Bengaluru

A Bengaluru furniture shop owner lost ₹5 lakh to cyber fraud after downloading a fake wedding invitation via WhatsApp.

A latest study highlights Bengaluru's resilience to air pollution, ranking it the least polluted among major Indian cities in 2024-25. In contrast, Delhi and Patna face dire air quality challenges, with severe pollution episodes exacerbated by meteorological conditions.

The Centre plans to expand the list of cities eligible for a 50% House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemption under the old tax regime, adding cities like Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune, while others remain at 40%. This aims to address rising rental prices in economic hubs.

Air India SHOCK: Cancels Direct Bengaluru & Mumbai to San Francisco Flights from March 2026! Network rejig blames soaring fuel, crew strain & airspace curbs—shifts all North America traffic to Delhi (10 weekly SFO/Toronto). Tech hub's Silicon Valley lifeline severed; passengers furious over short notice, reroutes & chaos. Temporary fix or permanent loss?

Zomato delivery boy caught stealing sump cover from Grammy winner Ricky Kej's Bengaluru home! 3-time Grammy composer & environmentalist Ricky Kej exposes trespass—delivery exec enters twice, scouts first, then steals. How bold! Kej tweets, tagging Zomato & Bengaluru Police. Zomato: Concerning, investigating immediately. Police: Share details. Urban safety alert—routine delivery turns nightmare, highlighting vulnerabilities in app-based services. Is your home safe? Zomato promises action.

Man with huge knife charges at taxi drivers at Bengaluru Airport T1 Arrival — CISF heroes tackle & disarm him in seconds! Full viral video from November 16 midnight incident. Sohail Ahmed arrested under Arms Act after revenge attack bid foiled. No injuries reported. Watch the dramatic takedown!

A 41-year-old man was killed by his co-worker after a quarrel over a light switch at their Bengaluru office. The suspect, Somala Vamshi, struck Bheemesh Babu with a dumbbell.

At the Mint Insights Forum, industry leaders urge Indian startups to innovate for global markets, emphasizing the need for improved R&D, privatization of infrastructure, and long-term investment strategies to elevate India's tech ecosystem and compete on a worldwide scale.

A stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during celebrations for RCB's IPL 2025 victory resulted in 11 deaths and 33 injuries. Thousands gathered, causing chaos as fans attempted to enter the stadium. Eyewitnesses described the scene as overwhelming, with many collapsing in panic.