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Bengaluru civic polls to be held after May 25 with ballot papers: State EC

Elections to the five city corporations, under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will be held after May 25 with ballot papers instead of EVMs, Karnataka Chief Election Commissioner G S Sangreshi said on Monday. He also said that that zilla and taluk Panchayat polls, that are expected later this year, will also be held using ballot papers "Elections will be held tentatively after May 25, after SSLC (class 10) and PUC (class 11 and 12) examinations are over," Sangreshi said. Speaking to reporters here, he said, this time the GBA election will be held using ballot papers. "There are two best practices to hold elections, ballot papers were held since the beginning, but since the last 20-30 years EVMs are being used. Use of ballot papers is not barred by law or by the judgements of the Supreme Court," he said, defending the decision to use ballot papers. The Congress government in Karnataka in September last year had decided to recommend to the State Election Commission (SEC) to h

Tesla showcase at ACKO Drive in Bengaluru open to public from Jan 15-31

ACKO Drive, an integrated automotive platform that helps users buy new cars sell used cars, and get car servicing, on Wednesday said it will host what it described as an "exclusive Tesla experience" here, marking the electric vehicle maker's "first such showcase" in the city. The showcase will be held at the ACKO Drive Service Centre and it will be open to the public from January 15 to 31, according to a press release. "Starting Thursday, the ACKO Drive Service Centre at Kudlu Gate will serve as the exclusive destination in Bengaluru to experience Tesla," it said. Announcing the initiative, Ashish Mishra, Executive Vice President, ACKO, said Bengaluru was a natural choice for the display, citing the city's technology-driven consumer base. He said the initiative was aimed at bringing global mobility innovations closer to Indian consumers and was not limited to a static display. "For the first time in the city, visitors can view and experience Tesla Model Y vehicles in a dedicated,

German chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Bosch campus in Bengaluru

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to the Bosch campus here on Tuesday underscored the deep economic and technological ties between India and Germany in the areas of mobility, manufacturing and innovation, the company said. The visit, Bosch said, also reinforced the long-standing partnership between the two countries. Merz, who is on a two-day official visit to India, arrived in the IT city of Bengaluru on the second day of his trip and visited the Bosch campus at Adugodi. Guruprasad Mudlapur, President of the Bosch Group in India and Managing Director of Bosch Limited, hosted the delegation at the company's headquarters, showcasing innovations developed in the region, according to a press release. "We feel honoured to welcome the esteemed Federal Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, to the Bosch India campus. His presence not only affirms Bosch's enduring legacy but also reinforces India's position as a global hub of technological innovation and economic growth," Mudlapur said. "Th

IndiGo plane suffers bird strike, safely lands at Varanasi airport

A Bengaluru-bound IndiGo Airlines flight with 216 passengers on board made an emergency landing at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport here following a bird strike, airport officials said Monday. The incident occurred on Sunday night and Airport Director Puneet Gupta informed that all 216 passengers on board were safely evacuated after the plane landed. The aircraft, operating as flight 6E 437 en route from Gorakhpur to Bengaluru, suffered damage to its front portion following the bird hit during the flight, officials said. Given the seriousness of the situation, the pilot immediately contacted the Varanasi Air Traffic Control and safely landed the aircraft at the Varanasi airport, officials added. Gupta noted that said some passengers were flown to their destination on Monday, while arrangements were made to send the remaining passengers on other flights.

Sumadhura Group to invest ₹1K cr to launch six luxury residential projects

Largest-ever project rollout for group; potential to generate ₹10,000 crore revenue

NIA chargesheets 3 including psychiatrist in LeT-linked Bengaluru case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted three accused, including a psychiatrist, in a 2023 case linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit in Bengaluru, officials said on Friday. In its second supplementary chargesheet filed before a court in Bengaluru on Thursday, the agency has named Anees Fathima, Chan Pasha A, and Nagaraj S under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Explosive Substances Act, Prevention of Corruption Act, and the Karnataka Prisons Act, they said. The NIA, which took over the case from the local police in October 2023, had earlier chargesheeted nine accused, including absconder Junaid Ahmed. The case, originally registered by the Bengaluru City police in July 2023, related to the recovery of arms, ammunition, and digital devices from habitual offenders who had planned to unleash terror in the city with the intent of disrupting India's sovereignty and security, an official statement ..

GMR, Tamasuk-Bengaluru consortium in race for Saudi's Taif Airport project

GMR Group has passed the qualifying round to submit a bid for the USD 800 million new Taif International Airport project in Saudi Arabia, according to the National Center for Privatisation & PPP of the Arabian country. Besides GMR, Bengaluru International Airport Ltd Tamasuk consortium, Turkey's TAV Airports Mada International Holding consortium, Irish company Daa International-led consortium, and Kalyon Insaat consortium, were qualified for the project bidding. The project will be taken up under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model under a Build-Transfer-Operate (BTO) contract for a period of 30 years including the construction period. The new Taif International Airport will include a well-equipped commercial passenger terminal building aligned with the airport's projected capacity and demand, along with facility buildings, utility networks, car parks, and access roads that enable the standard operation of the airport. The project includes additional expansions to meet ...

