Bengaluru rains: ORR, Electronics City sink; city traffic paralysed by monsoon misery
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), rainfall recorded on October 9 evening was 5.1 mm at HAL Airport, 3.6 mm at Kempegowda International Airport, and 9.5 mm at the KSNDMC campus.
A woman claims an Uber auto driver subjected her to abuse and attempted assault in Bengaluru. The incident reportedly occurred after a ride cancellation. The driver allegedly demanded money and insisted she speak Kannada, a language she does not understand. Bengaluru Police are investigating the matter. Uber has apologized for the driver's behavior.
Delhi Announce Badoni-led 24-member Ranji Trophy Squad, Nitish Rana Included
DDCA Secretary Ashok Sharma: The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Friday has announced a 24-member squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season, with Ayush Badoni appointed captain and Yash Dhull named vice-captain. Delhi will begin their 2025/26 campaign with an away fixture against Hyderabad on October 15, before returning to host Himachal Pradesh at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on October 25. Badoni is back to being Delhis skipper after having a stint with India A team during the red-ball games against Australia A in Lucknow. The selection meeting was attended by Yashpal Singh, KP Bhaskar, Manu Nayyar, chief coach Sarandeep Singh, CAC member Surinder Khanna, DDCA Secretary Ashok Sharma, and Joint Secretary Amit Grover. Other notable names in the squad include Priyansh Arya, Anuj Rawat, Navdeep Saini, Simarjeet Singh and Hrithik Shokeen. The squad also features senior left-handed batter Nitish Rana, who is back in the set-up after representing Uttar Pradesh as a professional player. His selection is an intriguing one as Rana never got going with the red-ball for Uttar Pradesh in last two domestic seasons and has runs only on the back of this years Delhi Premier League (DPL). There is no mention of India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant in Delhis squad, but theres an expectation that he will be ready to play once gaining full fitness after completing his rehab at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, where hes been based from since mid-September. Pant has been recovering from a fractured right foot sustained during the fourth Test against England at Manchester in July and the long recovery from it has meant that hes missed out on the ongoing Tests against the West Indies and upcoming white-ball tour of Australia. IANS had previously reported that Pant could be back in action for Delhis home game against Himachal Pradesh. This agency also understands that Pant could even be handed captaincy if hes included in Delhis squad for the premier red-ball competition after getting fitness clearance. Pant has been recovering from a fractured right foot sustained during the fourth Test against England at Manchester in July and the long recovery from it has meant that hes missed out on the ongoing Tests against the West Indies and upcoming white-ball tour of Australia. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Delhi squad: Ayush Badoni (captain), Yash Dhull (vice-captain), Arpit Rana, Sanat Sangwan, Anuj Rawat (wk), Sumit Mathur, Shivam Sharma, Rounak Waghela, Navdeep Saini, Simarjeet Singh, Money Grewal, Siddhant Sharma, Dhruv Kaushik, Pranav Rajvanshi (wk), Nitish Rana, Himmat Singh, Ayush Doseja, Rahul Dagar, Hrithik Shokeen, Priyansh Arya, Tejasvi (wk), Vaibhav Kandpal, Rohan Rana and Aryan Rana (Subject to fitness) Article Source: IANS
Abused Me Since I'm From Northeast: Woman Accuses Bengaluru Auto Driver
A shocking incident of discrimination has surfaced in Bengaluru, with a woman alleging that she was abused by an Uber auto driver since she is from the Northeast.
BENGALURU: In the wake of public outcry over the Metro fare hike based on alleged miscalculations, Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has written to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) seeking urgent rectification of what he termed as glaring mathematical errors in the fare revision. Commenting on the mistakes committed by BMRCL, the MP said, Even high school students do better mathematical calculations than what BMRCL did for fare revision. He pointed out the difference between the actual fare hike and the Fare Fixation Committees (FFC) recommendation, stating, BMRCL has implemented an illogical fare increase of 105%, which is not in consonance with the FFC recommendation. The actual fare increase is around 50-55% with correct application of the formula given by FFC itself. Highlighting a particular instance of miscalculation, Surya said, The maintenance and administration cost was shown to have increased by a staggering 366%, whereas the actual increase should be around 118.5%. He said this error likely occurred due to an incorrect base-year calculation, where BMRCL deviated from the formula used in the report and adopted a value alien to the available data. As a result, the percentage increase in maintenance and administration costs, which should have been 23.7%, was incorrectly computed as 73.16%, thereby inflating the overall fare hike to an illogical 105.15%. Surya said the Fare Fixation Committee, instead of re-examining BMRCLs submission, merely noted that 105.15% was on the higher side and arbitrarily reduced it to 51.55% without providing any recorded reasoning. He also stressed that BMRCL implemented fares exceeding even the committees recommendations, resulting in hikes of up to 82% on certain frequently used routes. The MP urged BMRCL to revisit and correct the fare structure.
