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Bengaluru Weekend Power Cuts: Area Wise Details And Timings
According to officials, the shutdowns are required for replacement of old cables and transformers, line shifting for infrastructure projects, tree trimming near high-tension lines.
Surat-based Tapi Project back in Bengaluru this weekend
The Tapi Project promises a fluid, mind-expanding performance in Bengaluruon December 12 and 13
AI Centre of Excellence for Healthcare established at IISc in Bengaluru
The centre operates as a multidisciplinary hub, bringing together clinicians, data scientists, and AI researchers
Bengaluru Metro Tickets On Uber: How To Book And Use The QR Code
The process removes the need to stand in line at ticket counters or vending machines, a frequent pain point for daily office-goers, students and elderly passengers.
Japanese shipping giant MOL invests in Bengalurus Theia Ventures Fund
With India now home to over 157,000 startups and nearly 70 unicorns, the country has become MOLs priority growth market beyond shipping, including energy transition and advanced manufacturing.
Passenger Held With Two Endangered Monkeys At Bengaluru Airport
2 endangered Red-Shanked Doucs monkeys seized
Meet the Bengaluru bus driver who sacrificed his salary to help Rajinikanth become an actor
Rajinikanth's legendary status was forged through hardship, from bus conductor to porter, before a pivotal friendship with bus driver Raj Bahadur. Bahadur's unwavering financial and moral support enabled Shivaji Rao Gaikwad to pursue acting, a journey that transformed him into the iconic star he is today.
Rs 5,000 Fine For Motorists Dumping Garbage On Bengaluru Roads
In addition to Rs 5,000 penalty, offenders may also be asked to bear the cost of transporting the waste back to their residence, covering the expense incurred by civic agencies.
IndiGo Crisis: DGCA suspends four Flight Operations Inspectors
NEW DELHI: Aviation safety regulator DGCA has suspended four Flight Operations Inspectors (FOIs) following major operational disruptions at IndiGo that left thousands of passengers stranded and led to the cancellation of thousands of flights. On Friday alone, more than 50 IndiGo flights were cancelled at Bengaluru Airport. FOIs are senior officials within the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, responsible for regulatory and safety oversight. They are deployed to monitor airline operations and ensure compliance with aviation standards. According to a source, Four Flight Operations Inspectors at the DGCA have been suspended in connection with the recent large-scale disruptions in IndiGos flights. FOIs play a crucial role in safeguarding aviation safety by conducting inspections, audits, and certification processes for airlines and aviation personnel, including pilots, dispatchers, and cabin crew. Their duties include verifying regulatory compliance, overseeing training and flight standards, and contributing to accident prevention efforts across India. IndiGo has cancelled 54 flights -- 31 arrivals and 23 departures -- from Bengaluru Airport on Friday, a source said. The crisis-hit airline had cancelled over 200 flights from Delhi and Bengaluru on Thursday. Meanwhile, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers and COO Isidre Porqueras will appear again before the DGCA's investigation panel at 2 PM on Friday. The DGCA on Thursday stepped up scrutiny of the crisis-hit IndiGo, with officials stationing themselves at the carrier's headquarters to monitor operations, and an inquiry panel grilled CEO Pieter Elbers. Elbers, who appeared before the DGCA-constituted inquiry panel on Thursday, has been asked to appear again on Friday. The four-member panel comprises Joint Director General Sanjay Brahamane, Deputy Director General Amit Gupta, senior Flight Operations Inspector Kapil Manglik, and FOI Lokesh Rampal, with a mandate to identify the root causes of widespread operational disruptions at the leading domestic carrier. The committee's mandate includes assessing manpower planning, fluctuating rostering systems, and the airline's preparedness to implement the latest duty period and rest norms for pilots, which came into effect from November 1 this year. IndiGo offers travel vouchers worth Rs 10,000 to passengers severely impacted during December 3-5 'Why allow crisis to escalate?: Delhi HC slams Centre over IndiGo chaos
IndiGo Crisis: DGCA Suspends 4 Flight Operations Inspectors
Mumbai, Dec 12: Aviation safety regulator DGCA has suspended four Flight Operations Inspectors (FOIs) over massive disruptions in IndiGos operations, which resulted in the cancellation of thousands of flights and lakhs of people getting stranded across airports. The airline cancelled over 50 flights from Bengaluru Airport on Friday. FOIs are senior officials within the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, working as part of its regulatory and safety oversight functions, often deployed to monitor airline operations. Four Flight Operations Inspectors (FOIs) [] The post IndiGo Crisis: DGCA Suspends 4 Flight Operations Inspectors appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
New NICE Road Connector Cuts Travel Time By 20 Mins For West Bengaluru Commuters
At present, motorists travelling from Mysore Road towards NICE Road have to pass through Nayandahalli Ring Road and Hosakerehalli, a stretch infamous for traffic bottlenecks.
Driverless Metro In Bengaluru: How It Works And What Happens In An Emergency
For a city that has grown used to peeping into the glass cabin and spotting a loco pilot focused on the track ahead, the silence felt strange. This wasnt shock. It was hesitation.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar held a dinner meeting with over 30 Congress legislators and ministers in Belagavi, amidst ongoing speculations about potential leadership changes. This gathering follows a separate dinner attended by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, fueling discussions about power dynamics within the ruling party.
