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Clarence High School in Bengaluru marks 111 years with India Post commemorative special cover

The cover features photographs of the founders, former principals and a former KG coordinator

17 Feb 2026 9:28 am
BDA revamps e-auction communication with the help of citizen collective

BDAsproperty e-auction platform nowfeatures an interactive interfacewith a map view, filters,andasearchoption. Information has beenreorganised,making key details easy to find. The new interface is alsooptimisedfor mobile viewing

16 Feb 2026 10:54 pm
Spa partner abducted after car rams bike in Electronic City

Investigators suspect that the abduction may have stemmed from a dispute between business partners.

16 Feb 2026 10:42 pm
Karnataka notifies 1% welfare fee to be collected from aggregators for social security of gig workers

While theKarnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Act, 2025 mandatesa welfare feeof1-5% of the payout for each transaction, the government has decided to stick to the lower end ofthe range,fixing 1% of every transaction for all the services

16 Feb 2026 9:22 pm
FKCCI, KASSIA seek infra push, land in KIADB estates

FKCCI and KASSIA also demanded that 20% of land in such estates be reserved for micro and small industries and 80% for large units

16 Feb 2026 7:30 pm
Sakhi: Bengaluru gets its first women-only auto service

Sakhi, a women-only auto aggregator, launched its service in Bengaluru on February 14; it hasso faronboarded 50 autos, all driven by women drivers.

16 Feb 2026 6:19 pm
IIMBs EPGP climbs up to 34th globally in Financial Times MBA Rankings 2026, ranks third in India

The Financial Times rankings assessprogrammeson parameters such as career progression, alumni satisfaction, research output, diversity,internationalisationand value for money

16 Feb 2026 4:44 pm
Hope for cancer patients: Bengaluru scientists explore way to save eggs lost inside the ovary

If successful, the approach in the later stage could help preserve fertility in cancer patients by safeguarding eggs before treatment damages the ovaries

16 Feb 2026 12:55 pm
Residents flag health risks over Organic Waste Converter OWC construction at Godrej Eternity in Bengaluru

They claim that operating an Organic Waste Converter in close proximity to apartments will have an adverse impact on residents

16 Feb 2026 10:10 am
Friend recalls his final conversation with Saketh; says he ate and engaged less over last two weeks

Sharing the news with grief, the friend, who requested privacy on LinkedIn in another post, says the revelation has shocked the entire community

15 Feb 2026 10:18 pm
KSRTC hikes luggage fares by around 15%, in line with 2025 fare hike

The rates have been fixed based on stages, with one stage, in KSRTC terms, equal to six kilometres

15 Feb 2026 7:41 pm
Faulty ID cards for street vendors spark eviction fears in Bengaluru

The cards issued to vendirs have incorrect addresses, wrong photographs, and other errors

15 Feb 2026 7:35 pm
Short tunnel: Cost and alignment concerns lead BDA back to original plan

As part of the plan,MehkriCircle will be redesigned as a roundabout with dedicated ramps for vehicles heading towardsYeshwantpurandJayamahalRoad

15 Feb 2026 7:22 pm
Three-year-old boy drowns in artificial pool at photo studio

The deceased has been identified as Lakshmeer, son of Swathi and Charan Raj, residents of JP Nagar

15 Feb 2026 7:02 pm
LPG cylinder blast in Yelahanka injures newlywed couple

The injured have been identified as Krishnamma and Raju, natives of Bagepalli

15 Feb 2026 6:33 pm
I had seconds to react: Survivor recounts horror of STRR crash that killed seven

A team from the National Highways Authority of India, which is in charge of the Satellite Town Ring Road, inspected the accident spot on Saturday

14 Feb 2026 10:53 pm
Sakhi auto service by women, for women launched in Bengaluru

Sakhi, a women-only auto aggregator, launched its service in Bengaluru on February 14; it hasso faronboarded 50 autos, all driven by women drivers

14 Feb 2026 9:44 pm
Assistant Manager of nationalised bank arrested for stealing 4 crore worth pledged gold to fund online betting

The accused, identified as Kiran Kumar, 34, allegedly misused his access to the locker keys and, during the absence of the branch manager, began siphoning off small quantities of pledged gold over a period of time

14 Feb 2026 6:10 pm
U.S. retail chain 7-Eleven expands its only Global Solution Centre in the world in Bengaluru

Bengaluru now represents a critical node in 7-Elevens global ecosystem, leveraging deep technical expertise and innovation capabilities to build end-to-end digital, data, and operational platforms

13 Feb 2026 11:52 pm
Seven persons killed in pile-up near Bengaluru

A preliminary probe revealed that the two-wheeler rider and all six occupants of the XUV died on the spot

13 Feb 2026 9:43 pm
Tribals of Nagarahole call for continuing safari ban, condemn International Big Cat Alliance

The adivasis allege that the forest department has been clearing grasslands and trees to improve animal sighting, forcing the animals to move and eventually wander into human habitations.

13 Feb 2026 5:53 pm
Big relief for IPL fans: Karnataka government allows matches in Bengaluru

The Karnataka government has agreed to allow the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches at Chinnaswamy stadium with certain conditions.

13 Feb 2026 5:08 pm
What explains Bengaluru Metros annual fare hike? | Decode Karnataka

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) has put on hold the implementation of the proposed annual fare revision for Namma Metro, which was scheduled to come into effect on February 9, 2026.

13 Feb 2026 12:29 pm
Bean talk: What to expect at the India International Coffee Festival (IICF) 2026 in Bengaluru

The festival was created to bring the entire coffee ecosystem into one shared space, from coffee growers, brands and baristas to enthusiasts. The fest takes place from on 1214 February 12 to 14 at Chamara Vajra

13 Feb 2026 11:19 am
Youth vocal concert in Bengaluru on February 15

The programme will commence at 4 p.m. with a vocal duet by S. Aishwarya and S. Saundarya

13 Feb 2026 10:01 am
Disruption in power supply in parts of south Bengaluru on February 14

Bescom is undertaking quarterly maintenance of 11 kV switchgears and the 11 kV bus

13 Feb 2026 9:51 am
Seven persons killed in multi-vehicle collision near Bengaluru in Karnataka

Six occupants of the SUV and the motorcycle rider died on the spot, police said

13 Feb 2026 9:45 am
How Indira Canteens lost flavour among patrons in Bengaluru

A flagship programme of the Congress government in Karnataka to provide affordable and regular meals for all, Indira Canteens today are a shadow of their former glorious selves despite repeated promises of revival, writes Rishita Khanna

13 Feb 2026 7:04 am
Online shopping fraud: Karnataka Upalokayukta gets old clothes parcel instead of razor blade

The delivery agent reportedly denied responsibility and advised Justice K.N. Phaneendra to contact the online shopping company, stating that the logistics firm was not connected to the contents of the parcel.

12 Feb 2026 5:07 pm
Drugs worth 3.40 crore seized at Bengaluru Airport

Customs authorities are continuing their probe into both cases, officials said.

12 Feb 2026 4:56 pm