Bengaluru: News
Bangalore also well-known as Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka. With a population of 8.42 million, it is the third most populous city in India. Being one of the most progressive and developed cities in the country, Bengaluru is often dubbed as the Silicon Valley of India. Hub of many research centres in India, it is located on the Deccan Plateau in southern India.
26 Mar 2025
Congress Party'Man visited me...with different women': Karnataka minister files honey-trap complaint
Karnataka Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna has officially filed a complaint with the state's Home Minister G Parameshwara.
25 Mar 2025
IndiaBengaluru realtor murdered by wife and mother-in-law over 'endless harassment'
In a shocking incident, a Bengaluru-based real estate businessman was allegedly killed by his wife and mother-in-law last week.
25 Mar 2025
Bigg Boss'Bigg Boss Kannada' ex-contestants arrested for showing weapons online
The Bengaluru Police have arrested former Bigg Boss Kannada contestants Rajath Kishan and Vinay Gowda for brandishing weapons in a viral Instagram Reel.
24 Mar 2025
MohanlalMohanlal fever: Bengaluru college grants holiday for 'L2: Empuraan'
In a quirky move, a college in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru, has declared a holiday on Thursday to celebrate the release of Malayalam film star Mohanlal's new movie.
23 Mar 2025
YashYash surprises fans at Honey Singh's Bengaluru concert—collaboration coming soon?
Kannada superstar Yash surprised fans by attending rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh's Millionaire India Tour concert in Bengaluru on Saturday.
23 Mar 2025
Air IndiaBengaluru's 1st rainfall of 2025 causes chaos, flight diversions
Bengaluru received its first heavy rainfall of the year on Saturday, causing widespread civic disruptions across the city.
21 Mar 2025
ToyotaToyota to establish its 1st Indian R&D center in Bengaluru
Toyota Motor Corporation is going to set up its first-ever research and development (R&D) center in India via its domestic subsidiary.
20 Mar 2025
ChinaBengaluru man spends ₹50 crore on world's rarest wolfdog
A dog breeder from Bengaluru has hit headlines after he bought an exclusive "wolfdog," named Cadabomb Okami, for a whopping ₹50cr.
18 Mar 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)ED raids entities linked to George Soros in Bengaluru
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated a series of raids at the Bengaluru offices of Open Society Foundations (OSF), a nonprofit organization founded by billionaire philanthropist George Soros.
18 Mar 2025
IndiaBengaluru airport named 'best for arrivals' globally for 3rd year
Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport has been awarded the coveted ACI ASQ Award for 'Best Airport for Arrivals Globally' in 2024.
18 Mar 2025
Kannada FilmsGold smuggling case: Ranya Rao's husband seeks exemption from arrest
Jatin Hukkeri, husband of Kannada actor Ranya Rao, has approached the court seeking protection from arrest in his wife's gold smuggling case.
16 Mar 2025
DelhiBengaluru police arrest 2 women in ₹75 crore drug bust
Two South African women, Bamba Fanta and Abigail Adonis, were arrested in Neeladri Nagar, near Electronic City, Bengaluru, for allegedly smuggling over 37kg of MDMA.
15 Mar 2025
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)Ranya Rao accuses DRI of torture, coercion in smuggling case
Kannada actress Ranya Rao has leveled serious charges against the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), accusing it of custodial torture and wrongfully implicating her in a high-profile gold smuggling case.
13 Mar 2025
BollywoodKarnataka's ₹200 movie ticket cap troubles multiplexes: Here's why
The Karnataka state government's recent announcement to impose a price cap of ₹200 on movie tickets has sent shockwaves across the cinema industry.
13 Mar 2025
Dubai'Learned from YouTube videos': Ranya Rao's gold smuggling confession
Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who was arrested recently for attempting to smuggle gold into Bengaluru, confessed to her crime during questioning by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).
12 Mar 2025
Andhra PradeshWas Soundarya's 2004 death an accident? New allegations raise questions
Telugu actor Mohan Babu is facing serious allegations in the tragic death of actor Soundarya in a 2004 plane crash.
09 Mar 2025
Tamil NaduBengaluru records hottest day of the year at 34.6°C
Bengaluru has experienced its hottest day of the year till now at 34.6°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
08 Mar 2025
Music Industry'By women for women'—Singer Nikhita Gandhi curating all-women music festival
Bollywood singer Nikhita Gandhi (Raabta, Tere Pyaar Mein) is curating an all-women music festival, Sonic Tigress, which will take place in Bengaluru on March 29.
07 Mar 2025
DubaiWhy is Ranya Rao's husband caught in the gold scandal?
Jatin Hukkeri, the husband of Kannada actor Ranya Rao, is under police scanner after she was arrested for gold smuggling.
