The Phoenix Mills Limited announced the launch of Phoenix Shopping League (PSL) 2026 India's first-ever sports-inspired shopping league. Running from 18th June onwards, PSL reimagines the traditional End-of-Season Sale (EOSS) as an immersive, league-style retail experience inspired by the growing popularity of sporting leagues such as the IPL, Women's Premier League, FIFA and more. Customers can enjoy unbeatable offers and rewards while shopping across 500+ leading national and international brands across participating Phoenix destinations. As sport continues to unite communities, fuel conversations, and create moments of shared excitement, Phoenix Shopping League taps into this nationwide sporting sentiment, bringing the spirit of participation, achievement, and celebration into the world of retail. The initiative reflects Phoenix's continued commitment to curating experiences that blend shopping with emerging lifestyle passions such as sports, wellness, and community engagement. Krunal Pandya joined the Phoenix Shopping League at Phoenix Malls, celebrating Indias first sports-inspired shopping league that redefines the retail experience To make this even more engaging and interesting, Indian cricketer Krunal Pandya unveiled the league at Phoenix Palladium Ahmedabad , bringing his spirit of performance, passion, and achievement to the campaign. The launch marks the beginning of a nationwide celebration across Phoenix Palladium Mumbai, Phoenix Marketcity Mumbai, Palladium Ahmedabad, Phoenix Citadel Indore, and Phoenix Palassio Lucknow. Throughout the season, Phoenix destinations will come alive with immersive league-themed environments featuring striking central installations, branded signage clusters, interactive engagement zones, and sport-inspired wayfinding elements. Designed to mirror the energy and spectacle of a sporting event, these experiential touchpoints will elevate the shopping journey and transform Phoenix destinations into vibrant arenas of participation, competition, and celebration. As consumer preferences continue to evolve beyond conventional retail shopping, millennials and Gen Z increasingly seek experiences that foster participation, entertainment, community, and engagement. Phoenix Shopping League reflects this shift by creating a format where shopping becomes more interactive, experiential, and rewarding. Key Highlights of Phoenix Shopping League 2026
Arteor Advance exemplifies Legrand India's vision for the future of premium living, where design, technology and sustainability converge to create more intuitive everyday experiences. Arteor Advance by Legrand reflects the evolution of premium living through thoughtful design, intuitive innovation, and sustainability At a time when premiumisation is reshaping consumer expectations across metros as well as Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, Arteor Advance responds to the growing demand for solutions that seamlessly combine aesthetics, performance, and intelligent functionality. Designed for contemporary homes and workspaces, the range reflects a shift towards more intuitive, human-centric technology that enhances how people interact with their environments. Arteor Advance is guided by a design philosophy that brings together visionary aesthetics, intuitive functionality, and a commitment to responsible innovation. Drawing from evolving lifestyle trends, the range balances minimalist forms with rich sensory detail, creating an experience that engages touch, sight, and sound. Capturing this essence, the campaign Feel Something New expresses the elevated, tactile experience that defines Arteor Advance. The range stands out for its refined design language, featuring elements such as a floating rocker, low-angle curvature, chamfered plates, and a soft locator glow that enhances usability in low-light conditions. Available in 2 distinctive design lines, Classic and Elite, Arteor Advance offers flexibility to suit diverse interior styles. With hybrid plates, both rocker formats can be seamlessly combined, enabling greater creative freedom while maintaining visual harmony. Beyond aesthetics, Arteor Advance integrates advanced functionality with next-generation controls, smart-ready capabilities, and high-quality materials, delivering a solution that is as intuitive as it is elegant. It is designed for a new generation of consumers who value both form and function in equal measure. In line with Legrands focus on responsible innovation, Arteor Advance features 90% bio-based packaging designed to reduce environmental impact and support more sustainable product lifecycles. Sharing his perspective, Tony Berland, CEO & MD, Group Legrand India , said, With Arteor Advance, we bring together design excellence, innovation, and intent. More than a functional element, it reflects a refined approach to how people experience their living and working spaces, where every detail is thoughtfully designed to deliver both performance and aesthetic value . Fabien Striblen, Principal Designer, Group Legrand , said, Arteor Advance was conceived as a true architectural element rather than a conventional switch. Its signature floating rocker creates a sense of lightness and refinement while enhancing usability through a subtle light signature and intuitive touch. Designed with a modular architecture, premium finishes, and seamless integration of smart technologies, Arteor Advance adapts effortlessly to diverse interior styles and automation needs. The objective was simple: to create a solution that blends beautifully into its environment while delivering a sophisticated, contemporary, and future-ready user experience . Manish Kumat, Principal Architect, Manish Kumat Design Cell , said, Arteor Advance integrates effortlessly into contemporary spaces where design and functionality must work in harmony. What stands out is its ability to complement