Horamavu flood risk rises as stormwater drain project lags; GBA targets December completion
BENGALURU: Another October, and Horamavu in East Bengaluru is facing the threat of flood. Last year, a cloudburst in Yelahanka, Byatrayanpura, and Hebbal Upper stream flooded homes in Sai Layout, Vaddarapalya, and nearby areas on October 21 and 22. For the past five years the area has been getting flooded during moderate and heavy rains. In 2022, plans were made to expand the stormwater drain and fix vents at Geddalahalli Railway Under Bridge, but the railways nod is still pending. Following protests, the erstwhile Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) decided to increase the vent size at a cost of Rs 13.36 crore. Two box structures, each 6 meters wide and 4.5 meters high, are being cast for installation under the railway track. The authorities will have to take permission from the railways for the placement of the girder, and this requires digging under railway track. Recently, to ensure that the project is not delayed further, GBA Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar Rao inspected the project and reviewed the progress, directing the officials to complete the work by the end of December. But we are worried about the North East Monsoon as the area floods during October and November due to heavy rains. If there were proper efforts, the work would have been completed much earlier, said Venkatesh, a Horamavu resident. A social worker said the sufferings of Sai Layout and Vaddarpalya residents have remained unsolved since 2020, and every time it floods, residents curse the authorities. Progress is slow, with only 40% of the work completed. The Stormwater Drain Department of GBA is handling the casting of concrete boxes and has authority over this task. According to an engineer from the KR Puram Division, at least 70% should have been finished by now. Apart from the flooding threat, the traffic on Hennur-Bagalur Road is also a major concern in the surrounding area, and the Chief Commissioner has directed the Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited (B-SMILE) officials to accelerate the pace of work on white-topping work. He has directed Bengaluru East City Corporation to ensure proper maintenance of CCTV cameras installed at such locations to curb illegal dumping, as black spots have become visible and during rains, the garbage spills and causes traffic in the surrounding area.
Benagluru commissioner directs officials to fix potholes in Shivajinagar
BENGALURU: Bengaluru Central City Corporation Commissioner Rajendra Cholan directed officials to complete the ongoing white topping works in Shivajinagar division on a priority basis. The commissioner took a two-wheeler along various roads within Shivajinagar limits on Thursday, inspecting potholes, ongoing white topping work, pothole repairs, roadside waste dumping and other civic issues. He instructed officials to ensure quality pothole repairs and expedite the completion of ongoing white topping work. He also emphasised the removal of encroachments on footpaths and the clearance of unauthorised cables laid across roads. Officials were told to prevent unauthorised road digging and to impose penalties on violators as well as undertake repairs of damaged footpaths and clear black spots created due to garbage dumping along roadsides, vacant plots and pedestrian pathways. He instructed them that road works near Vidhana Soudha and in front of multi-storey buildings be carried out in coordination with the Public Works Department (PWD). While travelling across several roads on his two-wheeler, the commissioner noticed multiple potholes and admonished officials, instructing them to immediately repair them without delay.
Karnataka UGC-qualified guest lecturers demand implementation of HC order
BENGALURU: UGC-qualified guest lecturers in Karnataka under the All Karnataka State Students Association (AKSSA) submitted a memorandum to the Higher Education Department on Thursday, demanding the implementation of the High Court order that directed the government to prioritise qualified candidates in the appointment of college faculty. For two years, UGC-eligible candidates have been denied their rightful opportunities in the guest lecturer selection process. Following the High Courts verdict on October 8, 2025, we urge the authorities to promptly uphold the judgment and commence re-counselling for the 20,504 qualified candidates to fill 10,303 positions, read the memorandum. The action follows the State Governments decision on September 30 to extend the contracts of non-qualified guest lecturers, letting them continue teaching without the required UGC qualifications. The lecturers challenged this decision in court, which gave a ruling in their favour. We challenged that in court, and the case was dismissed in our favour. So, now we have to submit a request or memorandum asking the government to consider it and start fresh counselling for UGC-qualified candidates, said Shivu S, a lecturer. Even though the court has ruled in favour of UGC-qualified teachers, the government is still continuing non-qualified ones. Qualified candidates are outside without jobs, and non-qualified teachers are working , its completely unfair, he added. The lecturers emphasised that the memorandum was necessary to ensure that the fresh recruitment process for UGC-qualified candidates is initiated without further delay. This step is seen as critical to maintain adherence to UGC norms, which require teachers to hold KSET, NET, or PhD qualifications to be eligible for faculty positions in degree colleges. We are awaiting the official order. Until we receive the formal court orders, we cannot make any decision based on what was stated verbally in open court. Once the orders come, we will bring them to the notice of the legal department. The legal department and the Advocate General will give us their opinion, and then I will bring it to the notice of the CM, responded Higher Education Minister MC Sudhakar. The protest comes amid ongoing concerns that many non-qualified guest lecturers, some of whom have been teaching for over 15 to 20 years, continue to occupy posts, while qualified candidates remain unemployed.
