Bengaluru

Human skeletal remains recovered from lake near Bengaluru, victim likely to be woman

May 16, 2026 7:54 pm

The police suspect the victim may have drowned in the lake earlier, with the remains possibly surfacing after a significant drop in water levels during the summer.

New Bengaluru-Mumbai Express train inaugural run on May 17; check route, stops, ticket price

May 16, 2026 2:15 pm

Indian Railways will launch the new Bengaluru-Mumbai Express train on May 17. Check route, stoppages, schedule, travel time and ticket fare details.

Bengaluru groups criticise Azim Premji University for suspending student after right-wing vandalism

May 16, 2026 2:27 pm

In February, ABVP staged a demonstration outside the university over a discussion organised by a student-led group on the 1991 Kunan-Poshpora incident in Kashmir.

Jordanian student alleges abduction, robbery by gang posing as FRRO officials in Bengaluru

May 16, 2026 8:00 pm

The Bengaluru police are yet to register an FIR regarding this complaint.

2 held in Bengaluru for allegedly filming, sharing abuse videos of minors

May 15, 2026 10:11 am

Unlike most CSAM-related cases, the police found that two minor girls had allegedly been sexually exploited, and the abuse was recorded on mobile phones.

Bengaluru relaunches B Khata conversion scheme for properties, slashes rate by 60%

May 13, 2026 7:06 pm

An A‑Khata site is fully legal, whereas a B‑Khata site doesn't fully comply with bylaws or lacks proper documentation.

Writer's Corner: Meet Bengaluru cartoonist  Rachita Taneja behind Sanitary Panels, who turned stick figures into some of India’s most fearless political satire

May 13, 2026 4:06 pm

Rachita Taneja has come out with a book of her comics recently, Touching Grass, which is a compilation of comic strips selected from the past 12 years, interspersed with essays.

3 Karnataka PU college faculty members get bail in CET sacred thread removal case

May 13, 2026 1:24 pm

Three students were allegedly forced to remove their sacred thread when they had come to Krupanidhi Pre-University College for the Karnataka CET on April 23.

Bengaluru man killed after electric scooter explodes while charging at home

May 13, 2026 9:48 am

The Bengaluru police suspect the battery overheated after being plugged in for over four hours in the compact hall.

Early monsoon likely this year, may reach Andaman Sea by weekend, says IMD

May 13, 2026 4:39 am

The southwest monsoon is the primary rainy season over India, which receives over 70 per cent of its annual rainfall during the June - September period.

Seven killed in Bengaluru as wall collapses after heavy rain, hailstorm

April 30, 2026 2:29 pm

According to the police, most of the victims were roadside vendors and passersby who had taken shelter along the wall, which collapsed following intense rainfall

The best weekend getaways around Bengaluru

April 01, 2026 9:15 am

Living in Bengaluru means you're never too far from an adventure.

Bengaluru Annual Cake Show showcases delightful Christmas cheer with 3D confectionary artistry

December 21, 2023 12:50 pm

Visit the event on till January 1, 2024 from 11 am to 9 pm at St Joseph’s School grounds, Bengaluru

Bengaluru's Lalbagh is back with its famous flower show ahead of Independence Day

August 07, 2023 11:24 am

A display of Kengal Hanumanthaiah itself is adorned with red roses, carnations, and pink lilies.

Oppn forms INDIA alliance to take on BJP-led NDA in 2024 polls

July 19, 2023 3:58 pm

The meeting in Bengaluru where 26 Opposition parties participated came to an end on Tuesday.

Military parade, bike stunts mark Bengaluru's Army Day celebration

January 16, 2023 11:19 pm

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the event was organised in Karnataka to pay tribute to the people of the state who laid down their lives for India’s freedom.

Chitra Santhe 2023: A galore of artworks mesmerises art lovers in Bengaluru

January 10, 2023 6:55 pm

Artists also created instant caricatures and realistic portraits at Chitra Santhe and leading cartoonists displayed their cartoon drawings as part of the fair.

Bengaluru braves rains as Cyclone Mandous subsides

December 11, 2022 2:23 pm

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru for Sunday with the city receiving 12mm rainfall on Saturday

262nd Corps Day celebrated with stunt shows and parades in Bengaluru

December 10, 2022 1:00 pm

Bengaluru wakes up to November’s lowest temperature in a decade

November 23, 2022 1:45 pm

ABVP holds countrywide protests against anti-nationalism in some groups

February 18, 2016 10:59 am

Ahmedabad/Bengaluru/Mumbai, Feb 18 (ANI): The Akhil Bharatiya Vidhyarthi Parishad members in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Kolkata took to streets to protest against the 'anti-national' sentiments that have risen from Jawaharlal Nehru University. Members of ABVP from Ahmedabad raised slogans against those who supported the anti-national elements in JNU. An ABVP leader said they will continue their protests till the anti-nationalists are punished. In Bengaluru, the student took out a 'Tricolor march'. A protestor of ABVP in Bengaluru said they condemn the act of central universities rising to support the anti-national slogans raised in JNU. In Kolkata, ABVP members were seen raising slogans against the anti-national elements.

Man run over by truck, donates eyes before dying

February 18, 2016 6:58 am

Bengaluru, Feb 18 (ANI): A 23-year old man in Bengaluru whose body was split into two after being run over by a speeding truck wished to donate his organs while lying on the deathbed. Harish Nanjappa died due to injuries within minutes of being taken to a hospital. Harish's eyes were donated to the Narayana Netralaya and other organs could not be harvested as they were excessively damaged. According to the police, Harish said that he wished to donate his organs.

Racism, intolerance not specific to India, says Sonam Kapoor

February 09, 2016 9:47 am

New Delhi, Feb 9 (ANI): Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor, in response to the attack on the Tanzanian student in Bengaluru on February 3, said that racism and intolerance are not specific to India but happens across the globe.The Tanzanian student was allegedly beaten up and stripped by a mob in a case of mistaken identity after a woman was mowed down by a car in Bengaluru.The 21-year-old Tanzanian was dragged out of the car in which she was seated along with her three friends.Sonam, who has not shied of speaking about current affair incidents in the past, did not hide behind a non-committal stance. Sonam, who is the Loreal brand ambassador, was present at the inauguration of Women of Worth Awards, a platform and campaign that will recognize and felicitate the achievements of women who have achieved success in making a difference to the lives of others through their bravery, convictions and drive.The Women of Worth 2016 awards and campaign, which is an initiative by NDTV and Loreal Paris, will showcase women’s inspirational and impactful work to the world at large.

The Attack On Tanzanian Woman Had An Element of Racism & Mob Justice: Envoy

February 07, 2016 3:41 pm

Speaking on the attack of a Tanzanian woman, Karnataka home minister read out the woman's complaint, saying nowhere does it mention that she was stripped and paraded naked.

Madrassa teacher arrested for suspected links with Al Qaeda

January 08, 2016 9:31 am

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): A Bengaluru madrassa teacher has been arrested by Delhi Police for suspected links with Al Qaeda. The teacher identified as Maulana Anzar Shah is reportedly an alleged member of the terror group. Police officials said he was planning to carry out terror strikes in the country. Shah has been brought to Delhi on transit remand and would be produced at the Patiala House court today.