a smart home ecosystem while preserving the architectural intent of a project. Its refined aesthetics, intuitive interface, and thoughtful detailing elevate everyday interactions, creating an experience that is both seamless and sophisticated for the end user . Vidhi Duggad, Interior Designer, The Blue Wall Studio , said, " Arteor Advance exemplifies how thoughtful design can elevate everyday experiences. Its signature floating rocker, tactile precision, and refined finishes reflect the attention to detail that defines well-designed spaces. What I particularly value is its ability to maintain clean, minimalist aesthetics while seamlessly integrating with modern smart home ecosystems. It strikes a perfect balance between form and function, complementing the overall design vision while delivering an intuitive and sophisticated experience for the end user . To build salience among design-conscious consumers and homeowners, Legrand India also rolled out a targeted digital influencer campaign featuring 8 leading interior designers. Through visually rich content, the campaign positioned Arteor Advance as a premium lifestyle upgrade, highlighting its design-led appeal and intuitive functionality in real living spaces. The campaign generated strong engagement across digital platforms, helping position Arteor Advance as a design-led lifestyle choice rather than a conventional electrical product. It garnered over 5.4 million views and nearly 5 million impressions across Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Complementing its digital outreach, Legrand India undertook a large-scale on-ground retail activation across 6 key cities - Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Designed around the campaign's central idea of tactile discovery, the Mystery Box activation encouraged retailers and electricians to experience Arteor Advance through touch and interaction before revealing the product, reinforcing the range's sensory design philosophy. The activation spanned over 110 counters and engaged more than 4,500 participants, generating strong interest and spot orders across key electrical markets. Focused out-of-home branding across key electrical trade markets helped reinforce Arteor Advances brand visibility. This included one unit at Chandni Chowk signal, Bhagirath Palace Market in Delhi, and 35 double-sided units from Princess Street Flyover to Lohar Chawl in Mumbai. With Arteor Advance, Legrand reinforces its leadership in design-led electrical solutions, setting new benchmarks for premium living spaces in India. About Group Legrand India Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, dedicated to supporting technological, societal, and environmental change around the globe. Legrands core purpose is to improve lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet, with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. For over two decades, Group Legrand India has maintained its leadership position in power protection business, utilizing its global expertise to tailor the offering to local market needs. The Group has strategic acquisitions which further solidified its commitment to delivering complete solutions, making it the preferred partner across diverse market segments. Group Legrand India has several brands under its umbrella who are leaders in their respective product domain, namely IndoAsian, Numeric, Valrack, Adlec and NetRack. With a diverse workforce of 5000+ employees across India, Group Legrand India has 7 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, 3 R&D centres and a wide distribution network with over 870 distribution partners and 19000+ retailers. Legrand's purpose guides its responsible commitments to a more sustainable world for all. Legrand's CSR commitments actively contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals set out by the UN for a better and more sustainable future. Legrand has laid out its CSR /Sustainability commitments in 4 main areas of actions to improve lives: Promote diversity and inclusion Reduce its carbon footprint Develop a circular economy Be a responsible business As a specialist in electrical and digital infrastructure, reducing the carbon footprint and developing a circular economy approach within its activities are Legrands priorities at all times. In addition, Legrand is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, while being a responsible player in its day-to-day relationships with all the stakeholders, especially its employees, customers and suppliers. Legrand has set the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 throughout the Groups value chain.
Karnataka Launches Special Intensive Voter List Review Campaign
Bengaluru, June 30: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar launched the Special Intensive Review (SIR) campaign for the voter list from his residence in Sadashivanagar on Tuesday. He personally filled out and submitted the enumeration form, urging all eligible voters to complete this process promptly. He emphasized that safeguarding the right to vote is a civic ... Read more Karnataka Launches Special Intensive Voter List Review Campaign
Bigg Boss Kannada's Divya Suresh alleges harassment, seeks police action
Former Bigg Boss Kannada contestant Divya Suresh alleged that a man followed her and her cousin late at night in Bengaluru while making sexually explicit gestures. She shared a video of the accused, tagged Bengaluru Police, and questioned women's safety
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Constable suspended for helping him
Kannada actress Divya Suresh has alleged that a man harassed her and her cousin on a Bengaluru street late Sunday night. Sharing the incident on Instagram, she claimed the man followed them and made obscene gestures. Her post and video have sparked online reactions and renewed concerns about women's safety in the city.