POCSO accused jumps to death from Bengaluru City Civil Court
BENGALURU: A 35-year-old man arrested under the POCSO Act died by suicide by jumping from the fifth floor of the City Civil Court Complex near Mysore Bank Circle on Dr Ambedkar Road in Bengaluru on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as Gautam Mangalaram from KR Puram in the city. He owned an electrical shop in the Chickpet area. Gautam was brought to hall No 3 of FTC (Fast Track Court) on the fifth floor for hearing. He jumped down after escaping from the custody of the City Armed Reserve (CAR) personnel around 11.50am. His family members and relatives were there when he took the extreme step, the police further said. Though Gautam was rushed to a nearby hospital, the doctors there declared him brought dead. The body was sent to the mortuary of Victoria Hospital for postmortem. 'He was an Under Trial' Prisoner (UTP). He was brought to the court from the Bengaluru Central Prison in Parappana Agrahara along with other UTPs. The incident happened around noon, Hakay Akshay Machindra, DCP (Central), said. Gautam was arrested on April 21 for sexual assault under Section 6 of the POCSO Act. Gautam had sex with the daughter of his wifes sister. The incident came to light after the minor girl became pregnant. He committed the crime in April when he went to the house of his sister-in-law in Adugodi. We suspect that he took the extreme step as he felt ashamed after seeing his family members and relatives on the court premises, said an officer. Halasuru Gate police have registered a case of unnatural death.
Young couple found dead in locked AC room; suspected accidental blaze in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: A man and woman in their mid-20s were found dead in a suspected fire accident inside the third floor air condition room of Cool Comfort lodge in Yelahanka New Town police station limits on Thursday around 5 pm. The deceased were identified as Ramesh Bandivaddar, 25, of Gajendragada in Gadag district and Kaveri Badiger, 24, from Hunagund in Bagalkot district. The lodge is located in Kitchen 6 Family Restaurant building on the 1st main Road in Industrial Town. Kaveri had called the lodge reception and informed them about the fire. When the fire department personnel rushed to the spot, they found even the room door was locked from inside. The personnel had to break open the door to enter. Rameshs charred body was found in the room. Kaveri was found lying unconscious in the washroom which was also locked from inside. She was rushed to a nearby hospital where she was declared dead on arrival. Ramesh was working in a private firm while Kaveri was working at a spa near the lodge. It is suspected that the two were in love and faced pressure from their families. We are checking if the deaths were intentional or accidental. Both of them are said to have had a fight and Ramesh, who had gone outside, is suspected to have returned with a bottle of petrol while Kaveri was in the room, said an officer. They again had a heated argument around 5 pm when Ramesh reportedly set himself on fire after dousing with petrol. Kaveri while trying to escape is suspected to have gone inside the bathroom and bolted the door. She must have died of asphyxiation, the officer said. The Yelahanka New Town police who have registered a case of suspicious death are awaiting the post-mortem report to ascertain the cause of death. Even though the fire spread to adjacent rooms, no one else was injured. There are six A/C rooms in the lodge. SOCO and FSL teams are assisting the police in the investigation.
Bengaluru college students protest alleged sexual harassment by professor; demand his termination
BENGALURU: Tension prevailed at a private college at Jayanagar, 9th Block, on Thursday morning when a large number of students staged a protest seeking action against Prof Sanjeev Kumar Mondal, head of one of the departments, for allegedly sexually harassing a 19-year-old student. The students alleged that the college management locked them inside the auditorium and called the police to control the situation. The students gathered on the college premises around 9.30 am and started protesting. Soon, the college management cancelled classes. The students, who wanted to continue theirprotest on the main road in front of thecollege, were not allowed to go out. They were not locked inside the auditorium as alleged. The management had asked them to assemble there to persuade them to call off their protest. The students demanded thattheprofessor be terminated from service,the police said. After an FIR was registered against Mondal, we issued a notice to him to appear before the investigating officer for questioning on Wednesday. As the matter went viral on social media, Mondal did not go to the police station for questioning, a police officer said. Mondal allegedly sexually harassed the student, who hadattendance shortage and scored low marks, after inviting her to his home for lunch. He invited her home after promising that he would take care of her attendance and marks,according to the police.
Buffering Karnatakas waterbodies
In the recently concluded monsoon session, the Karnataka government introduced the Karnataka Tank Conservation and Development Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which amends the 2014 Act to define graded buffer zones around tanks based on their size. While there is no universally accepted definition of buffer zones, in many countries they are designated areas around waterbodies intended to minimise the negative impacts of human settlements, writes Chetan B.C.
