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.

20 Nov 2024

Delhi

Nandini enters Delhi market; to compete with Amul, Mother Dairy  

Karnataka's Nandini brand, marketed by the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), will enter the New Delhi dairy market on Thursday, Moneycontrol reported.

20 Nov 2024

Box Office

'Amaran' slightly dips; collects ₹194.4cr in 20 days

The multilingual film Amaran, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, has maintained its strong performance at the box office.

19 Nov 2024

Zomato

Want to pre-order food on Zomato? Follow these steps

Zomato, India's leading online food ordering platform, offers a feature called 'Order Scheduling.'

18 Nov 2024

Box Office

'Amaran' maintains pace; rakes in ₹189.85cr in 18 days

The Tamil film Amaran, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and produced by Raaj Kamal Films International and Sony Pictures Films India, has been doing phenomenally well at the box office.

17 Nov 2024

Skoda

Bengaluru businessman found dead in burning car, suicide suspected

A 42-year-old businessman was discovered dead inside a burning car in Bengaluru's Muddinpalya on Saturday evening.

15 Nov 2024

Kolkata Police

Veteran singer Sanjay Chakraborty arrested for molesting minor student

Prominent singer and composer, Sanjay Chakraborty, was arrested by Kolkata Police on charges of molesting a minor student.

14 Nov 2024

Hyderabad

Rents in 7 major Indian cities increased by around 70% 

Rents in seven major Indian cities have skyrocketed by as much as 70% in the last six years, with a major spike seen in the last two years, a study by property consultants ANAROCK Group revealed.

13 Nov 2024

Andhra Pradesh

'Kanguva' advance booking is massive; Suriya's film earns ₹10.14cr

The much-awaited film Kanguva, directed by Siva and starring the likes of Suriya, Disha Patani, Bobby Deol, and Yogi Babu is poised to take a solid opening at the box office.

12 Nov 2024

Box Office

'Bagheera' slows down; collects ₹19.52cr after Day 12 

The Kannada film Bagheera, directed by Dr. Suri and produced by Hombale Films, has continued to perform steadily at the box office.

10 Nov 2024

Ola

Bengaluru: Woman doctor shares terrifying encounter with fake Ola cab

A junior resident doctor from Bengaluru recently faced a harrowing experience after unknowingly boarding a fake Ola cab at Kempegowda International Airport.

07 Nov 2024

Social Media

Bengaluru: Influencer accuses 10-year-old of groping her; shares shocking video

A social media influencer from Bengaluru, Neha Biswal, has reported a disturbing incident of sexual abuse involving a 10-year-old boy.

07 Nov 2024

Kannada Films

'Bagheera' maintains pace; collects ₹15.38cr in 7 days

The Sandalwood film Bagheera, directed by Dr. Suri and produced by Hombale Films, has reportedly grossed an estimated ₹15.38cr net in India in its first week of release.

04 Nov 2024

Box Office

Kannada superhero film 'Bagheera' maintains momentum; collects ₹13cr after Day-4

The Kannada film Bagheera, directed by Dr. Suri and produced by Hombale Films, has continued its steady performance at the box office since its release. The movie features Sri Murali, Rukmini Vasanth, Prakash Raj, and Achyuth Kumar in key roles.

03 Nov 2024

E-commerce

Indian start-ups secured $1.1 billion in VC funding in October

Venture capital (VC) funding for Indian start-ups continued its steady flow of over $1 billion for the sixth consecutive month in October, even as it saw an 11% annual decline from last year's $1.245 billion.

03 Nov 2024

Box Office

Dulquer's 'Lucky Baskhar' is rock solid; collects ₹21.4cr after Day-3

Tollywood film Lucky Baskhar, directed by Venky Atluri and produced by Fortune Four Cinemas and Sithara Entertainments, has reportedly made a strong impression at the box office.

30 Oct 2024

King Charles III

King Charles, Camilla secretly visited Bengaluru; know reason behind trip

King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla recently wrapped up a private four-day visit to Bengaluru.

27 Oct 2024

Delhi

Minister slams ex-Infosys CFO over silence on Karnataka's GST share

Karnataka has overtaken Delhi to emerge as the second-highest contributor to India's direct tax revenue, a recent State Bank of India (SBI) report revealed.

