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.
A fire at the Mara restaurant in Dattagalli, Mysuru, on Monday afternoon killed two cooks and injured four others. The blaze, believed to be caused by a short circuit in decorative lighting, occurred around 3 pm. An investigation is underway.
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.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari launched the 'Jan Kalyan Shivir' program, offering access to 54 central and state welfare schemes. The initiative, running from June 15-17, aims to ensure benefits reach genuine recipients and announced significant central government allocations for rural development.
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.
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kolkata on Monday for questioning in a money laundering probe linked to the alleged school jobs scam. Investigators aim to trace the money trail and clarify inconsistencies with recovered evidence.
Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress MPs have merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) and will support the BJP-led NDA. This move makes the previously obscure NCPI the fifth-largest party in Lok Sabha and the second-largest bloc in the NDA, bolstering its numbers.
West Bengal's Pratyasha scheme offers affordable housing to police personnel, from constables to inspectors, through structured financing and tiered flat sizes based on rank and pay. The lottery-based allotment aims to provide homeownership to officers who often live in government or rented accommodation.
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.
Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra announced plans to file an FIR against BJP workers intending to protest her with eggs and tomatoes. She condemned such actions as "physical intimidation" and vowed to pursue legal recourse up to the Supreme Court. The incident highlights a growing trend of public protest in Bengal.
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.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has reshuffled its West Bengal leadership, appointing new presidents for the Youth Congress, North Kolkata district, minority cell, and women's wing. The changes follow a rebellion by around 20 MLAs and aim to strengthen the party structure.
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra met West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata to discuss key economic issues concerning the state. The meeting is significant given Bengal's financial situation and upcoming budget presentation.
A 39-year-old woman from West Bengal was rescued from a Gurugram apartment where she was allegedly held captive and forced into domestic labor for over two years. The rescue involved a joint effort by West Bengal and Haryana authorities, with the woman reportedly subjected to abusive conditions and long working hours.
Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP's control over state institutions, including the legal system, bureaucracy, intelligence agencies, and the Election Commission, stating that elections are no longer free and fair. He also condemned PM Modi's silence on US ship attacks that killed three Indians.
Several Trinamool MPs are expressing willingness to support the NDA, prompting the BJP to strategize. The BJP is prioritizing the formation of the new West Bengal government and is not rushing to accommodate rebel MPs, who may face legal battles for party recognition. The party is considering accommodating Rajya Sabha member Sukhendu Shekhar Roy.
A working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister suggests increasing India's Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 824 by splitting large constituencies, aiming to raise voter turnout by 0.3-2.3 percentage points.
The first of three opening ceremonies for the 2026 World Cup took place in Mexico City, featuring performances by Shakira, Burna Boy, Maná, Belinda, and J Balvin. Additional ceremonies are scheduled for Canada and the USA.
The BJP is strategically expanding its influence beyond electoral wins, aiming for lasting parliamentary strength to advance its legislative agenda. Recent victories in West Bengal, Delhi, Bihar, Odisha, and Maharashtra, alongside internal shifts in opposition parties, bolster the BJP's position in Parliament and pave the way for key reforms.
The BJP is leveraging state-level victories in West Bengal, Delhi, Bihar, Odisha, and Maharashtra to consolidate parliamentary strength for its long-term legislative agenda, aiming for broader support beyond electoral wins.
India's West Bengal state has deported nearly 5,000 undocumented Bangladeshi nationals, marking a key test for the ruling BJP's "detect, delete and deport" policy. The move has sparked tensions with Bangladesh, which insists on proper verification of citizenship before accepting repatriations, and raised concerns among rights groups about due process for those deported.
