Bengaluru

Karnataka approves ₹20 crore bridge across Shiriya river, set to cut travel distance and reconnect two long-separated villages.

Karnataka High Court permits passport release of event firm officials in Bengaluru stampede case, with travel restrictions till May 12.

Bengaluru Police introduce a multilingual AI upgrade to Namma 112, enabling faster and more inclusive emergency response across languages.

A sudden Bengaluru hailstorm saw former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad relive childhood joy, as his playful reaction won hearts online.

Heavy rains in Bengaluru flooded a popular Church Street bookstore, damaging nearly 5,000 books as the reading community rallied in support.

A sudden hailstorm transformed Kanteerava Stadium into a white spectacle, with visuals going viral across Bengaluru.

Karnataka plans three sustainable data parks in Bengaluru, Mysuru and Mangaluru with 1,000 MW capacity, balancing growth with environmental concerns.

A Bengaluru bookstore lost up to 5,000 books after heavy rain caused flooding, with the reading community rallying in support.

Karnataka records 9,101 MU power consumption in April, the highest in five years, driven by heatwave and rising cooling demand.

A Meghalaya woman was found dead in a Bengaluru room; police suspect suicide but await post-mortem report to confirm cause.

Bengaluru led India’s startup ecosystem in Q1 2026, raising $823 million across 89 deals, far ahead of rival cities.

A severe heatwave has swept across India, with temperatures touching nearly 47°C as schools shut and health concerns rise.

Bengaluru-based Smoor has opened a 60,000 sq ft chocolate experience centre showcasing Indian cacao and craft chocolate making.

Extreme heat in Bengaluru impacts waste workers, with 86% reporting productivity loss amid lack of shade, water, and basic facilities.

Bengaluru records 111.5 mm rain, highest ever for April, causing flooding and damage as IMD forecasts more showers in coming days.

Bengaluru airport records 23.9% rise in international passengers, with total traffic reaching 44.47 million in 2025–26.

Karnataka deported 427 foreign nationals in 2026, with most cases linked to NDPS offences and a new faster repatriation policy in place.

A Bengaluru security guard died after roof bricks collapsed on him, allegedly triggered by debris falling from a neighbouring building.

Heavy rain and hailstorm cooled Bengaluru by 10°C, with IMD issuing an orange alert as sudden weather caught residents and officials off guard.

CM Siddaramaiah suspends an engineer after a hospital wall collapse in Bengaluru kills seven; victims’ families receive ₹5 lakh compensation.