BENGALURU: US-headquartered Collins Aerospace opened a new Engineering Development and Test Center (EDTC) at its North Gate campus here on Wednesday. Set up at an investment of $25 million, the EDTC streamlines product development, testing and certification of Collins' components locally, bringing aerospace technologies to market faster. The state-of-the-art lab includes comprehensive testing equipment to ensure the company's aerospace systems meet the highest global safety and performance stand

BENGALURU: An FIR has been registered against a 28-year-old groom and his parents after they left the wedding venue on the night before the ceremony. The grooms parents reportedly demanded a dowry just before the marriage and after the brides father refused, they left. The wedding was slated to be held at a club in Gandhinagar on Sunday and the engagement was held at the same club on July 13, 2024. The brides 61-year-old father, who resides near Yelahanka, filed a complaint on Saturday with the

BENGALURU: With Ugadi round the corner, holige a festival favourite has come under the scanner after the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FDA) flagged the use of plastic sheets in its making and packaging. Officials told TNIE that after banning plastic sheets for the preparation of idlis, they are taking strict measures to eliminate plastic from food processing and have already issued improvement notices to several shops in Bengaluru, Mysuru and other parts of the state that wer

BENGALURU: IPS officer D Roopa has hit back at allegations made by DIG Varthika Katiyar, who was until recently her subordinate, declaring them baseless and unsupported by evidence. In a written complaint to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, Roopa offered her clarifications on the allegations regarding the missing files, CCTV footage and internal misconduct. The officer asserted that there are no official statements from constables to support the accusations, and no proof has surfaced of so-call

BENGALURU: A day before the SSLC preparatory exams for science and social science, their question papers were already circulated on YouTube, raising serious concerns about a possible leak from within the education department. The exams were scheduled for March 3 and 4, however the complete question papers were up on YouTube on March 2 and 3. A senior education department official told TNIE that question papers are supposed to reach schools or exam centres only two hours before the exam. However,

The Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Associations urged the state government to fulfil four of their key demands in the ongoing budget session. Their four key demands include issuing an ordinance to ban bike taxis, reducing road tax for buses to prevent migration and save taxes, taking strict action against aggregator companies and implementing one city, one fare policy, and enforcing state laws for companies providing online goods and transport services such as Porter, Uncle amon

BENGALURU: Protection of historically important locations and promoting them as tourist destinations was the focus this year for the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage. Officials have been busy documenting antique sites and locations. In keeping with the 2024-25 budget announcement, they have completed documenting 530 protected monuments using 3D laser scanning technology, and creating a walkthrough 3D virtual tour at chosen archaeological sites. Remodelling and reviving heritage mu

Pink Trumpet blooms in Kamakshipalya As summer looms in Bengaluru, one cant help but notice the blushing beauty of the Garden City, peppered with pink blossoms. Adorning the city streets and parks, they have probably made every Bengalurean stop and take a picture. These tall and bold pink trumpet trees (scientifically known as Tabebuia rosea) with delicate trumpet-like flowers have always signalled the arrival of summer. But, how has the tree become a charming signature of the city? Interestingl

As Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to present the state budget on March 7, there is a lot at stake for the citizens in Bengaluru. While the looming months of heat and rain are set to push the limits of an already struggling infrastructure to the edge, price hikes will remain a key concern. Residents of the city open up about their expectations from the budget, and the apprehensions they would like allayed. Lawrence Tony George, entrepreneur Lawrence Tony George, entrepreneur Every y

BENAGALURU: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized assets worth Rs 4.73 crore from the Lavelle Road residence of Kannada actress Ranya Rao, days after her arrest in a gold smuggling case. The 33-year-old actress was taken into custody at Kempegowda International Airport on March 3 after officials allegedly found 14.2 kg of gold concealed on her person upon arrival from Dubai on an Emirates flight. The seizure comes amid growing scrutiny over Ranya's frequent trips to Dubai and

