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.
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.
09 Feb 2025
Ed SheeranBengaluru police halt Ed Sheeran's surprise street performance
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran was interrupted by Bengaluru police during a performance on Church Street on Sunday.
07 Feb 2025
E-commerceDTDC will now deliver your parcels in just 2-4 hours
Popular courier service DTDC has announced the launch of its 2-4 hour and same-day delivery services in India.
02 Feb 2025
KarnatakaKarnataka declared 'Naxal-free' after last Maoist surrenders
Karnataka has been officially declared "Naxal-free" after the last known Naxalite in Chikkamagaluru district surrendered.
24 Jan 2025
IndiaBengaluru cabbie sets himself on fire outside estranged wife's home
A 39-year-old Bengaluru cab driver, Manjunath, died by suicide on Thursday after setting himself ablaze outside his estranged wife's house in the Jnanabharati area.
22 Jan 2025
GaganyaanGaganyaan mission: ISRO equips crew module with liquid propulsion systems
In a key milestone for its Gaganyaan mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has integrated liquid propulsion systems into the Crew Module for the first uncrewed mission (G1).
22 Jan 2025
BlinkitBlinkit now delivers your Xiaomi, Nokia phones in 10 minutes
Leading quick-commerce company Blinkit has announced a strategic partnership with smartphone makers Xiaomi and Nokia.
19 Jan 2025
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL)Live in Bengaluru? Your metro rides will get costlier soon
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is all set to introduce a major fare hike, between 30% to 45%.
19 Jan 2025
Startups'Shunya' air taxi, with 30km range, goes official in India
Bengaluru-based aerospace start-up Sarla Aviation has unveiled its futuristic air taxi prototype 'Shunya.'
17 Jan 2025
HondaHonda Activa EV launched at ₹1.17 lakh: Check range, features
Honda has officially launched its much-anticipated electric scooter, the 'Activa e:', in India.
17 Jan 2025
IndiaBlackmailed with nudes by uncle, Bengaluru techie sets herself ablaze
A 24-year-old software engineer, identified as Preethi, ended her life in a hotel room in east Bengaluru on Sunday evening after being harassed and blackmailed by her uncle.
16 Jan 2025
Women SafetyWhy everyone's talking about Bengaluru's women-only club
A women-only club, Miss and Mrs, has opened its doors on Bengaluru's Bannerghatta Road.
13 Jan 2025
StartupsIndian fintech start-ups raised $1.9B in 2024, down 32% YoY
Indian fintech start-ups raised a total of $1.9 billion in funding last year, according to Tracxn's annual Fintech Report.
12 Jan 2025
KolkataKolkata surpasses Bengaluru as India's most congested city
Kolkata has dethroned Bengaluru as India's most congested city in 2024, as per a traffic index by TomTom, a Dutch location technology specialist.
10 Jan 2025
Diljit Dosanjh'Hindi isn't our national language': Ashwin sparks language row
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has sparked a fresh language controversy by saying that Hindi is not the national language of India but the "official language."
09 Jan 2025
SwiggySwiggy to launch standalone app for Instamart
Swiggy, a leading food and grocery delivery platform in India, is planning to launch its quick commerce service Instamart as a standalone app.
09 Jan 2025
IndiaDenied Ayushman benefits, 72-year-old man kills self; NHA seeks report
The National Health Authority (NHA) has sought a report from the State Health Authority after a 72-year-old Bengaluru man allegedly died by suicide after being denied medical benefits under the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY senior citizen scheme.
07 Jan 2025
COVID-19Karnataka, Maharashtra, Delhi issue guidelines amid rising HMPV cases
India has reported five cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory illness with influenza and COVID-19-like symptoms.
06 Jan 2025
Initial Public Offering (IPO)Table Space co-founder Amit Banerji passes away at 44
Amit Banerji, the co-founder and CEO of managed workspace operator Table Space, has passed away after suffering a heart attack.
06 Jan 2025
ChinaNo unusual surge in India, Centre says on HMPV
The Union Health Ministry has confirmed two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka.
04 Jan 2025
Allahabad High CourtBengaluru techie Atul Subhash's wife, in-laws get bail
The City Civil Court in Bengaluru has granted bail to Nikita Singhania, her mother Nisha, and brother Anurag.
