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Fire at Bengaluru manufacturing unit claims five lives, including two children

Bengaluru, Aug. 17 -- In the early hours of Saturday morning, a devastating fire engulfed a plastic mat production unit in the Nagarathpet locality of central Bengaluru, tragically claiming the lives ... Read More


Bengaluru's civic body launches clean-up plan to reclaim footpaths, improve hygiene: Report

Bengaluru, Aug. 17 -- In a renewed push to boost urban cleanliness and reclaim public spaces, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), which is Bengaluru's civic and administrative body, on Frid... Read More


Bengaluru enjoys calm weather on Independence Day; Light showers expected in some areas

Bengaluru, Aug. 15 -- Bengaluru saw largely pleasant weather on Friday morning as Independence Day celebrations took place across the city - including the main flag hoisting ceremony led by Chief Mini... Read More


'My own kids fight with me,' Bengaluru's traffic woes hit home for DK Shivakumar: Report

Bengaluru, Aug. 15 -- It's not just commuters losing patience with Bengaluru's traffic gridlock - Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar says the frustration has reached his own dinner table. ... Read More


Heavy rain in Bengaluru kills three, damages over 800 roads and 1000 homes: Report

Bengaluru, Aug. 14 -- The ongoing monsoon has left a trail of destruction across Bengaluru, with nearly 878 roads suffering damage and over 343 kilometres of roads affected, according to recent figure... Read More


Bengaluru to go dry for two days; Alcohol sales banned on August 15, 16: Report

Bengaluru, Aug. 14 -- Bengaluru will enforce a two-day alcohol ban next week. The city will observe "dry days" on Thursday, August 15, for Independence Day, and Friday, August 16, for Krishna Janmasht... Read More


Rapido steps into food delivery with 'Ownly' app in Bengaluru, a no-commission challenger to Swiggy, Zomato: Report

Bengaluru, Aug. 14 -- Rapido, the ride-hailing platform known for its bike taxis and autos, has just expanded its horizons - this time into the food delivery space. The company has rolled out a new se... Read More


Karnataka sees hundreds of cybercrime cases in one day, Bengaluru reports most: A deep dive - Report

Bengaluru, Aug. 12 -- A new wave of cybercrime is sweeping across Karnataka, with police reporting a sudden surge in cases involving a sophisticated phone scam that combines fake courier calls, mobile... Read More


Rainy weather disrupts Bengaluru, IMD issues Yellow alert for next two days: Report

Bengaluru, Aug. 12 -- Bengaluru is currently experiencing a relentless stretch of rainy weather, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a yellow alert for the coming two days. Do... Read More


Bengaluru class 7 boy dies by suicide; Police probe possible 'Death Note' connection: Report

Bengaluru, Aug. 9 -- Bengaluru police are investigating the death of a 12-year-old Class 7 student in CK Acchukattu, exploring whether his fondness for the Japanese animated series 'Death Note' may ha... Read More