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Festival season lifts retail auto sales by 12%, two-wheelers top demand

Dealers' association expects inventory to reduce, helped by sales during weddings

'You should learn Kannada': Sridhar Vembu to non-natives in Bengaluru

Zoho's Sridhar Vembu supports the call for non-natives in Bengaluru to learn Kannada, saying it is a sign of respect for local culture and community integration

Sobha Q2: PAT jumps to 75% to Rs 26.1 cr, net revenue grew 24% annually

The company's total revenue grew to Rs 965.2 crore as against Rs 773.6 crore, up 24.77 per cent

Kovai.co acquires Bengaluru-based business-to-consumer SaaS company Floik

This strategic move aims to enhance the capabilities of Kovai.co's artificial intelligence (AI)-powered knowledge management software

Bengaluru landlord demands Rs 5 lakhs deposit for 40,000 rental flat

A woman named Harnidh Kaur was asked to pay a Rs 5 lakh deposit for a rent of Rs 40,000 in the IT city, leaving her stunned. She took to X and highlighted the trend of exorbitant Bengaluru rent

Vistara completes merger with Air India: With cabin mood lights and selfies

The change of guard was visible at the check-in counters at the airport. Long queues near the airline's check-in counters prompted the Vistara staff to seek assistance from team Air India

Bengaluru struggles with 'moderate' AQI, other Southern cities breathe easy

While Bengaluru grapples with a moderate AQI of 110 due to vehicle emissions, several southern cities, including Udupi, Thrissur, and Tirunelveli, enjoy 'good' air quality levels

Centre begins affordable grain distribution in Bengaluru to curb price rise

With the aim of easing the price rise challenge, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and National Co-operative Consumers' Federation of India Ltd (NCCF) have started distribution of essential food grains in Bengaluru at an affordable price. In a press statement issued by NCCF on Friday, it was mentioned that these products are made available in Phase 2 of Bharath products. Under the initiative, high quality essential grains are made available at an affordable rate for Bengaluru residents. Bharath rice is being sold at Rs 34, while the Bharath wheat flour Rs 30, Bharath Chana Dal Rs 70 and Bharath Moong Dal is being sold at just Rs 107. The market rate for the same products are rice Rs 55-60, atta Rs 45-50, dal Rs 90-100 and moong dal Rs 120-130. This scheme was launched in Bengaluru on October 30, as per the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Umion Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi, Union Ministers Nimuben

King Charles visits medical facility in Bengaluru for treatment: Report

Britain's King Charles paid a private visit to Bengaluru for wellness treatment at a sprawling integrative medical facility here, sources said on Wednesday. Accompanied by Queen Camilla, he stayed at the holistic health centre, known for rejuvenative treatment, including yoga and meditation sessions and therapies, near Whitefield here, an official said. This was not the King's first visit to the 'SOUKYA', International Holistic Centre at Samethanahalli. He celebrated his 71st birthday here in 2019. It is run by Dr Issac Mathai, who is among the few individuals from India invited to attend his coronation as the UK's King on May 6 last year. "The couple underwent therapeutic yoga, enjoyed a strictly vegetarian diet with eggs. They underwent rejuvenative treatment, which also included meditation and therapies," an official at the facility said. "The King received wellness treatment, including Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Naturopathy." It was like a typical day for them just like for any .

King Charles III, Queen Camilla make secret wellness visit to Bengaluru

The British royal couple's visit was notably private, with minimal public exposure or official protocol

Bengaluru building collapse: 1 more body recovered; death toll climbs to 9

One more body was recovered on Friday during a search and rescue operation after an under-construction building collapsed at Babusapalya here, taking the death toll to nine, police said. Teams from the fire and emergency department, National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force have been pressed into rescue operations since the incident occurred during heavy downpour on Tuesday, they said. "One more body has been recovered during the search operation. The deceased has been identified as Elumalai," a senior police officer said. The building owner, his son and contractor have been arrested in connection with the incident, police said.

PM Modi announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh in Bengaluru building collapse

The contractor, Muniyappa, responsible for constructing the four floors, has also been taken into custody

Bengaluru becomes Venice amid rains: 5 dead in building collapse. Updates

On Monday, Bengaluru recorded the highest daily rainfall in 27 years. As many as 100 lakes are overflowing and roads are flooded due to continuous downpour

Watch: Heavy rains cause waterlogging, cripple normal life in Bengaluru

Heavy rainfall in Bengaluru on Monday night led to severe waterlogging in various parts of the city.

Physically challenged woman falls into Bengaluru pothole, netizens react

A heartbreaking video from Bengaluru has surfaced on social media. The footage captures a disabled woman stuck in a pothole on a flooded road in the city

Bengaluru woman slams Zepto for push notification calling her 'Cutie'

Zepto does it again: Concerning professionalism and women's safety in marketing communications, a Bengaluru lady lashed at Zepto for calling her "cutie" in a promotional message

Sarla Aviation, Bengaluru Airport tie up to launch electric flying taxis

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport is set to be a key hub for cutting-edge urban air mobility solutions with Sarla Aviation joining hands with the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) to launch electric flying taxis. Last month, the two entities signed a statement of collaboration to explore sustainable air mobility, specifically electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This initiative, developed in Karnataka, aims to revolutionise air travel by introducing seven-seater electric flying taxis, which promise faster, cleaner, and more efficient transportation. While operations may still be two to three years away, Sarla Aviation's electric taxis promise a cleaner, quieter, and more cost-effective alternative to traditional helicopter services previously offered in Bengaluru. The Bengaluru-based company, co-founded by Adrian Schmidt, Rakesh Gaonkar and Shivam Chauhan, is at the forefront of this transformation. Sarla Aviation plans to focus on four

Bengaluru rains: Schools shut due to heavy rains, IMD issues 'orange' alert

Bengaluru rainfall: The Yelahanka Zone experienced the heaviest rainfall in the city on Tuesday, with Chowdeswari Nagar recording 73.5 mm, while the Jakkur area received 65.5 mm

Our govt will manage Bengaluru rain situation, says Deputy CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday advised people to take necessary precautions following incessant rains in the city, as he declared the government's preparedness to deal with the situation. He said the government has the "strength" to manage the situation and "set right" the issues that have cropped up due to the rains. "I appeal to citizens to take necessary precautions in the wake of the rains. There might be some traffic issues today," Shivakumar, who is also the Minister in-charge of Bengaluru Development, said. He said he wouldd review the situation in the evening with the police, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), fire department and other concerned officials. Incessant rain on Tuesday threw normal life out of gear in central and southern parts of Karnataka, including the state capital Bengaluru, where several localities witnessed water-logging and traffic congestion. Hitting out at the opposition parties for criticising the government over

Cybersecurity jobs jump 14% over past year; Bengaluru tops list: Report

Increasing focus on data safety witnessed an average 14 per cent rise in job postings for cybersecurity professionals over the last one year, according to a report released on Tuesday. The report by global job site Indeed is based on data derived from job postings and job clicks on its platform between September 2023 and September 2024. "As our lives move online, companies are focusing on keeping data safe, which is driving the demand for cybersecurity experts. It's a fast-growing field with lots of opportunities," Indeed India Head of Sales Sashi Kumar said quoting the report. Cybersecurity job postings jumped 14 per cent over the past year, reflecting the increased demand for experts, he added. Meanwhile, the report revealed that Bengaluru leads the country in cybersecurity job openings, accounting for nearly 10 per cent of listings, followed by Delhi-NCR (4 per cent), remote jobs (2.2 per cent), Hyderabad (2 per cent), and Mumbai (2 per cent). Bengaluru's dominance stems from i