Senior IPS officer Dr. K Ramachandra Rao, Director-General of Police (Karnataka State Police Housing Corporation), has expressed shock and devastation over the arrest of his stepdaughter, actress Ranya Rao, in a gold smuggling case . Ranya was taken into custody at Bengalurus Kempegowda International Airport on Tuesday night after Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials allegedly found 14.8 kilograms of gold in her possession. Speaking to news agency ANI , Rao sought to distance hims

BENGALURU: ZoneOut, in partnership with Hudle, launched a pickleball centre on March 1 in CV Raman Nagar. The centre has three courts in Orchids The International School and aims to bring students, parents, and the general public together. The event itself included clinics and exhibitions, along with food and refreshments for the audience. The inspiration behind the event launch was to introduce a community sport that would increase fitness and health of the general public. Rajpal Sethi, co-fou

BENGALURU: The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police arrested two persons for allegedly duping around 30 people, offering them fake jobs as Intelligence Special Officers at Indias foreign intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW). The accused are Venugopal (38) from Bidar and Aravind Naidu (36) from Andhra Pradesh. The police said Venugopal met Aravind at a tea stall, introduced himself as an intelligence special officer of R&AW, and claimed to be posted at an office in Bengaluru. H

BENGALURU: Following bird flu (H5N1) cases in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra as well as in Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka, Bengaluru Urban Deputy Commissioner G Jagadeesha has advised the public not to panic. The DC held a meeting with officials on Tuesday to take stock of the situation and instructed them to take all precautionary measures to prevent the spread of bird flu. If any suspicious, abnormal, or sudden deaths of birds or chickens are found, inform the nearest veteri

BENGALURU: Failing to furnish details of foreign nationals staying on rent has landed 70 house owners in trouble. Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) mandates the house owners to provide details on their portal within 24 hours of renting out their premises to foreign nationals. The details have to be submitted in Form C. Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayananda, while briefing the arrest details of two models from Argentina and Brazil for overstaying in the country said that hou

BENGALURU: The countdown for the Karnataka state budget has begun and there are high expectations in it for Bengaluru which continues to face multiple problems -- pothole-ridden roads, broken footpaths and drains, flooding and traffic congestion. In the previous budget, the government had laid stress on white-topping the city roads which was to address the issue of potholes, drains and footpaths. Last year, the government took up white-topping projects costing Rs 1,700 crore. According to engine

BENGALURU: A mobile passport van that can reach remote areas across Karnataka to collect passport applications was handed over to the Regional Passport Office in Bengaluru on Tuesday by the Ministry of External Affairs. Its destinations are being worked out and it will be put into use shortly. Regional Passport Officer, Bengaluru, K Krishna, told TNIE, This is like a temporary Passport Seva Kendra and it will focus on areas which do not have a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or a Post Office Passport

BENGALURU: As part of Zoo Day at Bannerghatta Biological Park on Tuesday, Somashekhar BS (45) was honoured for his contribution and effort in comforting and helping a rescued Himalayan Black Bear lead a stress-free life in her enclosure. The bear keepers efforts were recognised and honoured by officials of Zoo Authority of Karnataka, forest department and BBP. The rescued bear was always stressed, and would never come out of her enclosure and mingle with the others. Somashekhar took personal int

BENGALURU: Realising the rising pollution levels and the cost factors involved in the production of hydrogen peroxide, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science have come out with an alternative to it. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is widely used as a bleach, disinfectant, and oxidising agent. Its industrial production is expensive and a lot of energy is consumed in making it, as rare and precious metal catalysts are used in its production. The IISc scientists utilised a zinc-air battery in whic

The only woman in her male-dominated news office, Rika Machida is a workaholic who barely has time to eat. Manako Kajii or Kajimana as she is dubbed by the media, is a woman convicted of the serial murders of lonely and wealthy businessmen shes seduced and killed with her mouth-watering cooking. Desperate to get the scoop of her career, Machida wants to interview this woman who refuses to talk to journalists or allow any visitors. How to get close? To write to her and ask for the beef stew recip

