Bengaluru

A fire gutted 19 electric vehicles in Bengaluru’s Yelachenahalli on Thursday morning. No casualties were reported. Fire officials suspect a short circuit triggered the blaze.

Raman Research Institute scientists in Bengaluru achieve certified quantum randomness, paving the way for un-hackable digital security systems.

Karnataka HC rejects Ningappa Savant’s petition, upholding FIR against him for allegedly extorting government officials using Lokayukta’s name.

Bengaluru’s Durga Puja celebrations feature community bhogs, multi-cuisine stalls, and free entry, blending tradition, culture, and culinary delights.

Bengaluru is set for a cloudy day with a high of 27.5°C and chances of rain in the evening. Air quality has improved slightly, falling in the “moderate” category.

Chennai-based agritech startup Fragaria is moving its headquarters to Bengaluru, citing climate, market access, and the city’s thriving startup ecosystem.

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly forced into marriage at a mosque in Anepalya, Bengaluru, prompting police to register a case under the Child Marriage Restraint Act.

A viral video of a verbal spat between two women at a Bengaluru metro station over Kannada and Hindi has sparked discussions on language tolerance.

 Bengaluru reported 1,013 dowry cases in 2023, the highest in India, as NCRB data shows a sharp rise in crimes against women, children, and senior citizens.

Bengaluru markets witness festive rush as prices of ash gourd, flowers, and lemons soar ahead of Ayudha Puja and Vijayadashami due to high demand and crop losses.

Two labourers killed and another injured in a mudslide at a Bengaluru construction site in Koramangala; safety measures under scrutiny.

 Bengaluru’s Yellow Line Metro receives fifth trainset, set to improve frequency to 15 minutes and ease peak-hour congestion.

Three new judges—Geetha Setty, Muralidhara Pai, and Tyagaraja Inavally—took oath at Karnataka High Court, raising the bench strength to 49.

 Karnataka govt’s draft increases Bengaluru’s wards to 368, but large ward sizes spark criticism for undermining decentralisation and representation.

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar announced that 13,000 potholes were filled in Bengaluru, alongside a ₹1,100-crore plan to upgrade 550 km of roads.

A Hassan couple injured in a house explosion in Alur taluk died during treatment in Bengaluru as police continue to probe the exact cause of the blast.

Bengaluru becomes India’s third most violent metro, with 3,528 cases in 2023, highlighting rising crimes amid rapid urban expansion and infrastructure strain.

Karnataka floods affect over 10 lakh hectares of crops, displace 10,576 people; state announces additional relief and compensation.

Karnataka recorded 21,399 violent crimes in 2023, a 14% rise over three years, placing it sixth among Indian states, driven largely by urban centres like Bengaluru.

Karnataka flags 1.5 lakh encroached land parcels covering 14.1 lakh acres through the Land Beat app, with detailed surveys and evictions planned.