Bengaluru
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'Bachelors not allowed': Bengaluru man says society asked him to vacate after agreement
offbeat | Oct 01, 2026, 09:03 PM ISTA Bengaluru bachelor claimed he was asked to vacate a flat despite paying the security deposit and signing a rental agreement. His post on X sparked a debate over housing restrictions and the challenges faced by unmarried tenants.
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'Rs 12 lakh salary feels like Rs 4 lakh': Bengaluru professional's viral take on city's rising costs
offbeat | Oct 01, 2026, 06:53 PM ISTA Bengaluru professional's viral video claims a Rs 12 lakh annual salary can feel like Rs 4 lakh in the city due to rent, security deposits, cabs, cafe culture and everyday expenses, sparking debate online.
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Bengaluru beats Delhi in global housing rankings after 4.5% price rise; this Indian city leads
Business | Sep 26, 2026, 01:59 PM ISTMumbai has entered the world's top 10 prime housing markets, with property prices rising 6.2% year-on-year in the June quarter, according to Knight Frank India. The city ranked eighth globally, ahead of Bengaluru and Delhi.
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Bengaluru CEO doubles down on hiring ban for men from 4 states: 'I'm sorry for this...'
offbeat | Sep 24, 2026, 01:14 PM ISTBengaluru entrepreneur Karthik SG says his company will not hire male candidates from UP, Bihar, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, citing alleged misconduct by a former employee. His posts have sparked a debate over workplace safety and regional bias.
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Jyotiraditya Scindia turns chef, tries his hand at dosa-making in Bengaluru: 'Couldn’t resist'
offbeat | Sep 23, 2026, 10:35 AM ISTJyotiraditya Scindia visited Bengaluru's Rameshwaram Cafe, where he stepped into the kitchen, tried making dosas and served one to a customer. He also prepared traditional South Indian filter coffee during the visit.
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49-year-old teacher, accused in POCSO case, dies after jumping from Bengaluru SP office building
Karnataka | Sep 21, 2026, 09:26 AM ISTA physical education teacher accused under the POCSO Act died after allegedly jumping from the third floor of the Bengaluru South SP office complex in Ramanagara. Police said the incident occurred while he was being taken back to a police vehicle after fingerprint recording.
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Bengaluru man throws floor cleaner at wife, kills her with sharp weapon, accused arrested
Karnataka | Sep 17, 2026, 01:05 PM ISTThe husband attacked Madhumita with a sharp weapon and threw a floor cleaner. He fled the scene after the attack. Madhumita, who was seriously injured, was undergoing treatment at a private hospital where she died.
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Sikh family celebrates Ganesh Utsav at home, Ganpati's adorable white turban steals the show
offbeat | Sep 17, 2026, 10:41 AM ISTA Sikh family celebrating Ganesh Utsav at home has caught attention online, with a young boy enthusiastically singing a Marathi devotional song as his family joins him. Ganesh Ji's adorable white Sikh-style turban has also become a talking point among viewers.
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Family's bid to abduct woman in Bengaluru over love marriage takes drastic turn, chaos ensues
Karnataka | Sep 16, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTMen from Rajasthan allegedly abducted a 21-year-old woman in Bengaluru after her family opposed her love marriage. The car carrying her later crashed into several vehicles, injuring six people. A 57-year-old woman suffered a head injury and is being treated in the ICU.
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Bengaluru man fixes broken footpath outside Koramangala society for Rs 2,700, says 'need to do more'
offbeat | Sep 16, 2026, 07:24 AM ISTA Bengaluru man repaired a broken footpath outside his Koramangala society for Rs 2,700 after saying his complaints to civic authorities received no response.
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'The pride on his face': Anand Mahindra shares touching farewell of Bengaluru school attendant
offbeat | Sep 09, 2026, 01:16 PM ISTAnand Mahindra shared a touching farewell moment from Bengaluru, where school attendant "Das Uncle" rang the bell for the final time after 38 years of service. Students and teachers joined in cheers and applause to honour his long association with the school.
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'Do you believe in Karma?': Man loses Rs 2 lakh MacBook in rain, e-rickshaw driver returns it
offbeat | Sep 07, 2026, 03:48 PM ISTA Bihar man's Rs 2 lakh MacBook fell off his bike during heavy rain in Bengaluru. An e-rickshaw driver found the box, contacted him through social media and returned the laptop and belongings intact, refusing a reward.
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London-bound flight makes 'emergency landing' at Bengaluru airport after technical snag
Karnataka | Sep 06, 2026, 03:51 PM ISTThe flight of the Virgin Atlantic was flying to London but made an 'emergency landing' at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru in around 30 minutes after the take off. The Virgin Atlantic has not issued a statement as of now.
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Bengaluru woman kidnapped, assaulted, forced to strip and filmed over unpaid loan; three arrested
India | Sep 05, 2026, 08:12 AM ISTThe woman claimed she was assaulted, threatened, filmed in a compromising situation and forced to sign documents over an alleged debt. Police rescued her after she alerted them and have arrested three people, while efforts are underway to trace the remaining suspects.
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Bengaluru PGs under scanner, 23 served notices over food safety and hygiene violations
Karnataka | Sep 04, 2026, 11:15 PM ISTA special food safety inspection drive across 64 PG accommodations in Bengaluru resulted in notices being issued to 23 establishments for hygiene and food safety violations. Officials also collected 12 food samples for laboratory testing and seized several items.
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Raids at Bengaluru's Chairman Club reveals rotten meat, veggies and hygiene lapses; kitchen sealed
Karnataka | Sep 04, 2026, 10:07 AM ISTDuring the inspection, officials detected several food safety violations, including the storage of approximately 40 kg of expired chillies intended for use in food preparation.
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Doha-Bengaluru IndiGo flight diverted to Muscat after crew member falls sick mid-air
Karnataka | Sep 10, 2026, 08:05 PM ISTFlight 6E 1302 landed safely in Muscat, where the crew member was attended to by a medical team.
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23-year-old woman jumps from 7th-floor PG in Bengaluru, dies on the spot
Karnataka | Aug 30, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTA 23-year-old woman died after jumping from the seventh floor of a PG in Bengaluru's Whitefield area, while a 30-year-old man who also jumped survived with injuries. Police are investigating the circumstances behind the incident.
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Bengaluru's first 'Peptide Party' cancelled after FDA action in Koramangala over unsupervised usage
Karnataka | Aug 29, 2026, 09:35 AM ISTThe invite-only event, organised by Upsurge Labs LLP, was aimed at people interested in peptides, wellness, fitness, longevity and biohacking. While around 50 attendees were expected, sources said more than 200 people had registered.
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Traffic diversions in Bengaluru today for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi celebrations; check routes to avoid
Karnataka | Aug 26, 2026, 07:37 AM ISTAs per Bengaluru Traffic Police, members of the Muslim community will arrive at the YMCA ground on Nrupatunga Road from 12 noon to 11 pm. Check routes to avoid.