For the first batch, the university will offer under-graduate programmes in Computer Science, Business Management, Accounting and Finance, Biomedical Sciences, and Game Design
Economic Times GCC Conclave Returns With Expanded Agenda and Inaugural Awards
Bengaluru to host 400+ industry leaders as Indias GCC ecosystem shifts from service delivery to global innovation leadership
Photographic art book Hampi: The Rituals of Time by Saibal Das launched in Bengaluru
H. K. Patil said Saibal Dass book captures the rich heritage, culture and archaeology of Hampi, bringing alive an ancient civilization that was once the cynosure of all eyes
Inside The 7 Minute Bengaluru Robbery: How Rs 7.11 Crore Vanished On A Flyover
There was no aggression reported. No drawn weapons. No loud instructions. They opened the rear, moved straight to the cash bags and shifted them with a clarity that suggested plan.
368 wards under five Greater Bengaluru Authority corporations
BENGALURU: The Karnataka government on Wednesday published the final notification on ward delimitation, formally recognising 368 wards for Bengalurus city administration under the Greater Bengaluru Authority, to be governed by five city corporations. A draft notification issued on September 29 had proposed the same number of wards across the five corporations, 63 in Bengaluru Central, 72 in Bengaluru North, 50 in Bengaluru East, 111 in Bengaluru West, and 72 in Bengaluru South, and invited objections and suggestions. The Urban Development Department received 4,892 objections and suggestions, all of which were examined by the Wards Delimitation Commission. The final notification states that ward numbering within each Assembly constituency follows the serpentine or boustrophedon system, which will be continued in subsequent constituencies as well. Several ward names have been changed, and certain boundary lines have been revised to mark roads as ward limits clearly. The government has now cleared a major hurdle for conducting the long-pending municipal elections, overdue since September 10, 2020. Officials noted that with Bengalurus population expanding rapidly from 84 lakh in 2011 to an estimated 144 lakh in 2025 , the delimitation exercise was essential for effective administration. Following the final notification, the government has also completed the ward-wise reservation list as of November 30. 4,892 Objections & Suggestions recorded Bengaluru North City Corporation 693 Bengaluru South City Corporation 420 Bengaluru West City Corporation 2,965 Bengaluru East City Corporation 413 Bengaluru Central City Corporation 401
Kannada Development Authority president Purushothama Bilimale faced sharp criticism from the BJP for his remarks suggesting many Yakshagana artistes are homosexual due to troupe travel and pressure in playing female roles. BJP state president Vijayendra called the comments outrageous and demanded Bilimale's removal, deeming it an insult to artistes and the community.
Woman assaults daughter with machete, tries to end life in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: A 55-year-old woman allegedly attacked her daughter with a machete and later tried to die by suicide inside a temple premises in Sampigehalli police limits on Wednesday. The accused Sujatha (55) and her daughter Ramya (26), a resident of Agrahara Layout, sustained serious injuries but survived. They are undergoing treatment in hospital. According to police, Sujatha had taken her daughter to Harihareshwara Temple around 3.45am, on the pretext of a special puja. She allegedly assaulted Ramya with a machete when the latter bowed before the deity, and then slit her own throat in an attempt to end her life inside the temple premises. Hearing screams, locals rushed to the spot and found mother and daughter lying in a pool of blood. They immediately shifted them to hospital and alerted the police. A senior police officer said there is a suspicion that Sujatha may have tried to perform human sacrifice due to depression and repeated deaths in the family, but nothing is confirmed yet. A clear picture will emerge only after the victims are discharged from hospital, and we can record detailed statements, a senior police officer said. According to a preliminary probe, there have been a series of deaths in the family over the past five to six years, which had pushed Sujatha into depression. Her husband, mother and three sisters had died. Two years ago, Ramyas son passed away, and just days ago, another of Ramyas children also died. These tragedies allegedly drove Sujatha to attempt to kill her daughter and herself. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)
Karnataka HC delivers divergent verdict on pleas of medical students
BENGALURU: The High Court of Karnataka has delivered a divergent verdict on petitions filed by medical students questioning the procedure adopted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) in not allowing them to claim vacant seats in other colleges by exiting seats in the present college even though they have better ranks than those who have been provisionally allotted seats in the third round. A division bench of Justice Jayant Banerji and Justice KV Aravind delivered this verdict. Justice Banerji disposed of the petitions filed by Chandana M Chavan and others and set aside the third round of provisional seat allotment list of candidates released on October 24. Justice Banerji directed KEA to conduct the third round of counselling afresh, strictly as per the directions of the apex court in the case of Bhavna Tiwari. Justice Banerji also directed KEA to conclude the two stages of the third round of counselling and declare the final seat allotment list by December 2. However, Justice Aravind dismissed the petitions with a direction to KEA to complete the third round or mop-up round expeditiously in accordance with law. KEA should complete the counselling process of all permissible rounds with an outer limit on or before December 10, he said. Now, the matter will have to be heard by a third judge.
Godrej Properties acquires 3.8 acres in Bengalurus Sarjapur for 2,400 cr residential project
Sarjapur is connected to major employment centres such as Outer Ring Road, Whitefield, Bellandur and Electronic City
Ex-minister Suresh Kumar wants special debate on government schools
BENGALURU: The government school system has returned to the political spotlight, with senior BJP MLA and former education minister S Suresh Kumar firing a letter to the Speaker, demanding an entire days special debate during the upcoming winter assembly session in Belagavi. Kumars missive, which is an indictment of the system, reminded the Speaker that the issue was admitted for discussion on August 22, 2025, during the monsoon session, but the debate was abruptly curtailed. The Speaker had publicly promised a fuller, longer discussion during the winter session, which Kumar is now insisting on. The former minister said the the Assembly can no longer ignore three realities -- enrolment in government schools is plunging every year, an increasing number of schools are being shut down, and poor and middle-class families are being pushed into private schools and debt traps. This House must deliberate on the future of lakhs of children from poor and middle-class families, Kumar warned, arguing that quality education is drifting out of reach of those who need it the most.