Autonomy debate rages after IIM director quits
RAIPUR: The resignation of IIM Raipur Director, Prof. Ram Kumar Kakani, highlights the inconsistencies between the IIM Act and the institutes HR policies, which some academics acknowledge have persisted for years and are seen as a key reason behind his decision to step down. Prof. Kakani said the contradiction between the institutes HR policies and the spirit of the IIM Act of 2017 was limiting his professional scope, thereby hindering his work and decision-making. He resigned abruptly on July 22, well before his tenure was scheduled to end in March 2027. For more than two months, Prof. Sanjeev Parashar has served as Director in charge. He could not be reached for comment. Prof. Kakani is the third director of a premier IIM in the past five years to resign, reportedly due to differences with the Board of Governors. Two former directors of IIM KolkataAnju Seth (2021) and Uttam Kumar Sarkar (2023)resigned over disputes with their boards. A respected academic, Prof. Kakani has previously taught at IIM Kozhikode, XLRI Jamshedpur, and LLBSNAA Mussoorie. He is now the vice-chancellor of RV University, Bengaluru. Faculty and senior students at IIM Raipur said disputes over administrative authority between directors and board chairpersons have increased since the IIM Act, 2017. They said these differences affected the institutes administrative autonomy and functioning. Prof. Kanai had reportedly raised these concerns during his tenure. A source explained the probable circumstance behind Prof. Kakanis resignation. A grave academic integrity issue involving the institutes faculty member allegedly implicated in a forgery acted as a primary catalyst for the sudden exit of Kakani. The fraud specifically related to a doctoral students signature to reorder the co-authorship of a research article accepted in an A-star journal, the source said. 3rd head in five yrs to quit over rift with board Prof Ram Kumar Kakani resigned abruptly as the IIM Raipur Director on July 22 this year, well before his tenure was scheduled to end in March 2027. Prof. Kakani is the third director of a premier IIM in the past five years to resign, reportedly due to differences with the Board of Governors.
Interstate luxury bus services hit as Karnataka operators halt services to Kerala
KOCHI/BENGALURU : Scores of passengers travelling between Kerala and major South Indian cities like Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad were left stranded after several private luxury bus operators cancelled trips, citing safety concerns following alleged assaults on drivers. According to operators, a section of drivers resorted to a token strike, demanding adequate protection after one of their colleagues was reportedly attacked by anti-social elements near the Kerala border. The drivers handed over a letter about their protest only last night. We had to cancel several trips and block charts for the day. Services are expected to return to normal from Friday, said Rijas A J, who oversees inter-state operations for Sona Travels. Sources said the drivers of buses operating via Walayar and Coimbatore suspended services following the incident. One of us was assaulted by a Coimbatore-based private bus owner and his gang. Another bus was stopped in Chennai on Wednesday. We want authorities to take strict action and ensure our safety on these routes, said a driver, requesting anonymity. Meanwhile, in Karnataka, the State Private Bus Owners Association confirmed that most Karnataka-owned private buses had suspended services to Kerala over the past week, alleging repeated instances of physical assault and harassment. Our drivers are scared to operate in Kerala after being stopped and attacked. Until the issue is addressed by the departments concerned, many have chosen to stay off the road, said association president S Nataraj Sharma. He added that while around 20 Kerala-owned buses continue to operate normally, nearly all Karnataka-owned services remain halted. The association has taken up the issue with Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy and Transport Commissioner Yogeesh A M, sharing video evidence of the incidents. If the operators provide proof, we will pursue the matter, the Transport Commissioner told TNIE.
Bengaluru-based iD Fresh Food eyes 1,200-cr funding; Carlyle, Kedaara among suitors
iD Fresh Food is reportedly in talks with several private equity firms, including Carlyle and Kedaara, to raise approximately 1,200 crore. The funding round, potentially involving smaller cheques from high-net-worth individuals and family offices, is expected to value the company between 4,000-5,000 crore. Existing investors plan to sell only a small portion of their holdings.
Karnataka plans facial recognition attendance for pre-university college lecturers
After public outcry, Bangalore University trims proposal to chop 420 trees
British chip co Graphcore to invest 1 billion in India
Heavy rain in Bengalurus tech corridor triggers waterlogging & traffic chaos
TCS headcount drops nearly 20k in Q2, takes 1,135 cr hit due to layoffs
Graphcore to invest $1.3 billion, open new campus in Bengaluru
Bengaluru to Ernakulam Vande Bharat services likely from mid-Nov
TCS plans 1 gigawatt capacity AI data centre
Bengaluru police register 37 cases for objectionable posts on social media in 2025
Agri science students should become entrepreneurs: Karnataka minister
Pocso case accused jumps to death from court building in Bengaluru
ED Estimates Rs 2,000 Crore Turnover in Karnataka MLAs Betting Case
In the ongoing investigations by sleuths of Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru zonal office into the illegal online betting case involving Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra, the sleuths estimate more than Rs 2,000 crore turnover in illegal online betting applications controlled by the Congress MLA
Italian Consulate in Bengaluru received hoax bomb threat
When I step on stage, I put on that Devi energy: Raja Kumari
Raja Kumari opens up about the intersection of her artistry and faith and how she uses her music to capture the 'collective energy of surrender'
Impromptu jams in Bengaluru are smashing all language barriers
Social media isnt the villain; it helped me find my audience: Mary Ann Alexander
Kidwai cancer hospital in Bengaluru to add 450 beds, expand cancer care facilities
Imperial College partners with Science Gallery Bengaluru to boost UK-India innovation
Two thieves nabbed in Bengaluru while catching train to Rajasthan, gold worth Rs 45 lakh recovered
Karnataka high court issues notice in Dharmasthala case plea filed against activists, YouTubers
Suicide or fire accident? Couple found dead in Bengaluru lodge
Karnataka to host Indias first state-level Centre of Excellence in Space Tech
Technical advisory group launched to reduce salt consumption in Karnataka
6 minors booked for stripping & assaulting pal in Bengaluru; video goes viral
Bengaluru Police Warn Against Sharing Unverified Social Media Posts
37 cases filed, 18 arrested as police crack down on provocative and false social media content in Bengaluru.
