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Ageing ornamental trees behind mass uprooting during rains in Bengaluru

Experts say these trees required a focused management approach, including pruning and removal, which has not been carried out over the years

10 May 2026 6:52 pm
Gelatin sticks found along PM Modis convoy, half hour before he passed by

Police have also detained a suspect who made a call to the police control room at around 7:30 a.m. threatening to trigger explosions near HAL Airport and the Art of Living premises during the Prime Ministers visit.

10 May 2026 5:00 pm
CITU calls for State-wide protest against labour codes

The union has called for burning copies of the rules framed by Central government

9 May 2026 7:28 pm
Son of driver to receive 11 gold medals at UAS Bengaluru convocation

Women lead the medal tally, with 35 womenacross various programmes collectively securing 97 medals and certificates, compared to 43 won by 20 male students

9 May 2026 6:56 pm
Azim Premji University suspends one student for two years, warns two others over violence on campus involving ABVP

The suspension follows violent incidents on the campuson February 24,when members of ABVPvandalisedthe campus property and force-entered the premisesprotesting a student-led discussion on Kashmir

9 May 2026 6:01 pm
Bengaluru fire accident: One killed, four others critical in Nagarbhavi hotel blaze

The blaze is suspected to have been triggered by a short circuit inside the hotel. The fire spread rapidly and soon engulfed the staff rooms located on the upper floor.

9 May 2026 4:35 pm
Avatihalli railway station outside Bengaluru to house a new silk museum

Avatihall, one of four heritage stations which have recently been restored by the Bengaluru chapter of INTACH, is all set to house a small museum dedicated to telling visitors the origin story of silk

9 May 2026 1:59 pm
This Bengaluru railway station now houses a new silk museum

The restored Avatihalli railway station in Bengaluru now houses a silk museum.

9 May 2026 11:57 am
Think before you throw: This event in Bengaluru will teach you how to use scraps in your kitchen for zero waste cooking

Eat Raja, the zero-waste juice shop, and Beautiful Bharat citizens volunteer group, team up for this sustainable cooking event and workshop, called Kitchen Secrets

9 May 2026 11:21 am
9 May 2026 12:51 am
GBA likely to seek State governments intervention to postpone elections

The move comes after Karnataka State Election Commissioner G.S. Sangreshi, following a meeting with senior GBA officials on Friday, said the government had been asked toidentifyfeasibledates for conducting the elections within the June 14 to June 24 window

8 May 2026 8:44 pm
Uniforms, ID cards mandatory for power department staff across Karnataka

Decision follows a representation submitted to the Energy Minister highlighting rising incidents of impersonation and public concern over fake electricity department staff.

8 May 2026 6:18 pm
Bengaluru Metro to suspend Purple Line services for two hours on May 10

Train services will be curtailed between Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli) and Cubbon Park Metro Station from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. for maintenance works.

8 May 2026 5:26 pm
Pedestrian killed in early-morning hit-and-run on Bengalurus MG Road

A preliminary police probe suggested that the deceased had used the washroom near the MG Road boulevard walkway and was crossing to the other side of the road when a reportedly speeding car struck him.

8 May 2026 4:23 pm
Elderly woman killed in staged road accident for robbery in Bengaluru; five arrested

In a cinematic-style plan, the accused intentionally rammed a motorcycle into the victim, and then admitted her to a hospital. Meanwhile, one of the accomplices stole her house keys in a an attempt to commit theft.

8 May 2026 4:20 pm
GBA elections in Bengaluru to be held between June 14 and 24: State Election Commissioner

Inputs were also taken from the commissioners of the five corporations, who serve as ex-officio members, before moving ahead with the scheduling exercise.

8 May 2026 3:19 pm
Tech capital Bengaluru tops metros in cybercrime cases

Of the total 20,587 cybercrimes reported in 2024 from 19 metros in the country,17,561caseswere from Bengaluru, NCRB data shows

7 May 2026 7:20 pm
LPG hike and shortage stalls wedding bookings, pushes up catering charges

Caterers say the shortage has disrupted bookings, with several unable to take new orders, while others are asking familieshostingweddings and events to arrange cylinders on their own

7 May 2026 7:04 pm
BCCI decision to shift IPL finals to Ahmedabad may be due to commercial viability: Minister

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara rejected reports that giving match passes to legislators was the reason behind shifting the match

7 May 2026 4:51 pm
Thisram and its flavour of fusion come to Bengaluru this weekend

Chennai-based Thisram bring their unique melodies to the city this weekend with Tastefully Yours

7 May 2026 11:02 am
Reflective roof coating planned at 10 PHCs to reduce heat stress in North Corporation

Temperatures will be recorded using a digital psychrometer for five consecutive days before the roofs are painted and for another five days after the coating has cured

6 May 2026 8:54 pm
Karnatakas disability reservation Bill faces opposition as Labour Dept. pushes for Cabinet nod

At thecentreof the opposition is the proposed reservation in private companies, with Ministers arguing that making it mandatory could create compliance pressure for businesses and lead topush backfrom the industry.

6 May 2026 8:27 pm
Karnatakas deep tech programme ELEVATE NxT draws strong response from startups across India

Of the 983 applications received, 213 are from outside Karnataka, accounting for nearly 23% of the total

6 May 2026 2:48 pm
IPL 2026 final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad

Owingto certain requirements from the local association and authorities that were beyond the scope of BCCIs established guidelines and protocols, the venue has been shifted and reassigned, said an IPL advisory

6 May 2026 1:54 pm
Kevin Olivers Odyssey of Love is a modern day retelling of a classic

Odyssey of Love, an original production by Kevin Oliver will be staged this weekend

6 May 2026 8:47 am
How school vacations can become an opportunity to strengthen parent-child bonding

Instead of trying to fix your child or fill every hour with activities, try a different approach. Use this time to connect more, correct less, and play more seriously.

5 May 2026 6:43 pm
Palliative care unit opens at KC General Hospital in Bengaluru; State plans wider expansion

In its initial phase, the unit includes a five-bed inpatient ward for patients experiencing severe pain, distress and complications arising from terminal conditions such as cancer, organ failure and neurological disorders.

5 May 2026 6:14 pm
USAs National Reconnaissance Office awards contract to Bengaluru space startup Pixxel to provide hyperspectral imagery

Pixxel said that the award supports the US governments effort to evaluate and integrate emerging commercial hyperspectral data sources into the agencys expanding remote sensing architecture.

5 May 2026 5:14 pm
Two-wheeler theft racket busted by Bengaluru police; 51 vehicles, 501 fake RC cards seized

One of accused, Shaik Shafir Basha from Andhra Pradesh, helped create fake RC cards

5 May 2026 2:34 pm
Bengaluru airport introduces new system to enhance safety at intersection of aircraft and ground vehicle movement

The system brings together AIbased computer vision, intelligent automation and centralised control to support safe right-of-way management, improve operational efficiency and enable greater precision in airside operations

5 May 2026 11:34 am
Pixxel to launch Indias first orbital data centre satellite this year

Pixxel will design, build, launch, and operate the satellite, and Sarvam will provide the AI backbone

5 May 2026 8:51 am