At 8.5%, Bengaluru to grow far faster than Mumbai, Delhi
BENGALURU: The Bengaluru Innovation Report, released by IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday, says Bengaluru is set to grow annually at 8.5% till 2035, far ahead that of Mumbai (6.6%) and Delhi (6.5%). Bengaluru hosts 40% of Indias Global Capability Centres (GCCs), the highest in the country, and it is projected to double by 2029. The report highlights why global tech giants are choosing Bengaluru to become the AI-Quantum Computing hotspot of India. As per the report there is a corporate cost advantage because the median annual salary of a software professional in Bengaluru was $12,000, which is substantially lower than its international peers. The cost of office space rent in Bengaluru is one third of that in Beijing. Additionally, 48% of the GCC talent pool in Bengaluru is engaged in high-end rolesengineering, research and development. Also the city has the most affordable housing and is the cheapest among leading global startup ecosystems in terms of cost of living. The report states that Bengaluru is Indias tech talent engine as it is the tech and human capital centre of the nation. The report says that women-led startups have prospered in Bengaluru-- the total capital raised by them in Bengaluru stood at $ 13.4 billion, the highest among all cities in India. Bengaluru is now the worlds fifth-largest unicorn hub. Of the 122 unicorns in India cumulatively valued at $ 353 billion, a total of 53 unicorns (startups valued at $ 1 billion) are from the city. Their combined valuation is estimated at Rs 1.70 lakh crore ($192 billion). Bengaluru-based unicorns contribute 42% of Indias total unicorn valuation. Bengaluru is also attracting soonicorns startups on the path to becoming unicorns like a magnet. The city is home to 39 soonicorns, ahead of Delhi-NCR (30) and Mumbai (21), reflecting Bengalurus dominance in nurturing world-class tech talent. GBA CHIEF OUTLINES CITYS NEW GOVERNANCE MODEL Bengaluru: At an interactive session during the Bengaluru Tech Summit, Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao joined Venk Krishnan, Founder & CEO of NuVentures, for an interaction on the citys governance, traffic challenges and future liveability. Krishnan acknowledged the citys remarkable global pull despite its infrastructure strain. People from all over the world want to move herefor the ecosystem, the warmth of the people, and the weather, he said, adding that even unicorn founders frustrated with traffic rarely relocate outside Bengaluru. Rao outlined the new administrative structure, created to make governance more agile. Bengaluru, earlier managed by a single municipal corporation, now has five corporations supported by the GBA, chaired by the Chief Minister. Coordination was our biggest gaproads repaired one day would be dug up the next. The GBA ensures all civic agencies work in harmony, he said. Addressing congestion, Rao said Bengaluru has 1.2 crore registered vehicles, with thousands added daily, making expanded public transport the citys best strategy. Indra S INFOSYS NAMED IT RATNA OF KARNATAKA Bengaluru: Karnatakas leadership in the IT and IT-enabled services (IT/ITES) sector was reaffirmed with the announcement of the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) IT Export Awards for FY 2024-25. Infosys Litd received the highest honour -- the IT Ratna of Karnataka -- awarded to companies with exports exceeding Rs 15,000 crore. In the IT Pride of Karnataka category, recognising IT/ITES companies with exports between Rs 5,000 crore and Rs 15,000 crore, 13 leading global and Indian technology firms were honoured. Q-CITY TO TAKE SHAPE IN HESSARGHATTA BY 2028 BENGALURU: Indias first Quantum City will be set up in Hessarghatta with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore. The ground work for the greenfield project will start in 2026 and is likely to be completed by 2028. Speaking at the sidelines of the launch of the project concept, at the second day of the three-day long Bengaluru Tech Summit-2025, Prof Arindam Ghosh, Department of Physics, IISc, said, the city will have residential, office and education spaces. A dedicated quantum road map is being prepared detailing the timeline for the execution of each project. A committee of experts is also being created, he added. Ghosh is the technical committee head of the Quantum Summit. IISc is helping the state government in implementing the project. The first Quantum Research Park was set up in IISc in 2022. He said the Quantum City is being set up emulating the one in Switzerland as well as including best practices from other countries. Science and Technology Minister NS Boseraju held a Quantum Technology Round Table discussion with industry experts, stakeholders and IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge ahead of the release of the landscape plan. Bosky Khanna
80,000 Gaganyaan tests done, ready to launch uncrewed mission any time: ISRO chief
BENGALURU: As many as 80,000 tests being completed in preparation for Indias first manned space mission, the Gaganyaan mission, and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists are ready to launch the first uncrewed mission, which is scheduled for December 2025, at any given time, ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said on Wednesday. He, however, reiterated that they were fully ready to launch the first of the three uncrewed Gaganyaan mission flights, the date is yet to be finalised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. At the second day of the three-day Bengaluru Tech Summit-2025 on Indias Space Vision 2047- Technologies, Challenges and the Way Forward, he said the schedule for the Gaganayaan mission, the maiden manned mission of which is scheduled to be launched in the first quarter of 2027, and the setting up of the Bharatiya Antriksh Station (BAS), scheduled for 2035, is as per schedule. The first module for the parking of the BAS in space is scheduled to be lifted off into space in 2028. The 52-tonne BAS that will be assembled in space will be completed by 2035. Explaining details of the upcoming Chandrayaan missions to the Moon, Narayanan said Chandrayaan-4 will be launched in 2027 and the configuration of the spacecraft is in its final stages. While the total mass of Chandrayaan-3 which recorded Indias first successful lunar touchdown in August 2024 was 3,900 kg, the mass of Chandrayaan-4 will be 9,600 kg. It has been designed to bring back samples from the Moon. He said: We deployed the best cameras on the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter. The best cameras are on the Moon and in its orbit. Now we are working on launching heavier landers and rovers on the Moon in the Lunar Polar Exploration (Lupex) mission (also called Chandrayaan-5) which will be done in partnership with Japan, and scheduled for 2028. High capacity lander development is under way for the three-month lunar exploration (for Chandrayaan-5). Comparing details of Chandrayaan-3 with Chandrayaan-5, Narayanan said the lander mass of the former was 1,747 kg while the latter will be 6,150 kg. The Chandrayaan-5 rover will weigh 350 kg, while that of Chandrayaan-3 weighed just 25 kg. The lunar mission life of Chandrayaan-5 will be 100 days as against just 14 days of Chandrayaan-3. After the Chandrayaan-4 mission, essential space infrastructure creation work will start in 2031-32; technology demonstrations of the new propulsion systems, lander and end-to-end systems will be held in 2033-37; first crewed lunar orbit mission is scheduled for 2038-39 and first crewed lunar lander mission for 2040, he said, adding: While the Venus Orbit mission is scheduled for 2028, we are seeking approval for the soft and safe landing on the Martian surface in 2030. Narayanan also announced targets set for increasing and strengthening Indias share in the global space sector. He said in 2023, Indias share in the global space economy was 2% (around 8.4 billion USD), which is aimed to be increased to 8% by 2035 (49 billion USD), 11% by 2047 (130 billion USD), and 15% by 2062 (374 billion USD). He said the aim is to achieve a three-fold increase in the number of satellites, from the present 57. Also, presently 12-18 launches are carried out annually, which will be increased to 50 per year in the next five years.
