Bengaluru

India's Karnataka state to end alcohol price controls from April 2026

India is the world's eighth-largest alcohol market with annual revenues of $45 billion, each state has its own regulations and pricing

Embassy REIT raises ₹1,400 cr via 10-year NCD to boost long-term capital

Embassy REIT has raised ₹1,400 crore through a fully subscribed 10-year NCD issue, expanding its institutional investor base as the trust continues to secure long-duration capital

RMZ plans to double office portfolio in five years via acquisitions, JDs

The Bengaluru-based asset owner plans acquisitions and joint developments to expand beyond 40 million sq ft, backed by a strong pipeline, near-zero vacancy and fresh capital raising plans

Indians stranded in Abu Dhabi heave sigh of relief on arrival in Bengaluru

Indian passengers stranded in the UAE arrived at the Kempegowda International Airport here, marking an end to a period of high tension. Recalling the anxiety of missile alerts and sudden flight cancellations in Abu Dhabi, many expressed relief on touching down in Bengaluru on Monday night. Travellers thanked Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi government and the Indian government for ensuring their safety and providing accommodation and transport during the disruption. Saurabh Shetty, who hails from Mangaluru and works for an oil company in Abu Dhabi, described the situation as "worrisome and scary". "When I came to catch my flight on February 28, everything seemed alright. Suddenly, near the check-in area, we got an alarm and were asked to sit down. We were cautioned not to sit near the windows because of a missile threat," he told PTI videos. "Someone said, 'Missile is going to hit.' We were shocked. We were like we are in the safest city - Abu Dhabi. How can this happen here? Later,

Pronto raises $25 million to expand instant-home services across cities

Epiq Capital leads the round; Pronto's daily bookings surge to over 18,000

Passengers stuck at Bengaluru airport as Israel, Iran conflict hits flights

The disruptions follow widespread airspace closures across parts of West Asia, affecting international travel routes

Flyers protest at Bengaluru airport after flight 'fails' to land in Nepal

Chaos prevailed at Kempegowda International Airport here after passengers bound for Nepal have staged a protest against a private airline, alleging gross mismanagement that disrupted their travel plans for two consecutive days. According to passengers, the flight departed Bengaluru for Kathmandu at 10.30 am on Thursday. However, the aircraft returned without landing in Kathmandu under circumstances that were not clearly communicated to travellers, they alleged. The same aircraft reportedly took off again on Friday morning, but once again failed to land in Kathmandu and was diverted to Lucknow. Passengers alleged that they were made to remain seated inside the aircraft for several hours after landing in Lucknow. "We were kept inside the plane for hours without proper information. No one clearly explained what was happening," a passenger said during their protest on Friday. After prolonged waiting and exhaustion, travellers staged a protest inside the aircraft, forcing the airline to

Amazon opens 12-storey office in Bengaluru, company's 2nd largest in Asia

Amazon inaugurates a 1.1 million sq ft, 12-storey campus in Bengaluru, its second-largest in Asia, supporting 7,000 employees and reinforcing its long-term India investment plans

Truliv enters Bengaluru, targets 4,000 co-living beds over next two years

Co-living operator Truliv has launched in Bengaluru with a Whitefield property and plans to add 4,000 beds in two years as part of a wider expansion to 15,000 beds by FY29

Seven people killed in multi-vehicle chain collision in Karnataka

Seven people were killed in a multi-vehicle pile-up on the outskirts of Hoskote near Bengaluru early on Friday, police said. The accident occurred near M Satyavara village on the HoskoteDabaspete National Highway when an SUV car travelling from Hoskote towards Devanahalli allegedly struck a motorcycle from behind. According to police, the driver of the SUV allegedly lost control after the initial impact and crashed into a canter vehicle. Another car was also drawn into the wreckage, resulting in a severe pile-up. Six occupants of the SUV car and the motorcycle rider died on the spot, police said. The deceased are suspected to be residents of Kothanur in Bengaluru, though their identities are yet to be confirmed. The bodies have been shifted to the Hoskote Government Hospital for post-mortem examination, police said. A case was registered, and investigation is underway, they added.

Karnataka relaxes FAR rules for taller real estate projects: What it means

Karnataka's new FAR rules allow developers to build taller projects in industrial zones, helping maximise land use as cities like Bengaluru face rising land scarcity

Bengaluru Metro fare hike stalled amid backlash; Tejasvi Surya detained

Bengaluru Metro's proposed fare hike has been put on hold after commuter backlash; BJP MP Tejasvi Surya protested against the move and was detained by police near a metro station

Bengaluru - Mumbai premium train service will start soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said that a premium train service from Bengaluru to Mumbai will start soon. He said Karnataka has received a record Rs 7,748 crore in this year's railway budget -- nine times the allocation during the Congress-led UPA government, and the total railway investment in the state is Rs 52,950 crore. "Massive investment will cover track creation, station redevelopment, safety, announcements, Bengaluru suburban and many new projects in Karnataka," he told reporters here. Addressing a press conference here, the minister said that, "very soon, we'll be starting a premium train service from Bengaluru to Mumbai. Tejasvi ji (Bengaluru South MP) had come for that, and many other requests had also come. Many sections are getting doubled, so very soon we'll have many more services." On the Vande Bharat train from Bengaluru to Mangaluru, he said, "Now, the testing, certifications are going on for electrification. As soon as those processes are complete

Rapido's food delivery service Ownly goes live across Bengaluru

The newly launched platform operates on a zero-commission model and does not charge any fee from restaurants, but only a standard delivery fee based on distance from customers

Alphabet plans Bengaluru expansion for 20,000 jobs amid H-1B visa curbs

Alphabet has leased one office tower and may take two more in Bengaluru's Whitefield, as tighter US H-1B visa rules push global tech firms to scale up hiring in India

Ex-IT company employee booked in Bengaluru for ₹87 crore code theft

An FIR has been registered against a former senior employee of an IT firm for allegedly stealing the company's proprietary software source code valued at approximately Rs 87 crore, police said on Tuesday. The accused Ashuthosh Nigam was employed as a Senior Manager Research Scientist from February 1, 2020 with Amadeus software Labs India (P) Ltd company here, they said. According to the FIR, during the course of his employment, he unauthorisedly accessed and ex-filtrated source code with software belonging to the company on October 11, 2025 by transferring the source code along with other confidential data from his personal email account without consent or approvals from the company. Upon confronting him with internal findings, records and reports, Nigam agreed to having ex-filtrated the source code and the same is been video recorded by the company, the FIR stated. Following this, his employment with the company was terminated on December 3, 2025, police said. "The approximate va

₹70k for semi-furnished 2BHK in Bengaluru: Techie's post sparks debate

A ₹70,000 rent demand for a semi-furnished 2BHK in Bengaluru's Kadubeesanahalli has sparked online debate, with tenants comparing the city to Mumbai and calling out soaring rents

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