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Inside Mother Promise: The risk, humour and honesty behind the Kannada film

Mother Promise,the directorial debut of actor Poornachandra Mysore and produced by actor Dhananjaya, is a refreshing move away from the tried and tested

27 Jul 2026 2:55 pm
Comet which makes appearance once in 5.5 years now visible in Bengaluru sky

The comet has been becoming brighter during June and July, and it will continue to be observable through late July and the first half of August, with peak visibility occurring around August 2 and 3

27 Jul 2026 1:52 pm
FIR in alleged KPSC scam: OMR answer sheet tampering, nepotism, question paper leak, corruption alleged

The Vidhana Soudha Police have registered an FIR in connection with alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commissions recruitment process for 400 veterinary officers

26 Jul 2026 8:16 pm
Bengaluru Traffic Police proposes regulated carpooling to ease traffic congestion

The BTPs internal audit, based on data gathered from private aggregators, shows that before 2021, nearly 60,000 people benefitted from carpooling. At present, that number has dropped to 25,000

26 Jul 2026 7:39 pm
KPSC temporarily stays veterinary officer selection list, forms internal inquiry committee to review exam process

The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) temporarily put on hold the selection list for veterinary officers and formed an internal sub-committee to probe into allegations of malpractices during the conduct of exam and evaluation

26 Jul 2026 7:35 pm
Kargil Vijay Diwas: Soldiers sacrifice is foundation of our freedom and security, says Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar

Recalling the conflict, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said 527 soldiers were martyred during the Kargil War, including 13 from Karnataka

26 Jul 2026 1:00 pm
Special Intensive Revision: AI used to detect 6.41 lakh anomalies in Bengaluru

For the first time since the enumeration phase began, the Greater Bengaluru Authority has disclosed that there have been at least 6.41 lakh logical discrepancies or anomalies withinitsjurisdiction

26 Jul 2026 10:41 am
Greater Bengaluru Authority seeks demolition action plan for tilted wing of 18-storey building

The Greater Bengaluru Authority has directed SNN Raj Etternia to prepare an action plan for demolishing the 18-storey wing of an apartment complex in south Bengalurus Harlur built by them and obtain final approval

25 Jul 2026 11:53 pm
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited to induct 13th Yellow Line train into service next week

Of the total 15 trainsets planned for the corridor, 13 will be deployed for regular passenger operations, while two will be maintained as reserve stock to ensure uninterrupted services during emergencies, scheduled maintenance, or unforeseen technical issues, according to officials.

25 Jul 2026 8:00 pm
Greater Bengaluru Authority revisits ORR revamp, proposes wider footpaths; seeks public opinion on white-topping

Wider footpaths, remodelled traffic junctions, and effective utilisation of space beneath the metro line are among the priority changes in the revised draft design for the Outer Ring Road redevelopment presented by Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda

25 Jul 2026 8:00 pm
Sexual harassment case registered after BMTC bus assault video goes viral; police hunt for suspect

The clip shared on social media claimed the suspect had allegedly been boarding BMTC buses on the HebbalManyata route and targeting women passengers by touching them inappropriately.

25 Jul 2026 5:16 pm
Karnataka government rolls out WhatsApp survey to shape Bengaluru Metropolitan Regions growth

The questionnaire, which takes around six to eight minutes to complete, is available in both Kannada and English.

25 Jul 2026 3:26 pm
Directorate of Enforcement attaches 1,906-crore assets in Gameskraft money-laundering probe

The Directorate of Enforcement announced that it has provisionally attached movable and immovable assets worth approximately 1,906 crore belonging to Gameskraft Technologies Pvt. Ltd., its shareholders, and associated entities in connection with a money-laundering case

25 Jul 2026 12:40 am
KPTCL cracks down on 45 self-execution projects violating power rules

Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited has identified 45 cases and served notices to large housing or commercial establishments for failing to complete the mandatory electrical infrastructure within the stipulated timeline under self execution projects or have violated the provisions of the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission

25 Jul 2026 12:36 am
Policy in next 100 days to incentivise industries willing to go beyond Bengaluru, says Karnataka Chief Minister

Shivakumar offers world-class office infrastructure at highly affordable costs, including office space in other cities of Karnataka for as little as 50 cents per square foot

25 Jul 2026 12:35 am
Puppeteer Kathrin Blchert brings her play The Day My Father Became a Bush to Ranga Shankara

The Joke van Leeuwen novel has been adapted by directorSusanne Koschig. It is suited for children above the age of eight, and is part of Ranga Shankaras annual theatre festival for children