02 Jan 2025
DelhiVideo showing Delhi cafe owner, wife having heated argument surfaces
Puneet Khurana, a 40-year-old cafe owner from Delhi, was found hanging in his room at his Model Town residence on New Year's Eve.
01 Jan 2025
Ahmedabad₹2,000 notes withdrawal: ₹6,691 crore worth currency still with public
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that 98.12% of the ₹2,000 denomination banknotes have returned to the banking system.
01 Jan 2025
Air IndiaAir India expands fleet to 300 aircraft, aims global expansion
As part of an ambitious transformation plan, Air India has massively expanded its fleet to 300 aircraft.
23 Dec 2024
IndiaBengaluru techie loses ₹11.8 crore in 'digital arrest' scam
A 39-year-old Bengaluru software engineer was duped of ₹11.8 crore in a "digital arrest" scam that took place between November 25 and December 12, 2024.
22 Dec 2024
Nitin GadkariBengaluru CEO's death in accident sparks debate on road safety
In a tragic accident on National Highway 48 near Nelamangala, on the outskirts of Bengaluru, six family members lost their lives on Saturday.
20 Dec 2024
HaryanaAtul Subhash's mother moves SC for 4-year-old grandson's custody
Anju Modi, the mother of deceased Bengaluru engineer Atul Subhash, has approached the Supreme Court seeking custody of her four-year-old grandson.
20 Dec 2024
Diljit DosanjhUnbelievable—IG account charging ₹99 to show-off Diljit fake concert experience
In the age of social media, an Instagram account called "Get Your Flex" is exploiting users's Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO).
20 Dec 2024
Siddaramaiah'Can't speak Kannada, come to...': CEO's hiring post sparks controversy
Cars24 CEO Vikram Chopra has sparked a controversy with his recent post on X. The post was addressed to people living in Bengaluru who are looking for jobs.
20 Dec 2024
Amit ShahBJP leader arrested for alleged obscene remark against woman minister
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and member of the Karnataka Legislative Council, CT Ravi, was arrested on Thursday.
19 Dec 2024
Parliament'Just Google Atul Subhash': Justice seekers for techie chase Rahul
A group of activists, led by lawyer-activist Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj, chased Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's convoy in Delhi on Wednesday.
18 Dec 2024
AppleApple's 'Distinguished Schools' club expands in India: What is it?
Apple has expanded its 'Distinguished Schools' program in India, adding four new institutions to the network. The expansion comes as part of the celebration of Computer Science Week.
17 Dec 2024
BangaloreBengaluru taxi scam: How 'Uber-like' app is duping passengers
A new airport taxi scam has surfaced at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru.
17 Dec 2024
SwiggyMagicPin takes on Zomato, Swiggy with 15-minute food delivery service
MagicPin, a hyperlocal delivery start-up, has launched a new 15-minute food delivery service called 'MagicNOW.'
17 Dec 2024
Allahabad High CourtBengaluru techie suicide probe: What we know so far
The Allahabad High Court has granted anticipatory bail to Sushil Singhania, the uncle of Nikita Singhania accused in the suicide case of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash.
16 Dec 2024
GurugramHow a phone call gave away Nikita Singhania's hiding spot
Nikita Singhania, the estranged wife of Bengaluru-based IT professional Atul Subhash, was arrested in Gurugram on Saturday in connection with his suicide.
15 Dec 2024
BiharVeteran Bhojpuri actor Vijay Khare (72) dies after prolonged illness
In a tragic turn of events, veteran Bhojpuri actor Vijay Khare passed away on Sunday at 4:00am.
15 Dec 2024
Bengaluru Police'Worried about nephew, can't find him': Bengaluru techie's brother
The brother of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash has expressed concerns about the whereabouts of his nephew after the child's mother, uncle, and grandmother were arrested in connection with abetment to suicide.
15 Dec 2024
IndiaBengaluru techie's wife, her mother, brother arrested in suicide case
Nikita Singhania, the estranged wife of 34-year-old Atul Subhash, has been arrested along with her mother, Nisha, and brother, Anurag.
14 Dec 2024
KarnatakaKarnataka is planning a SWIFT City for start-ups in Sarjapur
Karnataka is gearing up to set up a SWIFT City in Bengaluru's Sarjapur, focusing on start-ups, workspaces, innovation, finance, and technology.
