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Archaeology Dept. collaborates with Servants of Knowledge to digitise heritage collections

Under theagreement, Servants of Knowledge (SoK) will undertake the digitisation of approximately 18,000 rare books and 1,000 archival publications housed within the Departments library in Mysuru.

18 Jul 2026 10:49 pm
Project Vaani steps up inclusivity with dataset for atypical speech in three languages

The larger Project Vaani, by IISc-ARTPARK, has so far covered 165 Indian districts, 1,56,534 speakers and 105 languages.

18 Jul 2026 7:44 pm
What makes Skyroots Vikram-1 launch unique? | Explained

Skyroots Vikram-1 has made India only the third country where a private company has independently placed payloads in orbit. Heres what makes the mission significant

18 Jul 2026 3:56 pm
Vehicles abandoned on streets of Bengaluru being removed by GBA, BTP

On July 18, Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda flagged off the drive near Malleswaram in the City Central Corporation limits

18 Jul 2026 1:50 pm
Why is ISRO making it harder for scientists to resign? | Explained

The Department of Space has tightened resignation rules for scientists working on key missions such as Gaganyaan. Heres why the government acted, what critics say, and what it means for ISRO

18 Jul 2026 12:48 pm
Vikram-1, Indias first privately developed orbital-class rocket lifts off from Sriharikota

The primary objective of Vikram-1s first test flight, named Mission Aagaman, is to achieve safe clearance of the tower, and gather maximum data throughout the ascent

18 Jul 2026 12:26 pm
Yediyurappa joins BJP protest against Bidadi Township Project; party to launch march from Bidadi to Bengaluru

Yediyurappa lashes out at the government, alleging that despite the severe drought in the State, it has failed to respond to peoples hardships and was instead trying to acquire fertile farmland

17 Jul 2026 8:46 pm
How Bengalurus next growth story is taking shape

The BengaluruChennai Industrial Corridor is driving integrated neighbourhoods where jobs, homes and infrastructure grow together

17 Jul 2026 5:54 pm
This new website integrates knowledge about Indias tree wealth into one platform

Dr Sankara Rao, Visiting Professor and Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Ecological Sciences (CES), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), talks about the reasoning behind India Trees and Vegetation Types, a brand-new digital resource that can help develop a more scientific approach to afforestation

17 Jul 2026 5:48 pm
Shree Rama Prateeksha comes to Bengaluru

This is the first time the acclaimed dance ballet based on Valmikis Ramayana, which premiered in 1988, will be shown to the public in nearly 15 years

17 Jul 2026 5:41 pm
Is Bengaluru Indias capital of alternative love?

The city is rethinking the relationship status, suggesting that love no longer has to follow a prescribed script

17 Jul 2026 3:54 pm
Abdon Mech ahead of his India tour From Our Corners alongside Frizzell DSouza

Places I Find You In, marks Frizzell DSouzas first collaboration with musician Abdon Mech from Nagaland. The duo embark on their From Our Corners India tour shortly.

17 Jul 2026 1:19 pm
BMTC plans higher non-fare revenue with QR code-based ads on bus seatbacks

The proposed QR displays will measure 10 cm x 10 cm and will be placed on the rear side of passenger seats, according to officials.

17 Jul 2026 2:40 am
First documentation of 46 wildlife corridors of Karnataka launched

BDA Commissioner announced at the event that two wildlife corridors close to Bengaluru will be taken careof by them

16 Jul 2026 9:45 pm
Karnatakas Bidadi Township project and the land acquisition dispute | Explained

The Bidadi AI Township project, proposed to alleviate urban congestion, has led to widespread protests from farmers in the region and also reignited political tensions. What makes the project so contentious?

16 Jul 2026 7:19 pm
Swiggy Instamart partners with HPCL to make cylinders available on-demand in Bengaluru

The service will first go live in Bengaluru, where consumers can order HP Navya, the PSUs 10 kg composite LPG cylinder and the 5 kg metal LPG cylinder through the platform.

