Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra cancelled his scheduled shows in Whitefield, Bengaluru, after Hindutva activists petitioned police, citing threats to law and order and religious harmony due to alleged disrespect to Hindu deities. The shows were rescheduled to Koramangala.
Kunal Kamra cancelled his Bengaluru shows in Whitefield after Hindutva activists petitioned police, citing threats to harmony and religious disrespect. Kamra informed police of his decision. His shows were rescheduled to a Koramangala venue, with BookMyShow handling refunds and new bookings.
Ecommerce major Flipkart is reportedly planning to launch its food delivery services in Bengaluru by mid-August, proposing a commission structure of up to 11%, which is significantly lower than the rates charged by existing players like Swiggy and Zomato.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay postponed his Bengaluru visit for Cauvery water talks with Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar, following Shivakumar's request due to protests in Karnataka over a water release directive. Vijay accepted to maintain cordial inter-state relations.
The Bengaluru Cooperative Milk Union (BAMUL) has increased retail prices for Nandini ghee and butter, effective from Friday. Ghee prices saw a modest hike, while butter prices increased by about eight percent across various pack sizes.
Three semiconductor veterans, Sujoy Chakravarty, Ravi Mehta, and Biman Chattopadhyay, founded Quanfluence in Bengaluru, India, to build one of the country's first commercial quantum computers after selling their previous company. They focused on photonic quantum computing, attracting experts and commercializing cloud access for enterprise customers.
Milhares de manifestantes, liderados pelo movimento satírico CJP e apoiados pela oposição, protestam em Déli contra o governo Modi, exigindo reformas educacionais e a renúncia do ministro Dharmendra Pradhan após um exame cancelado e repressão policial.
England's Jacob Bethell shared his "unforgettable" experience opening the batting with Virat Kohli for Royal Challengers Bengaluru at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, describing intense nerves and an electric atmosphere. He also revealed Kohli's relaxed off-field demeanor, contrasting his competitive on-field persona.
A luxury car parked on a Bengaluru footpath highlights India's widespread illegal parking problem, exacerbated by rapid vehicle ownership growth, inadequate infrastructure, lax enforcement, and a lack of civic sense. The issue impacts pedestrian safety and urban mobility, requiring a multi-faceted solution.
A 27-year-old Bengaluru food vlogger reported that a delivery agent allegedly forced his way into her home and flashed her. The agent, Vijay Mallikarjun Kamat, was arrested. He claims he needed to use the washroom and denies flashing her. Flipkart has terminated his contract.
A Bengaluru woman shared a viral video alleging a Flipkart delivery executive forced his way into her apartment and flashed at her after she refused him access to her washroom. Police have arrested the executive, and Flipkart has terminated his engagement.
A physical education trainer at Sterling English Residential School near Bengaluru has been booked for allegedly beating a 12-year-old student to death. The boy's father claims the trainer used an iron rod, while school authorities state the student collapsed while jogging. Parents protested at the school following the incident.
Bengaluru is constructing a Rs 5.5 crore pedestrian subway connecting Swatantra Palya to Sampige Road Metro station. Funded by South Western Railway, the project aims to provide a safer alternative to crossing active railway tracks for thousands of commuters and is slated for completion by January 2027.
A fake Rs 500 note used to buy cigarettes in Tumakuru led police to a counterfeit currency printing unit on Bengaluru's outskirts. An MBA graduate, previously arrested in a similar case, was allegedly running the operation after his recent release from prison.
AB de Villiers describes Bengaluru as the city that changed his life, giving him a unique connection with fans. The former RCB legend cherished the affection received, fulfilling a childhood dream of playing in front of huge crowds.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly killing his 11-month-old daughter by kicking and throwing her during an argument with his wife over infidelity suspicions. The child's mother is also booked and absconding. The incident occurred on June 9 in Kithaganur.
A whistleblower nanny, Sujatha, who exposed alleged toddler torture at a Bengaluru daycare, has been arrested and jailed. Police claim she also locked a child in a bathroom and filmed distressed toddlers, raising questions about whistleblower protection.
Avalahalli police in Bengaluru have arrested Shekhappa (22) for allegedly murdering his 11-month-old daughter. The investigation revealed the child's death was not accidental, and police are searching for his wife, also an accused. The child sustained injuries inconsistent with a fall.
Narayana Health plans to open a unique hospital in Bengaluru managed entirely by nurses. Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty announced 25 nurses will lead operations, a move praised as 'game-changing' by industry leaders.
Air India Express has fully restored its Middle East operations by resuming flights to Kuwait and Salalah. Services to Salalah began July 2, and to Kuwait on July 3, with frequencies set to increase on both routes. The airline's Middle East network now covers 13 destinations.
An employee who reported alleged child abuse at a Capgemini campus daycare in Bengaluru was fired. Police arrested five nannies after videos surfaced showing toddlers being mistreated, prompting a city-wide inspection of daycare facilities and an ongoing investigation.
Five workers at Capgemini's Bengaluru daycare are booked under the Juvenile Justice Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita following allegations of horrific child abuse, including locking toddlers in toilets and forcing them into washing machines. The company is cooperating with authorities and temporarily closing the facility.
Bengaluru police arrested tech couple Shwetha and J Kenneth for the triple murder of Shwetha's parents and sister. Investigations suggest Kenneth used AI to plan the killings, motivated by unpaid loans and Shwetha's discovery of his affair.
Karnataka Police have filed a case against five daycare workers at Capgemini's on-campus creche in Bengaluru for alleged physical assault, intimidation, and cruelty against children. The facility is temporarily closed, and Capgemini is cooperating with authorities.
