Bengaluru

What voters in Bengaluru need to know as Karnataka votes in LS 2019 Phase II

The 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka that go to the polls include those in the Bengaluru capital region as well.

Apr 17, 2019

From Swiggy delivery boy to Bengaluru Central LS candidate - Jenifar Russel has done it all

Hailing from Thiruvananthapuram, Russel had quit his job in the corporate sector and to do odd jobs to understand the problems faced by the common people.

Apr 13, 2019

From Bangalore to Bengaluru - everything that has gone wrong with the Garden City

The issues in Bengaluru will be never-ending unless the governing bodies decide to act rather than polishing their political image with their starched kurtas and fake promises.

Apr 10, 2019

Sexual harassment at workplace - Bengaluru firm terminates employee for filing complaint

In her complaint, the victim said she had reported the harassment to the company's in-charge. She was assured strict action but asked was told not to discuss the incident with anyone.

Apr 8, 2019

Conman duped bank manager of Rs 28,000 with fake letter of Karnataka's chief secretary

On January 14, a conman carrying a fake letter with the chief secretary's credentials on it duped the zonal manager of BOI seeking sponsorship for Rs 28,000 to hold badminton tournament.

Apr 8, 2019

Bengaluru woman stripped, beaten up and stabbed for filing complaint against in-laws

A woman and her children were brutally attacked by her brother-in-law and his family for complaining against them in the police station.

Apr 5, 2019

CBI nabs 2 I-T officers in Bengaluru, seizes Rs 1.7 crore in cash

The CBI arrested two IT officers from Bengaluru for demanding a bribe of Rs 14 lakh from two realtors. They also recovered nearly Rs 2 crores from the residence of an IT officer.

Apr 5, 2019

Beej Mahotsav - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar helps farmers beat monopoly of firms making hybrid seeds

The event was organised to connect farmers and exchange knowledge about desi seed varieties and how growing it can be a viable business.

Apr 3, 2019

Amit Shah's Bengaluru roadshow blessing for Lok Sabha elections candidate Tejasvi Surya

The BJP national president Amit Shah organised a road rally on Tuesday to kick start the election campaigns for the youngest party candidate in the state compelling the party leaders to campaign for Tejasvi Surya.

Apr 3, 2019

241 candidates in fray for April 18 elections, 33 withdraw nomination in Karnataka

Among the constituencies, Bengaluru North has the highest number of candidates with 31 contesting for the upcoming polls, followed by 25 in Bengaluru South and 22 each in Bengaluru Central, Mandya and Mysore.

Mar 30, 2019

Celebrating vibrant democracies - Israeli diplomats in Bengaluru vote for 2019 Knesset election

The ballots from the Israeli missions will be sent to Jerusalem, where they will be securely stored and opened to be counted during the general elections in the country on April 9.

Mar 29, 2019

Fire breaks out at house in Karnataka's Nelamangala, furniture worth Rs 2 cr gutted

The fire tenders have reached the spot and are trying to douse the flames, but are finding it very difficult to engage in the rescue operations.

Mar 25, 2019

Ola's aggregator license suspended in Bengaluru for 6 months, around 300 vehicles impounded

Ola told International Business Times, India, that they are evaluating all options to find an amicable solution.

Mar 22, 2019

Massive fire at dumpyard near Begaluru's Kundalahalli lake; locals blame politician

The land belongs to a political leader, who is planning to build an IT park there. The locals claim that the politician's men are setting the land on fire to clear the garbage in the area.

Mar 14, 2019

Will Bengaluru firms cut salary for election day if employees don't show proof of voting?

The Election Commission is reportedly worried that people may avoid the Lok Sabha elections as it is a long weekend. The voting in Karnataka will be held in two phases on April 18 and April 23.

Mar 13, 2019

Raj Bhavan flooded with cats? No problem. BBMP pays Rs 1 lakh; comes to rescue

Due to the cat menace at the Raj Bhavan, the BBMP has given a contract of almost Rs 1 lakh to a private agency for catching 30 cats.

Mar 9, 2019

Bengaluru gangster Lakshmana brutally murdered in broad daylight

Lakshmana, who was worth more than Rs 600 crore, was hacked to death by his rivals near ISKCON temple at Mahalakshmi Layout in Yeshwantpur.

Mar 8, 2019

Premium Apple phones may get cheaper as ministry approves local manufacturing

Wistron is not alone, Apple's other contract manufacturer Foxconn too plans to start assembling pricier models of iPhone in the country in 2019.

Mar 7, 2019

Cupid police patrol: Bajrang Dal to film couples on Valentine's Day, submit footage to police

Bajrang Dal will also film stalkers and harassers. Over 250 activists will be deployed to scout parks, malls and women colleges in Dehradun.

Feb 12, 2019

Honoring the legacy of service before self, IAF pilots scarified lives to save thousands

Had the pilots decided to take off and eject at a higher altitude, the flight would have gained considerable height making a potential disaster for the thickly populated area just ahead of the runway.

Feb 2, 2019