INDIA
Amul vs Nandini: Karnataka’s KMF looks to sponsor Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026
Karnataka Milk Federation is exploring a sponsorship tie-up between its Nandini brand and Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2026.
POLITICS
Rewind 2025: Karnataka’s power drama continues as Cong walks a tightrope, governance takes a hit
It was a year marked by leadership suspense, competing power centres, and growing governance strain in the most crucial southern bastion of the Congress.
INDIA
Rewind 2025: Bengaluru’s infra takes baby steps but is citizen activism losing its voice?
In 2025, Bengaluru’s civic governance underwent a major shift as BBMP, formed in 2007, was replaced by Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). Yet, even as the city’s administrative structure changed, Bengaluru-long known for its strong culture of civic activism-appears to be losing some of its sheen.
INDIA
Karnataka-registered vehicles fined Rs 10,000 in other states as pollution data not linked to Vahan
AI-powered cameras in states like Odisha and Goa are flagging Karnataka vehicles for ‘expired PUCC’ as the state’s pollution database is not integrated with Centre’s Vahan system
INDIA
Bengaluru Metro’s Green Line to get full fleet of CRRC trains; existing rakes to move to Purple Line
BMRCL sources told Moneycontrol that after the induction of 21 CRRC trains, Purple Line will get 17 additional rakes, while Green Line will get four more trains.
INDIA
Bengaluru’s Yelahanka may get China-style elevated railway terminal
Bengaluru’s fourth railway terminal and India’s first fully elevated coaching terminal may come up partially on Rail Wheel Factory land in Yelahanka
INDIA
Criticism mounts over Bengaluru airport’s new pick-up rule; BIAL in no mood to relent
Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai says frequent flyers and business travellers deserve better treatment
INDIA
No respite from steep user fee at Bengaluru airport as AERA allows Rs 550 for domestic, Rs 1,500 for international passengers till March 2026
BIAL had urged the aviation tariff regulator to maintain tariffs for Q4 FY26, citing heavy capital expenditure to develop Bengaluru as a hub airport and a likely dip in FY26 traffic to 46 million, down from the earlier estimate of 49.4 million.
INDIA
ITI to monetise 91-acre Bengaluru land parcel to raise Rs 3,473 crore, clear dues and loans
The Centre says ITI Limited has an order book of Rs 18,746 crore but continues to make losses
TECHNOLOGY
Karnataka plans biometric inmate tracking and cashless canteens in prisons
Karnataka Directorate of Prisons and Correctional Services has floated a tender for real-time inmate movement tracking, cashless canteen systems and QR-based biometric prisoner calling kiosks across prisons in the state
INDIA
Forced to walk 1.5 km with luggage, ‘overstay’ rules spark chaos at Bengaluru airport
Passengers, including senior citizens and children, complain of long walks to parking zones after BIAL rolled out new pick-up rules at Kempegowda International Airport
INDIA
Bengaluru’s 2nd airport: Karnataka floats tender to appoint consultant for feasibility study of three shortlisted sites
Karnataka State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (KSIIDC) has floated a tender to hire a consultant for a detailed strategic and technical assessment to identify the most suitable location for Bengaluru’s second airport.
INDIA
IndiGo woes trigger spike in bus bookings and fares; Hyderabad, Bengaluru lead demand surge
Travel platforms including redBus and ixigo's AbhiBus report a sudden spike in bus bookings and fares following widespread cancellations of IndiGo flights across India.
INDIA
Bengaluru Metro's Pink Line to start with 5 'driverless' trains by June
BEML will roll out the prototype train for the Pink Line (Kalena Agrahara–Nagawara) on December 11, which will then undergo rigorous tests for at least five months before being deployed
BUSINESS
From Bharat Taxi to state-run mobility apps, Namma Yatri piggybacks on govt platforms
Moving Tech Innovations, the company behind Namma Yatri, is tapping central and state government partnerships to scale nationally as zero-commission rivals challenge its first-mover advantage.
TECHNOLOGY
Karnataka to procure advanced cryptocurrency investigation tool to tackle cybercrime
Karnataka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) floats tender to acquire tool to trace illicit funds, map entities, and strengthen cybercrime investigations
INDIA
IndiGo cancels 292 flights at Bengaluru airport; scores of passengers stranded for over 12 hours
IndiGo has reportedly told DGCA that its operations will be fully restored by February 10 and has sought relief from some provisions that limit pilot duty hours at night
INDIA
Bengaluru Metro plans 4-minute frequency across all corridors in two years
Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) also plans to induct first CRRC-made train on Purple Line by April 2026 to reduce overcrowding
INDIA
IndiGo chaos continues, 99 flights cancelled at Bengaluru airport
Passengers protest as IndiGo cancels 99 flights, citing operational reasons. Fifty-four arrivals and 45 departures hit. IndiGo had cancelled 62 flights at the airport yesterday and 20 a day earlier
INDIA
Bengaluru: Five years on, 50 Uber special cabs for differently-abled lie unused
In 2017, Uber and Mphasis launched Uber Access and Assist, but the services were discontinued after COVID-19, leaving Bengaluru’s differently-abled community high and dry.
INDIA
IndiGo cancels 42 flights at Bengaluru airport on December 3, passengers hit
A total of 62 IndiGo flights were cancelled at Bengaluru airport over the last two days, sources told Moneycontrol
INDIA
Technical snag delays three Air India Express flights at Bengaluru airport
Sources told Moneycontrol that three Air India Express flights from Bengaluru to Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Nagpur were delayed by up to 1.5 hours due to a technical issue.
INDIA
Bengaluru civic body chief says road complaints drop after 18,000 potholes filled
Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) chief M Maheshwar Rao says the civic body is cement-concreting high-traffic roads for durability, covering 150 km at a cost of Rs 1,800 crore.
INDIA
Just like RCB finally beat the memes to win IPL, Ejipura flyover on track for completion in 2026, says Bengaluru civic chief
The 2.4-km Ejipura flyover, planned in 2014, was initially awarded to Simplex Infrastructures for Rs 203 crore in 2017. After Simplex faced financial issues and BBMP terminated the contract in 2022, BSCPL Infrastructure resumed construction in November 2023.