AI just cannot replace human emotions: Shekhar Kapur
BENGALURU: Award-winning filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who loves to rub shoulders with technology as he recently announced his new AI-generated sci-fi series Warlord, is confident that artificial intelligence just cannot replace human emotions. In a fireside chat with Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Exploring creativity in the age of AI at the Bengaluru Tech Summit-2025 at BIEC here on Wednesday evening, Kapur said he loves AI as he can cut his work to size. He agreed that if AI were to be there at the time he produced Mr India (1987), it would have replaced the techniques of its making. But that would not have been the case with his debut movie Masoom (1983), which is filled with emotions. AI can only replace techniques in the making of action movies, he opined. Its the close-up that AI will always struggle in... because we, when we are born as babies, we understand our existence by watching the pupils of adults... its a pupil-to-pupil talk and often your brain and what we call intelligence doesnt come into it, he correlated. AI works on predictability. It can only do what can be predictable. It cannot do that which is unpredictable, because weve built AI - even the large language models - have been built on what can be predicted, he stated. He said that loving the risk of the unpredictable is the creativity which he embraced in his career. Storytelling is nothing but finite being trying to connect with the infinity... conflict in the harmony, connect with the infinity, he connoted. He, however, liked the democratising power of AI as it destroys the barriers of technology as a movie that required $200 million can be done with $2,000. A housemaid will be able to make a better presentation by using ChatGPT than her landlord, who would be a top university output as the AI flattens the pyramid of hierarchy, he observed. Shaw expressed concerns over the Gen Z being reclusive, being heavily connected to social media etc., and not able to withstand the slightest of impediments they come across. Kapur felt that elders owe a greater responsibility in helping Gen Z in making right choices in their lives that they are lacking in.
Godrej Properties eyes Rs 3,500 cr revenue from upcoming 30-acre township in Bengaluru
Godrej Properties has secured a significant 30-acre land parcel in South Bengaluru. This prime location will be transformed into a large-scale, premium residential community. The project is estimated to generate a revenue of Rs 3,500 crore. This development signifies Godrej Properties' commitment to creating integrated living spaces.
Foreign tours for Karnataka's govt school heads if admission targets met
Karnataka's education department is incentivizing school heads and officials with foreign study tours to boost student admissions. A 15% enrollment increase is required by 2026-27, with higher targets for specific school types. Top performers across various administrative and teaching roles will be selected for international exposure, aiming to implement global best practices.
I cannot hold post permanently: DK Shivakumar hints at quitting key Congress role
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar hinted at stepping down as KPCC president after over five years, stating others should get a chance. He assured party workers he would remain in the frontline leadership, emphasizing his commitment to setting organizational standards.
Beyond Bengaluru: Can Karnatakas New IT Policy Redraw The Start-up Map?
Karnatakas Startup Policy 2025 aims to create 25,000 startups in five years, reimbursing rental payments and lowering operating costs through infrastructure for new founders
IAS officer from Karnataka's Tiptur brings about RWH revolution in Madhya Pradesh
NEW DELHI/BENGALURU: In a proud moment for Karnataka, IAS officer Dr Nagarjun B Gowda, a native of Tiptur in Tumakuru district and now CEO of Khandwa Zilla Panchayat in Madhya Pradesh, was honoured by President Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhavan on Tuesday. Khandwa district was declared the Best Performing District in the country under the Union Jal Shakti ministrys rainwater harvesting programme, earning a cash award of Rs 2 crore. Dr Gowda and Khandwa Collector Rishav Gupta received the award together, for their model of water conservation that has turned a semi-arid region into a national example. Speaking to The New Indian Express after the ceremony, Dr Gowda traced the roots of his mission back to his childhood in drought-hit Tiptur. Khandwa resembles my hometown. I grew up watching my parents Bette Gowda and Prabha Gowda, both teachers but from a farming family, and neighbours struggle for water. As a boy, I would cycle long distances to fill a few buckets from borewells that barely yielded anything, he recalled. Sometimes I would yank that borewell lever for up to 10 minutes before it yielded a precious bucket of water, he added. Just north of Tumakuru is Chitradurga, among the most arid regions in Karnataka which has been drought-hit for decades. Those memories followed him through medical school in Mandya, where water scarcity and a recurring Cauvery crisis left a deep impact. So when the Jal Sanchay, Jan Bhagidari scheme was launched, it became personal, he said. Under the leadership of DC Rishav Gupta, and with Dr Gowda spearheading the grassroots effort, Khandwa mounted a district-wide movement. Officials, from the village accountant to the DC, went from village to village, urging residents, farmers, schools and government offices to adopt rainwater harvesting. The result: Over 1,29,000 installations, including 40,000 rooftop water harvesting systems, recharge pits, trenches and other structures, turned Khandwa into a rainwater-positive district, and set a benchmark for the country. Next year, we are targeting more such structures. This award belongs to the people of Khandwa, Dr Gowda said. Back home in Karnataka, the achievement resonates strongly: a son of the soil, shaped by drought, has shown India how to turn scarcity into abundance.
Men posing as govt officials intercept cash van, flee with about 7 cr in Bengaluru
CCTV footage is being examined to trace the route taken by the vehicle and identify those involved.
Talent, innovation, ambition: Meet the startups exhibiting at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025
In this photo essay, we showcase a range of startups exhibiting at BTS 2025.
Five to six miscreants, posing as RBI officials, executed a daring daylight dacoity in Bengaluru, looting Rs 7.1 crore from an armoured cash van. The well-scripted incident involved blocking the van, deceiving its staff, and making off with the cash boxes under the guise of an inspection.
Inside CleanStarts mission to make software safer from the ground up
With AI-built clean images and a growing global presence, Bengaluru-based cybersecurity startup CleanStart aims to secure the software supply chain before threats ever reach production.
Siddaramaiah renews push for reservation in private sector
Supreme Court order a breather but Karnatakas fight over Mekedatu reservoir begins now
After 5-year civic vacuum, Bengaluru set for fab five polls
A Gang Strikes in Broad Daylight in Bengaluru, Decamp With Rs 7.11 Crore Cash
The cash in the van was loaded and transported in trunks.