Tea shop vendor held for locking 2 caste census staff
HC to hear Prajwals appeal challenging conviction on Oct 28
The pilot immediately contacted BPIAs Air Traffic Control (ATC) and requested clearance for an emergency landing.
Karnataka cabinet okays Rs 55 crore scaled-down plan to develop Roerich estate
Karnataka conducts random checks on cough syrups
Siddaramaiahs MLA dinner triggers cabinet reshuffle speculation
Ericsson commits to 'Made in India' for all telecom gear
Swedish firm Ericsson will manufacture all telecom equipment sold in India locally. This includes future 6G technology. The company currently produces 4G and 5G gear in India for domestic use and export. Ericsson is also expanding its research and development in Bengaluru. The firm is also working on innovative solutions like 5G-enabled food grain kiosks across India.
Court rejects plea to change investigating officer in MUDA case
Bengaluru: A court here on Thursday rejected an application filed by activist and complainant Snehamayi Krishna seeking a change of Investigating Officer in a case against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The petitioner had requested the court to direct the Karnataka Lokayukta to appoint a different officer to handle the investigation. However, the Bengaluru Additional City Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Uber expands Intercity Motorhomes pilot to Bengaluru
The service allows riders to book custom-designed, caravan-style motorhomes for outstation trips, blending luxury and comfort with long-distance road travel.
Cyber crime police register FIR against five persons for posting abusive comments on CJI Gavai
Bangalore University students submitted a memorandum to Vice-Chancellor Dr. Jayakara S.M., urging that a resolution of condemnation be passed in both the Academic Council and Syndicate meetings of the University regarding the incident.
PVR INOX launches Indias first dine-in cinema experience in Bengaluru
PVR INOX introduces Indias first dine-in cinema in Bengaluru, attempting to offer gourmet dining and immersive movie experience at M5 ECity Mall
Imperial College London partners with Science Gallery Bengaluru to boost UK-India innovation links
Imperial College London has partnered with Science Gallery Bengaluru to co-develop open research facilities and a joint fellowship program. This collaboration aims to boost UK-India and global talent exchange, fostering public engagement, research, and education. The initiative seeks to train future innovators and cultivate the next generation of scientific leaders.
The proposed joint initiatives being explored include diversifying and expanding the Science Gallery Bengalurus Public Lab Complex, among other things
Firefly Diamonds is a modern lab-grown diamond jewellery brand built on a 60-year legacy of craftsmanship. With a focus on sustainability, custom design, and everyday luxury, Firefly offers 100% real, certified diamonds powered by renewable energy, both online and across its stores in Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Extending its sustainability-first ethos, Firefly plants a tree in the name of every customer, creating a lasting environmental legacy tied to each jewellery purchase.
Event on womens wellbeing held in Bengaluru
Doctors from ARYAMBA Centre for OBG, Research and Excellence, including Dr. Latha Venkataram and Dr. Bhargavi Bhramhakal, led the discussion.
Air India adds more Delhi-London flights
The expansion strengthens Air Indias position as the largest airline between India and the UK, with around 1.7 million seats operated annually across routes connecting Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Amritsar to London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and Birmingham
First in India: Karnataka approves 12 menstrual leaves for women; minister calls it progressive law
Karnataka has become India's first state to approve menstrual leave for women, allowing up to 12 sanctioned leaves annually. State minister Santosh Lad announced the progressive law, emphasizing its welfare-oriented approach for women. The decision marks a significant step for women's rights in the state.
Karnataka: Bengaluru to set up Indias first state-level centre of excellence in space technology
Karnataka is launching India's first state-level Centre of Excellence in Space Technology in Bengaluru. This facility will unite industry, academia, and startups. It aims to boost space technology development and startup incubation. The centre will also introduce India's first State Space Innovation Index. Karnataka seeks to capture a significant share of the Indian and global space markets.
Fact-Check: Akshay Kumar Supported Jyoti Singh Publicly? No, Video Is From 2017!
This video shows Akshay Kumar speaking against the New Year Eve molestation incident in Bengaluru in 2017.
PVR INOX has launched India's first dine-in cinema at M5 ECity Mall, Bengaluru, letting moviegoers enjoy chef-prepared meals while watching films, along with state-of-the-art sound and 4K Laser projection.
From HAL Tejas to intelligent UAVs: Inferigence Quotient is building the future of autonomous drones
This Bengaluru-based startup is tackling the toughest challenge in dronesautonomy and intelligent surveillance. With products like Chetas and 7Sense, the startup is building deeptech solutions to redefine UAV intelligence.
Bigg Boss Kannada studio unsealed after DCM D.K. Shivakumar steps in, filming resumes
The studio will be given time to address violations in accordance with the norms set by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, Mr. Shivakumar had said in a post on X.
