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Vodafone Idea expands 5G coverage to 23 more cities across India

Debt-ridden telecom firm Vodafone Idea has expanded 5G coverage to 23 more cities, including states capitals Jaipur, Kolkata, and Lucknow, the company said on Monday. Vi has already launched 5G service in five cities -- Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, and Patna. "Vi... announced the next phase of its 5G rollout, with network deployment now underway in 23 cities. These include Ahmedabad, Agra, Aurangabad, Kozhikode, Cochin, Dehradun, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Malappuram, Meerut, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune, Rajkot, Sonepat, Surat, Siliguri, Trivandrum, Vadodara and Vizag," the company said. Vi has acquired 5G spectrum in 17 out of 22 telecom circles. "Users with 5G-enabled devices in the newly announced cities will be able to access Vi 5G services as the services go live. As an introductory offer, Vi is providing unlimited 5G data on plans starting from Rs 299," Vi said. The company said it has deployed 4G on the 900 MHz band across approximately 65,000 sites an

Man held for murdering Bengaluru woman, dumping body in garbage truck

According to police, the body of the woman was discovered by locals on Sunday, who then alerted authorities. The woman was identified as Asha, 40

Curious about how Amazon delivers? Free fulfilment centre tours coming soon

Starting Q4 2025, Amazon will offer 45-60 minutes guided tours of its fulfilment centres in India, showcasing the technology and processes behind its order storage, packing, and shipping

Mahindra Lifespace buys 9-acre land parcel in Bengaluru for ₹199 crore

Realty firm Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd has acquired around 9 acre land in Bengaluru for nearly Rs 200 crore to develop a housing project. The company has acquired a company named Shreyas Stones Pvt Ltd (SSPL), which owns 8.79 acre land parcel in Bengaluru. In a statement on Monday, Mahindra Lifespace Developers said it has "signed a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with SSPL, whereby the shareholders of SSPL have agreed to sell their entire stake (100 per cent of the equity shares)." The company will acquire 10,000 equity shares, having face value of Rs 10 each, for Rs 199 crore. "This acquisition unlocks a premium development opportunity with an estimated Gross Development Value (GDV) of Rs 1,100 crore," the company said. Amit Kumar Sinha, Managing Director & CEO, Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd said, "This acquisition marks a key milestone in strengthening our presence in North Bengaluru, one of the city's most promising real estate corridors." With this parcel adjoining

Karnataka minister orders crackdown on overcharging autos in Bengaluru

Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has directed the Transport Commissioner to take strict action against app-based and other autorickshaws in Bengaluru that charge fares above the government-fixed rates, calling the practice a "daylight robbery". The minister said permits of such autos should be cancelled and cases registered against the violators. "If there is a complaint from passengers about overcharging, cancellation of the journey if the higher fare is not paid, immediate action should be taken and the permit of such autos should be cancelled and a case should be registered," Reddy said in his letter to the Transport Commissioner, on June 28. "For example: On June 18, 2025, Rapido Auto App charged Rs. 100.89 per km, while Auto O App charged Rs. 184.19 for a 4 km journey. This kind of daylight robbery from the public is unforgivable, strict action should be taken urgently." There have been complaints from commuters about rising auto fares. The meter fare is fixed at R

TPG-backed Altimetrik buys SLK Software to expand services, boost revenue

The deal will help Altimetrik leverage SLK's deep customer relationships, global operational footprint and complementary leadership talent to further deliver innovation-led value creation for customer

ED alleges cash scam in management quota admissions at 3 Bengaluru colleges

The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday alleged that admission of students through the management quota in three Bengaluru-based private colleges was being done in an "opaque" manner using money, including funds in cash. The federal probe agency's statement comes after they conducted searches at 17 locations on June 25-26 in a "seat blocking scam" case. The raids were carried out at the premises of BMS College of Engineering, Akash Institute of Engineering and Technology, and New Horizon College of Engineering, along with those associated with these institutions, the agency said in a statement. A few entities engaged in educational consultancy services and some private agents were also raided. The ED case stems from a Karnataka Police FIR registered by the KEA (Karnataka Examination Authority) against these colleges. The complaint alleged that these colleges colluded with unknown individuals to acquire the login credentials of students registered with the KEA and subsequently bloc

DHL Express announces opening of ₹ 34 cr service centre in Bengaluru

Global express shipping firm DHL Express on Friday announced opening of a new service centre at AISATS Logistics Park in Bengaluru at an investment of 3.43 million euros (about Rs 34 crore). The facility addresses the increasing shipment volumes from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises across Southern India, driven by the region's consistent economic growth and growing global trade engagement, DHL Express said in a statement. The service centre, within the Kempegowda International Airport, is equipped with advanced material handling systems designed to enable faster and more efficient shipment processing The facility spanning 17,900 square feet also incorporates automation technologies, including telescopic conveyors, wheel sorters, and an operation logic-based conveyor sequence, for import and export processes. These enhancements are projected to reduce shipment processing times, enhancing throughput capacity to handle current and future volume growth,

AstraZeneca sets up ₹166 cr Global Hub to boost AI driven healthcare

Global bio-pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has established its state-of-the-art Global Hub in Bengaluru investing Rs 166 crore to focus on development of AI-powered healthcare solutions, a top official said on Thursday. This marks the second major investment by AstraZeneca in July 2024 after it announced expansion of its Global Innovation and Technology Centre in Chennai with an outlay of Rs 250 crore. The new facility in Bengaluru is designed to accommodate nearly 1,300 employees including 400 new jobs. It will support the company's capabilities in AI-powered innovation across Research and Development, global business services, Information Technology and digital health operations, among others. The Global Hub in Bengaluru is dedicated to Research and Development, Global Business Services, Information Technology while the Global Innovation and Technology Centre in Chennai serves as a strategic hub for IT, Global Business Services. Following the expansion of the facility, the ...