Karnataka government moves to regulate spas, salons offering clinical procedures
No video shoots or group activities, government now imposes restrictions at Lalbagh in Bengaluru
Two juveniles fined for wheeling in Bengaluru
CID set to submit 2,000-page chargesheet in stadium stampede case in Bengaluru: Sources
Bengaluru generates 900 tonnes of plastic daily: Siddaramaiah
Team of Yash-starrer Kottalawadi booked in Bengaluru for cheating producer
University of Liverpool invites applications, to start classes in Bengaluru campus in 2026
Karnataka government approves cashless treatment for all snakebite victims
Goal getters: These Karnataka govt schools outdoing private schools in admissions
Greater Bengaluru Authority to focus on improving walkability experience: Rao
Court directs Bengaluru jail officials to provide Darshan with woollen blanket
Bengaluru tops India in women-led startup funding
A global win doesnt open doors at home: Director Raam Reddy on India Indie's film crisis
Karnataka govt unveils 50 startup innovations at Bengaluru Tech Summit
Bengaluru: Bengalurus score in the global patents metric is on par with Silicon Valley and Tokyo, underscoring its strength in IP generation and applied innovation, according to a report released at the tech summit here. The city leads India in women-led start-ups, with 1,600 active ventures since 2010 that have collectively raised USD 10 billion, 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 .
Comedian Conan O'Brien arrives in Bengaluru, fans invite him for Benne Dose
Comedian Conan O'Brien arrives in Bengaluru, fans invite him for Benne Dose
DK Shivakumar hints at stepping down as KPCC chief, vows to stay frontline
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday indicated that he may have to step down as the state Congress president, but assured party workers that he will remain in the frontline leadership of the party. Speaking at a party event to mark former Prime Minister Indira Gandhis birth anniversary, Shivakumar said, Whether 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 .
Fake police barge into womans house in Bengaluru, extort money
Choose the right school for your child at Bengaluru expo
Karnataka govt to back deeptech startups with special grants
The Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 saw the unveiling of several initiatives by the Karnataka government to expand the scope as well as growth of the technology industry.
Youths clash near Bengalurus Vidhana Soudha, video goes viral
Karnataka govt. notifies 369 wards delimitation for five Bengaluru corporations
The final notification revises the draft proposal, which suggested 368 wards, and raises the number to 369 by adding one more ward to the Bengaluru West City Corporation
Vendor slits daughter-in-laws throat in Bengaluru over money dispute
Karnataka high court delivers split verdict on 3rdround counselling for medical seats
Bengaluru's 2024 water crisis exposed a critical data gap, prompting the BWSSB to launch a real-time groundwater tracking network. Thousands of public borewells are now equipped with IoT sensors to monitor extraction and depth, enabling better management and preparedness for future shortages.
New Years eve airfares from Mumbai cheaperthan from Navi Mumbai
A check on online portalson Wednesday eveningshowed that one-way economy class ticketsfortravel onDecember25toAhmedabad, Bengaluru, Delhi,Goa,Hyderabadand NagpurwerecheaperfromMumbai.
Australia aims deeper digital partnership with India as SMEs join tech mission
Australia is bringing its largest-ever delegation of 23 organisations to the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) this year
East Bengaluru begins clearance of dry trees and branches
The Hindu Lit for Life Dialogue returns to Bengaluru on November 21
Fake Officers Intercept Cash Van in Bengaluru, Flee With Rs 7 Cr
The incident occurred near Ashoka Pillar when the vehicle was transporting cash from a bank branch in JP Nagar
Enjoy tableside chaat and North Indian delicacies by the pool at this new Bengaluru restaurant
Zepto partners with Orange Health to pilot in-app diagnostics in select cities
Zepto Diagnostics is powered by Orange Health and offers 60-minute sample collection and reports within six hours. The service is in beta and currently limited to Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Hyderabad.
MAHE to conduct three-day convocation from November 21
The convocation ceremony of MAHEs Bengaluru campus will be held from November 29 to 30 in Bengaluru
Miscreants posing as IT officials rob 7 crore from ATM cash van in Bengaluru
Special teams have been formed to launch a massive manhunt to track down the accused. The police have examined over 50 CCTV camera recordings and have alerted checkpoints across various routes.
The Bengaluru-based firm, established in 2017, made its debut at the Milipol defence expo, which is running from 18 to 25 November in the French capital.
Men posing as govt officials intercept car, flee with Rs 7 Cr in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Unidentified men posing as central government officials intercepted a cash van here and allegedly fled with about Rs 7 crore on Wednesday, police said. The incident occurred near Ashoka Pillar when the vehicle was transporting cash from a bank branch in JP Nagar. Preliminary investigation revealed that a group of men arrived in a 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 .
Interview: Karnataka is Indias services export powerhouse, Bengaluru the main engine
But the urban grind endless commutes, gridlocked traffic, strained utilities, and crumbling civic backbone inflate delivery costs and drag down decision-making speed
St. Josephs University to host Intrapreneurship Conclave in Bengaluru on November 20 and 21
The Conclave focuses on the themeAmplifying Human Potential with AI & Robotics
BWSSB invites applications for vacancies in multiple posts
The application process will remain open until November 25
Jailed Actor Darshan Says Can't Sleep Due To Cold, Demands Blanket
Jailed Kannada superstar Darshan pleaded before the trial court in Bengaluru on Wednesday for an additional blanket, stating that the cold has made it difficult for him to sleep.
The test is an important development towards enhancing the restart capability and mission flexibility of future LVM3 flights
Bengalurus Leons arrives in Chennai with its OG smash burger
Robbers In Bengaluru Pose As Tax Officers, Loot Crores From Cash Van
In a major daylight robbery in Bengaluru, a group of armed men posing as Central Tax officers interepreted an ATM cash-loading vehicle near the Ashoka Pillar and looted worth crores of rupees.
Gold prices experienced a notable recovery in futures trading, rebounding from their previous slump as investors eagerly positioned themselves ahead of the US Federal Reserve's forthcoming meeting minutes. This rally, which also impacted silver prices, underscores gold's renewed allure as a safe-haven amidst looming worries about inflated tech valuations and unpredictable stock market dynamics.