When the urban and the jungle meet in Bengaluru
Bengaluru is among the few cities in India surrounded by two protected areas. But calls for animal rescue have increased as the expanding city is pushing out urban wildlife from their natural habitats
A man, who self-identifies as a stylish and khadak rowdy, has been released from prison following a High Court order. The court found that nearly 25% of the police documents provided to him were illegible, preventing him from understanding the charges.
Three cops rescue sick residents trapped in burning building in HSR Layout
BENGALURU: More than six persons and three dogs trapped inside the second and third floors of a four-storey residential complex that was on fire were safely evacuated by three police personnel attached to the HSR Layout police with the help of the public, using ropes. Those on the fourth floor were rescued by the fire department personnel with a ladder. The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon near the RTO office on the 21st Main Road. A short circuit occurred in the security room of the building and the fire quickly spread to the third floor, leaving the residents trapped inside. A local resident who noticed the fire called the police control room around 12.19 pm, ASI Nagaraj said. Nagaraj, head constable Shiva Nayak and police constable Channappa, who were on patrolling duty, rushed to the spot immediately within 11 minutes. As it was difficult to enter inside through the stairs due to smoke, we used ropes to evacuate those trapped on the second and third. The person who brought the rope also helped us in the rescue operation. Moments later, a gas cylinder inside the security guards room also exploded, further intensifying the fire. The Fire and Emergency Services team arrived at the spot and successfully extinguished the flames. Using the ladder, the fire department personnel also rescued those trapped on the fourth floor. There were women in the building. Luckily nobody sustained injuries, Nagaraj said. The HSR Layout police have registered a case.
MBA student from Kerala dies by suicide in Soladevanahalli
BENGALURU: A 22-year-old MBA student from Kerala has died by suicide leaving behind a death note mentioning three mobile phone numbers and details of a bank account.The deceased has been identified as Jagan Mohanan, a second year MBA student at a private college in Soladevanahalli. He was a native of Vadakara in Kozhikode district. The reasons behind the suicide are yet to be ascertained. The police suspect that the student must have taken the extreme step following blackmail and threats from unidentified persons who had details of his personal information. The accused are suspected to have blackmailed him of making his information public if their monetary demands were not met. The incident happened on Tuesday between 4.30pm and 6pm at the victims rented accommodation in Shanthinagar on the Hesaraghatta Road in Soladevanahalli police station limits. His body was found hanging from the ceiling fan. The victims elder brother, K Kiran Kumar, in a complaint to the police stated that he got a call from his sister saying that Jagan had taken his own life. No arrests have been made yet. The victim has not named anybody in the death note. He mentioned having transferred `24,000 to a bank account. The details of the mobile phone numbers mentioned in the death note are being checked, said DL Nagesh, DCP, (North West division). The body was handed over to the family members after the postmortem at Victoria Hospital. (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.)
New-age twist to traditional mithai; India Quotients time-tested strategies
Bengaluru-based India Sweet House is growing 100% YoY and is eyeing an IPO in 2026. India Quotients fifth fund will look into the emerging areas of enterprise software and AI tech. Sprinto is positioning itself as an AI-native GRC and compliance automation platform.
Competition, demand drive Bengaluru colleges to open admissions months early
Some colleges say that early start is meant to streamline their admissions cycle, while others point out that the move is driven by competition
Bengaluru techie taps ChatGPT to beat PCOS fatigue, drops 4 kg with a streamlined vegan diet
A Bengaluru tech professional, Tanya Rajhans, leveraged ChatGPT to create a personalized vegan diet plan to manage her PCOS symptoms. Within 45 days, she lost 4 kg, experienced increased energy, and saw a reduction in bloating and PCOS flare-ups. Her success highlights the power of intelligent, plant-based solutions for effective health management.
Gut check: Rushed mornings wrecking health for kids and young professionals, warn Bengaluru doctors
Cradle rattled: Residents cry foul as stadium looms over Nandan Ground in Bengaluru
Bill proposes to criminalise social boycotts, targets caste panchayat diktats
12C ahead: Bengaluru braces for coldest December week
Cyber resilience core to sovereignty: Nadella
No prior notice before freezing accounts in cybercrime cases, says Karnataka high court
Official team will study feasibility of additional commissinerate for Bengaluru: Home Minister
The Minister says additional commissionerates had been set up in the cities of Mumbai, New Delhi and Hyderabad
Rowdy-sheeter gets 30-year jail, Rs 1.8L fine in Pocso case
Hog heist: Andhra man held for stealing and selling 110 pigs in Chikkaballapur district
Round table discussion on digital security and national sovereignty today
The event will include discussions on digital security, tech-induced challenges, and national security implications among others.
Karnataka takes U-turn on Gandhi Krishi Vigyan Kendra flower market, to go ahead with MoU
Car-bus collision kills 3 in Bengaluru
An eclectic lineup set for Bengalurus greenest music fest
Bluru to celebrate everyday design this week
From AI to handmade, vision boards gets a modern upgrade
Fight between siblings ends in murder of one in Bengaluru
Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore student placement panel resigns over rollback of rule
Minimum temperature in Bengaluru likelyto be between 15 and 17C in the next few days
Child Rights Commission calls for display of child helpline number across railway stations
The letter points out that incidents of child rights violation, including trafficking of children, have been frequently happening at railway stations across the country
BEML unveils driverless metro prototype for Bengaluru's phase-2 network
BEML has unveiled a prototype of its new driverless metro trainset in Bengaluru. This advanced train will serve the upcoming Pink and Blue lines of the Bangalore Metro. The Rs 3,177 crore contract includes supplying 318 metro cars designed and manufactured locally. BEML will also provide maintenance support for 15 years.
