Bengaluru

A KPTCL executive engineer attached to the energy minister’s office and a driver were arrested by Lokayukta police while accepting a ₹50,000 bribe near Vidhana Soudha.

Bengaluru police probe Owlspriority India Pvt Ltd for allegedly cheating job seekers by promising Canada visas and overseas employment

A 38-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide in a Bengaluru hotel after confronting her lover and a friend over an affair. Police have registered a case of suspicious death.

A viral video of a rowdy-sheeter cutting cake with a knife inside Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara jail has triggered a police probe into security lapses and smuggling of mobile phones into the prison.

Karnataka will continue to experience heavy rainfall till October 15, according to KSNDMC and IMD. Widespread showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds are expected across several districts.

A passenger jumped onto the track at Bengaluru Metro’s Green Line platform on Friday. Quick action by BMRCL staff ensured his rescue and minimal service disruption.

A 54-year-old woman from Bengaluru has accused an acquaintance of blackmailing her for ₹3 lakh by threatening to leak her husband’s personal messages.

Karnataka HC rules collectors must deposit land compensation promptly, even if the quantum is disputed, ensuring timely relief for land losers.

Retail onion prices in Karnataka have dropped below Rs 10/kg, prompting farmers to demand MSP reforms and better storage facilities.

Bengaluru alumnus Rahul Patil appointed CTO at AI firm Anthropic, joining global Indian-origin tech leaders shaping responsible AI innovation.

Relentless rains have ravaged Karnataka’s roads, causing damage worth over ₹10,000 crore and exposing poor construction and maintenance standards.

IMD has issued a yellow alert for parts of Karnataka, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in North and South Interior regions this week.

AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, 83, will resume work from October 3 after being discharged from Bengaluru hospital following pacemaker implantation.

Karnataka’s Yuva Nidhi faces a major dip as 1.6 lakh beneficiaries exit in 2025 after two years of stipend support, raising concerns about job readiness.

BWSSB revives 1,184 RO plants in Bengaluru with QR-based payments, uniform pricing, and strict maintenance to ensure affordable safe drinking water.

Groundwater in Bengaluru has risen by up to 1.2 metres due to recharge efforts and wastewater reuse, but the city remains in the ‘critical’ category.

Tata Advanced Systems Limited to set up India’s first private helicopter assembly line in Karnataka, with first Airbus H125 delivery due in 2027.

WeWork India’s ₹3,000 crore IPO opened today after raising ₹1,348 crore from anchor investors. Day 1 saw muted subscription at just 0.01 times.

Adar Poonawalla hints at acquiring a stake in IPL franchise RCB, reviving speculation about potential ownership changes.

Bengaluru sees moderate rain and cooler temperatures on October 3, with high humidity and moderate air quality across the city.