Sathya Sai Babas Blessings Gave Me Inner Strength During 2011 World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday said Sri Sathya Babas blessings gave him inner strength to go out and give his best in the 2011 World Cup. He said that Babas blessings also reassured him to face all the challenges whenever he was on the field. Tendulkar said it was from Sathya Sai Baba that he understood that being a successful person is not about accumulation, but it is about contribution and giving something meaningful to the less privileged. Addressing the birth centenary celebrations of Sathya Sai Baba in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Bharat Ratna awardee revealed how Babas gift of a book during the World Cup camp gave him confidence and inner strength. I remember 2011. After having played multiple World Cups, I knew it would be the last World Cup. There were huge expectations. Emotions were running high. We were having a camp in Bengaluru, and I received a phone call saying Baba has sent you his book. It brought a smile to my face. I know that this World Cup is going to be a special one for us. It gave me that confidence, that inner strength and as an athlete, I would feel that spring in my legs. It was very much there during the camp, he said. The legendary batsman revealed that Babas book became his constant companion. We all know what happened after that in 2011 when India played against Sri Lanka in Mumbai and ended up lifting that trophy. The entire nation was celebrating, he said. Tendulkar called it the golden moment of his cricketing life. I dont think I have expressed anything like that in my career where the entire nation got together and they were celebrating and that was only possible because of the blessings of our well-wishers, our gurus and above all, Babas blessings, he said. It gave me inner strength to go out and give my best and reassured me, during all those challenges, whenever I was on the field, to face those challenges without any fear because Baba is with you, he added. The former Indian captain said he was feeling very lucky to participate in the centenary celebrations and called it a huge honour. Referring to Puttaparthi, he said this place brought so much comfort, purpose and direction to millions of us. I am reminded number of ways Baba contributed to our lives, making us better human beings, he said. Tendulkar also shared that when he was five, and whenever he went, including to school, people around him would refer to him as a small child whose hair was like Sathya Sai Babas hair. That was only because I had not had the haircut till the age of five. My hair was long like his hair. I was too young to understand the enormity of Babas contribution to humankind. The former cricketer recalled his first meeting with Sathya Sai Baba in the mid-1990s. It was in Whitefield and from there on I had the honour of meeting him on several occasions, he said. Sharing the anecdote from his meeting and interaction with Baba at Puttaparthi in 1997, he said Baba had the ability to be with you wherever you go in the mental space. There were a number of questions in mind. I was thinking, should I ask him and if it is appropriate to ask. Without asking those questions, Baba had answered those questions. That was an unbelievable experience for me. I was thinking how he knows what is going on in my head. He answered my questions, blessed me and gave me direction. The former cricketer recalled his first meeting with Sathya Sai Baba in the mid-1990s. It was in Whitefield and from there on I had the honour of meeting him on several occasions, he said. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score He did it by giving us multiple examples. It was never an instruction to someone to go and do it. He himself did. He believed in helping people, healing them and uplifting them. It was in his nature to contribute and bless people with better mental space. Sometimes we address only physical health, but mental health is equally important, he added. Article Source: IANS
WebEngage, a leading SaaS platform offering Customer Data and Engagement solutions has announced Indias biggest hiring drive for growth marketing professionals in partnership with MetaMorph. The initiative aims to connect the countrys top consumer brands with pre-vetted talent across mobile marketing, CLM operations, and product analytics, professionals who have prior experience using WebEngage or similar software. The initiative will bring together 40+ of Indias most iconic brands and 500+ pre-screened candidates, offering 100+ open positions across marquee brands Set to take place across Mumbai (Nov 21), Bengaluru (Nov 28), and Gurugram (Dec 4), the hiring drive will bring together 40+ of Indias most iconic brands and 500+ pre-screened candidates, offering 100+ open positions across key growth functions. Participating companies include leading names such as DMI Finance, Acko, Reliance, BlueStone, and Yatra, among others, making it one of the most impactful industry-driven recruitment initiatives in Indias digital ecosystem. In a meticulously designed speed-date-style hiring format managed by MetaMorph, companies and candidates will engage in curated, one-on-one sessions that enable faster, more meaningful conversations and high-quality matches. This precision-driven model ensures every interview is pre-scheduled, managed end-to-end, and aligned with both candidate aspirations and brand requirements, delivering a seamless hiring experience from selection to onboarding. Avlesh Singh, Co-founder and CEO, WebEngage , said, At WebEngage, weve always believed that great growth stories are built on great talent. As our customer ecosystem grows, made up of some of Indias most forward-thinking consumer brands, the need for professionals who truly understand CRM, retention, and data-led engagement is stronger than ever. This hiring drive is our way of making those connections happen, bringing together talented professionals and ambitious brands under one roof to shape the next wave of growth marketing excellence in India . Sanam Rawal, Founding Partner, MetaMorph , said, Our mission at MetaMorph is to reshape how talent meets opportunity in fast-growing industries. Teaming up with WebEngage for Indias largest growth marketing recruitment event helps us bridge the gap between demand and talent through a faster, smarter, and more human hiring experience. This idea is designed to make recruitment seamless and outcome-driven, ensuring every brand and professional walks away with the right match to accelerate their growth journey . Anshuman Prakash - Senior Vice President - Head of Growth at DMI Finance Private Limited added, As a fast-growing consumer finance brand, access to professionals skilled in retention, segmentation, and personalization is invaluable. This initiative by WebEngage and MetaMorph gives us a direct platform to connect with qualified candidates who can drive meaningful impact from day one. For digital-first businesses like ours, its an opportunity to find the right talent efficiently and build stronger, data-driven growth teams . From curated profile matching to post-interview coordination, MetaMorph will manage the hiring process end-to-end, ensuring efficiency and transparency at every step, from shortlisting to offer rollout. Together, with WebEngage, the partnership aims to make hiring smarter and more impactful; not just filling roles but building long-term growth marketing teams that can drive data-led business transformation for Indias leading brands. About WebEngage WebEngage is an advanced Customer Data and Engagement Platform that helps consumer brands engage and retain their customers to achieve higher lifetime value and marketing ROI. The product stack includes a robust customer data and analytics platform - unifying data across silos, the best-in-class engagement layer with a multi-channel journey builder, and a personalization engine that helps boost conversion for all channels, including the web and mobile apps. Ranked #1 consistently across all review platforms on ease of use and comprehensiveness of the platform, WebEngage is used by 850+ consumer brands across India, the Middle East & Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asian markets. The roster across E-Commerce,Online Travel,Financial Services, Automobile, CPG and CPD verticals includes customers like Unilever, Airtel, Myntra, Sony, Groww, Acko, Spinny, Arabian Oud, Shoppers Stop, The Sultan Center, Reliance General Insurance, FlyNAS, Tata Motors, Eureka Forbes, CIPLA, Metro Brands, Yatra, PFI Mega Life etc. webengage.black/engagemintcx
A Bengaluru homebuyer has won a significant victory against a builder. After a lengthy delay in getting possession of their apartment, the homebuyer took the builder to Karnataka RERA. The authority has now ordered the builder to pay Rs 29 lakh plus interest. This decision highlights consumer rights and builder accountability in real estate.