Bengaluru Customs foil wildlife smuggling attempt at KIA
Cognizant launches Artificial Intelligence Lab and Cognizant Moment Studio in Bengaluru
The Cognizant Moment Studio is part of the companys digital experience practice that helps clients leverage AI to reimagine customer experience and drive growth.
BEML rolls out prototype of new driver-less metro train set for Bengalurus Phase-2 metro network
The highly anticipated pink line corridor is expected to open in two stages by the end of 2026, connecting Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara.
Bengaluru's Big Move For Those Waiting For Passengers At Arrival Terminal
Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport is set to roll out new arrival pick-up regulations aimed at easing congestion, improving safety, and ensuring smoother passenger movement outside its terminals.
Kohli And Pant To Join Delhi Team For Vijay Hazare Trophy As Probables List Announced
CAC Chairman Vijay Dahiya: Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant will be joining the Delhi team for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, as the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) announced the list of probable players for the domestic one-day competition. The availability of Kohli, which was confirmed earlier this month, and Pant is expected to lend considerable depth and experience to Delhis batting order, especially with the BCCI making a rule that contracted India players have to feature in domestic cricket when international commitments are not on. The Delhi team will play its first two Elite Group D games against Andhra and Gujarat at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which serves as Kohli's home ground for his IPL team, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The side is also scheduled to play the remaining five games at the Alur Cricket Ground, on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Kohli will come on the back of being Player of the Series in the 2-1 win over South Africa in the ODI series, while Pant will be itching to get some game time after being an unused player in the recent 50-over fixtures against the Proteas. The duo will be available till Indias ODI series against New Zealand happens from January 11-17, 2026. The Delhi team will play its first two Elite Group D games against Andhra and Gujarat at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which serves as Kohli's home ground for his IPL team, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The side is also scheduled to play the remaining five games at the Alur Cricket Ground, on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Also Read: Live Cricket Score A further list of 50 probable players has also been released. They are:- Dev Lakra, Divij Mehra, Yugal Saini, Sujal Singh, Rajneesh Dadar, Aman Bharti, Govind Mittal, Sumit Beniwal, Shubham Dubey, Keshav Dabas, Rahul Choudhary, Samarth Seth, Shivam Tripathi, Anmol Sharma, Shivam Gupta, Lakshay Thareja, Manan Bhardwaj, Rounak Waghela, Mayank Gussain, Keshav R Singh, Laxman, Divansh Rawat, Pranav Rajvanshi, Pranshu Vijayran, Siddhant Sharma, Gagan Vats, Vansh Bedi, Rahul Gahlot, Vishal Rai, Samarth Singh, Sanat Sangwan, Aayush Singh, Sumit Mathur, Sampooran Tripathi, Vivek Tiwari, Hrithik Shokeen, Tejas Baroka, Saksham Sharma, Dev Dubey, Shivam Sharma, Rohit Yadav, Anirudh Choudhary, Vishant Bhati, Pranav Pant, Pankaj Jaswal, Ajay Guliya, Siddhant Bansal, Vikas Solanki, Divij Prakash and Suryakant Chauhan Article Source: IANS
Bhakti Vaani to showcase jugalbandi of genres
Bhakti Vaani, a rare curation of Carnatic and Hindustani music, will present prayer and poetry in an unusual format
Superhero, Enowate to enthrall Bengaluru dance connoisseurs this weekend
While Superhero delves into the complexities of power, resilience, and human connection, Enowate portrays emotions linked with migration, diversity and a quest for identity
U.S. Polo Assn. Kids hosts the first ever Junior Champs League in Bengaluru
Bengaluru thief robbed of stolen gold near cemetery, commits two more break-ins to fix his bad luck
A Bengaluru thief, robbed of his burglary loot by four youths near a cemetery, committed two more break-ins within an hour to ward off bad luck. Police, tracking him via CCTV, arrested the thief in Tamil Nadu and later apprehended the four youths who had robbed him.
Vipul Amrutlal Shah`s debut series Bawra Mann premieres on Dec 12
Bawra Mann is a stirring tale of ambition, gender bias, and the courage it takes to unlearn and evolve, and follows a techie from Bengaluru who returns to his village
BEML rolls out prototype of driverless metro trainset for Bengaluru corridors
The trainsets will undergo a detailed programme of testing and commissioning as per BMRCL's implementation schedule, followed by comprehensive maintenance support for up to 15 years, the PSU said.
International Human Rights Day observed in Bengaluru
Law students from 12 colleges participated, and pledged to uphold human rights
BLS International secures renewal of attestation, apostille services contract with MEA
MUMBAI, Dec 11: BLS International Services on Thursday said it has secured the renewal of its contract for attestation and apostille services with the External Affairs Ministry. The renewed contract covers its existing service operations across Delhi, Hyderabad, Guwahati, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Panaji, Kochi, Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Jaipur, Patna and Puducherry, BLS International said in a statement. Under this agreement, BLS International will provide MEA attestation and apostille services for educational, non-educational, and commercial documents across [] The post BLS International secures renewal of attestation, apostille services contract with MEA appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rent Vs Lease In Bengaluru: The Real Cost Of Each And Who Should Choose What
Rent gives you freedom. It is meant for people who move with the breeze. You can shift from Whitefield to Jayanagar to HSR without needing brain to manage your cash flow.