A Bengaluru chartered accountant revealed the substantial long-term cost of home loan interest, which can double a property's price. She advocates for a simple strategy: investing a small monthly sum in index funds alongside EMI payments. This approach, she calculates, can generate significant wealth over two decades, potentially offsetting the entire interest paid and leaving a substantial net gain, transforming a financial burden into a wealth-building opportunity.
Bengaluru physiotherapist found dead at homestay in Nandi Hills; boyfriend unconscious
A 26-year-old physiotherapist was discovered deceased in a locked room at a homestay near Nandi Hills, with her boyfriend found unconscious beside her. Police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide attempt. The victim's mother has filed a complaint alleging a 'love jihad' angle, leading to a murder case against the boyfriend.
Bengaluru techie, earning Rs 45 LPA, shocks Internet: I dont have anything left
A Bengaluru tech professional earning Rs 45 lakh annually confessed to feeling 'broke' due to his spending habits. His monthly expenses, including a Rs 63,000 home loan EMI and Rs 32,000 on discretionary spending like shopping and vacations, leave him with nothing at month's end. This revelation has sparked widespread online debate about financial management.
Women Found Dead In A Homestay, Male Friend Hospitalised
The deceased Sai Surabhi, a resident of Bengaluru had stayed at a homestay along with Sanjith Ali, a cab driver since Saturday.
Home sales fall to three-year low in June quarter
Home sales experienced a notable dip in the June quarter, marking the slowest performance since early 2023. Persistent global uncertainties and supply chain issues have dampened buyer sentiment. Despite this, new project launches saw an annual increase, particularly in premium segments and infrastructure-driven areas. While most major cities saw sales decline, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru registered modest yearly growth.
As SIR begins on June 30, Karnataka govt. issues guidelines for permanent residence certificates
The applications will be processed by Atal Janasnehi Centres, BengaluruOne, KarnatakaOne and Grama One among others
The cable question was never only about how many lines reach India or whose logo is on them. It is about who can fix them when the water is on fire, and who can be ordered to sail away FUTURECRAFT | TECHNOLOGY & NATIONAL SECURITY In March 2026, a cable-laying ship called the Ile de Batz dropped anchor in the Saudi port of Dammam and stopped working. Its French operator, Alcatel Submarine Networks, had told its clients it could no longer operate safely in the Persian Gulf and declared force majeure. The water above the seabed it was wiring had turned into a war zone. The ship was finishing the 2Africa Pearls cable, the Gulf branch that lands in India. It was meant to give India a routing alternative to the Red Sea, which had already become too dangerous to lean on. Most of it now sits on the Gulf floor, laid but unconnected, waiting for a war to end. India did the sensible thing on paper. It saw the Red Sea risk and joined the consortium that would fund the way around it. Then the way around it became a second war zone, and the contractor went home. The cable India was counting on now belongs to a ship parked in another countrys harbour. That pattern keeps repeating, and it points at a gap India has chosen not to close. The geography India inherited Almost everything India does online arrives by sea. Submarine cables carry more than ninety-five per cent of the worlds international data traffic, and Indias share comes ashore at a handful of points. Roughly fifteen cable systems land at fifteen stations across just five coastal cities, clustered heavily around Versova in Mumbai. A lot of bandwidth, a few beaches. That concentration was always a quiet risk. What changed in the past year is the water. Indias two main cable corridors both run through conflict now. The route west to Europe goes through the Red Sea, where cables were cut repeatedly through 2025. The newer route runs through the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint that Irans Revolutionary Guard declared closed in early March 2026. For the first time, both corridors are hostile at once. This is not abstract. In September 2025, two cables near Jeddah, including one operated by Tata Communications, were severed and Indian users felt it. A cut on the ocean floor thousands of kilometres away shows up as a slow morning in Mumbai and Bengaluru. India does not control the water its data travels through, and it cannot. The ship that was never ordered Here is the gap. When a cable breaks, someone has to sail out to the fault, raise the cable from the seabed and splice it. India cannot do this for itself. It owns no cable repair ship. Indian operators sign multi-year contracts with two foreign consortia, one in Dubai and one in Singapore, then wait their turn for a vessel that may be working on the other side of the world. Indias own rules add to the wait, requiring clearances from several agencies and a government representative aboard the ship while it works. The government knows. The National Security Council Secretariat and the Department of Telecommunications have been working on indigenous repair and laying vessels