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Karnataka's new IT policy aims to boost growth beyond Bengaluru by offering relocation incentives of up to Rs 50,000 per employee. The state also unveiled ambitious policies for space technology and startups, seeking to solidify its position as a leading innovation hub. These initiatives underscore Karnataka's commitment to expanding its economic influence.
Private R&D funding must be scaled up: Ex-ISRO chairman Somanath
BENGALURU: Former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath on Tuesday said the need now is for the government and allied organisations to move away from funding start-ups in research and development (R&D) and deep tech. Instead, they should become buyers and the private sector should fund more in startups for R&D. There is also a need to focus and improve upon industry-based R&D. The government presently purchases Rs 1.5 lakh crore worth products from the startups that it funds while exports are worth Rs 35 crore. More export and business-oriented models are needed for the future, he said during a panel discussion -- Pioneering the Next Decade: Building Indias Frontier Tech Future -- as part of the 28th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit. Prashanth Prakash, founding partner, Accel Partners, said the R&D budget should also be scaled up. He used the platform to urge the governments to increase the R&D budget as it remains less than 1% of the GDP. He said the Union government has also created a new R&D funding account for deep tech and other sectors. Somanath said there is no shortage of talent and intellectual capacity in India. But now a suitable environment and infrastructure need to be created to bring back the talent that left India to universities and opportunities overseas.
Quantum City blueprint to be unveiled today in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: Minor Irrigation, Science and Technology Minister N S Boseraju on Tuesday said the blueprint for the proposed Quantum City to be established at Hesaraghatta near Bengaluru will be officially unveiled on Wednesday. Speaking at the Smart Bio Awards ceremony at the summit, he said with an allocation of Rs 1,000 crore, the Karnataka Quantum Mission aims to position the state as the quantum capital of Asia. To this end, Karnataka is establishing Indias first Quantum City. In addition, the state has requested the Centre to approve a Quantum Materials Innovation Network under Indias National Quantum Mission, he said. The Smart Bio Awards 2025 were presented to various institutions. The list included -- Startup of the Year award to MicrobioTx Health Pvt Ltd, Innovator of the Year award to InnAccel Technologies Pvt Ltd, Women Entrepreneur of the Year award to Payal Patel, co-founder, Agropak Pvt Ltd; Best Campus of the Year award to Theraxcel Healthcare Pvt Ltd and Startup of the Year (Beyond Bengaluru) award to SGB Agroindustries, Koppa & Sri Gowri Bhargava Pvt Ltd, Chikkamagaluru.
New airport will come up in South Bengaluru, says DCM Shivakumar
BENGALURU: Amid heightened efforts to improve Bengalurus infrastructure and draw investments from across the globe, Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday urged people not to criticise the government, but to be patient and cooperate in development. Speaking on the sidelines of the inauguration of the 28th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, he said, We know your problem and we are working on it. Rs 1.5 lakh crore is being invested to improve the citys infrastructure with double-decker flyovers, twin tunnel roads and other projects, covering 132 km. Have confidence in us. A world-class city is being created in Bidadi and the second international airport will come up in South Bengaluru. All this will decongest the city, he said. Citing the example of Mumbai, Shivakumar said the central and Maharashtra governments are working together to improve infrastructure in Mumbai, including the construction of tunnel roads. It should be done in Karnataka too. People from across the globe are investing in Karnataka. They see Karnataka as the future tech capital of the world. They have confidence in people of Karnataka. Bengalurus infrastructure is improving and the population too is increasing. We all should build and support Bengalurus growth and not criticise it, he said. The state government is working on creating a separate NRI investment cell, while a special policy is being created to strengthen education of rural children. He used the platform to seek corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds to improve rural education. There is a need for companies to move to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, he added.
Bengaluru East Corporation seals 14 PGs for violating GBA Act rules
BENGALURU: Officials of the Bengaluru East City Corporation have sealed 14 paying guest accommodations (PGs) for violating rules and regulations under the GBA Act, 2024. East corporation Commissioner DS Ramesh told the TNIE that he had ordered the corporations health officials to launch a special drive against PGs operating without the mandatory business licence from November 10-15. Ramesh said Additional Commissioner (Development) Lokhande Snehal Sudhakar supervised the special drive by a team headed by health officer Savita. Fourteen PGs were sealed for not complying with the provisions under the Act. The drive was part of the corporations special trade licence campaign in all 17 wards of the corporation. During the campaign, owners of 466 businesses paid licence fees amounting to Rs 25,52,800 under the Single Window System, he said. The commissioner said the corporation recently implemented a system to enable applicants to receive the trade licence the same day after submitting the required documents. Special camps were held in all 17 wards and commercial zones to ensure transparent, fast and citizen-friendly service delivery. A senior official said action against the 14 PGs was taken for not taking the mandatory licence from the corporation. Health officials from Mahadevapura and KR Puram divisions were part of the team.
Three dead after charcoal stove fumes fill closed room in Karnataka
BELAGAVI: Three people died and another is in critical condition after sleeping in a closed room with a lit charcoal stove meant to keep them warm during the severe cold spell gripping the city. The tragedy, which occurred late Monday night in Aman Nagar, came to light only on Tuesday evening when family members went to check on them. Police suspect that smoke accumulation and oxygen depletion inside the tightly shut room led to suffocation, though the exact cause of death will be known after post-mortem examination. According to the police, the youths had returned home after attending a private family function on Monday night. To beat the cold, they lit a charcoal pot inside the room before going to sleep. With no ventilation, the smoke is believed to have slowly filled the space, rendering the occupants unconscious. The room, located at the far end of the house, reportedly had no windows or air circulation, making escape impossible once fumes built up. The deceased have been identified as Rehan Matte (22) of Vadgaon, and Mohin Nalaband (23) and Sarfaraz Harappanahalli (22), both from Aman Nagar. Shahanawaz Harpanhalli (19), also from Aman Nagar, survived but is in critical condition and undergoing treatment at a local hospital.
