped, raped in Bengaluru; two arrested

In a shocking incident, a young woman migrant labourer from Bihar was kidnapped and raped while searching for food with her brother in the early hours of Thursday near a railway station in Bengaluru.

Apr 3, 2025

BCCI invites applications for filling spin bowling coach position at COE in Bengaluru

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that its inviting applications for the position of spin bowling coach at its Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru. The BCCI has also said that eligible candidates can apply for the role till 5 p.m on April 10.

Mar 28, 2025

Gold smuggling case: Court rejects Kannada actor Ranya Rao's bail plea

A Sessions Court in Bengaluru on Thursday rejected the bail application of Kannada actress Ranya Rao in connection with the gold smuggling case.

Mar 27, 2025