for two years. A study by the state firm TCIL put the cost at roughly three to four thousand crore rupees for the ships and interim facilities. The Navy already has two deep-water diving support vessels from 2022 that could be retrofitted for the job. The project even sits on the Prime Ministers Office priority-tracking portal, e-Samiksha. And still no ship. The decision has been put off year after year, even as the threat grew. The sum involved is modest against a telecom sector that earns several lakh crore rupees a year. The cheapest part of the problem is the part that has not moved. India has learned to fund the cable and forfeit the ship. The first makes it a customer. The second would have made it sovereign. Trusted, and still someone elses The official answer to all this is more cable, and better-placed cable. In February 2026, Sundar Pichai used the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi to announce America-India Connect, part of a fifteen billion dollar Google commitment over five years. It puts a new international subsea gateway at Visakhapatnam on the east coast, with four routes linking the United States, India and the southern hemisphere. Metas Project Waterworth is eyeing Vizag too. Washington is separately backing a trusted cable, SCNX3, to Singapore. On its own terms this is good news. It pulls capacity away from the Versova cluster and adds eastern routes India could never have financed alone. But look at who owns it. The Vizag landing station is being built with Airtel to carry Googles cables. The move away from one geography lands on the infrastructure of one or two American hyperscalers, routed through American jurisdiction. Trusted describes the supplier. It does not transfer control. So the threat changes shape rather than shrinking. Yesterday the worry was a foreign vessel near a cable, or a war closing the Gulf. A former navy official has claimed the Chinese submersible Jiaolong has operated in areas where Indian cables run, and Chinese researchers have disclosed a deep-sea cutter able to work at seven thousand metres. Tomorrow it is a corporate decision or a foreign court order taken far from Delhi. And the clearance regime that made India a hard place to land a cable is unchanged, so the new gateway inherits the old bottleneck. The case for renting There is an honest argument for the status quo. Cable repair ships sit idle most of the time, and the industry runs on shared consortium fleets because owning one rarely pays for itself. And turning a navy vessel into a repair ship risks putting civilian infrastructure in a uniform, inviting the very targeting India wants to avoid. The argument holds in peacetime. That is also its weakness. A shared fleet works right up until the fleet decides your waters are too dangerous and invokes force majeure, which is exactly what happened in the Gulf in March. Sovereign capability is insurance for the rare bad day, not the ordinary one. India just watched it arrive on two corridors at once. Bottom Line The cable question was never only about how many lines reach India or whose logo is on them. It is about who can fix them when the water is on fire, and who can be ordered to sail away. The 2Africa Pearls cable will be joined eventually, once the shooting stops and a foreign ship returns. The open question is whether India will still be waiting on someone elses ship to do it. (The Author studies Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA. He is interested in emerging technologies and innovation, and can be reached on LinkedIn at @arssh-kumar14)
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Karnataka Launches Special Intensive Revision of Voter List for Transparency
Bengaluru, June 29: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Karnataka will commence on June 30. Under this initiative, 59,050 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct door-to-door verification for one month to ensure that the states voter list is accurate, complete, and up-to-date. During a press conference on Monday, Chief Electoral Officer ... Read more Karnataka Launches Special Intensive Revision of Voter List for Transparency
Fatal Accident: HC boosts payout by Rs 51 lakh for family of Kenya-employed man
Nagarro stock surge draws scrutiny; Persistent CEO Kalra says tight protocols followed
BJP slams Karnataka CM for releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu
Bengaluru: Karnataka Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka has launched a sharp attack on the Congress government, alleging that it is secretly releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu despite the state facing an imminent water crisis due to weak monsoon rains. Ashoka claimed that farmers in the Cauvery basin are once again gripped by fears 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 .
Viral audio clip sparks fresh Karnataka BJP leadership row
Bengaluru: A fresh political storm has erupted within the Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after an alleged audio clip, purportedly featuring former Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda, surfaced on social media. The viral recording has reignited speculation over a possible change in the partys state leadership, with claims that senior leaders have urged the BJP 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 .