Karnataka: Police take action against inciteful social media posts
Mangaluru: Police have registered a case on their own after discovering a series of alarming and provocative posts on Instagram, allegedly aimed at inciting communal hatred, glorifying violence and threatening revenge attacks in the city. According to the FIR, filed by Police Sub-inspector Anita Nikkam of the Kankanady Town Police Station, the officer who was 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 .
TDP Expelled Leader Jayachandra Reddy Arrested in Mulakalacheruvu Fake Liquor Case
Jayachandra Reddy held in Bengaluru; total arrests in fake liquor case rise to 32.
Shift Parliament sessions out of polluted Delhi, BJD MP urges government
NEW DELHI: BJD Rajya Sabha member Manas Ranjan Mangaraj on Thursday appealed to the government to relocate Parliament's Winter and Budget sessions out of Delhi until air quality improves, calling the capital's annual pollution crisis a man-made disaster. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Mangaraj, who hails from Odisha, drew parallels between his state's efficient response to natural calamities and the need for similar urgency in addressing Delhi's air pollution. Coming from Odisha, a state that fights cyclones, floods and natural calamities with unmatched discipline, I know what a crisis looks like. But what troubles me is Delhi, he said. The MP highlighted the daily exposure to toxic air faced by members, parliamentary officers, drivers, sanitation workers, and security personnel who keep the House functioning. We cannot ignore their suffering. We cannot pretend this is normal, he said, adding that holding crucial parliamentary sessions during peak pollution months puts lives at risk unnecessarily. Mangaraj suggested several cities with cleaner air and adequate infrastructure as potential alternatives, including Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru, Goa, and Dehradun. If Odisha can evacuate lakhs of people within hours during a cyclone and save lives with precision, then surely the government of India can relocate two sessions of Parliament to protect the health of its own members and staff, he argued. Emphasising that his proposal was not politically motivated, Mangaraj said, This is not about politics. This is about life and dignity. Parliament must show leadership. Parliament must show that the right to live comes before condemnation. He urged the government to initiate structured consultations without delay to explore the feasibility of rotating Parliament sessions to cities with better air quality during the winter months. Delhi's air quality typically deteriorates sharply between October and January due to a combination of factors, including stubble burning, vehicular emissions, construction dust, and weather conditions that trap pollutants. The winter session, which includes crucial legislative business and the budget session, coincides with the annual peak pollution period.
Behind silicon shine: 2000 children forced to enter into wedlock in Karnataka in 3 years
Karnataka faces a stark reality of child marriages, with thousands of attempted and solemnized unions recorded. Despite its tech image, the issue spans urban and rural areas, driven by tradition, poverty, and safety fears. The government is intensifying efforts with new committees and awareness drives, aiming for zero child marriages.
Poland confers high civilian honor on Bengaluru's Honorary Consul Raghu C.R.
Poland has conferred the prestigious Bene Merito distinction on Bengaluru's Honorary Consul Raghu Channarayapatna Rajappa for his outstanding contributions to strengthening PolandIndia ties, especially across Karnataka's tech, cultural, and academic sectors.
Three killed as car collides with bus on Bengaluru outskirts
Bengaluru: Three people were killed when a speeding car collided with a KSRTC bus near Devanahalli on the outskirts of the city, police said on Thursday. According to police, the crash took place at Lalagondanahalli Gate on late Wednesday. All three occupants of the car, who died in this tragedy, have been identified as Mohan 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 .
Rock legends Def Leppard are set to electrify India with their first full-scale headliner tour in 2026. Tickets go on sale December 13, 2025, exclusively via BookMyShow. This landmark event promises an unforgettable experience for Indian rock fans, celebrating the band's enduring legacy and the vibrant growth of live music in the country.
Cold Alert, Severe Chill Ahead For Karnataka: IMD Issues Caution For Bengaluru
The India Meteorological Department warns of severe cold, fog, and cold wave conditions in Bengaluru and Karnataka. Residents are advised to stay alert and keep warm.