16 Jul 2026 5:14 pm
Hotel worker dies after sticking head and neck out of moving goods lift in Bengaluru

According to preliminary findings, the incident occurred around 9 a.m. while Rajesh was using a goods lift to transport grocery supplies

16 Jul 2026 3:13 pm
CBI arrests MD of Bengaluru-based Karnataka Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Limited for taking bribe of 5 lakh

Karnataka Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Limited (KAPL) Managing Director Anurag Danayak was allegedly caught red-handed taking the bribe from a company that is a service agent of KAPL, according to a CBI spokesperson

16 Jul 2026 2:58 pm
12-year-old Bengaluru boy dies after collapsing in school; family gets CCTV camera footage one month later, alleges negligence

The CCTV camera footage reportedly shows the boy informing his teacher that he was feeling unwell before returning to the classroom. Moments later, he allegedly collapsed on his bench

16 Jul 2026 1:34 pm
Social media influencer booked for sexual harassment in Bengaluru

According to the complaint, the alleged incident took place during the promotion of a pub, where Manju had reportedly consumed alcohol and behaved inappropriately with a female server

16 Jul 2026 12:11 pm
Sustainable rice platform Rize raises $31 million in Series B funding round

Rice cultivation is responsible for approximately 12% of global methane emissions, a climate footprint equivalent to the entire aviation industry

16 Jul 2026 11:50 am
14th train for Yellow Line delivered to Namma Metro in Bengaluru, one more delivery pending before full fleet deployment

The six-coach train was unloaded on July 9, followed by fitment of couplers and gangways, before it was shifted to the Inspection Bay Line (IBL) for further testing, according to officials

16 Jul 2026 11:18 am
New restaurants, cafs, and menus to try in Bengaluru this July

Explore the citys latest restaurant openings and seasonal menus, from Portugal-inspired cuisine and inventive cocktails to global breakfasts, monsoon dim sums, and artisanal soft serves

16 Jul 2026 10:56 am
SIR in Karnataka: Will deadline extension ease burden on voters and BLOs? | Decode Karnataka

How has the SIR of electoral rolls progressed in Karnataka so far?

16 Jul 2026 10:50 am
ISRO issues memo to curb exodus of scientists and engineers from Gaganyaan and other key missions

Wont accept any request for voluntary retirement or resignation from scientific and technical personnel of Group A associated with the Gaganyaan, or other important missions or projects till their realisation

16 Jul 2026 10:48 am
Bengaluru: Apartment residents seek builder accountability, parking norms in new Bill

One stakeholder called for the Bill to prescribe clear timelines for conducting association elections and define the tenure of office-bearers

15 Jul 2026 11:05 pm
Proposed apartment law may not be perfect, but it is a good start: Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda

Mr. Gowda pointed out that the existing laws were enacted over 50 years ago, and the city had grown by leaps and bounds since then.

15 Jul 2026 10:44 pm
After decade-long demand, government presents draft Apartment bill

The major overhaul has been proposed in terms of fixing the competent authority, the safety of older apartment complexes, dispute resolution, and accountability

15 Jul 2026 9:05 pm
GCCS are building AI talent internally by reskilling: Report

According to the report,Bengalururemainsthe largest GCC tech hub by hiringshare. However,Hyderabad is growing faster, supportedby cloud, data engineering, and fintech infrastructure demand, signallinga broader tier-1redistribution beyond Bengaluru

15 Jul 2026 8:07 pm
Mahesh Kales Abhangwari concert comes to Bengaluru on July 18

National Award winning musician Mahesh Kale is in Bengaluru this weekend as part of his Abhangwari India tour

15 Jul 2026 4:14 pm
Whispers in Stone showcases India in varied settings

Whispers in Stone Chronicles of a Civilisation,an exhibition of photographs on Indias cultural heritage, will be held at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath

15 Jul 2026 4:06 pm
Will address challenges faced by apartment owners through dialogue, consultation rather than litigation: Karnataka CM

He informed that the proposed Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act, 2026 has been drafted to protect the interests of homebuyers, and ensure complete ownership rights

15 Jul 2026 3:23 pm
Sabudana vada and stagecraft: Anjus Cafe in Ranga Shankara turns 20

Anju Sudharshan started her namesake cafe in the Ranga Shankara theatre after a chance encounter with the founder Arundhati Nag. We trace how the cafe became the heart of the institution in Bengaluru, and a space for reviews, discussions and piping hot akki rotis

15 Jul 2026 11:14 am
Bengaluru may get phased restrictions on entry-exit timings of heavy vehicles

The move, according to a BTP study, is expected to increase the average speed of vehicles in the city by at least 2 kmph

14 Jul 2026 10:57 pm
Bengaluru: After footpath clearance drive, GBA to launch Freedom from Waste campaign from August

The campaign will follow the footpath clearance drive, which involved removing encroachments and abandoned vehicles.

14 Jul 2026 8:44 pm
Civil groups raise concerns over SIR enumeration form, flag pressure on BLOs

They demand that the ECI extend the enumeration deadline by at least three months

14 Jul 2026 7:15 pm
Bengaluru City Police Commissionerate to be split into multiple units?

While all other major city regions in India Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai have multiple commissionerates, Bengaluru remains the only one where a large commissionerate, including suburban areas, is surrounded by rural district police units.

14 Jul 2026 6:58 pm