Husband need not pay maintenance if wife earns more: Karnataka HC
Bengaluru: In a significant ruling on matrimonial maintenance, the Karnataka High Court has held that a husband cannot be compelled to pay maintenance to his wife if she is financially independent, earns more than him and has no other dependants. The High Court allowed a petition filed by a husband challenging a trial court order 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 .
SIR begins in Bengaluru from June 30, over 8,900 BLOs deployed
Bengaluru: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will commence across Karnataka from June 30, with the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) completing elaborate preparations for the month-long verification exercise. The door-to-door survey will continue until July 29. Addressing a press conference, GBA Chief Commissioner and District Election Officer Maheshwar Rao said that electoral roll 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 .
Bengaluru court summons Priyank Kharge, Nalapad in RSS case
Bengaluru: A Bengaluru court has issued summons to Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Youth Congress leader Mohammed Harris Nalapad in connection with a criminal defamation case over their alleged social media posts and statements against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its members. The 42nd Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Court has taken cognisance 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 .
Bengaluru: Boyfriend slits womans throat over marriage dispute
Bengaluru: A 23-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend after an argument over marriage in Bengalurus Mahalakshmi Layout Police Station limits on Sunday night, June 28, with the police arresting the accused within hours of the incident. The deceased has been identified as Anjali, 23. The accused, Rajeev, was reportedly in a relationship with 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 .
Bengaluru to be linked by quadruple railway lines to several destinations within 100 km of city
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GCL 2026: Carlsen, Giri, Divya , Humpy to play in same team - full squads here
Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin emerged as one of the biggest attractions in the Global Chess League Season 4 player draft, joining American Gambits after a bidding battle. The Bengaluru-based tournament, scheduled from September 3-13, will feature top stars including Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand, who switched teams to join PBG Alaskan Knights, as all six franchises finalised their squads.
Social media influencer raises 2 crore for ailing toddler
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Orange alert issued in Uttara Kannada as heavy rain looms
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Bengaluru development minister Krishna Byre Gowdas segment gets biggest slice of 2k-crore infra pie
Karnataka's Rs 2,000-crore Bengaluru infrastructure package shows a stark disparity in fund allocation. Byatarayanapura, represented by a Congress MLA, received the largest share with Rs 88.5 crore, while IT hubs like Mahadevapura got significantly less. This unequal distribution, with top allocations going to constituencies with Congress MLAs, is raising concerns amid ongoing infrastructure woes in the city's tech corridors.
Misuse of legislature house vehicles: Ktaka Assembly
Kannada actress Krishi Thapanda has broken her silence following the death of entrepreneur Vaishak at her Bengaluru home. She expressed deep grief over losing someone close and highlighted the distress caused by public speculation. Thapanda emphasized the need for empathy, noting that a family and friends are mourning. The police are investigating Vaishak's death, with reports indicating he was undergoing treatment for depression.
Telangana EAGLE force arrests 24-yr-old with 241 gm MDMA
Hyderabad: In a major breakthrough against interstate drug trafficking, the Telangana EAGLE Force, in a joint operation with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Bengaluru and Shadnagar Police, arrested a 24-year-old drug peddler from Bengaluru and seized 241 grams of MDMA. Rahul PV of Dommasandra from Belthur area was arrested during a raid on Sunday, June 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 .
These meters will help BWSSB identify any attempts to bypass the meters and steal water and detect leakages early on
Interstate MDMA peddler arrested in Bengaluru, 241 grams seized in joint EAGLE-NCB operation
Bengaluru police seize narcotics worth 25.23 crore, arrest 17 including three foreign nationals
Woman Stabbed To Death Under Mahalakshmi Layout PS Limits, Another Found Murdered Under Bommanahalli
The victim is identified as Anjali and the complaint from her grandmother Chennamma stated Anjali was in a relationship with Rajeev, a resident of K.P. Agrahara in Bengaluru, for about 6 months. It is alleged Rajeev stabbed Anjali to death and a case has been registered in Mahalakshmi Layout police station
We Should Be Flexible: Bengaluru Man's Take On Job Switches And Career Growth Goes Viral
Manik Salaria shared his views in a video on Instagram, where he spoke about salary hikes, promotions and stagnation in corporate jobs.