UNIQLO expands to Southern India with Bengaluru launch in August

The Bengaluru store marks UNIQLO's entry into Southern India, offering its LifeWear range at Orion Mall and expanding the brand's retail footprint to 16 outlets in the country

Bike taxi ban challenged in K'taka HC citing fundamental rights violation

Two individual bike owners moved the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday, challenging a recent single judge ruling that banned the operation of bike taxis in the state. The petitioners argued that the state cannot infringe upon the fundamental right to carry on a business or choose a bike taxi over the metro or a bus. Represented by Senior Advocate Dhyan Chinnappa, the owners argued that the prohibition not only contradicts provisions in the Motor Vehicles Act, but also severely impacts both their livelihood and public convenience. Appearing before a Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice V Kameswar Rao and Justice C M Joshi, Chinnappa contended that the Motor Vehicles Act allows two-wheelers to be registered as transport vehicles. Therefore, the state government cannot legally refuse to issue contract carriage permits to bikes intended for taxi use. The law enables registration of two-wheelers as transport vehicles. If the statute allows it, the state cannot override it by ...

TVS Emerald secures new land parcel in Bengaluru; eyes ₹700 crore revenue

TVS Emerald expands Bengaluru footprint with a 7.18-acre acquisition in Rayasandra, aiming to develop a premium residential project with ₹700 crore revenue potential

Godrej Properties sells homes worth ₹2,000 cr at Bengaluru project launch

With 1,450 homes sold at launch, Godrej Properties' Barca in Devanahalli becomes North Bengaluru's most successful township debut by value and volume of sales

Godrej Properties sells over 1,450 homes for Rs 2,000 cr in Bengaluru

Godrej Properties Ltd has sold more than 1,450 flats for over Rs 2,000 crore in its new project in Bengaluru, as consumer demand for premium apartments remains strong. In a regulatory filing on Monday, Godrej Properties informed that it has "sold inventory worth over Rs 2,000 crore during the launch of the first phase of the project, Barca at Godrej MSR City, located in Devanahalli, Bengaluru." The project was launched in April 2025. The company sold over 1,450 homes with more than 2.2 million (22 lakh) square feet of area in the first phase of the project. Godrej MSR City, a township project, has a developable potential of around 5.6 million (56 lakh) square feet and has significant unlaunched inventory remaining, which the company plans to sell in the coming years. Gaurav Pandey, MD & CEO, Godrej Properties, said, "The strong demand reflects growing consumer preference for thoughtfully designed communities that offer a blend of lifestyle, connectivity, and long-term ...

Approval hiccups hit schedule, profits of MMR and Bengaluru realty majors

The approvals were earlier handled by the state government authorities. MMR is said to be the most affected market by this decision

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Bengaluru after 'Mayday' alert

Flight 6E-6764, operated by an Airbus A321, departed Guwahati at 4:40 pm and initially attempted to land in Chennai at around 7:45 pm

After Bengaluru tragedy, Karnataka plans law to control crowd and curb fake news

After the tragic Bengaluru stampede that claimed 11 lives, the Karnataka government is drafting tough new laws on crowd control, misinformation, and hate speech.

Axiscades, Europe's MBDA join hands to set up defence unit Bengaluru

Homegrown Axiscades on Friday said it has signed an agreement with European missile systems major MBDA to set up a defence facility in Karnataka. The pact has been inked through its wholly owned subsidiary Axiscades Aerospace and Technologies to set up the unit at the Aerospace Park near Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, Axiscades Technologies (Axiscades) said in a statement. "The facility will be equipped with test bench laboratories, infrastructure for missile launchers, specialized equipment, and trained technical personnel to support MBDA's advanced systems engineering requirements," it said. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the ongoing Paris Air Show 2025 in France. In May, Axiscades CEO and MD Alfonso Martinez said, "As we approach FY26, our priority is to capitalise on the opportunities in emerging sectors like manufacturing, MRO, chip-to-product and advanced defence technologies, including unmanned warfare, to bring about non-linear, product-led, ...

Doctor threatens to crash Air India Express flight, deboarded in Bengaluru

A 36-year-old doctor was removed from an Air India Express flight in Bengaluru after she threatened to crash the plane during a dispute over baggage, triggering a two-hour delay and security scare

Home Alone: Single professionals revive demand for luxe studio apartments

Supply of these compact living spaces, though, has been falling since the pandemic, with little sign of recovery despite a spate of new launches in urban centres