Bengaluru

Namma 112 teams in Bengaluru swiftly rescued an elderly woman in distress and an unconscious man in two separate incidents, highlighting the effectiveness of geolocation-enabled emergency response systems.

Egg prices crossing ₹8 each in retail markets are forcing schoolteachers in Karnataka to personally cover the cost to ensure children continue receiving eggs through the midday meal scheme.

BEML has rolled out the prototype train for Namma Metro’s Pink Line, enabling testing and raising hopes for the elevated stretch’s opening in May 2026.

Bengaluru Police rescued an unconscious man in just 11 minutes using the Namma 112 helpline and geolocation-enabled dispatch under the Safe City Project.

As Bengaluru Police’s 50 per cent rebate on traffic violation penalties draws to a close, cybercriminals have launched a large-scale phishing campaign targeting unsuspecting smartphone users across the city. The scammers are sending alarming text messages about “unpaid traffic fines” in an attempt to steal bank details or force victims into installing malicious apps. Cybercriminals […]

Bengaluru officials have raised concerns over pubs repeatedly violating fire safety norms, prompting intensified inspections and strict enforcement ahead of New Year’s Eve.

Senior IPS officer Alok Kumar has been promoted to DGP and appointed as the head of Karnataka’s Prisons and Correctional Services, following a state government order.

Uber launches B2B logistics service Uber Direct and Namma Metro ticketing integration in Bengaluru via ONDC to simplify delivery and travel.

Bengaluru will serve chicken rice twice daily to relocated stray dogs following a Supreme Court directive, raising monthly care costs to over ₹3,000 per dog.

Inspired by a blood donor’s service, a retired Bengaluru couple donated desks and a laptop worth ₹2.4 lakh to two Haveri schools to support students and promote blood donation.

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar plans to introduce black soldier fly composting in Bengaluru to manage 8,000 tonnes of daily waste.

A Bengaluru commuter’s routine text to an Uber driver sparked a viral exchange after the driver snapped, cancelled the ride and triggered widespread online reactions.

A Bengaluru heritage temple has halted weddings after repeated court summons in divorce cases, saying priests were being drawn into legal disputes.

Crack in the Pavement is fast becoming a key force in Bengaluru’s street culture scene, blending hip-hop, streetwear and community-driven artistic expression.

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar and KSCA president Venkatesh Prasad vow to retain IPL and international cricket in Bengaluru despite a judicial panel’s restrictions.

Amid IndiGo’s mass cancellations and delays, a passenger’s rare on-time flight from Jodhpur to Bengaluru goes viral, drawing disbelief and humour online.

Three members of a family, including two women, died after their car overturned and fell into a ditch on the Bengaluru–Mangaluru highway near Nagamangala.

A tourist’s light-hearted video of a calf standing inside an auto rickshaw in Bengaluru has gone viral, delighting viewers and showcasing the city’s everyday quirks.

A Dutch traveller’s viral video praises Bengaluru’s airport as futuristic, highlighting Terminal 2’s greenery, design and global recognition.

A Delhi woman in Bengaluru has sparked debate with a viral video urging newcomers to learn Kannada, praising locals’ warmth and calling for linguistic harmony.