07 Mar 2025
Siddaramaiah'Priests' salaries, movie prices, Brand Bengaluru': Highlights from Karnataka Budget
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah tabled his 16th state budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on Friday.
06 Mar 2025
Swiggy10-minute food delivery start-up Swish raises $14M
Bengaluru-based 10-minute food delivery start-up Swish has raised $14 million (approx. ₹122 crore) in a Series A funding round.
06 Mar 2025
Tejasvi SuryaBJP MP Tejasvi Surya marries Carnatic singer Sivasri Skandaprasad
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Tejasvi Surya has gotten married to Tamil Nadu-based singer and Bharatanatyam artiste Sivasri Skandaprasad.
05 Mar 2025
Delhi50% of India's MF investments come from these 5 cities
Nearly 50% of India's mutual fund investments come from five major cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, and Kolkata.
05 Mar 2025
Bumble100 matches in minutes—Bengaluru techie reveals tricks to online dating
Struggling to up your dating game? In the digital age, navigating the world of online connections can feel like decoding a complex algorithm.
05 Mar 2025
DubaiWho's Ranya Rao? Actor-IPS officer's daughter arrested for smuggling gold
Kannada film actor Ranya Rao has been detained by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport for allegedly smuggling 14.8kg of gold from Dubai.
04 Mar 2025
MumbaiIndian start-ups secure $1.65B funding in February—up 20% from January
Indian start-ups collectively raised $1.65 billion in February 2025, according to data from Tracxn.
03 Mar 2025
KarnatakaKarnataka issues heat alert, advises people to stay indoors
The Health Department of Karnataka has released a public advisory in view of an unusually hot summer from March to May.
28 Feb 2025
DelhiRenukaswamy murder case: Darshan granted permission to travel nationwide
In a major development, the Karnataka High Court has allowed Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, an accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, to travel across India.
25 Feb 2025
PVR InoxBengaluru: PVR asked to play ads during intermission following penalty
The Urban District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Bengaluru recently slapped a fine of ₹1 lakh on multiplex chain, PVR Cinemas.
24 Feb 2025
Arnab Goswami'Arnab Goswami was booked recklessly to settle scores': Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court has quashed a criminal case against Republic News Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami over allegations of airing fake news about Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
23 Feb 2025
Mark ZuckerbergMeta to hire engineers, AI specialists for upcoming Bengaluru office
Meta, the tech conglomerate formerly known as Facebook, is poised to expand its footprint in India with a new office in Bengaluru.
23 Feb 2025
IndiaBengaluru: Congress leader hacked to death, police suspect gang rivalry
A local Congress leader was brutally murdered in central Bengaluru in the wee hours of Sunday.
19 Feb 2025
Siddaramaiah'No evidence': Lokayukta gives Siddaramaiah clean chit in MUDA scam
The anti-corruption watchdog Lokayukta has found no evidence against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his wife BM Parvathi in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam case.
19 Feb 2025
GoogleGoogle's 'Ananta' campus in Bengaluru is one of its largest
Google has officially opened Ananta, its newest campus in Bengaluru and one of the largest worldwide.
19 Feb 2025
BookMyShowMan sues PVR-INOX for wasting 25 minutes on ads; wins
A Bengaluru-based consumer court has ruled in favor of a local resident who filed a lawsuit against PVR Cinemas and INOX for screening long advertisements before a movie.
18 Feb 2025
IndiaBengaluru: ₹5,000 fine for using drinking water for non-essential activities
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has banned the use of drinking water for non-essential activities in Bengaluru. The decision comes as the city faces rising temperatures and depleting groundwater levels.
16 Feb 2025
ZeptoZepto now delivers your medicines in just 10 minutes
Zepto, a leading player in the quick commerce industry, has expanded its services to include a "pharmacy and wellness" category on its app.
13 Feb 2025
BhubaneswarOdia rapper Juggernaut (32) dies—family alleges 'mental torture' by wife
Odia rapper Abhinav Singh, popularly known as Juggernaut, was discovered dead in his Bengaluru apartment on Thursday.
10 Feb 2025
Ed SheeranViral: Ed Sheeran sings Telugu hit 'Chuttamalle' with Shilpa Rao
The global pop sensation Ed Sheeran recently captivated fans with a stunning performance in Bengaluru, India, as part of his +−=÷× Tour (pronounced The Mathematics tour).
10 Feb 2025
Ed Sheeran'I refused permission': Bengaluru cop on Ed Sheeran's street performance
On Sunday, British pop superstar Ed Sheeran aimed to surprise Bengaluru fans with a street performance on Church Street but things didn't go as planned.
09 Feb 2025
Aero IndiaAero India 2025: US to showcase F-35, B-1 bomber planes
The United States is all set to display its cutting-edge aircraft and defense technology at Aero India 2025.