Customs issues alert as fraudsters pose as officials at Bengaluru airport

The Customs department at the Kempegowda International Airport on Friday issued a high alert for the public after detecting a fraud racket in which impostors posing as Customs officials are cheating people and extorting money from them. According to the Customs, fraudsters are targeting innocent citizens, particularly those from the economically weaker sections, by exploiting their fear and urgency through phone calls, social media and messaging platforms. The scammers falsely claim that a passenger arriving from abroad has been detained by Customs and demand immediate payment to resolve the issue. Warning the public against falling prey to such tactics, the Customs commissioner said, Customs officials never contact people via phone, WhatsApp, or social media to demand payments of fines or penalties. Moreover, we do not accept money into personal bank accounts. All official payments to the government are made only through authorised counters or online portals with proper ...

Why Air India will stop non-stop Bengaluru, Mumbai-San Francisco flights

Explaining the decision, Air India said the schedule changes are designed to manage the financial impact of ongoing airspace curbs

Cricket match at Chinnaswamy Stadium denied over safety conerns: K'taka HM

Karnataka Home Minister G Paraemeshwara on Wednesday said that permission has been denied to host matches at the city's Chinnaswamy stadium as the KSCA, which manages it, has failed to comply with the safety and security requirements. He advised the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to comply with the recommendations of the Justice John Michael Cunha's Commission, and said that following which the request may be considered. He asserted that the government will not take any "hasty decision" on the matter. Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh on Tuesday had said that permission has been denied to hold the Vijay Hazare trophy match at the city's Chinnaswamy Stadium on December 24. The KSCA had sought permission to hold the match without allowing spectators for now. Matches were stopped at the Chinnaswamy stadium after a stampede had occurred outside it during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL victory celebration on June 4, in which 11 people died. The .

Fortis acquires 125-bed People Tree Hospital in Bengaluru for ₹430 crore

Healthcare chain to invest Rs 840 crore to expand the facility's capacity to 300 beds, eyes over 1500 beds in the city by 2028

Amrut Distilleries targets ₹750 crore revenue by 2030 on steady demand

The company highlighted that the planned investment will be allocated towards incremental upgrades and operational efficiencies

Bengaluru apartment under probe for running parallel justice system

Bengaluru police have registered an FIR against an RWA accused of imposing fines for criminal offences, conducting unauthorised inquiries and suppressing complaints instead of informing cops

Uber expands into B2B logistics, adds metro ticketing in Bengaluru via ONDC

Uber has entered B2B logistics in Bengaluru through Uber Direct, integrated Namma Metro ticketing on its app, both powered by ONDC, as it builds multi-service mobility and commerce offerings in India

Uber enters B2B logistics via ONDC, expands metro ticketing to Bengaluru

Uber's tie-up with ONDC brings its B2B logistics service, Uber Direct, to Bengaluru, beginning with grocery deliveries. The platform has also added metro ticket booking in the city

IndiGo cancels over 60 flights from Bengaluru despite CEO saying ops stable

IndiGo cancels over 60 flights from Bengaluru despite CEO claiming operations stable

Ashok Leyland launches high-efficiency P15 and H4 engines at EXCON 2025

Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland has unveiled a next-generation series of compact engines at EXCON 2025, offering higher performance and enhanced efficiency, a top official said on Tuesday. The new engine rangeP15 (49 and 55 HP) and H4 Unipack (55 and 74 HP)is manufactured at the company's facilities and aligned with global quality standards. Fully compliant with the latest CEV (Construction Equipment Vehicle) Stage V emission norms, the engines are designed for high performance, improved fuel efficiency and long-term reliability across off-highway and industrial applications, the Chennai-headquartered company said in a statement. Ashok Leyland President for Light Commercial Vehicles, International Operations, Defence and Power Solutions, Amandeep Singh, said, "Our customers need solutions that keep their operations running smoothly and cost-effectively." "The new P15 and H4 Unipack engines deliver higher power, better fuel efficiency and proven reliability. This launch ...

Robot dog 'PARAM' walks down Bengaluru Street, stuns locals; watch video

The four-legged "device," which has been causing a buzz on the Internet, has now been seen strolling around Bengaluru's streets. The tech industry is being overtaken by robot dogs these days

Embassy REIT signs deal to acquire Bengaluru office space for ₹852 crore

Embassy Office Parks REIT will buy a fully leased 0.3 million sq ft office asset at Embassy GolfLinks, Bengaluru, for Rs 852 crore. The deal is seen as accretive to DPU and NOI

Rameshwaram Cafe owners booked after flyer alleges worm found in food

Police have booked the Rameshwaram Cafe owners after a passenger said he found a worm in his food at Bengaluru airport and was later falsely accused of blackmail by the eatery