A 34-year-old police head constable, Sharanappa Ramagol, attached to the City Armed Reserve and serving as a driver for BJP leader R Ashoka's escort vehicle, was found dead by suicide at his Byatarayanapura residence. His brother-in-law discovered the body hanging in the bedroom. No suicide note was recovered.
Bengaluru's traffic gets more attention than other cities due to media freedom, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated. He highlighted the city's population surge and the challenges of managing traffic, garbage, and water. Shivakumar urged stronger civic responsibility, noting that indifference and illegal dumping hinder progress. New administrative structures aim for better governance.
Prestige Estates Projects reported record H1FY26 sales of Rs 18,144 crore, up 157% YoY, driven by strong demand across markets and segments. Q2FY26 sales stood at Rs 6,017 crore with 4.42 million sq ft sold. Brokerages including Nomura, Morgan Stanley, and Citi maintain Buy/Overweight ratings, citing strong pre-sales, robust collections, and growth potential across Bengaluru, Mumbai, and NCR.
Netweb Technologies shares in focus on partnership to build AI infrastructure solutions
Netweb Technologies India has partnered with Bengaluru-based Bud Ecosystem to develop affordable, localized AI infrastructure solutions for India. The collaboration will produce modular, scalable AI-in-a-Box systems combining optimized hardware and software, enabling AI adoption even in low-connectivity environments. Customers can start with CPU-based setups and seamlessly upgrade to advanced GPU or accelerator-based configurations as required.
AI co Anthropic to set up its 2nd Asia office in Bengaluru
GBA planned for Bengaluru with 2 crore population: Dy CM DK Shivakumar
BENGALURU: The Greater Bengaluru Authority was planned and implemented keeping in mind the exponential growth of the city and a population of approximately two crore in the next 15 years, said Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar who also holds the portfolio of Bengaluru Development. Taking part in an event hosted by Bengaluru Political Action Committee (B.Pac) on Wednesday, the DCM reiterated that big ticket projects like Twin Tunnel Road, Elevated Corridor, Road on Stormwater Drain Buffer Zone and Bengaluru Business Corridor from Kogilu to Electronic City will be executed. He said these projects will take three years. The Tunnel Road Project will take four years to be completed as machines have to come from China or Germany, which alone will take about a year. Tomorrow, the issue of small tunnel road of 1.5 kms near Hebbal will come before the cabinet, he said. The biggest problems in Bengaluru are mobility, garbage management, and water supply. Bengaluru is not a planned city. In Karnataka, there are 270 engineering colleges, 70 medical colleges and over 1,200 nursing colleges. Youth, after education, come to Bengaluru in search of jobs, and they need a place. Keeping all the public inflow, GBA was planned, Shivakumar said. Bengaluru has 1.27 crore vehicles. The existing roads cannot be widened. The land and property value is more. Garbage is a big issue; 12 waste-to-energy plants suggested during my term as power minister did not materialise. Bengaluru had become difficult to manage, hence the GBA was brought in, and we have made carved out corporations so that the delivery of service would be faster, said Shivakumar, welcoming criticism from the opposition and the public. He said in the coming days elections will be held for these corporations and said 50 percent of the 368 wards will be represented by women. Women are leaders and decision-makers at home, and they need an opportunity at administration, and hence we arrived at this decision, he said. Earlier, speaking at the session, GBA Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar Rao said that there was limited bandwidth available with the commissioner in BBMP to make decisions. Now that there are smaller corporations and commissioners are available, they are able to address core issues. The issues with roads, street lights, and footpaths, water supply, and garbage are all being addressed in a faster way. There are going to be bigger changes under the GBA, Rao said. He said the funding issues for some corporations will be addressed through coordination provided by the GBA with respective parastatal agencies. Rao also spoke about mobility, which is not a written chapter under the GBA.
PM Modi condoles the death of TJS George
BENGALURU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of renowned journalist and columnist Thayil Joseph Sony George. PM Modi said TJS was respected by his peers and younger colleagues for his work, and that the legacy of his books and journalistic work will continue to offer perspective and guidance to younger journalists. George, popularly known by his acronym TJS, and considered the Bheeshma of Indian journalism, passed away in Bengaluru on October 3, at the age of 97. His last rites were carried out with full state honours here on October 5. In his condolence letter dated October 6, addressed to Georges son Jeet Thayil, also a writer, Narendra Modi said, I received the news of the passing away of Shri Thayil Jacob Sony George Ji with a feeling of grief and sadness. Widely known across the journalistic fraternity as TJS, he was respected by his peers and younger colleagues for his work as a journalist and an editor. Modi said a father is the strongest pillar of support in a childs life, and added, His (Georges) presence instils a deep sense of protection, giving strength and courage to face lifes challenges with confidence. Memories of the times spent with him (George) will provide you (Jeet Thayil) solace and comfort in this difficult hour. Offering his heartfelt condolences, Modi said his thoughts are with the family. May the family gather the strength and fortitude to endure this grievous loss. May the departed soul rest in peace, he said.