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Bengaluru-Mangaluru four-track rail corridor under consideration: Union Minister V Somanna
Union Minister V. Somanna announced plans for a four-track railway line between Bengaluru and Mangaluru, alongside similar corridors for cities near Bengaluru. The Bengaluru-Tumakuru quadrupling project is set for tendering soon, with Bengaluru-Mysuru survey underway. Direct rail to Kolar and improved connectivity to Mangaluru port are prioritized. A Vande Bharat Sleeper service to Vijayapura is expected in months, and the Bengaluru-Pune high-speed rail project will be pursued.
IFAT, TGPWU oppose challenge to Karnataka Gig Workers Act
Hyderabad: The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU), Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT) and Karnataka App-Based Workers Union (KAWU) on Monday, June 29, strongly condemned the decision to challenge the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2025 before the Karnataka High Court. App-based platform companies like Swiggy and Zepto, 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 .
With folded hands, Krishi requested everyone to let Vaishak rest in peace
Woman Found Dead, Boyfriend Unconscious At Homestay Near Bengaluru
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Jilted lover stabs woman to death in Bengaluru
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Sharmiela, Sudhan Sundaram get engaged
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Young Woman Murdered by Ex-Boyfriend in Bengaluru Over Rejection of Marriage Proposal
Bengaluru, June 29: A young woman was brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend in the Mahalakshmi Layout area of Bengaluru. The police reported that the suspect was apprehended just hours after the incident on Monday. The victim has been identified as Anjali, while the accused is named Rajiv. Both individuals were residents of K.P. Agrahara in ... Read more Young Woman Murdered by Ex-Boyfriend in Bengaluru Over Rejection of Marriage Proposal
Priyank Kharge vows legal fight, renews demand for RSS registration after Bengaluru court summons
Where are its donations coming from? Who is maintaining the accounts? Who is benefiting from it and who is losing because of it? All of that should become known, Mr. Kharge added
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Anjali and the accused, Rajeev, had been in a relationship for the past three to four years after meeting at their workplace. However, Anjali's family had opposed their marriage due to Rajeev's background.
Residential sales dip to lowest since Jan 2023 amid West Asia war, impacting buyer sentiment
Residential sales in India experienced a significant dip in April-June, reaching the lowest point since early 2023. Geopolitical tensions and supply chain issues are cited as key factors dampening buyer sentiment. Despite an overall decline, premium housing segments and specific cities like Bengaluru and MMR showed resilience, with new launches increasing year-on-year, though quarterly supply saw a drop.
A Bengaluru court has issued summons to Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Youth Congress leader Mohammed Haris Nalapad over their alleged remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), directing them to appear on July 21. Taking cognisance of a private criminal complaint against the Congress leaders, XLII Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate of Bengaluru City [] The post Bengaluru court summons Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge, Mohammed Nalapad in RSS defamation case appeared first on India Legal .
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Bengalurus Hennur-Kothanur area has a late-night affair with thattukadas or food carts serving dosa and biryanis. However, newer cuisines and crowds reflect the changing tastes of the city
CreditAccess Grameen Raises INR 425 Crore via Private Issue of NCDs
CreditAccess Grameen Limited (NSE: CREDITACC, BSE: 541770, CA Grameen or the Company), Indias leading rural focused inclusive financing platform, has successfully raised INR 425 crore in June 2026 through private placement of non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The issuance comprised of two separate transactions i) INR 325 crore privately placed NCDs arranged by Nuvama Fixed Income Advisory and ii) INR 100 crore NCDs bilaterally placed with Bajaj Finance Limited. The NCDs are senior, secured, rated, listed, and redeemable in nature. The INR 325 crore NCDs arranged by Nuvama Fixed Income Advisory were subscribed by Sundaram Finance Limited (INR 100 crore), Nuvama Wealth Finance Limited (INR 100 crore), Julius Ber Capital (India) Private Limited (INR 75 crore), Royal Sundaram General Insurance Company Limited (INR 25 crore) and Vivriti Fixed Income Fund (INR 25 crore). The issue launched with a base size of INR 200 crore witnessed an additional INR 125 crore raised via exercise of green-shoe option, underpinned by strong investor confidence in CA Grameens business model and performance track record. The NCDs were issued with a tenure of 2 years and a fixed rate coupon of 9.25% per annum, payable quarterly. The INR 100 crore NCDs bilaterally placed with Bajaj Finance Limited, were issued with a tenure of 2 years and a floating rate coupon of 9.15% per annum, payable monthly. Commenting on the transaction, Mr. Nilesh Dalvi, Chief Financial Officer, CreditAccess Grameen , said, At CA Grameen, building a diversified and cost-efficient funding franchise has always been a strategic priority. Every transaction whether a syndicated ECB across global markets or a domestic NCD issuance reflects our conviction that a resilient NBFC should be supported by multiple, independent sources of funds. This private placement demonstrates the confidence domestic institutional investors have in our credit profile and complements the strong support we continue to receive from international lenders. We will continue to build on this momentum as we progress towards our 2028 funding architecture. About CreditAccess Grameen Limited CreditAccess Grameen Limited is Indias leading rural focused inclusive financing platform headquartered in Bengaluru. The Company provides a curated lifecycle credit suite to low-middle income households spanning group loans, individual business loans, secured business loans, affordable housing loans, and two-wheeler financing. The Company operates across 451 districts in 16 states (Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh & West Bengal) and one union territory (Puducherry) through 2,236 branches. The Companys Promoter is CreditAccess India B.V., a multinational company focused on inclusive financing, supported by leading global institutional investors.
