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BEL registers turnover of 26,750 crore in FY 2025-26, growth of 16.2%

As on April 1, 2026, the total order book of BEL stood at around 74,000 crore, including an export order book of $495 million

1 Apr 2026 1:15 pm
How NIMHANSNamma 112 integration will route mental health distress calls in Bengaluru

The integration between TeleMANAS and Namma 112 has designed around three core factors including location-based routing, structured risk screening at the first point of contact, and bi-directional escalation between counselling and police response.

1 Apr 2026 10:56 am
Sahaya app glitches, garbage woes highlighted at RWA meet in South Corporation

Bengaluru South City Corporation Commissioner K.N. Ramesh says 2.25 crore has been allocated for each ward in the upcoming budget, with an additional 75 lakh earmarked specifically for maintenance works.

31 Mar 2026 10:50 pm
Survey flags gaps in sanitation access, continuing open defecation practice in Belagavis Chikkodi

Survey of 390 Scheduled Caste households found that nearly 50%of them do not have a toilet on the premises

31 Mar 2026 7:45 pm
Drugs worth 2.57 crore seized in Bengaluru, 11 arrested

Personnel from Yelahanka, Adugodi, Bharathinagar, Jalahalli and Pulakeshinagar were involved in the operation

31 Mar 2026 3:04 pm
Karnataka MLAs to get three free IPL tickets and two free tickets for international matches

MLAs cutting across partylines had demanded tickets for IPL matches being held in Bengaluru

30 Mar 2026 10:17 pm
Bengalurus heat islands hit labourers, traffic personnel the hardest

Nearly 44% of the citys workforce is engaged in outdoor occupations, and for them, heat pockets translate into prolonged exposure with no scope for relief

30 Mar 2026 9:57 pm
Peenya, Hennur among pockets emerging as heat islands; GBA plans cooling measures

Urban heat islands occur when dense construction, asphalt roads, andreducedgreenery trap heat during the day and release it at night, making these areas hotter than their surroundings

30 Mar 2026 9:47 pm
6th Edition of IKFF, presented by School Cinema

With 9000 schools in 20 countries hosting IKFF in 2019, the film festival aspires to use Film Pedagogy to present children with the magic of international films, using it as a means of education

30 Mar 2026 3:16 pm
895 cases booked in week-long crackdown on drunk driving and speeding in Bengaluru

Authorities have warned that such special drives will continue in the coming weeks as part of a sustained effort to ensure safer roads in Bengaluru

30 Mar 2026 2:24 pm
Family tragedy in Anekal: Debt angle suspected in double murder, suicide attempt

The initial probe indicated that the man, who allegedly killed his mother and sister, was facing a mounting debt and pressure from creditors

30 Mar 2026 2:14 pm
Per capita spending varies by 2.5 times across Bengaluru corporations: Report

The per capita outlay refers to the amount a corporation is spending on an individual in its jurisdiction

29 Mar 2026 9:38 pm
GBA budget: How Bengalurus new corporations differ in what they earn and spend

Property taxcontributes 51% of its own source revenuein East and 42% inCentral, butdrops to around 3437% in North,Westand South

29 Mar 2026 9:23 pm
IPL 2026: High emotions & strict protocols around Bengalurus Chinnaswamy stadium

The inaugural match of Indian Premiere League (IPL), 2026, commenced at Bengalurus M. Chinnaswamy stadium on Saturday (March 28, 2026).

28 Mar 2026 9:59 pm
Bengaluru West City Corporation presents a budget with the largest outlay among five corporations

A key governance reform proposed is the digitisation of property-related services.

28 Mar 2026 7:09 pm
BJP MLA Suresh Kumar rejects IPL tickets, calls it VIP culture

State BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra and BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, have also opposed the distribution of IPL passes.

28 Mar 2026 6:55 pm
Forest Minister seeks report on Karnataka vets visiting Vantara

This comes afterSameeksha Reddy, a27-year-old traineeveterinarian, was recently killed in a hippopotamus attack inTyavarekoppaTiger and Lion Safari in Shivamogga

27 Mar 2026 7:06 pm
What is Karnatakas new draft policy for digital well-being all about?

The policy recommends that schools incorporate digital well-being and social media literacy in their curriculum.