Bangalore University convocation: 30,300 students earn degrees
BENGALURU: Bangalore University on Wednesday held its 60th Annual Convocation at Jnana Jyothi Auditorium. Governor and Chancellor Thaawarchand Gehlot presided over the ceremony and conferred honorary doctorates on former MLC and social worker D Madegowda, and TB Prasanna, Founder and Managing Director of JP Agri Genetics Pvt Ltd. Assembly Speaker UT Khader was scheduled for a doctorate, but was absent. Padma Shri awardee and former Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) director Prahlada Rama Rao delivered the convocation address, inspiring graduates to dream big and innovate with integrity. This year, 30,300 students received degrees, including 140 PhD awardees. A total of 157 students were awarded 298 gold medals, and 61 students received 132 cash prizes. A total of 13,510 women, and 9,878 men graduated. Prema S, a postgraduate student in Kannada Studies, won 11 gold medals, the highest in the PG category, while Hemant S, a Civil Engineering undergraduate, secured 7 gold medals. Students from the SC/ST communities Divya S, Manasa KG, Nandini DH, Chetana R, and Bharath Kumar S were awarded the Dr BR Ambedkar Gold Medal. Swaroop N and Ranjitha Jadhav were adjudged Best Sportsperson of the Year 2023-24. Higher Education Minister and Pro-Chancellor Dr M C Sudhakar, Vice-Chancellor Jayakara SM, Registrar KT Shanthala, and others were present.
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Armed robbers strike on Bengaluru-Mysuru highway, loot Tamil Nadu cop and family
BENGALURU: A 54-year-old special sub-inspector from Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu was robbed by three armed bike-borne robbers on the Bengaluru-Mysore National Highway 275 on Tuesday, around 2 am. The victim, PJ Shaji from Puthukuli village in Nilgiris, works as a special sub-inspector in Cherambadi police station in Nilgiris. Shaji was coming to Bengaluru with his wife and two children in a car to pick up his elder son, as he had finished his hotel management course in Halasuru. The complainant said that he had parked the car on the service road near Lambani Thandya near Channapatna for a nap around 1.45 am. Around 2 am, the accused threatened him and his family members at knifepoint and escaped with a gold chain worth Rs 10,000 and mobile phones, with a total estimated value of around Rs 1.35 lakh. The Channapatna Rural police have registered a case. After the accused left, Shaji found the patrolling police and sought their help. Search for the accused is on, said an officer. A case of robbery (BNS 309(4)) has been registered against the unidentified accused.
Prestige Estates Q2 sales bookings jump 50 pc to Rs 6,017 cr on strong housing demand
Prestige Estates Projects Ltd witnessed a remarkable 50% surge in sales bookings, reaching Rs 6,017.3 crore in Q2, fueled by robust housing demand. The company achieved record first-half sales of Rs 18,143.7 crore, surpassing its full-year FY25 target. Strong performances were noted across Bengaluru, NCR, and Mumbai, highlighting broad market appeal and successful project execution.
Drugs worth Rs 23.84 cr seized, 6 held in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: The sleuths of the Central Crime Branch (CCB), along with the South and North East Divisions police, have arrested six people, including two foreign women nationals and seized drugs worth Rs 23.84 crore in four separate cases. The two accused women are Marwa Essem Ossam (31) and Zargoun Salaheldin (32), both of whom had arrived in India on medical visas. Based on a tip-off, police conducted a raid at an apartment in Gollahalli village in Kothanur and seized 4.815 kg of MDMA worth Rs 12.03 crore. A case has been registered against the duo under the NDPS Act and the Foreigners Act. The Anti-Narcotics Wing (ANW) of the CCB arrested a 40-year-old driver from Rajasthan for alleged drug peddling in the Parappana Agrahara police station limits. The accused, Ladu Ram (40), has been residing near Kudlu Gate in Singasandra since 2024. As his driving profession did not meet his financial needs, he began peddling drugs with the help of his brother-in-law, police said. Police seized 1.399 kg of MDMA crystals and 2.030 kg of opium, valued at around Rs 4 crore. In another operation, the ANW sleuths raided the foreign post office in the KG Nagar police station limits and seized parcels containing 3 kg of hydro ganja worth about Rs 3.81 crore. The accused were purchasing hydro ganja from Thailand and Germany using cryptocurrency under the fake names Khachibbi Jeezs and Khidoinoise Jeez to sell in Bengaluru, police said. Two accused, Nizar Mohammed (37) and Rasheed (46), both natives of Kerala, were arrested, and efforts are on to trace consumers and other associates.
