Bengaluru

an Indian woman hails a cab at a business district in Mumbai.

The notorious Begur road to Bengaluru airport is emerging as cabbies favorite crime spot

The Begur route is a dimly lit area with very fewer street lights which gives a perfect opportunity for the drivers to take advantage of the situation and harm the passengers.

Oct 3, 2019

WATCH | Narrow escape for 4 passengers as false ceiling collapses at Bengaluru metro station

Even though the incident took place on Monday (September 30), it came into light after surveillance footage of the escapade went viral on social media on Wednesday (October 2).

Oct 3, 2019

IAF Mi-17 chopper en route to Mysuru makes emergency landing due to technical snag

The helicopter was en route to Mysuru from Bengaluru to take part in a flypast as a part of the Gandhi Jayanti celebrations when it suffered a loss of oil pressure and hydraulic malfunctioning.

Oct 2, 2019

BJP's Gautam Kumar Jain elected as the new BBMP Mayor

Jain, the BJP corporator from Jogupalya ward, was appointed the new Mayor, defeating Congress candidate RS Sathyanarayana.

Oct 1, 2019

DK Shivakumar prevented from entering Renaissance hotel in Mumbai to meet the rebel MLAs

Is BJP targeting DK Shivakumar for refusing to join the saffron party?

Congress MLC CM Lingappa has filed a complaint against ED with the Karnataka Human Rights Commission (KSHRC), claiming that the former minister is being treated like a Pakistani terrorist.

Sep 29, 2019

CBI raids ex-Bengaluru Police Commissioner Alok Kumar's house in Karnataka phone tapping case

A team of CBI officers is present at the residence of Alok Kumar in connection with illegal phone tapping of several politicians and officers of Karnataka.

Sep 26, 2019

Tough battle for Congress in Bengaluru's Shivajinagar constituency after IMA scam

Although many are lobbying for a ticket to contest from Shivajinagar, Congress has not yet decided on a candidate, as most of the party leaders from the minority community are associated with IMA in one way or other.

Sep 25, 2019

Bengaluru pourakarmikas protest at BBMP demanding regularisation of all workers

Bengaluru sanitation workers protest at BBMP office seeking permanent jobs for all 'pourakarmikas'

According to the sources, only 4,000 pourakarmikas in Bengaluru have been made permanent employees of the civic body.

Sep 24, 2019

Man poses as DK Shivakumar's gunman; dupes Bengaluru youth of Rs 1.6 lakh

A conman posing as DK Shivakumar's gunman duped a juice vendor in Majestic of Rs 1.6 lakhs after promising him a government job.

Sep 23, 2019

India vs South Africa, 3rd T20I: Rishabh Pant under scanner - Match preview, prediction, schedule

India are favourites to claim the series 2-0 in Bengaluru. Captain Virat Kohli will be the main man for the side while Pant will be under pressure.

Sep 21, 2019

No online sale or delivery of liquor in Karnataka under the state Excise Act

The verdict of banning the online sale or home delivery of alcoholic beverages in the state was delivered by HC Justice S Sujatha.

Sep 19, 2019

Bengaluru: Massive fire breaks out at UCO Bank branch in MG Road

The preliminary investigation suggests that the fire was caused due to a short circuit at the ground floor of the building.

Sep 18, 2019

Hindi imposition ought to turn Karnataka hostile towards BJP; CM Yediyurappa opposes move

Even though Bengaluru houses people from all across the world, the locals still prefer Kannada rather than English or Hindi and hate people saying "Kannada gothilla" (don't know Kannada).

Sep 16, 2019

With several projects pending for years, how will Bengaluru get a facelift in 8 months?

CM Yediyurappa said that the government will provide basic infrastructure facilities and about Rs 11,000 crore will be given for the construction of roads and underpasses.

Sep 16, 2019

Complain against establishments creating nuisance: BJP MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar to Bengaluru residents

Chandrasekhar said that, if the BBMP does not act on such complaints then he along with BJP MP from Bengaluru Central, PC Mohan and other party MLAs will take up the complaints with BBMP

Sep 15, 2019

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa announces metro expansion till Bengaluru airport

The KIA metro line work is expected to be completed by 2023.

Sep 15, 2019

Karnataka Rashtra Samithi files complaint against KJ George for money laundering

KRS filed a case with the joint director of ED, Bengaluru, on September 6, accusing KJ George of owning several properties in India and abroad worth over Rs 1000 crores.

Sep 13, 2019

WATCH | Bengaluru potholes viral 'moonwalking' video recreated in Mexico

A Mexican digital advertising agency, Boveda Celeste contacted Nanjundaswamy via Facebook and took permission from him to recreate the video showcasing the poor road quality of Mexico.

Sep 11, 2019

Bengaluru traffic hit as Vokkaligas hold march protesting DK Shivakumar's arrest

Nearly 35,000 people belonging to the Vokkaliga community are expected to join the protest rally and over 5,000 people have already gathered near Freedom Park in the city.