Bengaluru Metro: Where To Park On The Yellow Line? Full List And Charges
If you work in Electronic City, park directly at Electronic City station or consider Silk Board as a strong alternative. If coming from Bommasandra, there is an option for that too
IndiGo cancels 60 flights from Bengaluru; CEO Piter Elbers to appear before DGCA
MUMBAI: Crisis-hit IndiGo cancelled 60 flights from Bengaluru Airport on Thursday, as safety watchdog DGCA tightened its scrutiny following large-scale disruptions in services on account of planning failures related to the implementation of new pilot and crew duty norms, a source said. IndiGo has cancelled 60 flights -- 32 arrivals and 28 departures from Bengaluru Airport, the source said. Meanwhile, IndiGo CEO Piter Elbers has been summoned by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to submit a comprehensive report, including data and updates, on the recent operational disruptions on Thursday. On Wednesday, IndiGo cancelled 220 flights from across three key airports -- Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai, with Delhi seeing the most cancellations at 137. On Wednesday, IndiGo Chairman Vikram Mehta spoke for the first time in 10 days about the crisis, apologising for the chaos and attributing the massive disruptions to a combination of internal and external unanticipated events. These include minor technical glitches, scheduled changes linked to the start of the Winter season, adverse weather conditions, increased congestion in the aviation system, and implementation of/ and operation under the updated crew rostering rules, Mehta said. It is significant to note here that other Indian carriers also faced these unanticipated external events , but their operations remained largely unaffected. It is pertinent to mention that, IndiGo has seen its pilots' strength depleting by 378 pilots in the last nine months despite its chief operating officer and Accountable Manager, Isidro Porqueras stating to the DGCA in a letter last December that he overall impact of implementing the proposed changes above (now-implemented FDTL) norms would amount to an approximate 3 per cent increase in crewing requirements. As per a reply in Parliament to a member's question earlier this year, IndiGo had employed 5,463 pilots as of March 20, 2025. However, as per data presented by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol on December 8 in reply to a Member's question, IndiGo had employed 5,085 pilots. Keeping a tight watch on IndiGo's operations, the DGCA has decided to station its personnel at IndiGo's headquarters, as it steps up oversight on India's largest airline, which continues to cancel dozens of flights despite saying operations have stabilised. The DGCA has formed an oversight team of eight senior captains, and two of them, along with two government officials, will be stationed at IndiGo's Gurgaon headquarters to monitor cancellation status, crew deployment, unplanned leave, and routes hit by staff shortages. These teams will submit a daily report to the regulator, as per an order. Pilots' body Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) in the recent past alleged that while all other airlines have provisioned pilots adequately and remain largely unaffected due to timely planning and preparation, the current disruption at IndiGo was the direct consequence of the airline's prolonged and unorthodox lean manpower strategy across departments, particularly in flight operations. Despite the two-year preparatory window before full FDTL implementation, the airline inexplicably adopted a hiring freeze, entered non-poaching arrangements, maintained a pilot pay freeze through cartel-like behaviour, and demonstrated other short-sighted planning practices, it said. 'Why allow crisis to escalate?: Delhi HC slams Centre over IndiGo chaos
India is rapidly building a robust semiconductor ecosystem, attracting significant investments and initiating pilot production for advanced chips. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted this progress, emphasizing the nation's ambition to transition from a services-based IT industry to a product-based one. Leveraging its extensive digital infrastructure, including UPI and 5G, India aims for self-reliance in high-performance computing and AI.
GCCs to drive nearly half of Indias flex demand by 2027: Report
India's flex workspace market is poised for significant growth, with stock projected to exceed 100 million sq ft by 2027. This expansion is driven by increasing enterprise adoption, particularly from GCCs, and operators focusing on advanced technology and sustainability. Bengaluru and Delhi-NCR lead the market, while Tier II cities are emerging as new growth hubs.
IndiGo cancels 60 flights from Bengaluru; CEO Pieter Elbers to appear before DGCA
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has been summoned by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to submit a comprehensive report, including data and updates, on the recent operational disruptions on Thursday
IndiGo cancels 60 flights from Bengaluru; CEO Piter to appear before DGCA
Mumbai: Crisis-hit IndiGo cancelled 60 flights from Bengaluru Airport on Thursday, as safety watchdog DGCA tightened its scrutiny following large-scale disruptions in services on account of planning failures related to the implementation of new pilot and crew duty norms, a source said. IndiGo has cancelled 60 flights 32 arrivals and 28 departures from Bengaluru 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 .
Overstay parking charges implemented at Terminal 2 of Bengaluru airport from December 11
BIAL expects the enhanced pick-up measures will streamline passenger movement, reduce congestion, and improve safety, discipline, and overall convenience at arrival areas in the airport
Bengaluru's Pink Line, set to begin operations by June 2026, will feature a 7.5-km elevated section with driverless-capable trains. The full 21-km line, set for completion in December 2026.
No trophies for VIPs, give only eco-friendly items: DPAR to officials
BENGALURU: Henceforth, trophies, mementos or souvenirs will not be presented to dignitaries at government or government-sponsored programmes. The Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (Protocol) has issued a circular to all senior officials, the Governors office, the secretariat, and other offices to implement the new rule. Instead, dignitaries should be honoured with books, saplings, or handicraft items made by local artisans, it said. Though there is good intention in giving these trophies to dignitaries, this practice is causing concern as it has a financial and environmental implication, it stated. Wednesdays directive was in addition to a 2021 circular that stressed against presenting flower bouquets, garlands, fruit baskets or shawls to dignitaries at any government and government-sponsored events. It also directed organisers to give Kannada books instead. The latest circular pointed out that items like laminated wooden plaques, plastic, metal, or even glass mementos negatively impact the environment. Disposing of these items is difficult as one has to segregate biodegradable and non-biodegradable from these items. This is diverting the governments attempts to encourage sustainable practices, and reduce garbage, it said. Boards and corporations spend significant amounts annually by calling tenders to supply trophies and mementos. This expenditure could instead be utilised for constructive purposes. Moreover, when programmes are organised at short notice, boards and corporations would get sub-standard trophies and mementos, which later posed challenges in disposal, the circular said. Departments or boards should not call for tenders to procure such items. This new rule is applicable for all government events. However, for sports events, this may not be applicable, but the trophies should have no plastic, it stated.