24 Oct 2024

Bangalore

Video: Stranded in traffic, Bengaluru techies abandon cars, walk home 

Heavy rains in Bengaluru on Wednesday evening resulted in massive traffic snarls, especially in the Electronics City region.

23 Oct 2024

Rapido

Rapido to deploy 10,000 electric autos with 2-minute battery swaps

Leading Indian ride-hailing platform Rapido has announced a strategic partnership with IndoFast Energy.

23 Oct 2024

PhonePe

iPhone user loses ₹87,000 after downloading fraudulent 'Lounge Pass' app

In a shocking incident, a woman lost over ₹87,000 at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport while trying to access a lounge.

22 Oct 2024

DK Shivakumar

Under construction building collapses in Bengaluru; 1 dead, 5 trapped 

A building under construction in Bengaluru's Babusapalya area collapsed on Tuesday, killing one and trapping at least 17 others.

22 Oct 2024

High Court

Darshan seeks bail in Renukaswamy murder case, citing health issues

Actor Darshan has sought bail in the ongoing Renukaswamy murder case, citing severe health problems as the reason for his plea.

22 Oct 2024

WhatsApp

What is share trading scam and how to protect yourself

A 56-year-old man in Bengaluru lost ₹6.54 crore to an online share trading scheme, which promised a 1,500% return on investments.

16 Oct 2024

Air India

Minor detained for airline bomb threats; wanted to frame friend 

The Mumbai Police have detained a minor in connection with a string of hoax bomb threats that targeted several airlines over the last three days.

16 Oct 2024

Dussehra

Watch: Bengaluru's Phoenix Mall of Asia flooded amid heavy rains

The Phoenix Mall of Asia in Bengaluru's Yelahanka area was heavily flooded on Tuesday after massive thunderstorms.

16 Oct 2024

Andhra Pradesh

Bay of Bengal depression to bring rain to these states

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for southern states after a depression formed over the Bay of Bengal.

14 Oct 2024

Karnataka

Renukaswamy murder case: Darshan, Pavithra Gowda's bail pleas rejected

The City Civil Court in Bengaluru refused bail to actor Darshan and Pavithra Gowda, both accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, on Monday. This came after 98 days of their imprisonment.

14 Oct 2024

Startups

Licious acquires My Chicken and More to boost offline presence

Temasek-backed meat and seafood start-up, Licious, is all set to acquire Bengaluru-based company My Chicken and More for ₹150-200 crore, as per Moneycontrol.

10 Oct 2024

Ratan Tata

When Ratan Tata co-piloted an F-16 fighter jet

In February 2007, Ratan Tata, then 69 years old, co-piloted an F-16 fighter jet at the Aero India Show in Bengaluru.

09 Oct 2024

Mumbai

How a Bengaluru man lost ₹21L in dating app scam

A 40-year-old Bengaluru man has become the latest victim of a cyber fraud involving a dating app and false marriage promises, losing a staggering ₹21 lakh.

08 Oct 2024

Uber

Uber now lets you travel with pets in Bengaluru

Uber has launched a new service, Uber Pet, in Bengaluru. The feature lets riders travel with their pets.

07 Oct 2024

Mumbai

Zepto's new HQ will be in this Bengaluru mall

Zepto, a leading player in India's quick commerce sector, has finalized a lease agreement for its new headquarters at Total Mall in Sarjapur, Bengaluru, as per Moneycontrol.

05 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

Surprise! Alia makes unexpected appearance at Alan Walker's Bengaluru concert

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt surprised fans with an unexpected appearance at Grammy-winning DJ Alan Walker's show in Bengaluru on Saturday night.

04 Oct 2024

Frankfurt

Tamil Nadu: Schools receive bomb threats for 2nd consecutive day

Several schools in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, have received bomb threats through email for the second consecutive day.

04 Oct 2024

Apple

Apple India to open 4 new stores in these cities

Apple, the world's leading company by market valuation, has announced plans to expand its retail presence in India with the addition of four new stores.