Man held for hoax bomb threat email to BMRCL metro station
BENGALURU: Police arrested a 62-year-old man on Tuesday for allegedly sending a hoax bomb threat email to the BMRCL claiming he would blow up a Metro station. The Wilson Garden police said that around 11.25 pm on November 13, the official BMRCL e-mail ID received a bomb threat from rajivsettyptp@gmail.com. The e-mail claimed a metro station would be bombed if BMRCL employees continued to harass the senders ex-wife. The e-mail read If ever I come to know that your Metro employees are mentally torturing my divorced wife, Padmini, after duty hours, be careful, one of your Metro stations gets blasted... I am also a terrorist, like a patriotic person, against Kannadigas. The accused has been identified as Rajiv, a resident of Kadugodi. He divorced his wife 15 years ago and has been living in a rented house. He had undergone treatment at NIMHANS for five years. A senior police officer said Rajivs former wife does not work with BMRCL. After technical analysis, he was traced and taken into custody. As he is suspected of being mentally ill, he will be sent to NIMHANS for evaluation after being produced before the court.
CCB arrests 19, including 14 foreign nationals and seizes drugs worth Rs 7.7 crore
BENGALURU: The Anti-Narcotics Wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) arrested 19 people, including 14 foreign nationals, and seized 2.804 kg of MDMA crystals and 2.1 kg of hydro-ganja worth about Rs 7.7 crore. The raids were conducted in the limits of Varthur, Mahadevapura, Hebbagodi, KG Nagar and Suddagunte Palya police stations. A motorcycle and seven mobile phones were also recovered. Among the 14 foreign nationals, two are women, and 11 have been arrested for overstaying in the country. In Suddagunte Palya police limits, a Nigerian woman involved in drug peddling was arrested, and 760 grams of MDMA crystals valued at around Rs 1.52 crore were seized. She is currently in judicial custody. In Mahadevapura police limits, CCB sleuths detained five peddlers from Bengaluru and seized 600 grams of hydro-ganja valued at around Rs 60 lakh, along with five mobile phones allegedly used in drug peddling. The accused had rented a house in B Narayanapura and were distributing drugs under the instructions of an absconding key supplier. All five are in judicial custody. In Varthur police station limits, another foreign national woman was arrested, and 2.044 kg of MDMA crystals worth Rs 4.08 crore were seized, along with mobile phones and an electronic weighing machine. The woman had arrived in India last year on a tourist visa and was working as a hairdresser in Kammanahalli. She is accused of purchasing drugs from two absconding suppliers from Nigeria and Tanzania and selling them to known customers. Based on a tip-off about suspicious parcels containing narcotics at the Foreign Post Office under KG Nagar police limits, officials seized 1.5 kg of hydro-ganja valued at around Rs 1.5 crore. The drugs were concealed inside foreign-brand biscuit and chocolate packets and had been imported from Thailand and France. Police are on the lookout for the accused. In a joint operation with the Electronic City division police, CCB teams conducted a raid in Hebbagodi and detained 11 foreign nationals staying without valid passports or visas. House owners Shivarama Krishna (42) and Sangappa Patil (35) have been booked under the Foreigners Act for renting out their premises without following mandatory legal procedures. Police have advised the public to comply with legal requirements and inform local authorities when renting to foreign nationals.
Activists protest apex court order on relocating strays from public places in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: Hundreds of animal rights activists, rescuers, dog feeders and volunteers staged a protest on Tuesday against the Supreme Court order directing the relocation of stray dogs from hospitals, educational institutions, railway stations, bus stands and other public places. Animal rights activist Arun Prasad said, The SC is in conflict with its own rules. The law clearly says that the Animal Birth Control (ABC) and Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) rules will govern the treatment of street dogs in India. These rules make it clear that sterilised and vaccinated dogs cannot be kept in shelters; they must be released back to the same location they were picked up. But the SC now directs that street dogs, most of whom are sterilised and vaccinated, be kept in shelters. Keerthan RP, Manager at Charlies Animal Rescue Centre, said, Street dogs protect women, who are the primary feeders. Shelters are not ideal for healthy dogs. A dog should be in a shelter only if it cannot survive on the streets, which is not the case for most dogs, he said. We have case studies and policy evidence from across the world showing that removing animals from the streets does not work. Effective ABC and vaccination programmes are the only proven solutions, said Prapthi Mahendranath, member of Kumara Park Animal Aid.
Five held for assault, robbery in RR Nagar in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: The Kengeri police have arrested five men, including a rowdy-sheeter, for allegedly threatening people and robbing four mobile phones and a two-wheeler near Global City (formerly Global Village Tech Park) in Rajarajeshwari Nagar between 12 am and 1 am on Tuesday. A total of five cases have been registered against them. The accused have been identified as Vignesh R (29), a resident of Sai Layout and a rowdy-sheeter at the Chandra Layout Police Station who was released from prison about four months ago; Hemanth K (23) of Konanakunte; KR Prajwal (23) of Krishna Garden in RR Nagar; and Balaji S (21) and Vishal Murthy K (23), both from Pattanagere. All five worked as cab or autorickshaw drivers. Police said that on November 16, around 11.45 pm, the accused assaulted two people near a bar and restaurant close to the tech park. An attempt-to-murder case was registered in connection with the incident. On November 17, around midnight, they robbed three mobile phones from three victims at the same spot. Around 12.30 am, they allegedly robbed an iPhone and a scooter from another victim. At about 12.45 am, they assaulted two men with a wooden stick near Mylasandra and then attempted to extort money from a couple in RR Nagar, who managed to escape. A senior police officer said Vignesh had teamed up with the four others, who were addicted to alcohol and drugs. To fund their habits, they attacked the public with deadly weapons and fled with money, two-wheelers and mobile phones. Four cases were registered at the Kengeri Police Station and one at the RR Nagar Police Station. All five accused were arrested on Tuesday, and police recovered the stolen property and the weapons used. They have been taken into police custody. Vishal, Hemant, Vignesh, Prajwal and Balaji
Chain-link mesh put up to curb man-animal conflict in Karnataka's Nagarhole
MYSURU: In a bid to address rising human-wildlife conflict, forest officials have begun installing a chain-link mesh barrier along a 13-km stretch in the Nagarahole Tiger reserve area of Mysurus HD Kote taluk. The barrier is currently being constructed as a trial, and if the experiment proves successful, its height will be raised by an additional 10 feet, according to forest officials. The initiative comes amid growing concern over wildlife particularly large mammals straying beyond forest boundaries and threatening nearby human settlements. While the project is in its early stages, authorities are hopeful that the mesh fence will act as a strong physical deterrent, preventing animals from coming into contact with people and livestock. RFO Siddaraju told TNIE that this is part of a broader conflict management strategy, and the pilot phase will guide future decisions on scaling the barrier. HD Kote MLA Anil Chikkamadu, who took part in the chain-link mesh installation ceremony, said lets hope that the move helps in addressing the man-animal conflict.