Four drunk men rob stolen gold from thief in Bengaluru; all five arrested
BENGALURU: Four drunk men who had attacked and robbed a 30-year-old thief from Tamil Nadu at a crematorium in Mandur have been arrested by the Avalahalli police. The police also recovered Rs 70 lakh-worth stolen property. The thief, too, has been arrested for committing three house thefts. The thief has been identified as Isai Raj alias Kuntta alias Saravana, a resident of Varadaraja Layout in Amruthahalli. Isai, a construction labourer, has seven house theft cases registered against him in Sampigehalli, Yelahanka, Sanjaynagar, Bagalur and Amruthahalli police station limits. The four accused who attacked and robbed Isai have been identified as S Mounesh Rao, 22, a daily wage labourer, M Darshan alias Appu, 23, a delivery boy, Chandan R Rajappa, 23, a delivery boy and M Sunil, 20, a daily wage labourer, all residents of Bidarahalli. None of the four accused are involved in any other previous cases. On November 22, Isai after parking his scooter at Mandur crematorium had committed theft of 330 grams of gold ornaments and cash from a locked house in the vicinity. The other four accused who were drinking in the crematorium saw the parked scooter and broke its handle. Isai, who came back to take his scooter, was unable to start his two-wheeler. The four while drinking observed Isai. They attacked and robbed him of the gold and cash which Isai had stolen. Isai pleaded with them to give him some money as he had to go to Tamil Nadu. They returned Rs 3,000 to him. Isai then got drunk and decided to commit break-ins as he did not want to return empty handed. On the same night Isai committed thefts at a villa and house in Mandur. The owner of the villa who had gone to Dharmasthala with the family after returning filed a complaint in the Avalahalli police station on November 24. From all the five accused, the police have recovered 447 grams of gold ornaments, Rs 28,250 cash, and one two-wheeler used in the crime, totalling Rs 70 lakh. The police arrested Isai on December 2 at Parvathinagar in Medahalli when he was trying to sell a gold chain. Isai told the cops that four unknown persons assaulted him near Mandur crematorium and snatched the stolen property from him. The same day, the police arrested the men who assaulted Isai from Mandur. The police recovered part of the stolen gold ornaments330 gramsfrom the house of one of the accused in Mandur. The remaining stolen items were kept inside the boot of a two-wheeler that the accused abandoned near Parvathinagar. From the two-wheeler boot, 117 grams of gold ornaments and Rs 28,250 cash were recovered. All the five accused were remanded in judicial custody.
Over 60 phones, cash seized in Bengaluru prison raid
BENGALURU: Following strong criticism over preferential treatment to jail inmates, Bengaluru Central Prison authorities have been conducting multiple searches on the premises. On Tuesday, officials carried out a raid and seized 14 mobile phones, nine SIM cards, five chargers, 10 sharp objects, and two earphones in multiple barracks. A case has been registered at the Parappana Agrahara police station. With this, officials have seized 67 mobile phones, 48 SIM cards and Rs 64,880 in cash apart other items in the last fortnight. Six FIRs have also been registered so far. The seizure of more than 60 mobile phones has raised questions about serious security lapses in the prison. Recently, a few incidents involving jail warders smuggling drugs and mobile phones into the prison have also come to light. According to a press release, from November 26 till date, prison officials seized 67 mobile phones, 14 chargers, 48 SIM cards, 10 earphones, Rs 64,480 cash, 13 sharp objects and other items, including cigarettes. Alok Kumar appointed DGP Prisons Bengaluru: Senior IPS officer Alok Kumar has been promoted to the rank of Director General of Police and posted to the Prisons and Correctional Services Department, replacing Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) B Dayananda. According to the order issued by the state government on Wednesday, Dayananda has been transferred and posted as ADGP, Training, the post held by Kumar as ADGP. ENS
Six-month-old baby rescued from father, grandparents in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: The Magadi Road police and Chennammanakere Achchukattu police, along with the district child protection officer, rescued a six-month-old boy, who was kidnapped by his father and his parents, and reunited him with his mother after three days. According to police, Deepa (38) married Shilpi N Kumar in 2024. After marriage, she began to face harassment from her mother-in-law Renuka and father-in-law S Naresh Kumar. After they learnt that she was pregnant, they did not show any concern for her health and refused to send her to parental home or allow her mother to visit her. They also took away her phone. After delivering the baby, she continued to face mental and physical harassment from them as well as her husband, so she approached the Banashankari Womens police station and lodged a complaint on December 6. The same day, they took the baby away without informing the mother and moved to their other house in Rajajinagar at night. Despite multiple requests by her that they hand over the baby, the family refused. On December 9, the police along with the district child officer went to get custody of the baby. They found the house locked from outside, and after hearing the baby crying, they broke open the door and rescued him. A case of kidnapping and Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act was registered against the trio, police said.
Two fake Ayurvedic practitioners held, cops warn people against such gurus in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh has appealed to people not to seek any treatment from Ayurvedic practitioners operating from roadside tents as many of them are uncertified. This comes in the backdrop of the arrest of two self-proclaimed Ayurvedic gurus for cheating a software engineer by promising to cure his sexual health problems. At a press conference on Wednesday, Singh said the Jnanabharathi police have arrested two people for cheating a man by promising to cure his ailment. The victim later developed severe health complications due to the medicines given by the accused. All divisional deputy commissioners of police have been instructed to verify roadside Ayurvedic tents, and to remove those operating illegally. Vijay Pradhan Chitodiya (42) and Manoj Singh Chitodiya (29), residents of Maharashtra and hailing from Gujarat, have been arrested for cheating the software engineer. The police said 29-year-old Akhilesh (name changed), who was depressed about not having a child and frustrated with delays in allopathic treatment, had approached a roadside tent run by the self-styled Ayurvedic gurus. The accused promised him a quick cure, but in the end, he lost Rs 48 lakh and suffered kidney damage after consuming the herbal medicines prescribed to him. The police added that the prime accused was arrested in Telangana, and based on his information, his associate was arrested in Cyberabad. About 17 types of Ayurvedic medicines, a tempo traveller used for the offence, and Rs 19.50 lakh in cash have been seized from the duo. Both have been remanded to judicial custody.