A tragic incident unfolded in Bengaluru's JC Nagar where a 23-year-old woman, Anjali, was fatally stabbed by her former partner, Rajeev. Their two-year relationship reportedly ended after Anjali's parents warned her about Rajeev's criminal past. Furious over being avoided and blocked on her phone, Rajeev allegedly attacked Anjali in her residence late Sunday night.
Video: Argument Over Liquor Prices Turns Violent At Bengaluru Bar
A dispute over liquor prices led to a violent clash at a Bengaluru bar injuring staff.
Bengaluru achieves 96.4 per cent Pulse Polio coverage on Day 1
Bengaluru: The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) recorded an impressive start to the National Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme, with more than 11 lakh children under the age of five receiving polio drops on the first day of the campaign. Officials said 11,06,535 children were vaccinated on Sunday, helping the city achieve 96.4 per cent of its 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 .
Puravankara inks joint development for 6.4-acre land in Bengalurus Sarjapur
Puravankara has inked a joint development deal for a 6.4-acre plot in Bengaluru's Sarjapur, projecting a Rs 1,000 crore Gross Development Value. This residential project, spanning 0.8 million sq ft, bolsters the developer's pipeline, contributing to a Rs 5,200 crore GDV from Q1 FY27 acquisitions. The company emphasizes its commitment to high-growth markets like Bengaluru, strategically securing land with strong infrastructure and employment prospects.
Rowdy-sheeter hacked to death in Bengaluru as public watches helplessly
A 29-year-old known rowdy sheeter, Rajubhai alias Raju, was brutally hacked to death in broad daylight in JP Nagar, Bengaluru, on Saturday evening. Eyewitnesses watched helplessly as assailants in a car intercepted Raju, who was walking home after tea. Despite his attempt to flee, he was cornered and attacked with machetes, succumbing to his injuries instantly. Police are investigating the incident, with no arrests made yet.
Is 2.5 lakh the new 1 lakh? Viral Bengaluru founder's claim ignites India's cost-of-living debate
A Bengaluru entrepreneur's claim that 2.5 lakh a month has become the new 1 lakh has triggered a heated online debate. While critics called the remark disconnected from the realities of most Indians, supporters pointed to soaring rents, inflation and rising living costs in metro cities, reigniting questions about what financial comfort really means today.
Karnataka BJP MLA faces Ram Mandir donation complaint
Bidar: The alleged Ram Mandir donation misappropriation case has taken a Karnataka turn, with a resident of Aurad in Bidar district filing a complaint before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Uttar Pradesh alleging misuse of funds collected in the name of the temple. According to the complaint, Deepak, a resident of Aurad taluk, has 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 .
Weather Forecast Today: India braces for continued monsoon activity on Monday, June 29, with widespread rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds anticipated. Delhi-NCR can expect relief from heat with showers, while Mumbai is under a yellow alert for heavy rain and lightning. Other major cities like Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Jaipur are also forecast to experience monsoon showers and cloudy conditions, indicating an active phase across the country.
Five killed in 3 road accidents in Karnataka
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Four women held in Bengaluru for illegal sale of Tydol tablets
This play makes the audience question faith and sacrifice
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Sira blast: Probe shifts to crude bomb source
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