Living and Leaving Well : Author Jerry Pinto's latest book dives into the realm of palliative care
Death is a topic many approach with denial. But writer and journalist Jerry Pinto who won the Best Book on Cinema Award at the 54th National Film Awards has spent nearly two years doing something most people avoid: listening to stories about illness, pain, caregiving and the inevitable death. His new book, A Good Life (699, Juggernaut), is the result of this long, emotionally demanding journey into the world of palliative care in India. Through conversations with patients, caregivers, doctors, nurses and families, Pinto opens a conversation that society has kept on hold for too long. Behind the book was a strong will. His close friend, painter-illustrator Mehlli Gobhai, before his passing, had left money for childrens charities and named Pinto as one of the executors. While searching for the right cause to support, he came across the paediatric palliative care unit at a childrens hospital in Mumbai. They wanted to hire a librarian who would read to children and keep them entertained in their hospital beds, he shares. It touched something deep inside me. It fitted in with who I am a great believer in the power of the story, and with what Mehlli would have wanted, he reminisces. This discovery led him into the larger world of palliative care. He soon met doctors from the Cipla Palliative Care network who encouraged him to write a book on the subject, which was when he realised that palliative care was universal. At some point, we will be caregivers or we will need care. We are never going to be just bystanders, he says. Later, across visits to Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Goa, Pinto encountered many stories that reshaped his understanding of illness and mortality. To his dismay, he discovered from Dr MR Rajagopal that only 4 per cent of India has access to end-stage pain relief, despite the country being one of the worlds leading producers of legal morphine. Another moment came when a doctor told him that modern medicine can only cure 15 to 20 per cent of diseases. However, the stories that stayed with him were the ones where compassion went beyond protocol. He recounts how a Bengaluru doctor tracked down a patients estranged son so the mother, who was dying, could speak to him one last time. The doctor becomes a detective. That, to me, is the real art of medicine caring about people, he says. For Pinto, stories are essential to change how one views dying. Only stories can create any shift. One misconception is that people will not be able to take the news of a life-threatening disease, so families keep them in the dark. When we begin to accept that death is part of life, that it can be made beautiful or easy, that is when the stories make an impact, he said. In Goa, he met a 28-year-old man who had spent two decades lying in bed because no one had told him he could sit up. Through steady visits and reassurance, a palliative care team helped him sit, use a wheelchair and re-enter the world. A life was changed by this one intervention, Pinto points out. On choosing the title, he notes, Palliative care is associated only with the last stage of life, as if you should wait for the last two weeks. But palliative care is about helping you lead a good life. Additionally, writing the book changed him, too. My fear of death has gone, he says, adding, It wasnt death I feared, but indignity and hopelessness. Through A Good Life , he hopes readers and policymakers absorb that everyone has the right to live and leave well with dignity.
Numb with excitement: Bengaluru Linkin Park fans are elated about band's upcoming concert in city
With lyrics that bared heartbreak, anguish, and loneliness set to music that straddles rock, metal, electronic and pop, Linkin Parks songs including hits like 'Numb', 'In the End', and 'Somewhere we Belong', shook the walls of an entire generation of teenagers growing up in the 2000s and 2010s. Indian fans have long waited for the moment that came true over the weekend: confirmation that the popular band wouldnt just headline Lollapalooza in Mumbai but perform a full fledged concert right here in Bengaluru on Jan 23. The announcement came after a week of intense speculation caused by mysterious billboards stating One show wasnt enough with Linkin Parks logo. The bands manager Adam Ruehmer cryptically replying to a fan who had posted the image on X with It looks real to me, added fuel to the fire. While some expressed disappointment at already having bought tickets for Lollapalooza, others like Rithvik DGV, who is travelling from Hyderabad, have decided to attend both. The headliner performs for half an hour but a proper standalone concert is three hours long. I was planning to travel to South-East Asia for a concert but when the Bluru show got confirmed, my friends group who hadnt booked Lollapalooza tickets decided we could squeeze in another concert ticket, he says, with a laugh. I recently saw a clip of their Brazil show which was like a mini earthquake with everyone jumping thats what I want to get here. For content writer Ritika Mudabidri, who grew up listening to the band, this is a nostalgic moment. To relive it, she is not only re-listening to old discography but will also be attending the show with her cousin who introduced her to the band as a nine year old. They represent a part of my childhood I remember having them playing all the time so its nostalgic that Im going with her. New beginnings The excitement is also tinged with a hint of sadness, given that the bands new vocalist Emily Armstrongs voice will take the place of late lead singer Chester Bennington. The band released a new album with her and drummer Colin Brittain last year after a seven year hiatus following Bennigntons death. While some say its not the same, others feel that Linkin Parks essence has stayed. Bringing Emily in is the highest sign of respect that Chester could have gotten. I dont think any male vocalist would have measured up. Linkin Park has kept it interesting on a lot of levels with the music and shes got a different spin on the songs, states musician Karthik Chennoji Rao. Its the music that matters to me. Its different, but theyre making great music; Im excited to see what they have in store, says Rithvik while metal enthusiast and small business owner, Nikita Nain adds, Its a good vibe and will be a new experience for those who have seen Chester live. What does this mean for ooru? While a Linkin Park concert in ooru came as a surprise to some, Nikita notes that it was only a matter of time since Bengaluru has already been on the map for rock and metal concerts with popular metal festival, Bangalore Open Air. She says, I kept faith and believed that they would come here. Rock might be dying in the world, but its not in Bengaluru; a lot of old-school artistes and tribute bands will be lining up to see Linkin Park. Karthik who has seen Bengalurus music scene evolve over a decade says, Ive seen the citys music scene boom but also deteriorate and be shaky with venues shutting doors. Linkin Park coming here, like Coldplay in Mumbai a few years ago, is going to bring in a lot of money and people will look at bringing in more rock acts.
'Smashed his head with hammer': Missing Bengaluru techie killed over money deal, buried 125km away
A software engineer, missing since October 27, was found buried in a house in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh. Police arrested his cousin, Prabhakar, and an associate for the murder. Prabhakar confessed to killing the victim over a Rs 40 lakh business investment that went sour.
Rice price rise looms as govt set to repair Tungabhadra dam crest gates
