INDIA
Cab rides from Bengaluru airport turn expensive as pick-up fee rises for Uber, Ola
Uber and Ola airport rides have become more expensive after Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL), which operates Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), increased the airport pick-up fee by 22-40% as part of its concessionaire agreement renewal
INDIA
Bengaluru to get more microbreweries as Karnataka relaxes minimum area requirement
Under pressure to implement five poll guarantees that cost more than Rs 55,000 crore annually, the government is hoping to generate additional revenue through the change in rules
TECHNOLOGY
Karnataka's heritage structures to join Metaverse; virtual tours soon
The Department of Archaeology, Museum, and Heritage has digitally scanned 530 protected monuments in the state. For starters, 10 monuments will have walkthroughs using immersive 3D, virtual reality, and generative AI.
TECHNOLOGY
How southern states will benefit from Apple supplier Foxconn's China+1 strategy
India is capitalising on efforts by global companies to reduce their dependence on Chinese supply chains, with southern Indian states emerging as frontrunners in attracting these investments
INDIA
With Union Cabinet approval for 2 corridors, Bengaluru’s Metro network to expand to 220 km by 2029
Two Phase 3 corridors—JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura along Outer Ring Road West (32.1 km) and Hosahalli to Kadabagere along Magadi Road (12.5 km)—are estimated to cost Rs 15,611 crore and are likely to be operational by 2029
TECHNOLOGY
Foxconn chairman to visit Karnataka on August 16; Meeting with CM planned
Young Liu, chairman of Foxconn, will meet with Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries MB Patil. He is also expected to visit the Foxconn's under-construction manufacturing plant near Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru.
INDIA
Bengaluru traffic police tells companies on ORR to implement work from home on August 14
Traffic police expect heavy congestion on August 14 due to the long weekend and predicted heavy rainfall.
INDIA
Bengaluru Metro breaks ridership record, busiest stations in core areas
On August 6, Bengaluru Metro recorded its highest ridership of 8.26 lakh. BMRCL records show that the maximum footfall is at stations located in core areas, even though the state government is now pushing for Metro expansion to the outskirts. Experts suggest that the Metro rail system is designed for core city areas, and the suburban rail should be extended to the outskirts.
TECHNOLOGY
In a first, Karnataka police to deploy AI tools for fund trail analysis, dark web monitoring
The Karnataka Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will also use tech tools for disinformation analysis and intelligence collection.
BUSINESS
Mumbai’s loss is Bengaluru’s gain: Zepto to move headquarters to tech capital
Zepto is expected to save around Rs 40-50 lakh in rent a month because of its move from Mumbai to Bengaluru, sources have told Moneycontrol
INDIA
Electric bus catches fire on waterlogged road in Bengaluru, no injuries
Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation officials said the incident happened at 10.50 pm on August 5 in Kempapura near Hebbal on a flooded road.
INDIA
Bengaluru Metro tragedy: Man jumps before train at Doddakallasandra station, dies
Metro services between Yelachenahalli and Silk Institute stations on the Green Line (Silk Institute - Nagasandra) were disrupted for more than three hours on August 3. Many passengers were stranded at stations and on trains due to the service disruption following the incident. Following this, some passengers were forced to walk along the narrow pathway beside the elevated track to reach Doddakallasandra station in South Bengaluru after the train halted abruptly.
INDIA
Bengaluru Metro incident: 4 year old boy jumps onto track at Byappanahalli station, rescued safely
Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) sources told Moneycontrol that the child was playing with his sibling on Platform 2 at the station. Despite his mother's efforts to catch him, the child accidentally fell onto the track at around 9:08 pm.
INDIA
Bengaluru Metro's Pink Line to be operational in two phases
The 7.5 km elevated section from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere will be operational by September 2025, and 13.8 km underground section connecting Dairy Circle to Nagawara will be ready by June 2026.
BUSINESS
The real reason why Karnataka government is increasing working hours of IT employees
The proposed amendment to the Karnataka Shops and Establishment Act mandates employee consent for overtime and proposes double pay. However, the IT employees' union opposes the move and has decided to stage a protest on August 3.
TECHNOLOGY
Rodic Consultants to prepare DPR for Bengaluru's first tunnel road; to submit report in two months
Despite widespread criticism from the general public, Bengaluru’s civic body has decided to proceed with what is considered a pet project of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar
TECHNOLOGY
Bengaluru suburban rail to airport is finally on track, civil work tenders soon
Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka), an SPV executing the project, said that travel time between KSR Bengaluru City and the airport will be 1 hour and seven minutes.
TECHNOLOGY
Karnataka cops file 37 cases for 'derogatory' social media posts targeting politicians
Most cases were filed for disinformation or falsehoods targeting Congress and its leaders. BJP alleges that Congress is using the state government’s fact-checking unit for political gain.
BUSINESS
Four CMs to boycott NITI Aayog meeting over neglect in Union Budget
Chief Ministers of southern states, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Kerala, raised objections over the neglect of their respective states in the Union Budget and decided to stage protests against the central government.
TECHNOLOGY
IMD eyes Nandi Hills for Bengaluru's first Doppler weather radar
India Meteorological Department officials told Moneycontrol that they will opt for IAF land in Yelahanka if Nandi Hills is not feasible for setting up the Doppler weather radar.
TECHNOLOGY
Now, oJi app helps commuters compare fares across multiple ride-hailing firms
oJi cabs app has partnered with multiple aggregators, enabling passengers to compare fares and book rides seamlessly.
BUSINESS
Union budget: Demand for Bengaluru's metro city status for HRA exemption gets louder
Industrialists have urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who represents Karnataka in the Rajya Sabha, to include Bengaluru in the list of metro cities under the Income Tax rules for a 50 percent House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemption.
TECHNOLOGY
Chaos at Bengaluru airport: 53 domestic flights cancelled, 75 delayed due to Microsoft outage
BIAL, which operates Kempegowda International Airport, said domestic operations, particularly those of IndiGo, were affected due to a Microsoft outage.
TECHNOLOGY
Infosys Foundation-funded metro station in Bengaluru's tech hub set to be a model facility
Konappana Agrahara Metro Station will have half-height platform screen gates, direct access to the Infosys campus, space for exhibitions. It is likely to get a green station tag from Indian Green Building Council.