Tunnel road may affect 276 trees, security room in Bengaluru's Lalbagh
BENGALURU: An initial survey conducted by the Greater Bengaluru Area (GBA) has estimated that the contentious Tunnel Road project will impact 276 trees in the iconic Lalbagh Botanical Garden. Sources in the Urban Development Department (UDD) said the tunnel exit has been planned between Siddapura and Ashoka Pillar Circle near Lalbagh. The tunnel road from Hebbal Esteem Mall Junction to Silk Board KSRP Junction will likely impact the tree cover and some structures at the park. The initial survey indicates that 2,56,248.95 sqft of land is required for the tunnel exit. The trees to be cut are with a girth ranging between 0.3 metre and over 3 metre, as per the report given to UDD by officials, said a UDD official. Documents accessed by the TNIE showed that 96 trees are with a girth of 0.3 to 1 metre, 75 trees with 1-1.5 metre, 60 trees with 1.5-2 metre, 36 trees with 2-3 metre and nine trees with a girth of over 3 metre. The official said structures to be impacted include a stone masonry compound wall measuring 3.5 metre in height and 1,050 metre in length, 20 metre of wire fence, one gate, six lampposts, two borewells, six name boards, a toilet, a ticket counter, storage unit, and a security room. Project will not be welcome Lalbagh authorities have written to UDD asking them to give in writing the requirement at the garden for the proposed tunnel road covering 17 km. We also have to conduct a survey and file a report on the impact of the tunnel road via Lalbagh to UDD, said a Lalbagh official. The GBAs Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited (B-Smile), along with engineers and experts in a technical evaluation committee, is working out the modalities for the ambitious project being pursued by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. B-Smile is also scrutinising technical bids for the project that is likely to cost Rs 17,780 crore. BJP MLAs Uday Garudachar from Chickpet and CK Ramamurthy from Jayanagar, who share the border with Lalbagh, expressed concern over the impact on biodiversity. The project, if it impacts trees and heritage structures, will not be welcomed, said Garudachar. Ramamurthy said walkers, environmentalists and others feel tunnelling will affect the massive stone in Lal Bagh. Apart from hundreds of trees, aquifers will be disturbed in and around Jayanagar, he added.
Bengaluru braces for 15 degree Celsius nights
BENGALURU: After a recent cold spell that had Bengaluru shivering, the city is now witnessing a striking contrast between warm days and chilly nights. Night temperatures are expected to dip to around 15C over the next few days, even as daytime conditions turn noticeably warmer due to persistent dry weather. The cold weather that the city experienced due to the influence of cyclone Ditwah has now given way to this unusual pattern where Bengaluru experiences near summer warmth during the day and distinctly cool nights. Maximum temperatures are touching 29C, while minimum temperatures are forecast to fall as low as 15C through the week. CS Patil, senior meteorologist at India Metrological Department (IMD), Bengaluru, said that for the city, the forecast indicates clear skies over the next seven days. Night temperatures in the city are expected to fall to around 15 to 17C. The meteorologist noted recent instances of cooler nights and confirmed that this pattern would continue through the coming week. He added that daytime temperatures will feel warmer due to the prevailing dry conditions. Because of low moisture, both cooling and heating rates are faster, he explained, leading to a sharper difference between minimum and maximum temperatures. According to IMD data, the maximum temperature on Tuesday was recorded at 29.2C and on Wednesday at 27.6C. The minimum temperature on Tuesday was at 16.1C and on Wednesday at 17.5C. Patil also noted that Karnataka will continue to experience dry weather for the next one week, with clear skies across most districts. Night temperatures in many northern interior districts may drop to 10 to 12C, and in some pockets could even fall below 10C, especially around the Kalaburagi region.
