Bengaluru

A private bus caught fire near Nelamangala after the driver reportedly fell asleep, reviving concerns over fatigue and long shifts in bus operations.

A 20-year-old Manipur woman died after a BMTC bus ran over her when a scooter lost balance near Tin Factory junction in Bengaluru.

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has ordered a statewide drive to identify illegal foreign nationals and inspect chemical units to curb drug misuse.

The Sixth Sense festival in Bengaluru blends art, technology and nature through immersive installations, sound works and global workshops at Alembic City.

Three consulates in Bengaluru received hoax bomb threat emails, two from the same ID. Police have filed FIRs and shifted cases to CEN North for probe.

Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has urged the Centre to form a new panel, alleging errors in Namma Metro fare calculations and seeking a pause on hikes.

A biker allegedly blocked and damaged a car in a road rage incident at Madavara Junction, Bengaluru. Police are seeking public help to identify him.

Thirty passengers escaped unhurt after a sleeper bus crashed and caught fire near Nelamangala at 1.30 am, reportedly after the driver fell asleep.

Papiya Kar has been selected for the Abhaya Bravery Award 2026 for transforming her art into a self-reliant mission to feed homeless and destitute people with dignity.

Jithin Kumar S has been selected for the Abhaya Bravery Award 2026 under the “Budding Politician” category for his public service and work for underprivileged children.

Bengaluru police seized gelatin sticks and detonators from an illegal blasting site in Akshayanagar and booked the plot owner under the Explosives Act.

A Bengaluru startup founder joked that his office dog was shadow-banned on LinkedIn, as Drogo’s viral profile boosted attention on pet-friendly workplaces.

MB Patil backed the Bengaluru–Pune–Mumbai high-speed rail plan, urging the Centre to move ahead without politics for regional growth and connectivity.

A viral video of a man riding a unicycle through Bengaluru traffic has sparked mixed reactions, with many raising road safety concerns.

Bihar STF and Bengaluru police arrested a wanted father-son duo with 40+ serious cases near Kodigehalli and handed them over on transit warrant.

Two Bengaluru siblings aged 13 and 9 who ran away after a scolding were traced in Chitradurga and safely reunited with their parents.

YouWeCan Foundation, with Xiaomi India, screened 14,000 women for breast cancer in Kalaburagi under Swasth Mahila Swasth Bharat.

A Bengaluru teacher’s casual comment about liking fruits inspired her students to begin a daily, wordless ritual of kindness.

A man allegedly stripped naked during a drunken argument outside Bengaluru Club and was nearly run over; police booked him, a guard and a driver.

Bengaluru startup CEO Dhananjay Yadav says his US visa was rejected despite prior study there and an investor-backed business trip plan.