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Traffic police book 979 cases in week-long crackdown on drunk driving, speeding in Bengaluru

Officials said the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to curb dangerous driving practices and enhance road safety in Bengaluru

13 Apr 2026 2:04 pm
Rapido enters food delivery business in Bengaluru with new app Ownly

The standalone app has a zero-commission and restaurant-first model. Founder Aravind Sanka tells us more about Ownly and how he hopes it will be beneficial for the restaurant and the customer

13 Apr 2026 1:11 pm
After 10 years on paper, Wind Tunnel Junction underpass work finally gains momentum

BTP has asked officials of the civic body to sign an undertaking stating that they will adhere to the deadline and reopen the stretch for traffic on the mutually agreed date

12 Apr 2026 8:14 pm
Asha Bhosles short foray into the Kannada film industry

Over her incredible eight-decade career, legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle had a brief stint with Sandalwood, singing three songs of different flavours

12 Apr 2026 8:04 pm
Peenya flyover load testing postponed, vehicle movement to continue as usual

To facilitate testing, authorities had proposed restricting all types of vehicular movement on the stretch from 5 a.m. on April 13 to 11 a.m. on April 17

12 Apr 2026 4:43 pm
Campaign demands immediate release of SIT report on Dharmasthala cases

The campaign also raised serious concerns regarding the lack of transparency in the investigation into over 70 cases

11 Apr 2026 11:32 pm
Bengaluru spends 100 crore daily, but where does the money go?, ask activists

This mismatch between rising public expenditure and continuous civic problems was highlighted by activists

11 Apr 2026 10:44 pm
Pressure on BLOs mounts amid flawed voter roll mapping in Karnataka

The BLOs havereportedly citeda lack of proper training, clear guidelines, andstandardisedprotocols, making it difficult to ensure comprehensive andaccuratemapping

11 Apr 2026 9:51 pm
Rolling the dice on loneliness: How Boardbuddies is redefining urban social wellness

A look at how board games are helping people climb out of an isolated lifestyle

11 Apr 2026 8:47 pm
Karnataka police to bring back over 3,000 orderlies to active duty

Orderlies for officers will be reduced by 50%, and in Bengaluru alone, around 1,239 personnel working as orderlies will return to field duties

11 Apr 2026 6:57 pm
Relief for Bengaluru commuters as Silk Board flyover set to open fully, but new bottleneck looms

The Bengaluru Traffic Police has revealed a likely bottleneck at Aravind Junction, and planned interventions such as increasing signal pass time and closing two left turns after the down ramp during peak hours.

11 Apr 2026 2:15 pm
Penciljam sessions in Bengaluru help hone artistic talent

This citizen arts initiative could give you a leg up whether you are a beginner wanting to better your technique or a hobbyist craving the company of like-minded souls

11 Apr 2026 12:41 pm
Beyond the marks: How II PU toppers overcame challenges

NOTE: Please give byline to intern -- Pratyusha Srivastav

11 Apr 2026 12:38 am
KHB invites bids for 80,000-seat stadium in Anekal amid push for larger venue

The project, estimated at 943.46 crore, will be executed on an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC Mode-1) turnkey basis through a two-bid system via the Karnataka Public Procurement Portal, the tender notification said.

10 Apr 2026 10:34 pm
Bengaluru police arrest man for sharing zombie drug video, clarify that there was no drug use

The accused has been identified as Hemanth Kumar, 29, a resident of north Bengaluru working as a field executive in a private opticals company

10 Apr 2026 8:38 pm
Teen ends life after getting II PU results

A police official told The Hindu that they suspect the deceased was disturbed by the results, as she had not passed in a few subjects, and took the extreme step.

10 Apr 2026 8:34 pm
Three held in Bengaluru for mobile phone thefts; one linked to 55 cases

The accused have been identified as Sohail Pasha, 37, his brother Saleem Pasha, 34, and his wife Husna Banu, 32, all residents of D.J. Halli and originally from Mysuru

10 Apr 2026 7:00 pm
Review | A vibrant portrait of early-2000s Bengaluru: Good Arguments by Deepika Arwind

The novel captures the angst and contradictions of the young, restless and artistically inclined

10 Apr 2026 6:29 pm
Protect Bengaluru traffic police from harsh summer; State Police Complaints Authority member urges immediate relief measures

In a letter addressed to the DG&IG of Police, SPCA member Mohan Kumar Danappa states that traffic police personnel are forced to perform their duties under direct sunlight, often without access to shade, leading to exhaustion, dehydration, and long-term health risks