A Gen Z Odyssey: Bengalureans rejoice as season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians hits OTT
Percy Jackson was a regular 12 year old boy trying to make it through a school for troubled kids, while dealing with the strange incidents that kept happening around him until one such incident changed everything his math teacher turned into a winged monster and attacked him. This was the story that had Gen Z hooked, as Percy Jackson and the Olympians went on to lead Percy to Camp Half Blood, discover he was the son of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, and embark on several adventures to save the world from destruction. Twenty years later, as author Rick Riordan continues to add to his world of Greek gods, monsters and demigods on quests to vanquish them, the first book (The Lightning Thief) got a much-loved onscreen adaptation to the screen on JioHotstar in 2023. With the second season having released on Wednesday, young Bengalureans are excited to see if it can manage to match the scale, imagination and heart of the original book The Sea of Monsters. Grover Stories that shaped childhoods If you were growing up in the late 2000s or early 2010s, you probably remember seeing your classmates pass around the same beaten up copy of The Lightning Thief, or read it furtively under the desk during class, escaping into a world where mythological creatures exist in our world. I was a huge mythology nerd because of video games and I loved how the books incorporated mythological characters into everyday settings. I reread them so many times that I dont remember how many, says Abishek Ram Prabhakar, a web designer. Seeing Percy and his demigod friends have ADHD and dyslexia, reframed in the series as a strength to stay alert in battle and read ancient Greek, was meaningful to neurodivergent kids, points out counselling psychologist Ananya Samantha. A lot of us felt so seen reading those books there was this sense of not being alone in this magical world thats not neuro-normative, says the 24-year-old. Percy and Annabeth Great Expectations Season 1 was a huge success, with many enamored with the casting of Walker Scobell, Leah Jeffries and Aryan Sumhadri as the Percy, Annabeth, and Grover trio, despite initial skepticism. Especially with the two film adaptations which came out in 2010 and 2013, being critically received for deviating drastically from the books, fans were apprehensive about the series. But it does not seem to have disappointed, as software engineer Viswambhari Anandan (23) notes, Annabeth isnt blonde and white, Zeus too was portrayed by a black actor, but I did not mind that. As kids watch as well, having so many ethnicities to look up to is great. Sudheeksha Easwar, a masters student, adds Initially, I was skeptical but as soon as I heard Walker Scobell speak, I knew that was Percy! They got the characters and personalities right even if their physical descriptions didnt match exactly and thats what matters. In season 2, as Percy and Annabeth go looking for a missing grover, traversing the dangerous sea of monsters, fans are waiting to see action-filled moments. There is a moment in the book where there is a complicated battle with Scylla, a legendary sea monster. Im keen to see how they recreate it, says Prabhakar. The trailer too teased a moment that could be this one with a short glimpse of an imposing sea monsters tail. Funny but tense moments teased during promotions, including Percy being turned into a hamster by the sorceress Circe, and Grover being held captive by a blind cyclops who thinks the former is his bride, are moments fans are looking forward to the most. Easwar also points to the budding crush between Percy and Annabeth, saying, Im waiting to see their slow romance evolve theyve always been the OG couple for me. With the wait finally over, its time to gather your demigod friends, whip up some blue pop corn in Percys honour, and settle in.
In a Para-llel World: Delve into Cambridge Dictionary's Word of the Year 2025 : Parasocial
When news broke about the rumoured relationship of BTS Jungkook with Aespas Winter, Taylor Swift-Travis Kelces engagement, Selena Gomez-Benny Blancos wedding or Samantha Ruth Prabhu tying the knot with Raj Nidimoru, the reactions online were anything but distant. The emotions ranged from joy and protectiveness to disappointment and concern, as if these moments belonged to someone they personally knew. That intense sense of familiarity is exactly what the Cambridge Dictionary zeroed in on when it named parasocial, its Word of the Year for 2025. The term refers to a one-sided emotional bond people form with celebrities, fictional characters, influencers or even AI chatbots. Coined in 1956, parasocial has suddenly re-entered everyday vocabulary, fuelled by social medias constant access to public figures and the growing presence of AI companionship in daily life always available, always listening. Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru after their wedding in Coimbatore In simple terms, parasocial relationships are one-sided psychological bonds, explains Shreyaa S Murthy, consultant clinical psychologist at Narayana Health City. Such bonds, she notes, are common and even normative during adolescence. Young people use media figures as role models for identity exploration. Admiring someones personality, not just their looks or talent, can act as a psychological resource. While the word carries a negative notion, animation student Ayush KA feels it otherwise. From my experience, parasocial connections often begin with people who have low self-esteem. Associating with celebrities or characters makes them feel confident. I was shy growing up and found it difficult to talk to people. Watching streamers and YouTubers became a way to cope, he shares, adding that parasocial relationships have always been there people went to concerts, worshipped stars. But now its much worse because streamers and YouTubers create this illusion of closeness. They share their daily lives, respond to comments and create safe spaces where the lines start to blur. Jungkook of popular boy band BTS Another layer complicating the dynamic is AI, says Dr Umashankar S, public health specialist and Honorary Secretary of the Telemedicine Society of India. AI chatbots feel safe for many, because they seem non-judgmental, always available and never withdraw. That unconditional acceptance can be comforting, especially for people who feel lonely or lack social confidence, he explains. Whereas psychology and literature student Maseera Aiman sees how this spills into real life, stating, You might start expecting people around you to understand you the way a chatbot does, or expect your life to feel as entertaining as a reality show. For her, parasocial relationships are not inherently damaging, but they become a problem when you depend on them too much. Selena Gomez with her engagement ring Connection to Concern Parasocial dynamics differ from casual fandom or simple reliance on AI because they are emotional rather than behavioural, according to Dr Umashankar. Yet not all such bonds are harmful. They can provide companionship, comfort and motivation. But they become unhealthy when they replace real-life relationships or cause emotional distress, Murthy notes. Chatbots offer unconditional acceptance. They do not argue, judge or withdraw, which makes people feel safe. The red flag appears when people start spending excessive time tracking a celebrity or chatbot and experience emotional distress when that access is disrupted. Then a sense of entitlement begins to develop, feeling betrayed or dejected when a celebrity or AI does not respond, highlights Umashankar. Meanwhile, communication executive Aayushi Naik, notes that the reason parasocial has become mainstream is visibility. Social media delivers narratives in seconds that kind of access makes people deeply invested in celebrities lives sometimes to the point of obsession, she says. Interviews and behind-the-scenes videos add to this familiarity, even while she remains aware that much of what is seen is carefully curated. This constant exposure, experts agree, explains why younger generations are more susceptible, especially now that fandom has become 24/7, personalised and algorithm-driven.
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