Bengaluru

Delaying BBMP elections unconstitutional decision: AAP Karnataka to BJP

As the BBMP elections are delayed due to COVID-19, the Aam Aadmi Party in Karnataka has called the postponement 'unconstitutional' and has condemned BJP's politics in the state.

Sep 25, 2020

Sasikala objects to RTI applications by 'third parties'; writes to Bengaluru prison

VK Sasikala's release has created dramatic uncertainty in Tamil Nadu's political circles. Now the politician who is currently at Bengaluru's Central prison has written to prison authorities asking that details of her release not be shared with 'third parties'.

Sep 24, 2020

'Vidhana Soudha Chalo': CITU members protest against Labour Bills in Bengaluru [Details]

Protests at Freedom Park in Bengaluru were conducted on Thursday to protest the labour bills recently passed in Parliament.

Sep 24, 2020

Sandalwood drugs case: Two Bengaluru cops caught leaking information; suspended

In the Sandalwood drug racket unravelling in Bengaluru, two cops were caught leaking information in the case after striking a deal to do so, and have been suspended.

Sep 24, 2020

Covid-hit Karnataka defers reopening schools to Sept 30

Karnataka government has now held off on the reopening of schools to September 30th due to the cases of Coronavirus in the state.

Sep 22, 2020

Aditya Alva evading police in Sandalwood drugs case; CCB issues look-out notice

The CCB in Bengaluru has been working tirelessly on the Sandalwood drugs racket in Bengaluru since the case came to light. However, two of the key suspects in the case, one of them is Aditya Alva who has been missing since his name turned up as part of the case.

Sep 22, 2020

Bengaluru Violence: NIA takes up probe of DJ Halli, KG Halli riots

The violence on the night of August 11th at KG Halli and DJ Halli in Bengaluru will now be investigated by the National Investigation Agency.

Sep 22, 2020

Bengaluru firm cheated by US-based mask maker of Rs 1.23 Cr; FIR filed

A Bengaluru garment firm was reportedly 'cheated' by a US-based mask maker after an order for masks was placed and Rs 1.23 crores was paid in advance. However, the firm hasn't received the order till now. An FIR has been filed in the case.

Sep 21, 2020

Karnataka legislative assembly commences: Govt and opposition spar over shortening session

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly began it's 8-day session on Monday amid the pandemic. The state government is now hoping to shorten the session, however, the opposition stands firm.

Sep 21, 2020

Karnataka Deputy CM Ashwathnarayan tests COVID positive; under home isolation

Dr Ashwathnarayan Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister has tested positive for COVID-19. He is currently under home isolation.

Sep 19, 2020

Bengaluru drunk driver zooming in his new SUV kills young biker; jailed

A 30-year-old man was driving while inebriated on Thursday night when he crashed into two vehicles a car and and a scooter killing the bike rider on the spot. The accused has been arrested.

Sep 18, 2020

Marijuana jelly, ecstasy, LSD; Bengaluru police is high on seizures, 2 arrested

The Bengaluru's city police have been coming down hard on the sale and consumption of drugs in Karnataka over the past few weeks. Now, the police have arrested two individuals in connection to a drug bust in the city who had in their possession marijuana jelly, ecstacy and LSD.

Sep 18, 2020

Congress' Sampath Raj to be questioned by CCB over calls to prime accused in Bengaluru violence

The CCB will be questioning Congress corporator Sampath Raj over his calls to the prime accused in the case of the DJ Halli violence.

Sep 18, 2020

Fact Check: No, Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Gasti isn't dead due to COVID in Bengaluru

Ashok Gasti is critically ill after suffering from COVID-19 in the past month. Reports of his death had emerged earlier today which has led to much confusion. The BJP leader had recently been elected as a Rajya Sabha MP in Karnataka.

Sep 17, 2020

Sandalwood drug case: CCB raids Aditya Alva's house; actors Diganth and Aindrita Ray summoned

As the Sandalwood drugs case wears on, the CCB on Tuesday raided Aditya Alva's house. The CCB has also issued a summons to actor Diganth and Aindrita Ray in connection to the case.

Sep 15, 2020

Bengaluru: Protestors tear down Hindi signboard at railway station on Hindi Diwas [Video]

KSR Railway station on Monday was vandalised by protestors who tore down a Hindi signboard at the entrance of the station. This was with regards to the protest over the celebration of Hindi Diwas in the country.

Sep 14, 2020

Bengaluru rains: Citizens share waterlogging woes, BBMP carries out inspections

Waterlogging is not new to Bengaluru as a city, the BBMP has begun inspecting storm water drains. However, citizens have been complaining about the waterlogging in the city and the lack of action in the past 5 years.

Sep 14, 2020

Fact check: No COVID positive woman has escaped or is missing; Bengaluru Police clarifies

Recently, an incident was falsely reported claiming that a resident of Bommanahalli, who was COVID positive, went missing after she was picked up by an ambulance. The Bengaluru City Police debunked the false reports.

Sep 13, 2020

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa meets HD Kumaraswamy: Whispers of merger emerge

On Friday, BJP's BS Yediyurappa met JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy in a closed-door meeting. The meeting has added fuel to rumours of the two parties coming together for an alliance.

Sep 12, 2020

NIA will now probe DJ Halli and KG Halli violence in Bengaluru | Details

The investigation of Bengaluru violence on August 11th in DJ Halli and KG Halli has been passed to the National Investigation Agency.

Sep 12, 2020