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Bengaluru tech workforce crosses 1 mn, ranks among top 12 global hubs: CBRE

Bengaluru is among the top 12 global technology hubs with a tech workforce in the IT city crossing the 1 million mark, according to CBRE. Real estate consultant CBRE has released a report, 'Global Tech Talent Guidebook 2025', which highlights global tech talent dynamics across 115 markets. The report evaluates these markets based on the availability, quality, and cost of tech talent and classifies them into three categories: Powerhouse (12 markets with large, deep, and highly competitive talent pools), Established (63 mature markets with consistent talent pipelines), and Emerging (40 growth-focused markets with improving capabilities). CBRE noted that the report identifies "Bengaluru as among the top 12 global tech powerhouses." Beijing, Boston, London, New York Metro, Paris, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo and Toronto are the other tech powerhouses. "Bengaluru is the largest tech talent market in the Asia-Pacific region, along with Beijing and Shanghai

University of Liverpool to open Bengaluru campus, start by August 2026

The institute becomes the second UK university after Southampton to get UGC approval; 15 foreign varsities to open India campuses this academic year, says Pradhan

Rain lashes coastal Karnataka, Bengaluru braces for heavy showers

This comes as the southwest monsoon hits multiple states including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Mizoram, with red alerts and flood warnings in Karnataka

Simpliwork expands Bengaluru footprint with 1.32 lakh sq ft office lease

The co-working firm plans to double its portfolio to 9.5 million sq ft by FY27 and expects revenue to reach ₹1,400 crore as demand for agile workspaces continues to grow

HCG Q4 PAT drops 65% to ₹7.4 cr; acquires Orbitrap Astral from Thermo

HCG reported operating income at Rs 585.1 crore in Q4FY25, up from Rs 494.6 crore in the same period last year

Google renews Bengaluru office lease for five years at ₹90 crore rent

The tech giant has renewed its lease on 8.7 lakh sq ft at Bagmane Capital Business Park, paying ₹7.5 crore monthly for space across Kyoto East and West Towers

ED raids on Parameshwara due to his 'Congress friends': HD Kumaraswamy

Addressing the media, Kumaraswamy stated that Congress ministers and leaders are unnecessarily attacking the Central government over ED's action.

Century to unlock ₹14,000 cr GDV with ₹1,850 cr boost from investors

The funding, led by Ares Asia and SC Lowy, will support both ongoing and upcoming projects in the city across residential and commercial verticals

Bengaluru braces for more rain, tech firms switch to work-from-home

Several tech firms and MNCs offered work-from-home options to employees, citing safety concerns amid waterlogging, red alerts, and record rainfall in parts of Bengaluru

Diageo (USL) Q4 PAT jumps 74.6% to Rs 421 crore, revenue up 2.82%

USL reports 43% jump in Q4 PAT to Rs 421 crore, driven by strong P&A growth; NSV rises 8.9% despite fewer IPL matches, final dividend of Rs 8 per share proposed

Embassy Office Parks REIT raises Rs 2K cr via debt issuance at 7.21%

Debt raised for three-year tenor to refinance existing obligations, saving 77 basis points; REIT targets FY26 growth with Rs 24.5-26 distributions per unit

Bengaluru flooded again: Potholes deepen, memes take over the internet

Bengaluru sank under heavy rains once again, but as roads turned to rivers, the internet turned to memes, mocking the city's never-ending flood woes

Bengaluru on yellow alert as rain, thunderstorms set to continue today

IMD issues yellow alert for Bengaluru after city records 104 mm rainfall; officials warn of more thunderstorms, gusty winds, and flooding in low-lying areas

India's tech capital, Bengaluru, still has no answer to rain woes

The city received about 103 millimetres of rainfall over the past 24 hours, according to reports by the India Meteorological Department

Normal life disrupted as rains continue to pound Bengaluru, toll rises to 5

Heavy downpour in Bengaluru for the past 36 hours threw life out of gear here on Tuesday as well. People were seen walking through knee-deep water and traffic jams were reported in many places. The rain-related toll went up to five in the state, officials said. Sai Layout in the city continued to resemble an island due to the torrential rains. Ground floor of the houses here were half-submerged and people were unable to come out. About 150 people were rescued and shifted to safe locations on Monday, authorities said. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMB) had arranged food and water for people in Sai Layout. Residents complained that the civic agencies were least bothered about the sufferings of people residing in Sai Layout. An orphanage in Hennur in the city also bore the brunt of the downpour. The Fire and Rescue Department along with Disaster Response Force rescued the people in the orphanage as the place was filled with water. Commuters had a harrowing time wading th

Hit by bad roads, Bengaluru man sends civic body ₹50 lakh notice for trauma

Citing physical pain and mental distress from pothole-ridden roads, the Bengaluru resident has demanded ₹50 lakh in damages from the civic body

Bengaluru residents in a fix as cab, auto prices skyrocket amid heavy rains

The cab fares from Banaswadi to the Kempegowda International Airport (35 km) were reportedly hovering between ₹1,300 and ₹1,700 on aggregator platforms

Karnataka CM, Deputy to inspect Bengaluru on May 21 after heavy rainfall

Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Bengaluru on Sunday, causing severe waterlogging and flooding in residential areas

Bengaluru weather: IMD issues yellow alert, heavy rainfall expected today

On Sunday, Bengaluru was battered by heavy rainfall causing waterlogging in several low-lying areas. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall across 23 districts in Karnataka

Bengaluru's wholesale cloth merchants suspend trade with Turkey, Azerbaijan

The Bangalore Wholesale Cloth Merchants Association (BWCMA) has decided to cease all import and export of textiles to and from Turkey and Azerbaijan, with immediate effect, citing their recent "support" for Pakistan in the wake of 'Operation Sindoor'. The BWCMA have declared their unanimous decision in this regard. "This collective action has been taken after careful deliberation and in alignment with our commitment to ethical business practices, national sentiment, and the interests of our trade community. As responsible stakeholders in the textile trade sector, we believe it is essential to take principled stands when necessary," BWCMA President Prakash Pirgal said in a statement. "Accordingly, all our members have agreed to: halt all current and future import of textile goods from Turkey and Azerbaijan, cease all ongoing or planned export activities to these nations, and refrain from engaging in any indirect trade through intermediaries or third-party countries that may involve .