Bengaluru-based Sarvam has secured $234 million in funding at a $1.5 billion valuation, becoming India's newest AI unicorn. The investment, led by HCLTech, aims to bolster sovereign AI capabilities and develop AI models for Indian languages and use cases.
The 2026 IPL season garnered 1.2 billion viewers, a 7% increase, with watch-time hitting 870 billion minutes. Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive title by defeating Gujarat Titans in the final, which became the most-watched IPL match ever.
Bengaluru's rental housing market shows continued strong demand and rising rents, with a Magicbricks report indicating a 10% quarterly increase and 16.4% year-on-year. Demand is driven by professionals, entrepreneurs, and students in tech hubs like Whitefield and Sarjapur Road.
A home guard, Manjula (32), was fatally stabbed by her husband, Pradeep, in Bengaluru during a reconciliation meeting. Pradeep, addicted to online betting and facing financial issues, lured her to her parental home and attacked her with a knife in front of their children. He was later arrested.
A home guard, Manjula (32), was fatally stabbed by her husband, Pradeep, in Bengaluru during a reconciliation meeting. Pradeep, addicted to online betting and facing financial issues, lured her to her parental home and attacked her with a knife in front of their children. He was later arrested.
A 22-year-old woman, S Bhavani, was found dead in her Bengaluru residence on Friday morning. Her boyfriend, Chandrashekhar, was found unconscious beside her. Police suspect murder due to a personal dispute.
A 22-year-old woman from Sikkim, Ati Hangma Subba, was found murdered in her Bengaluru residence. Police arrested her boyfriend, Purba Lepcha, a hotel waiter, who allegedly killed her with a kitchen knife after an argument over her fidelity. Both had recently moved to the city for work.
Actor Prakash Raj will join a Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest in Bengaluru on Sunday, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged education sector failures, including NEET exam irregularities and paper leaks. Similar demonstrations are planned nationwide.
A Bengaluru consumer commission dismissed a woman's negligence claim against Dr. Jamuna Pai's SkinLab, ruling that expert medical evidence is required to prove negligence in cosmetic treatments. The complainant alleged worsened acne and hair growth after Glutathione IV therapy and LHR, but failed to provide expert medical opinions to support her claims.
Hardik Pandya has suffered a fresh setback with a quadricep strain ruling him out of the upcoming ODIs against Afghanistan. The all-rounder felt discomfort during training in Bengaluru and scans revealed a sprain requiring at least two weeks of recovery.
Mohan GN, live-in partner of a mother, confessed to hitting his girlfriend's 6-year-old daughter, Vennela, in the stomach and muffling her cries after she spilled ice cream, leading to her death. The mother, Priyanka, is still at large.
All-rounder Hardik Pandya will miss India's upcoming three-ODI series against Afghanistan due to a low-grade quadricep sprain. He will remain in Bengaluru for at least two weeks for recovery.
Karnataka minister R Ramalinga Reddy resigned 2 days after taking oath, citing dissatisfaction with his allocated Water Resources portfolio, claiming he was promised Bengaluru Development, which went to Krishna Byre Gowda instead.
A Bengaluru techie's emotional farewell post after leaving his Google job and the city has gone viral, resonating with many who relate to the nostalgia of leaving behind cherished memories and routines.
Virat Kohli may miss India's ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury sustained during the IPL 2026 final. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate acknowledged his absence would be a significant setback.
Virat Kohli may miss India's ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury sustained during the IPL 2026 final. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate acknowledged his absence would be a significant setback.
Virat Kohli's leadership and work ethic were crucial to Royal Challengers Bengaluru's second consecutive IPL title win in 2026. Teammate Krunal Pandya highlighted Kohli's inspiring hunger to perform and his ability to bounce back from setbacks.
Virat Kohli's leadership and relentless drive were crucial to Royal Challengers Bengaluru's second consecutive IPL title win in 2026. Teammate Krunal Pandya highlighted Kohli's inspiring work ethic, fitness, and competitive spirit.
FirstClub, an Indian quick-commerce startup focusing on quality over speed, raised $55 million in Series B funding, doubling its valuation to $255 million. The company aims to capture a segment of consumers prioritizing product curation and quality.
Indian quick-commerce startup FirstClub raised $55M in Series B funding, doubling its valuation to $255M. The company focuses on quality and product curation over speed, targeting affluent, health-conscious consumers.
Jos Buttler revealed Gujarat Titans coach Ashish Nehra's tactical decision to promote Nishant Sindhu ahead of him in the IPL 2026 final against RCB. The move aimed to give Sindhu more game time but ultimately didn't yield the desired result.
Former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar deserves more recognition for his performances in the IPL. Clarke highlighted Patidar's leadership and batting prowess, suggesting he should be considered for the Indian T20 and potentially ODI teams.
In Bengaluru, property mutation without a Khata is complex but possible with valid title deeds. A B Khata property can be sold and mutated, but buyers face risks as mutation doesn't regularize the property.
Virat Kohli congratulated Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after RCB won IPL 2026. Sooryavanshi swept season awards, while Kohli was Player of the Match in the final. Kohli advised the young prodigy to focus on hard work and self-belief.