03 Oct 2024

Karnataka

MUDA case: Complainant alleges Siddaramaiah, others trying to destroy evidence

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is facing a new complaint lodged by Pradeep Kumar, who has accused him and others of tampering with evidence related to 14 land sites in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case.

'Savarkar ate beef, wasn't against cow slaughter': Karnataka minister

Congress leader and Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has stirred a controversy with his comments about Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's dietary habits and views on cow slaughter.

03 Oct 2024

Cancer

Cancer-causing agents found in 12 Karnataka bakery cakes, warning issued

The Karnataka Food Safety and Quality Department has issued a public advisory warning about the potential health risks of consuming cake.

02 Oct 2024

Social Media

'Slim...fat, virgin': Bengaluru auto-driver's 'respect all women' message goes viral

An autorickshaw driver in Bengaluru has been hailed on social media for a message displayed on the back of his vehicle.

01 Oct 2024

Hyderabad

Passing comet turns Bengaluru skies pink, green, and yellow

Bengaluru's skyline has turned into a stunning canvas of pink, green, and yellow colors thanks to a passing comet.

'Clear-cut case of extortion': Complainant attacks Sitharaman over electoral bonds

Co-President of Janaadhikaara Sangharsha Parishath (JSP), Adarsh Iyer, who filed a complaint against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and other Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, claimed that they misused their power to shake down companies for money.

28 Sep 2024

Mumbai

Bengaluru: Taj West End luxury hotel receives bomb threat

A bomb threat was sent via email to the Taj West End Hotel in Bengaluru on Saturday morning.

28 Sep 2024

Karnataka

FIR ordered against Sitharaman over 'extortion' through electoral bonds

A Special People's Court of Representatives in Bengaluru has ordered the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, ETV Bharat reported.

26 Sep 2024

MahaLakshmi

Bengaluru fridge horror: Main suspect found dead, suicide note recovered 

Mukti Ranjan Roy, the prime suspect in the gruesome murder of a woman named Mahalakshmi, was found dead in Odisha on Wednesday.

23 Sep 2024

Bengaluru Police

Over 50 pieces of woman found in fridge; suspect identified 

The Bengaluru Police have identified the prime suspect in the alleged murder of a 29-year-old woman, whose dismembered body was discovered inside her refrigerator.

23 Sep 2024

Noida

Bengaluru: 11-year-old dies after BBMP-run park gate falls on him 

An 11-year-old boy, Niranjan, died on Sunday after a seven-foot-high iron gate collapsed on him at the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP)-run Raja Shankara Park in Malleshwaram, Bengaluru.

SC raps Karnataka HC judge for calling Muslim-dominated area 'Pakistan'

The Supreme Court on Friday criticized a Karnataka High Court judge for referring to a Muslim-majority neighborhood in Bengaluru as "Pakistan."

19 Sep 2024

Business

Bengaluru's millionaire population surges by 120% in a decade

Bengaluru, often dubbed as India's Silicon Valley, has witnessed a significant surge in its millionaire population over the past decade.

19 Sep 2024

Bureau of Immigration

Delhi, 20 airports to get fast-track immigration: How it works

The central government has introduced a fast-track immigration program at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, aiming to reduce the immigration process time from 30 minutes to mere seconds.

18 Sep 2024

India

Bengaluru techie steals 57 laptops to cover tomato crop loss

A 29-year-old system administrator from Hosur, identified as Murugesh, has been arrested by Whitefield Police in Bengaluru for stealing dozens of laptops from his workplace.

18 Sep 2024

Piyush Goyal

Karnataka minister criticizes Goyal over his 'new Silicon Valley' comment

Karnataka Minister MB Patil responded to Union Minister Piyush Goyal's call for a new Silicon Valley in India with frustration, posting on X.

16 Sep 2024

Myntra

You can now get deliveries from Myntra in 4 hours

Myntra, India's leading fashion e-commerce platform, is testing a four-hour delivery service in select Indian cities.

16 Sep 2024

Kerala

Kerala reports 2nd Nipah death this year, 151 under observation

A 24-year-old student from Kerala has become the second victim of the Nipah virus this year, as confirmed by Health Minister Veena George on Monday.