Known for her stint on Comicstaan in 2019, comedian Shreeja Chaturvedi has made quite a name for herself in India and beyond, and is set to bring her latest routine, Forgive and Forget: A Trial Run, to Bengaluru. Im not necessarily using it to channel any deep or sad emotion, but Im definitely using it to channel my anger or my disapproval, she comments about the show. Set to happen at Phoenix Mall of Asia, Bellary Road, on March 8, it will feature her characteristic deadpan humour on her life a

Is there a bookstore that doesnt carry a Hemingway title? Yes, there is, and the reason might surprise you. It carries only signed first editions. The Alabama Booksmith in Birmingham is the only brick-and-mortar bookstore in the world where every book is a hardback signed by the author. (As a word of caution, they dont do book repairs as the name might suggest!) It was a risky business model, but it has worked for 35 years! Inspired by his son, who ran a used bookstore in San Francisco, and now

BENGALURU: The State Government issued an order asking the Revenue department to file a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court against a High Court order revoking transfer orders issued to 90 sub-registrars and senior sub-registrars in Karnataka. The petition will be filed tomorrow (Tuesday). The Revenue department had transferred them on December 10, 2024. However, most sub-registrars transferred from Bengaluru refused to join other districts and opted to stay back in the city. They obtain

BENGALURU: Highly polluted water containing heavy metals and carcinogenic substances like Mercury, Lithium, and Pyrene is flowing into the Manchanabele Dam, posing a severe health risk to nearly 40 villages in Magadi Taluk. Water activist Nirmala Gowda, associated with Paani.Earth, an organisation focused on sustainable river management, highlighted alarming findings from a study on the sedimentation areas of Thippagondanahalli Reservoir (TGR) and Manchanabele Dam, both part of Arkavathi River.

BENGALURU: Days after Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Vartika Katiyar wrote to the chief secretary making certain allegations against her senior IPS officer Roopa D Moudgil, the state government issued orders on Monday, transferring her from the Internal Security Division (ISD). Katiyar, who was DIG (admin) in the ISD, has been posted as DIG and Additional Commandant General, Home Guards and Ex-officio Additional Director, Civil Defence, with immediate effect. In a letter dated February

BENGALURU: Health, a key sector in the state budget, received 4 per cent (Rs 15,145 crore) of the total allocation in both 2023 and 2024. However, this time, the allocation is likely to increase, with expectations of higher funding for healthcare infrastructure, medical services and public health programmes. This year, the health department began setting up critical care hubs in every district, while also working on upgrading public health infrastructure and strengthening laboratory services. Th

BENGALURU: Due to mobile signal disruptions caused by jammers installed at Bengaluru Central Prison, residents in and around Parappana Agrahara have been facing connectivity issues. In response, officials will meet with the agency concerned and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Tuesday to seek a resolution. After the report- Phone jammers in jail trap residents near Bengaluru Central Prison in a digital blackout, was published on February 24, a joint inspection was conducted by the A

BENGALURU: An agreement was recently inked between Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) and Embassy Office Parks REIT (Embassy REIT), a publicly listed Real Estate Investment Trust, in connection with the funding of Kadubeesanahalli Metro Station on the ORR line from Central Silk Board to KR Pura. Vikas Telecom Private Limited (VTPL), which is part of Embassy REIT, will invest Rs 100 crore to construct the new station. The agreement was inked on February 28. An official release said,

BENGALURU: The proprietor of a private hospital in Dobbaspet along with a former panchayat development officer (PDO) have been arrested in a suspected job fraud case. The duo are alleged to have cheated a 36-year-old man on the pretext of getting his brother-in-law a police sub-inspectors job. It may be noted that the PDO was arrested at the Kempegowda International Airport on February 25 in connection with many cheating cases. After jumping bail, the PDO had fled to Sri Lanka. After the PDOs ar

BENGALURU: A Deputy Range Forest Officer (Sathanur range) and his team were attacked by some villagers when they had gone to drive away a tusker in the vicinity of Kabbalu forest. The incident happened at Halasinamaradoddi in Sathanur hobli of Kanakapura taluk between 9 pm and 10.30 pm on Friday. A complaint was filed by DRFO P Muthuswamy Naik in Ramanagara on Saturday. The villagers were reportedly frustrated after their crops were destroyed by tuskers and also due to the delayed response of th

