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'Walking may be faster.': Commuters lament over Bengaluru's traffic on social media

Bengaluru, July 8 -- Commuters in Karnataka capital Bengaluru are once again voicing frustration over worsening traffic conditions, with average speeds in peak hours dropping to a staggering 5.5 km pe... Read More


Tunnel vs transit: Bengaluru's infrastructure debate on social media heats up amid traffic woes

Bengaluru, July 7 -- Bengaluru's social media fraternity is debating two massive infrastructure projects amid continuing traffic congestions: the proposed underground tunnel network for private vehicl... Read More


'Mr BOSS' busted: Bengaluru traffic cops take down car driver for flaunting stylised license plate. See pic

Bengaluru, July 7 -- A flashy attempt at bending traffic rules did not go unnoticed - thanks to a Bengaluru resident's social media post, and some swift action by city traffic police. On Sunday, an X... Read More


'Bengaluru has lost 86% of tree cover since 1973': Man's social media post triggers debate

Bengaluru, July 6 -- A social media post on Bengaluru's vanishing green spaces has sparked a city-wide debate among residents, leaving them wondering about the environmental cost of urban growth. "Be... Read More


' rRs.r2 Lakh deposit for rRs.r20K rent?': Viral post sparks outrage, laughter over Bengaluru's housing woes

Bengaluru, July 6 -- A viral social media post on Reddit has once again thrown a spotlight on the sky-high rental deposits in Karnataka capital Bengaluru. The post, which reads, "2L deposit for 20k re... Read More


Traffic curbs announced for Neeraj Chopra's Javelin event at Bengaluru's Kanteerava stadium today

Bengaluru, July 5 -- The Javelin Throw Competition - Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 has taken centre stage at the iconic Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru today. Named after India's Olympic gold medallist a... Read More


Bengaluru beats Delhi, Mumbai to retain first position in start-up landscape with $2.54 billion funding in H1 2025

Bengaluru, July 5 -- According to Inc42's H1 2025 Start-up Funding Report, Bengaluru has emerged as the undisputed leader in start-up funding in India, securing a massive 2.54 billion dollars across 1... Read More


Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw hits back at Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah for hinting COVID vaccines are behind heart attacks in Hassan

Bengaluru, July 3 -- Biocon Executive Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has strongly criticized Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for suggesting that COVID-19 vaccines may be linked to a recent spik... Read More


Bengaluru police officer killed in hit-and-run accident while transporting drug suspects

Bengaluru, July 1 -- In a shocking incident, a police sub-inspector (PSI) from the Talaghattapura station was killed in a hit-and-run accident while transporting two drug case accused on the night of ... Read More


Bengaluru makes weather record, sees driest June in 8 years, but coolest in 7

Bengaluru, July 1 -- Bengaluru is once again making headlines for its unusual weather patterns. According to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city received just 58 mm of rainfa... Read More