The Latest Breaking News from Bengaluru

Anthropic Claude India Pricing announced: Check what users will have to pay for Claude services

Anthropic Claude Cost India: Anthropic now offers its Claude AI assistant with pricing in Indian rupees. This move simplifies payments and removes currency conversion fees for users. India has become Anthropic's second-largest global market after the United States. The company recently opened an office in Bengaluru to support its growth.…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

What is a Philately Passport and why are Bengaluru travellers lining up for it?

A new Karnataka Philately Passport offers travelers a unique way to document journeys. Holders collect commemorative stamps and special postal cancellations from various destinations. This initiative blends philately with modern travel experiences, attracting many collectors. It provides a physical alternative to digital records, creating a personalized travel souvenir. The popular…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Karnataka CM Shivakumar announces India's first govt-driven AI University

Karnataka will establish India's first government-driven Artificial Intelligence University. An AI Hub will also be set up as an incubation centre for research. The state aims to become a global leader in responsible AI innovation. This initiative will build world-class AI talent and strengthen collaborations. Karnataka seeks to enhance its…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Most Indian Salons Are Getting Nail Care Wrong: What You Should Be Doing for Your Nail Beds

The Cuticle Problem Every Indian Salon HasWalk into almost any nail salon in Mumbai, Delhi, or Bengaluru and the first thing a technician will do is clip your cuticles. It feels thorough. It looks clean. It is also the single most damaging thing you can do to a nail bed.…

Times Life · Jul 14

Anthropic rolls out rupee pricing for Claude AI in India

This shows India's growing importance across Anthropic's markets. India accounts for about 6% of global Claude usage. The AI giant opened an office in Bengaluru earlier this year and roped in former Microsoft MD Irina Ghose to head operations.

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Global smartphone shipments in second quarter hit lowest in 13 years on memory chip crunch

BENGALURU — Global ⁠smartphone ⁠shipments fell 11% ​in the second quarter to their lowest level ​for the period ‌since 2013, as a prolonged memory chip shortage drove up handset prices and dampened demand, according to early estimates from Counterpoint Research.

Bangkok Post · Jul 13

Bengaluru warns BMTC conductors against asking passengers to get off over change: Transport minister faced the same during a surprise ride; UPI to be offered

Bengaluru has directed BMTC conductors not to ask passengers to get off buses over a lack of change after Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh faced the same situation during a surprise inspection. Conductors have been instructed to offer UPI payments as an alternative, while repeat offenders may undergo soft skills…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Gold rate today (July 13, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k and 18k gold jewellery prices from Joyalukkas, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Tanishq & IBJA in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, other cities

Gold prices saw a decline across major jewellery brands today. This offers some relief to buyers planning purchases of gold jewellery. Rates varied slightly across leading jewellers like Tanishq and Malabar Gold & Diamonds. The India Bullion and Jewellers Association also reported indicative retail selling rates. These rates reflect a…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Jasmine Sandlas Engaged :Fiancé Shekhar Chaudhary Revealed

Jasmin Sandlas is renowned for her strong voice and popular Punjabi songs. As well as for making her recent debut in Dhurandhra. However, nowadays she is making headlines due to her private life. She announced that she was getting engaged to one of her concert audiences. She introduced her fiancee…

MyLifeXP · Jul 13

Crows Can Remember Your Face for Over Three Years and Their Memory Works Like This

The Study That Started With a Caveman MaskIn 2008, wildlife biologist John Marzluff and his team at the University of Washington walked onto the campus wearing latex caveman masks, trapped several American crows, banded them, and released them unharmed. That single interaction was enough. For years afterward, whenever anyone wore…

Times Life · Jul 13