Bengaluru

K'taka Health Minister urges use of EVs to prevent Delhi-NCR like pollution in B'luru

Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday appealed to his counterpart, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy, to purchase only electric vehicles (EVs) to prevent Bengaluru from experiencing pollution levels similar to those in some major cities in North India.

Feb 4, 2025

Indian startups raise $240.85 million this week, Bengaluru leads in funding deals

During the week, 30 Indian startups secured a total of $240.85 million in funding including five growth-stage investments and 20 early-stage rounds.

Feb 3, 2025

Bengaluru: Objections over distribution of cards with QR code leading to Bible teachings

An incident involving public objections to the distribution of cards containing a QR code leading to Bible teachings has come to light in Bengaluru on Monday.

Feb 3, 2025

'Justice will prevail': Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan on case against him & others

Infosys co-founder and IISc Council Chairman Kris Gopalakrishnan said on Thursday that he has full faith in the judiciary and trust that justice will prevail after a case was filed against him and 17 others by the former Indian Institute of Science (IISc) professor under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Jan 30, 2025

GCCs fuel record-breaking office leasing in India, to exceed 2,500 units in 3-4 years

Global capability centres (GCCs) fuelled record-breaking 77.2 million square feet office leasing in India, accounting for 36 per cent of total demand in 2024, according to a report on Wednesday.

Jan 29, 2025

Bengaluru boy ends life by hanging, police suspect mobile phone addiction

In a shocking case, a 13-year-old boy died by suicide by hanging himself at home in front of his younger sister, said officials on Wednesday.

Jan 29, 2025

Cybercriminals target rural bank in Karnataka, siphon off Rs 2.3 crore

Cyber criminals have siphoned off Rs 2.3 crore after targeting a rural bank in Ballari district of Karnataka, said officials on Friday.

Jan 24, 2025

Woman waiting for bus gang-raped, robbed in Bengaluru

In a shocking case, a woman waiting for a bus in Bengaluru's K.R. Market was gang-raped, and robbed of her jewellery, cash and mobile phone.

Jan 21, 2025

Youth jumps on Bengaluru Metro tracks, saved as train stops just in time

A youth attempted suicide by jumping in front of a train in the Jalahalli station of Metro's Green Line on Monday in Bengaluru. The loco pilot managed to stop the train just in time, and the youth was saved.

Jan 20, 2025

India enters flying Taxi era with 'Shunya' prototype launch

The nation's first flying taxi prototype, named 'Shunya', was launched at the 'Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025' in New Delhi. The unveiling of 'Shunya' is a historic step towards sustainable and futuristic mobility in the country. The prototype was showcased by Sarla Aviation, a Bengaluru-based company that is at the forefront of developing India's most sophisticated electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Jan 19, 2025

US Consulate inaugurated in Bengaluru: What it means for India-US relations

The US inaugurated its consulate in Bengaluru, marking a significant step in strengthening India-US diplomatic ties. The consulate provides a platform for the people of Karnataka to connect with global aspirations.

Jan 17, 2025

Direct shopping and Support: Apple Store app arrives in India to help customers with personalised shopping

The iPhone maker on Friday launched the Apple Store app in India, that allows customers to shop directly from the company while receiving personalised recommendations that enhance their experience.

Jan 17, 2025

Prioritising consulate in Gujarat caused delay in establishing one in Bengaluru: K'taka Minister

Karnataka Minister for Electronics, IT/BT and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge stated on Thursday that prioritising a consulate in Gujarat caused a delay in establishing one in Bengaluru.

Jan 16, 2025

India's home sales jump 11 pc to all-time high of 3.03 lakh units in 2024: JLL

Residential property sales during 2024 witnessed sustained growth reaching a record-high volume of 3,02,867 units, which represents an 11 per cent growth year-on-year and the momentum is expected to continue into 2025, according to a JLL report released on Thursday.

Jan 16, 2025

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya thanks EAM Jaishankar for facilitating US Consulate in Bengaluru

Ahead of the US Consulate opening in Bengaluru, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Wednesday met with India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar with traditional Mysuru Pak sweets and expressed gratitude to the Central Government for facilitating the consulate in Bengaluru.

Jan 16, 2025

Six-year-old girl raped, killed in Bengaluru

A six-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered in Bengaluru.

Jan 14, 2025

Cow cruelty horror: K'taka police nab accused; BJP demands more action

Karnataka Police on Monday nabbed one person in the shocking incident of slashing of the udders of three cows in Bengaluru, which took a communal turn and created tension in the city.

Jan 13, 2025

WeWork India clocks nearly Rs 131 crore loss in FY24, expenses up by 19 pc

Flexible co-working space provider WeWork India suffered a loss of about Rs 130.8 crore in FY24, down from Rs 144.5 crore in FY23.

Jan 13, 2025

Indian fintech sector 3rd largest globally-funded ecosystem, raises $1.9 bn in 2024

The Indian fintech sector raised $1.9 billion in 2024, keeping its position as one of the top three globally-funded fintech ecosystems last year, behind the US and the UK, a report showed on Monday.

Jan 13, 2025

Bangladeshi national arrested in Karnataka village

A Bangladeshi national, who was living illegally in India, was arrested from a village in Karnataka's Mangaluru district.

Jan 10, 2025