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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

NGT issues notice on blockage of drains, lakes' encroachment in Bengaluru

The NGT has sought a response from the chief commissioner of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and other officials on a Lokayukta report on two lakes of the Karnataka capital that found blocked stormwater drains and encroachments as major issues. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was hearing a matter where it had taken suo motu cognisance of a newspaper report regarding the Lokayukta's probe that found several issues in Vibhutipura and Doddanekundi lakes in Bengaluru. In a recent order, a bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava said, "The news item states that in Vibhutipura Lake, officials found the entrance gate mutilated, fencing destroyed, and illegal structures within the premises." "The lake's water level was alarmingly low, even during the rainy season, due to a blocked outflow path. Encroachments and misuse of facilities were also noted. Furthermore, it was found that the Doddanekundi Lake faced similar issues," he said. The bench also comprising judici

Bengaluru police arrest man who used pigeons to rob 50 locked houses

The accused identified as Manjunath would use pigeons, while searching for locked houses and apartments. The police have decoded how he managed to commit 50 robberies

Delhi CEO captures 'peak Bengaluru moment' in hotel; netizens divided

Ananya Narang discovered instead a virtual receptionist managing all guest services remotely, which she described as her own 'peak Bengaluru moment'

Uber's India based tech team helps cut down app localisation time, costs

The ride-hailing firm's India based tech Tech Teams transform 85% of app localisation process to touchless

Cancer-causing agents in cakes: Check out some healthier alternatives

Several carcinogenic substances were found in 12 cake samples collected from different Bengaluru bakeries. Here are some healthy alternatives to meet your craving

Red velvet or red alert? Cancer-causing dyes found in cakes in Karnataka

In a shocking revelation, harmful artificial colours have been detected in cake samples from Karnataka bakeries, raising concerns about food safety

Apple to start selling 'Made in India' iPhone 16 Pro from this month

iPhone maker Apple on Friday said it will open four more stores in India, located in Pune, Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai. The company said it will also roll out its first-ever "made in India" iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max series devices this month. "We're thrilled to build our teams as we plan to open more stores in India because we're inspired by the creativity and passion of our customers across this country. We can't wait for them to have even more opportunities to discover and shop for our amazing products and services, and connect with our extraordinary, knowledgeable team members," Apple's senior Vice President of Retail, Deirdre O'Brien, said in a statement. In April 2023, Apple opened its two stores in India, one in Delhi and the other in Mumbai. "Future Apple Retail stores are planned in Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai," the statement said. According to people aware of the development, the stores are likely to be opened next year. The company announced that

Tata Electronics plans to resume some operations at fire-hit Hosur plant

Tata Electronics will resume some operations at its fire-damaged Hosur plant in Tamil Nadu, which produces Apple iPhone components. The company said they are probing the cause of the Saturday fire

Birla Estates sells residential real estate worth Rs 600 cr in Bengaluru

Realty firm Birla Estates has sold properties worth about Rs 600 crore in its new housing project in Bengaluru. Birla Estates, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aditya Birla Real Estate Ltd (formerly Century Textiles and Industries Ltd) said in a regulatory filing, "Birla Trimaya Phase II The Park, has sold almost 95 per cent of its inventory within 24 hours of its launch achieving an approximate booking value of about Rs 600 crore." In the first phase of this project, the company had sold properties worth about Rs 500 crore. "Overall, the cumulative booking value achieved till date is about Rs 1,100 crore and the project is anticipated to generate a revenue potential of around Rs 3,000 crore across the entire 52 acre development," it added. The project is located at Shettigere Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru North. The company is headquartered in Mumbai and currently has regional offices in NCR, Bengaluru and Pune. It has a well-established commercial portfolio with 2 grade-A commercial