On a warm Sunday afternoon, memories of old Bangalore were reignited over a plate of MTRs bisi-bisi masala dosae, ravae idli, vadae, chandrahara (their trademark French Sweet served only on Sundays), and of course, their signature filter coffee. In a quaint setting away from the bustle of Kamaraj Road, although amidst it, family, friends and friends like family came together at the heritage building where the legacy food brand celebrated its centenary. The afternoon also saw the launch of The MT

Bengaluru as a city enjoys the luxury of a host of sports stars who have gone on to make the city and the nation proud. While most Bengalureans revel in the number of homegrown cricketers the city has produced, an unassuming figure has quietly yet steadily continued his dominance in his field: Pankaj Advani. His recent win at the Asian Snooker Championship 2025 understandably has Advani in high spirits. Still grounded, he mentions, To win any gold medal for the country is obviously very satisfyi

BENGALURU: The simmering tussle between the builder and home owners of upscale HM Tambourine apartments on Kanakapura Road, came to a boil on Saturday. Representatives of the builder HM Infratech Pvt Ltd tore down flex banners erected by residents at the entry gates and damaged an internal fence erected by them. The home owners submitted a complaint against the builder at Puttenahalli police station. Abdul Aleem, member of the Legal Committee, HM Tambourine Apartment Owners Association, which ha

BENGALURU: While Westerners come to India for sun therapy, there are many Indians who use high-level ultraviolet (UV) protection sunscreen in large quantities to protect themselves from the UV-A and B rays. There are also many instances where drugs developed based on European standards have not suited Indian body types, or have shown strong resistance. A particular community in Andhra Pradesh is resistant to anaesthesia, so doctors here inquire about peoples backgrounds before undertaking operat

BENGALURU: With cases of bird flu reported among poultry in Raichur, Chikkaballapur, and Ballari, chicken sales and prices have taken a hit across Bengaluru. While some customers began opting for alternatives after cases were reported in Andhra Pradesh, the impact on prices dropping by around Rs 25-30 per kg and the decline in sales became more pronounced in Bengaluru following reports of cases in Karnataka districts. Sellers told TNIE that with Ramzan just beginning, they fear continued losses

BENGALURU: Days after Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FDA) tested idli samples across Karnataka, sale of the popular breakfast staple dropped at Bengalurus darshinis. When TNIE visited multiple breakfast joints across areas like Malleswaram, RT Nagar, and Jayanagar, sellers said that while general sales are not hit with regular customers continuing to visit, many are hesitant to order idlis, with some specifically asking if cloth is being used in the preparation. Restaurants, how

Cinema is an artform that transcends age, language, and borders. It is a site of passion that ignites creativity, storytelling, and the human experience. More than just entertainment, cinema has long been a bridge between cultures, uniting people through powerful narratives that make them think, learn, and question the world around us. The 16th Bangalore International Film Festival (BIFFes), themed Universal Peace in Diversity, continues this tradition, bringing together filmmakers, cinephiles,

What do a Ching dynasty emperor and Promenade Road have to do with each other? At first thought, nothing at all. But a strange set of events that started centuries ago have ended with a huge iron bell dedicated to Emperor Chien Lung (or Qianlong) to find a home in Bengaluru. The bell, approximately four feet tall and three feet wide, has Chinese inscriptions wishing for the well-being of the emperor and his empire like good harvests, regular seasons, and the consolidation of the emperors power.

One steam-filled cup of filter coffee in the morning, a quick coffee break amidst work pressure to recharge, and a cold coffee to beat the afternoon heat for many Bengalureans, this is what a typical day looks like. For them, this isnt a mere habit, but a ritual that gets them through the marathon of life. But recently, global challenges, particularly in major coffee-growing nations like Brazil and Vietnam, have left Bruhat Bangalore Hotels Association (BBHA)to decide on a hike on coffee prices

