Bengaluru

Bengaluru has lost nearly 19,000 trees over the past three years due to development projects, reigniting concerns over the city’s shrinking green cover.

From weekend rides to road safety campaigns, Bengaluru’s growing cycling communities are inspiring fitness, friendship and sustainable urban mobility.

Once a thriving waterbody, Bengaluru’s Hosakerehalli Lake is now filled with garbage and weeds, prompting residents to demand immediate restoration.

An 85-year-old Bengaluru resident received Rs 28 lakh and a state award after protecting a naturally grown sandalwood tree for four decades.

A Bengaluru woman’s simple perspective on rent and daily expenses has gone viral, prompting many to rethink how they view spending and financial wellbeing.

The Karnataka government plans a new footpath policy for Bengaluru, along with fines of up to ₹1 lakh for illegal flex banners to improve public spaces.

A Bengaluru woman’s comparison of the city to Europe has gone viral, with many social media users praising its weather, opportunities and unique charm.

Psychologists and content creators warn that social media’s pursuit of perfection is affecting young people’s mental health, confidence and self-esteem.

Doctors say influenza is driving the current surge in respiratory illnesses in Bengaluru, with most COVID-19 cases remaining mild and manageable.

United Theological College and NBCLC will host a national seminar in Bengaluru to examine AI’s impact on religion, ethics and human flourishing.

Despite intensified anti-drug campaigns and increased seizures, Karnataka is witnessing a decline in NDPS convictions due to procedural lapses in investigations.

Forest officials rescued pythons from a Bengaluru apartment during a joint operation with police. One person has been detained and an investigation is underway.

More parents have approached police in the Bengaluru daycare abuse case, reporting behavioural changes in their children as the investigation gathers pace.

Parappana Agrahara Central Prison has launched ‘Free Bird’, a premium linen shirt brand stitched by inmates to promote rehabilitation and skill development.

BWSSB has imposed fresh restrictions on the use of drinking water, making aerators mandatory and banning potable water for pools, vehicle washing and road cleaning.

A five-year-old girl died after she was allegedly run over by a school van while waiting outside a school with her mother near Bengaluru.

A petrol tanker caught fire after crashing into a tree near Bengaluru, engulfing a nearby milk tanker. Both drivers escaped without injuries.

A 15-year-old girl reported missing in Odisha was rescued by the Railway Protection Force at Yelahanka railway station and placed under counselling.

A fake ₹500 note used to buy cigarettes led police to an alleged counterfeit currency unit near Bengaluru and the arrest of an MBA graduate.

A domestic help who worked for a Bengaluru family for 18 years has been arrested for allegedly stealing jewellery, cash and valuables worth ₹50 lakh.