Bengaluru

UK High Commissioner meets CM Siddaramaiah; K'taka promises investor-friendly policies

Karnataka, one of the fastest-growing states in the country, is committed to offering all possible support to investors leveraging its industry-friendly environment and talent pool, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday.

Nov 20, 2024

"If not for Nehru, Bengaluru perhaps would not be what it's today": Dy CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress chief D.K. Shivakumar has said that if India's first Prime Minister late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru had not demonstrated the foresight to set up a series of public sector industries in Bengaluru, the state capital perhaps would not have developed so much.

Nov 19, 2024

BTS 2024: CM Siddaramaiah inaugurates 27th Edition of Bengaluru Tech Summit

The 27th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2024, jointly organised by the Department of Electronics, IT, and BT of the Karnataka government and Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), was inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at the Palace Grounds here on Tuesday.

Nov 19, 2024

Hyderabad among 6 fastest-growing cities due to surge in realty demand

Among six leading Indian cities, Hyderabad stands out as the fastest-growing one driven by robust infrastructure development and surging real estate demand, a report showed on Tuesday.

Nov 19, 2024

Rameshwaram cafe blast: NIA investigation reveals link to Pakistan, ISIS

The probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into Bengaluru's Rameshwaram Cafe blast incident has revealed the jailed suspected terrorists' link to Pakistan and global terror outfit ISIS, sources confirmed on Friday.

Nov 15, 2024

K'taka Govt seeks to introduce 'green cess' on drinking water to save 'Western Ghats'; BJP condemns move

As the Karnataka government wants to impose a 'green cess' on drinking water to save the Western Ghats, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has condemned the decision.

Nov 15, 2024

Society should understand God is same for all: K'taka Minister on entry of Dalits in temples

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has stated that Dalits are not allowed inside temples at many places across the state.

Nov 11, 2024

'Depraved Act': Karnataka youth booked for attempting to 'rape' stray dog!

An FIR has been filed against a youth in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru district for allegedly attempting to "rape" a stray dog, police said on Monday.

Nov 11, 2024

BPL Group Chairman T.P.G. Nambiar passes away, top leaders express condolences

Consumer electronics and medical device major BPL Group's founder and Chairman T.P.G. Nambiar passed away in Bengaluru early on Thursday. He was 94.

Oct 31, 2024

Burning crackers before 8PM or after 10PM in Bengaluru BANNED; BBMP is watching

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) warned on Monday that action will be initiated against those who burst crackers before or after the stipulated time of 8 pm and 10 pm in Bengaluru city during the celebration of the Diwali festival.

Oct 28, 2024

EIB Global to provide loan worth 300 million euros for Bengaluru suburban railway network

EIB Global, the arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB) for financing activities outside the European Union (EU), on Friday, announced it would provide a 300 million euro loan to build a new suburban railway network covering four dedicated rail corridors in Bengaluru.

Oct 26, 2024

Bengaluru Building Collapse: PM Modi Announces Financial Aid to Victims' Families

A building collapse in Bengaluru, due to construction negligence, claimed eight lives. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and announced financial aid for the victims' families.

Oct 24, 2024

Death toll in Bengaluru building collapse after heavy rains rises to 5

The death toll in the Bengaluru building collapse rose to five on Wednesday morning.

Oct 23, 2024

Schools shut as heavy rains, water logged roads disrupt life in Bengaluru

Heavy rains disrupted life in Bengaluru on Monday morning, forcing the closure of schools for the day.

Oct 21, 2024

Apple sets to expand presence in India, to open more retail stores

Apple has recently announced its plans to expand its retail footprint in India. This decision comes in response to the positive reception of its existing stores in Mumbai and Delhi, and the surge in domestic sales and export figures.

Oct 4, 2024

Mahalaxmi's 'lover' killed her in fit of rage, chopped her body with axel blade

Police investigation into the gruesome Mahalaxmi murder case in Bengaluru has revealed that her colleague and alleged lover killed her in a fit of rage and chopped her body into 59 pieces with an axel blade.

Sep 26, 2024

I am not guilty, court only ordered probe: Siddaramaiah

Slamming the opposition for demanding his resignation, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that he is not guilty as the court has only ordered a probe into the controversial MUDA case.

Sep 24, 2024

MUDA case: Bengaluru cops on high alert, security increased near CM's house

Ahead of the Karnataka High Court verdict in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case on Tuesday, security was beefed up around Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's residence.

Sep 24, 2024

Bengaluru barbarity: Young woman murdered at her home, body chopped into 30 pieces, stuffed into fridge

In a gruesome incident, a young woman, living alone, was murdered at her home, her body brutally chopped into 30 pieces, and the body pieces stuffed into her fridge, where her horrified family discovered her fate, Bengaluru police said on Saturday, adding eight special teams have been set up to crack the sensational crime.

Sep 22, 2024

Apple's 'Make in India' iPhone 16 Series Go On Sale in India: Customers Eager To Buy New Phones

The Indian tech industry witnessed a significant milestone as Apple's 'Make in India' iPhone 16 hit the market. Thousands of eager customers lined up to get their hands on the new devices. The launch took place at Apple's retail stores in Mumbai and New Delhi, as well as other Apple Authorized reseller stores across the country.

Sep 20, 2024