BENGALURU: Software development at ISRO has always been an internal responsibility, driven by scientists and engineers across domains from environmental science to physics, computer science, and more. We dont outsource these critical software systems because the deep integration between science, technology, and applications requires intimate domain understanding, said Dr S Somanath, Former Director of ISRO at Software Product Management (SPM) Summit held at IIM Bangalore on Saturday. The two-da

MYSURU: In an age when society is grappling with religious intolerance, 72-year-old retired government school teacher, Mohamed Kaleemulla, from Nagamangala taluk in Mandya district, is striving to protect temples, inscriptions and hero stones (veeragallu), all in the effort to create awareness about the regions architectural heritage. Kaleemulla, who served as the social science teacher at a government high school near Basaralu village of Mandya taluk, had noticed the Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple b

GADAG : A few years ago, two major lakes in the villages of Belahoda and Madaganur in Gadag district dried up, leaving residents thirsting for water, which pushed them to crack their brains to somehow revive their historic lakes. However, when they approached the local administration and other representatives to restore the water bodies, their efforts were dismissed. Officials claimed that the lakes vast expanse made revival impossible. What were once large bodies of water, were now barren stret

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court quashed proceedings against seven students and two faculty members of the Centre for Management Studies of Jain (Deemed-to-be University), based on a complaint filed by the Social Welfare Department over a controversial skit relating to Dr BR Ambedkar and Scheduled Castes they enacted during the Youth Fest-2023 in the city. Justice SR Krishna Kumar passed the order recently while allowing two separate petitions filed by the students and faculty members -- Dine

BENGALURU: From flames dancing to music and 4D printing for biomedical applications to an interactive gut microbiome experiment showcasing the effects of antibiotics on the body, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) turned into a hub of scientific exploration as it opened its doors to the public for Open Day 2025. The canopied campus buzzed with over 60,000 science enthusiasts, students, and professionals on Saturday, who witnessed live experiments and hands-on demonstrations. Highlights inclu

BENGALURU: A gang of five unidentified masked miscreants escaped with an ATM vault using a gas cutter in the wee hours of Saturday near Devanahalli Cross. The accused had come in a Andhra Pradesh registered black SUV and used black spray to cover the CCTVs. The exact money that was inside the vault is yet to be ascertained, even though it reportedly contained more than Rs 10 lakhs. The ATM kiosk belonged to an Indian multinational public sector bank of the Sulibele branch. The Sulibele police re

BENGALURU: Ahead of the state budget presentation, BJP legislators and MPs from Bengaluru along with BJP State President BY Vijayendra met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday, demanding a Rs 15,000 crore grant for the citys development. In a memorandum submitted to the CM, they also urged the government to allocate Rs 150 crore per constituency in Bengaluru. BJP elected representatives emphasised that if the state government truly intends to build Brand Bengaluru, it must prioritise the citys

BENGALURU: Energy Minister and former Bengaluru Development Minister KJ George defended the proposal for a tunnel road in Hebbal, stating that citizens face daily traffic jams in the area. He urged residents not to oppose the project, recalling how similar resistance was faced by the now-scrapped steel flyover plan. Speaking to the media George backed the tunnel road idea proposed by Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar. It is a practical solution that will help

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government will soon introduce experimentation-based learning in government schools to equip students with skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), robotics, and astronomy, announced Minister for Science and Technology and Minor Irrigation, NS Boseraju, on Wednesday during the National Science Day celebrations at Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium (JNP). As part of the Science Day, Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar ina

BENGALURU: A bench of Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) recently ordered the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) to pay a senior citizen Rs 12,43,792 for the delay in handing over a site. It also ordered the Authority to register the Arkavathy Layout under K-RERA as it had not done it, despite being told to do so in November 2023. The compensation order was passed on February 13 by Chairman Rakesh Singh and Member G Ravindranadha Reddy. Suthanthiraraj, a retired chartered acc

BENGALURU: In a two-month-long crackdown, the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FDA) uncovered serious violations across the state, including substandard medicines, unsafe food, and hazardous tattoo inks, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao told media on Friday. The inspections, conducted between December and February, led to the testing of thousands of drug and food samples including packaged drinking water bottles, fried green peas, cosmetics, antibiotics, and other food items, reve