Bengaluru

KSPCB orders immediate closure of Bigg Boss Kannada studio in Bidadi for violations under water and air pollution laws, warning of legal action.

Accenture’s filings show $2.3 billion in restructuring costs over three years, largely due to workforce realignment and divestitures to prepare for an AI-first business model.

Enumerators in Bengaluru have abandoned the UHID system for the caste census, opting for direct house-to-house surveys due to inaccurate listings.

The Greater Bengaluru Authority’s effort to attract corporate CSR funds for maintaining parks and developing lakes has drawn little interest, with only 10 of 1,280 parks adopted so far.

Bengaluru’s streets and metro systems are witnessing a surge in crowds as office-goers and students return after the long weekend holidays.

Bengaluru-based visually impaired Sharath will ride a tandem cycle to the International Purple Festival in Goa, supported by Rotary Clubs and Inclusive Strides.

An 11-month-old baby, Azaan, died after being accidentally run over by a car in Bengaluru’s Magadi Road area on Monday morning.

Karnataka FSDA directs strict vigilance on Coldrif Syrup after child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan linked to its consumption.

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said 80% of the population has been enumerated in the ongoing socio-economic and educational survey, which may be extended beyond October 7.

Confusion over the ‘Muft Bijli Yojana’ name and lack of awareness have caused a 95% backlog in Karnataka’s rooftop solar applications.

Villagers in Sagar Taluk boycott Karnataka socio-economic survey, demanding BSNL connectivity before participation; digital issues slow data collection.

DK Shivakumar says Bengaluru pothole repairs are underway, with Rs 750 crore allocated and a completion deadline of October 31.

Bengaluru woman loses Rs 2.3 crore to fraudster posing as US-based engineer on matrimonial site. Police have filed a case under the IT Act.

Bengaluru faces moderate rain on October 6 with temperatures between 20.3°C and 28.1°C; air quality expected to improve due to rainfall.

Bengaluru auto driver sparks social media buzz after claiming ownership of two houses, substantial rental income, and investments in an AI startup, leaving netizens torn between awe and skepticism.

Bengaluru BBMP to set up 70+ Kasa Kiosks for safe garbage disposal, targeting areas with high blackspots and poor collection services.

Bengaluru police conducted extensive vehicle checks on October 3 and 4, inspecting over 5,000 vehicles and seizing 250 for various violations, as part of a city-wide enforcement operation.

Akshayanagar, Begur area of Bengaluru on Sunday, sending thick plumes of black smoke across nearby streets and triggering panic among residents.

BSNL marked its Silver Jubilee in Bengaluru, celebrating 25 years of service with month-long events and renewed commitment to reliable and affordable telecom networks.

Azim Premji and family top Bengaluru’s Hurun India Rich List 2025 with ₹2.21 lakh crore, followed by Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath and Manipal Group’s Ranjan Pai.