Bengaluru

In Bengaluru, this national park faces an Aravalli-like threat to its eco-sensitive zone

The issue stems from a government notification issued in 2018 that significantly reduces the park’s eco sensitive zone from 268.9 sqkm to 168.8 sqkm

Bengaluru airport quietly rolls out Rs 275 pick-up charge for first 10 minutes, Rs 150 for every additional 5 minutes for corporate taxis

On December 26, BIAL announced a proposal to impose a Rs 275 pick-up charge for corporate taxis, but withdrew the statement minutes later. Despite the backlash over the new pick-up rules, the airport operator quietly rolled out the charge from December 28.

Bengaluru techie says moving to Hyderabad was ‘best decision’ of 2025: ‘No more potholes, traffic’

Uber techie Shreya Prasad said that she had not realised the daily stress Bengaluru imposed, including lack of sunlight and 'how much mental energy was being drained,' until she left the city.

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.

Major drugs haul at Bengaluru Airport: Three from Bangkok held with hydroponic ganja worth Rs 6.23 crore

The ganja worth Rs 6.23 crore was concealed in their checked-in baggage.

Eviction row: Is Congress leader KC Venugopal 'super CM' of Karnataka, asks state BJP

Karnataka deserves respect, autonomy, and honest governance, and not high-command "theatrics", Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Assembly R Ashoka said.

Venugopal advises Siddaramaiah to show 'caution, compassion' in Bengaluru demolitions

The controversy centres on an eviction drive in the Kogilu Badavane area near Yelahanka, where residents were cleared from land that the government says is a waste dumping site.

Caught on camera: Woman rider harassed by men on scooter in Bengaluru

The incident, which took place on the Silk Board route, was caught on camera and the video soon went viral on social media.

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.

After outrage, Bengaluru airport extends free pick-up time at T1 from 10 to 15 minutes

Starting December 26, BIAL said in a statement that the free parking time at T1 arrivals has been increased to 15 minutes

DK Shivakumar asks Union govt to expedite approvals for five RRTS corridors, says it will aid Bengaluru’s satellite town plans

The proposal seeks to replicate the success of Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor, India’s first operational Regional Rapid Transit System, with trains running at up to 160 kmph and covering 90 km in an hour.

Online petition seeks rollback of new pick-up rules at Bengaluru airport

An online petition, started by Hareesh Amjuri, a regular passenger, on Change.org, criticises the airport operator’s decision to restrict kerbside pick-ups to select aggregator cabs while directing other taxis and non-private vehicles to the P4 parking area at Terminal 1.

Bengaluru’s ORR Metro to be ready by Dec 2026, Hebbal-airport stretch by June 2027: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka deputy chief minister and Bengaluru development minister said the city’s Metro network will expand to 137.11 km by end-2026.

Bengaluru woman shot dead by out-of-job husband a week after divorce notice

Around a week ago, Bhuvaneshwari sent a divorce notice to Balamurugan, and the case was pending in a court.

Bengaluru woman's Rs 62 lakh lawsuit against housing society fake? Users call it 'karma farming'

The 22-year-old woman revealed she had issued legal notices to both the society and individual board members for harassment, trespass, and assault. When she presented the CCTV evidence to the builder and the society chairman, the accused members were immediately removed and each fined Rs 20,000.

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

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

Bengaluru Instamart user tipped Rs 68,600 to delivery executives: 'Highest in the country'

According to the Instamart report, the behaviour seen in cities like Bengaluru suggests that customers increasingly recognise the work and speed demanded of delivery executives navigating dense neighbourhoods and unpredictable traffic conditions.

Bengaluru video shows Canadian expat's son struggling to walk on broken footpath. Watch

When asked why he chooses to live in Bengaluru despite the poor infrastructure, Caleb Friesen said he was not interested in leaving. 'This has been my home for eight years. I do want to see India improve though (especially for my kids) which is why I make videos like this,' he said.

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.