Bengaluru

A health professional alleged she was harassed in daylight by a naked man in a car in Bengaluru, raising concerns over women’s safety and bystander apathy.

A Bengaluru businessman’s viral Reddit post on leaving the city over traffic, pollution and stress has sparked widespread debate on urban living conditions.

A doctor allegedly consumed poison outside Vidhana Soudha, accusing police of harassment; timely intervention saved his life, and a probe is underway.

Former IT designer Nitin Singh documents Bengaluru’s iconic buildings and everyday spaces through on-the-spot watercolour paintings.

A Sri Lankan man was arrested at Bengaluru airport after another passenger allegedly flew to London using his boarding pass and UK visa.

A Bengaluru techie’s viral post claims traffic woes pushed him to adopt a healthier lifestyle, sparking debate over work-from-home and urban stress.

Police have registered an FIR against 22 students and an outsider for allegedly ragging juniors and assaulting a staff member at a Bengaluru college.

Private bus fares from Bengaluru have doubled ahead of the Republic Day long weekend, leaving families distressed and prompting calls for regulation.

Snehadeepa Trust hosted a state-level cultural fest in Bengaluru, celebrating the talent and resilience of specially abled participants from across Karnataka.

Senior physiotherapist Gopakumar P.T. will receive the ‘Guardian of Dignity’ honour at Abhaya Bravery Award 2026 for ethical rehabilitation service and women’s empowerment.

Veteran educator C N Bhuvaneshwari will receive the ‘Legacy of Learning’ honour at Abhaya Bravery Award 2026 for 38 years of selfless service in education and community upliftment.

Football coach Janajit Thangjam will be honoured with the ‘Spirit of Football’ title at Abhaya Bravery Award 2026 for empowering North East youth through sport and social commitment.

The Karnataka High Court has lifted the ban on bike taxi services, allowing app-based two-wheeler transport to resume under legal conditions.

Roy Cruiser has entered the Asia and India Book of Records by organising the largest international car and motorcycle convoy from Bengaluru to Kathmandu under the Namaste Nepal 2025 Expedition.

Karnataka has suspended a senior RTO officer for issuing fitness certificates to 41 Gujarat vehicles without inspection and will roll out a geo-fenced M-Fitness App.

Kempegowda International Airport has opened Gate Z, a Gen Z–inspired social lounge at Terminal 2, featuring tech-driven design and four themed experiential zones.

A woman’s death initially treated as suicide in Bengaluru’s Rajarajeshwarinagar has turned into a murder case, with police arresting her husband and his friend.

A Korean tourist has accused an Air India staff member of sexually molesting her at Bengaluru airport during a fake baggage check; the accused has been arrested.

Bengaluru has ranked second globally in the TomTom Traffic Index 2025, with commuters losing 168 hours a year to congestion and peak-hour speeds dropping sharply.

CRPF will host the 2nd All India Police T-20 Cricket Tournament 2026 at KSCA Stadium, Alur, Bengaluru, with 10 teams competing from January 28 to February 3.