10 Apr 2026 3:18 pm
Gaganyaan mission: ISRO completes second Integrated Air Drop Test

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the accomplishment of the IADT-02 in a post on X

10 Apr 2026 9:27 am
Art Bengaluru Collective to host tenth show this weekend

The ABC Summer Art Spread will showcase over 400 works of art

10 Apr 2026 8:49 am
A tribute to India: Inside chef Kunal Kapurs new restaurant in Bengaluru

With Pincode, the celebrity chef and Masterchef host, is bringing dishes from different parts of the country to the table, from mutton ribs inji puli to Himalayan thukpa. Over a leisurely lunch, he takes us through the menu

10 Apr 2026 8:00 am
Bengaluru: Wide roads, narrow chance?

After years of failing to widen roads, the five city corporations have announced a renewed push for these projects this year. But with land losers still resisting compensation through TDR, and the corporations in no position to pay cash, will the projects take off or will the impasse continue, checks Chetan B.C.

10 Apr 2026 7:23 am
In first quarter, BTP issues 9,794 challans for drunk driving, rewrites records

Strict Driving License suspension policy to take off: BTP

9 Apr 2026 10:29 pm
24 Songs Festival to draw new audiences to indie music

The 24 Songs Festival, in Bengaluru, will put a new spin on presenting independent music

9 Apr 2026 8:33 pm
Karnataka 2nd PUC exam-1 results: State records historic 86.48% pass percentage

Of the 6,48,853 students who registered, a total of 5,46,698 students passed the exam across Science, Commerce and Arts streams.

9 Apr 2026 7:13 pm
Hyrox, the global fitness race, draws 8,000 athletes to Bengaluru

Blending endurance and strength, Hyrox is taking over Indias gyms, reshaping how participants train, compete and socialise. Despite steep entry fees, coaching costs and specialised prep, why is this challenging sport so popular?

9 Apr 2026 2:40 pm
How do benefits of doing yoga in the morning differ from that in the evening

Participants who practised yoga in the morning reported a greater reduction in sleep disturbances and a shift towards morningness a preference for early-day activity aligned with natural biological rhythms

9 Apr 2026 11:47 am
Bosch Limited to acquire Bosch Chassis Systems India for 9,068.68 crore

Bosch Chassis Systems is part ofBoschs Vehicle Motion division in India and is one of the market leaders in automotive safety systems

9 Apr 2026 9:36 am
9 Apr 2026 9:05 am
No shortage of auto LPG, says Karnataka govt. amid reports of long queues at bunks

The government has acknowledged that there has been a disruption in supply from private auto LPG companies, and the gap has been bridged by IOC, BPCL, HPCL

8 Apr 2026 9:23 pm
Karnatakas groundwater extraction reduced from 68.44%in 2024 to66.49%in 2025

Releasing the 2025 Groundwater Assessment Report here on Wednesday, Karnataka Minister Boseraju says gains had been made owing togood rainfall, policy interventions, and large-scale water conservation initiatives implemented over the past two years

8 Apr 2026 8:28 pm
Crimson Desert: Sprawling action RPG with control issues

The much hyped open world Crimson Desert is finally here, and it is a massive world to explore, should your fingers survive its myriad control schemes

8 Apr 2026 7:55 pm
WWE 2K26: A good wrestling game with predatory microtransactions

With technical competency and wrestling fun, WWE 2K26 has it all, and then throws it all away with long grinds and paywalls

8 Apr 2026 7:53 pm
Bomb threat email to Bengaluru airport turns out to be hoax; case registered

The sender of the email, reportedly written in Tamil, claimed to be part of a group from Coimbatore wanting to take revenge against the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government for betraying them.

8 Apr 2026 5:58 pm
Karnataka 2nd PUC results 2026: KSEAB to announce annual exam-1 marks on April 9 at 3 p.m.

This year, for the first time, marks cards will also be made available digitally through DigiLocker.

8 Apr 2026 4:21 pm
Launch date of first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan to be announced this week: ISRO Chairperson

The first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan will demonstrate end-to-end mission, including aerodynamics characterisation of human rated launch vehicle, mission operations of orbital module, and re-entry and recovery of crew module

8 Apr 2026 3:26 pm
Bengaluru: One dead in fatal early morning truck collision near Satellite Bus Stand

Police said the truck was descending the Mysuru Road flyover when the driver reportedly lost control and crashed into a 10-wheel lorry that was stopped at the signal.

8 Apr 2026 12:51 pm
Continued West Asia crisis deepens stress on manufacturing sector

The impact is most pronounced in MSMEs, which contribute nearly 30% to Indias GDP andsome 45% of manufacturing output

7 Apr 2026 11:05 pm