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Eyes on the future : Know more about Meta Glasses
Imagine recording your childs first smile, petting your dog or taking a mirror selfie, all without the burden of rushing to open the camera app on your phone and making much-needed changes to settings for that perfect shot.Well, one such world is slowly building its space. Bengalurus tech-savvy and going-with-the-trend crowd are now inclined towards Meta Glasses the futuristic smart glasses that blend fashion with function. With AI-driven features like hands-free livestreaming, music and first-person video recording, these eye glasses are redefining how people see the world. Vlogger and restaurateur AB Gupta stumbled upon the glasses on YouTube about four months ago. The discovery was a game-changer. As a content creator, I was looking for a seamless way to record without juggling a camera. With these glasses, all you have to say is Hey Meta, start recording, and it captures your world exactly as you see it, he explains. Echoing a similar excitement, Karina A Shetty, who purchased her pair in the US before they hit any Indian shelves, highlights how the glasses add a dash of style to everyday lives. Also a content creator, Shetty says, They look cool and double up as headphones. For her, its feature of playing music and taking hands-free photos, especially while she manages her mom duties, was irresistible. Its perfect when you dont have enough hands, she laughs. Whether for convenience or sheer curiosity, Meta Glasses are clearly making a mark on Bengalurus lifestyle landscape. For everyday users, the pull of the trend is undeniable. Wanitha Ashok, a fitness expert, who first learned about Meta Glasses on social media, says she was convinced only after trying on a friends glasses. The pictures were stunning, she recalls. While the users are enthusiastic, sellers in Bengaluru are equally optimistic. Meghana Manay, chief operations officer at the heritage optical brand SR Gopal Rao Opticians and Optometrists, says the response has been overwhelming since the Ray-BanMeta collaboration launched in India this June. She credits the internet for creating a buzz among Bengalureans. Customers were asking for it even before we stocked it, she notes. Most people already knew what it could do. Theyd seen it online. At a starting price of around `30,000, the device is no small investment, but the citys early adopters label it worth every penny. Karin A Shetty, content creator wearing Meta Glasses Future-perfect or Privacy Risk? Gupta uses them for travel vlogs and daily moments alike. Beyond video, one thing hes fascinated by is the integration of Metas latest AI features, which can identify landmarks or even narrate what youre looking at. It feels like living in a sci-fi movie, he adds, predicting that in a decade, phones will become obsolete, replaced by wearables like these. Its not just a gadget, it is an interesting step foward merging vision care with connected living, adds Manay, though she acknowledges the privacy concerns that are beginning to surface amidst the excitement. The good and reassuring part about Metas design is that it includes clear visual clues with an LED indicator light, which turns on when being captured. Most people dont know what it means, she explains, adding, Its the wearers responsibility to inform others when recording, just like we would do while filming with a phone. She points out that many cheaper smart glasses in the open market lack such indicators, posing a larger privacy risk. Yes, it is convenient and you can multitask, but like all digital devices, its best to limit the usage, after all, theres still Bluetooth radiation to think about, highlights Ashok. Whereas Shetty points out the heaviness, Theyre snug and a bit heavy, like wearing a tight headband all day, but they make you look like you belong in the art world, she concludes. But despite all these, Meta glasses have already made their mark among tech-savvy. And as wearables like these evolve, its the users who need to stay conscious about how they capture the world, the one where they are the main character.
Memory lane to Malgudi: Bengaluru writers on fond moments with RK Narayan's stories
Whether you lost yourself in the dramas rife in the town of Malgudi over vacations spent watching Malgudi Days or an English textbook extract got you hooked on Swamis mischief the world of RK Narayans writings has entertained children and adults alike for 90 years since his first book, Swami and Friends released in 1935. One of the trailblazers responsible for the early blooms of Indian writing in English, Narayans work instilled a love of reading in kids who went on to become writers. But what do these writers hold dear? Take a look! Slow and gentle Harini Nagendra stumbled into Narayans world during a summer at her grandfathers house. She recalls, I came across a copy of The Bachelor of Arts I must have been far too young to read it, but I fell into it immediately. What does she enjoy the most? The very gentle pace of the book that makes you slow down, take delight in the adventures of the characters and briefly inhabit a world different from yours, she says Recommendations: My Dateless Diary Nagendras note: This book is all about Narayans misadventures abroad a hilarious comparison of life in India (of those times) versus the USA. Vernacular touch For Roopa Pai, who came across Swami and Friends as a teen and aspiring writer, the joy of reading it was as much about Narayans use of language as the story itself. I read Swami and Friends over and over again, obsessively, wondering how Narayan had managed to render a very Kannada ethos into English so seamlessly, with not a single awkward-sounding phrase, she says, adding, I marvel at how he is able to get into the minds of his child protagonists. It calls for keen observation and understanding of children, and a deep empathy with them. It is a very Mysorean way of looking at the world there is a large-hearted acceptance of human frailties and circumstances. Recommendation: Swami and Friends Pais note: I recommend it to adults - it will help them connect with their inner, uncynical child, which is not only a good thing for them but also for everyone around. A wonderful world Childrens writer-illustrator Priya Kuriyan fondly remembers time spent with family watching Malgudi Days . There was such little content for kids that you would devour whatever you found. I remember my sister and I being really spooked by a ghost in one episode, Kuriyan says, adding, He was one of the first to be really into world-building so much so that you could map out Malgudi. Recommendation: The Man-Eater of Malgudi Accessible & authentic For Kannada writer Vasudhendra, Narayan made English approachable. What attracted us as 8th graders was his simple English. Being in Bellarys heat, we could not understand British poets we were studying always praising the summer, he laughs. It felt like Narayan was writing about our lives, even though most of it came from his experiences in Tamil Nadu and Mysuru. Recommendation: Grandmothers Tale (featuring RK Laxmans illustrations)
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