24 Jul 2026 8:19 pm
Footpath driving cases soar across Bengaluru; footpath parking cases double

Bengaluru has witnessed a sharp rise in driving on footpaths, with 12,032 cases booked in just the first five months of 2026. The annual average for the past six years has been 14,827 cases

24 Jul 2026 8:19 pm
Karnatakas Mines and Geology Department sets 11,000-crore revenue target; geologists to be assigned district-wise goals

With an annual revenue target of 11,000 crore for the current financial year, the Department of Mines and Geology will assign district-wise revenue and operational targets to geologists, Secretary of the MSME and Mines and Geology Department Rohini Sindhuri said

24 Jul 2026 6:34 pm
Tracing voters in an ever-evolving Bengaluru

From its demography to its geography, Bengaluru lookedvery different24 years ago, in 2002, when Karnataka last undertook an intensive revision of special nature of its electoral rolls.The changing nature of the city makes the ongoing Special Intensive Revision particularly challenging for both voters and Booth Level Officers, writes Rishita Khanna

24 Jul 2026 1:16 pm
Vivek Shanbhag on Hyphen, and bridging the gap in Indias translationlandscape

Novelist Vivek Shanbhag speaks about the launch of Hyphen, a literary journal focused on translations from Indian languages into English, and why the journal is an efficient and enticingwayto introduce Indian writing to readers around the world

24 Jul 2026 1:05 pm
Day to night: Why these cafes in Bengaluru are doubling up as cocktail bars after dark

Restaurants in Bengaluru are combining the vibe of a cafe and a bar, to offer something for everyone. We look at this new industry trend, and why it makes sense financially and creatively

24 Jul 2026 12:52 pm
Retired SC judge Gopala Gowda terms Bidadi Township notification void

At a public hearing, protesting farmers raised several concerns, ranging from the loss of self-reliance to the loss of steady sources of income that would follow if the acquisition was carried out

24 Jul 2026 11:16 am
How should cities reclaim footpaths? | Explained

Why was the Street Vendors Act enacted? What does the Act require before vendors can be removed? What is the role of the Town Vending Committee? Can street vendors be evicted before a survey is completed? Why has Bengalurus footpath drive come under scrutiny?

24 Jul 2026 9:16 am
23 Jul 2026 10:03 pm
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara writes to Modi seeking replacement of NEET with State CETs

The Deputy Chief Minister appeals to the Prime Minister to provide a compensation of at least 1 crore to the families of students who ended their lives owing to the NEET paper leak and the systemic failures that followed.

23 Jul 2026 9:33 pm
Farmers oppose acquisition of land for HAL expansion at Gubbi in Tumakuru district

Farmers are worried that HALs long-term plans to expand the facility by adding infrastructure such as a hospital and other amenities for its employees could lead to further acquisition of agricultural land

23 Jul 2026 7:22 pm
Bengaluru: Criminal cases booked against 249 guest lecturers who submitted fake PhD certificates

Even as the recruitment process for guest lecturers in government first grade colleges colleges for the year 2026-27 is under way, tainted candidates have been blacklisted and permanently excluded from the process.

23 Jul 2026 7:05 pm
Bengaluru voices at Freedom Park: Jaldi resign kar Dharmendra Pradhan, Sarjapur jaana hai

Scores of students gathered at Freedom Park in Central Bengaluru condemning the police lathi charge on students who were marching to Parliament protesting against NEET paper leak and irregularities

23 Jul 2026 3:14 pm
FIR against Instagram user for allegedly abusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi over student protest in Delhi

The FIR was registered based on a complaint by Abhilash Reddy M (38), president of the BJP unit in Sarvagnanagar constituency

23 Jul 2026 1:38 pm
Bengaluru cylinder blast: 10 migrant workers from West Bengal injured in suspected LPG leak explosion at Bommasandra PG

The explosion is suspected to have occurred due to an LPG gas leak when the occupants were preparing breakfast.

23 Jul 2026 1:38 pm
Roysten Abels A Hundred Charmers returns to Bengaluru

More than a musical, Roysten Abels A Hundred Charmers is a story of rehabilitation and perseverance

23 Jul 2026 10:38 am
BDA puts checks on builders seeking plan modifications in Bengaluru

The BDA has made it clear that no modified building plan can be sanctioned once the permissible Floor Area Ratio has been fully utilised and an Occupancy Certificate issued for the entire project

23 Jul 2026 10:02 am
KPCL steps up thermal power generation to ensure reliable power supply across Karnataka

The corporation is maintaining its thermal power plants in optimal operating condition and taking measures to further augment generation, with a target of increasing daily thermal power output to 100 million units in the coming days

22 Jul 2026 9:48 pm