27 Mar 2026 6:52 pm
59 school vehicle drivers booked for drunk driving in Bengaluru

Police officials said the violations pose a grave risk to children and other motorists on the road

27 Mar 2026 4:35 pm
National-levelhackathonorganised at Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology in Bengaluru

The event featured mentorship, networking opportunities, and industry-supported evaluation

27 Mar 2026 3:04 pm
Bengaluru Central City Corporation presents maiden budget with outlay of 3,426.60 crore

A major highlight is the push to strengthen public healthcare, including the introduction of a Bike Ambulance First Responder Unit scheme to provide immediate, free life-saving care during the critical golden hour

27 Mar 2026 2:24 pm
Ricky Rai in further trouble as Lamborghini seized for stunts on Bengaluru roads has fake number plate

The high-end Lamborghini Huracn car was seized for performing dangerous stunts on M. G. Road

27 Mar 2026 1:14 pm
Bengaluru East City Corporation presents maiden budget with outlay of 3,889.98 crore

The budget largely focuses on public work aimed at improving last-mile connectivity and ensuring smoother traffic flow through the development of arterial and sub-arterial roads

27 Mar 2026 12:54 pm
KSRTC bus catches fire near Lulu Mall in Bengaluru; 21 passengers and crew safe

The incident occurred around 10.20 p.m. when the bus was en route from Majestic to Shivamogga

27 Mar 2026 12:44 pm
Lorry crashes into car, sets off blaze at Kurubarahalli in Bengaluru; one dead

The stretch has a steep downward slope. The driver lost control of the vehicle on the slope due to the heavy load

27 Mar 2026 12:34 pm
Eshwar Khandre says Karnataka govt. will recover money from IAF for giving 58 acres of forest land to BMRCL for compensation

Forest Minister B. Eshwar Khandre on Thursday told the Legislative Assembly that the Indian Air Force (IAF) authorities were not only in illegal possession of forest land in Jarakbande Kaval village of Bengaluru North taluk as the land granted to them had been cancelled, but it had also given about 58 acres of forest land to BMRCL for monetary compensation

27 Mar 2026 12:48 am
Rolling back rights: Karnatakas gender minority communities question Trans Bill 2026

Karnataka has played asignificant role in shaping Indias gender minorities rights movement, with activists, lawyers and groupslaying thegroundwork. Shilpa Elizabeth talks to the community that feels TheTransgender Persons (Protection of Rights) AmendmentBill recently passed by Parliament undoes some of the gains of the struggle

26 Mar 2026 11:13 pm
Tunnel road is most viable solution to Bengalurus traffic congestion: D.K. Shivakumar

D.K. Shivakumar estimates that around 3,000 crore be will required for land acquisition and 17,000 crore for tunnel road construction

26 Mar 2026 10:58 pm
East, Central Corporations to present their first annual budgets on March 27

The remaining three corporations in the Greater Bengaluru Authority area will present their budgets on March 28

26 Mar 2026 10:07 pm
Panic buying triggers fuel shortages in Karnataka; Indian Oil Corporation Limited assures adequate supply

The company said adequate stocks of both fuels are available across Bengaluru as well as in all districts of Karnataka

26 Mar 2026 9:57 pm
15 women professionals term menstrual leave policy benevolent sexism, move Karnataka High Court

Petitioners claim that the policy creates a competitive disadvantage for women in hiring and promotions, discourages employers from placing women in leadership roles, and infringes upon privacy by compelling disclosure of menstrual cycles

26 Mar 2026 9:37 pm
In a first, multi-layered security and holding areas introduced at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

On Thursday, the State Expert Committee overseeing the overhaul of the stadium conducted a final drill and formally announced that the venue has undergone all upgrades satisfactorily

26 Mar 2026 9:27 pm
CEO says 4.46 crore voters mapped in Karnataka, groups question SIR rollout

The coalition pointed out that the exercise was already under way in 12 States and Union Territories andmust beput on hold until the Supreme Court decides on the petitions challenging it

26 Mar 2026 9:07 pm