The Latest Breaking News from Bengaluru

BENGALURU: Until the beginning of the World Cup last month, many players in the Pakistan team didn't know what it meant to play in India. On either side of the border, there is a lot of interest about places, cuisines and culture. But, in the five weeks the Pakistan team…

BENGALURU: A common feature of New Zealand cricket over the years has been the amalgamation of spirit and skill. With a semifinal berth at stake, the Black Caps will look to mirror the trait when they go up against Pakistan at the M Chinnaswamy stadium here on Saturday.

Bengaluru is facing a rise in viral infections such as fever, upper respiratory tract infections, and seasonal influenza. Dengue cases have also increased with 12,626 cases and nine deaths reported this year. Doctors are seeing 10-15 patients daily with lower and upper respiratory tract infections, viral fever, and other related…

Pakistan in midst of turbulent WC campaign; Mickey Arthur in good spirits; intermittent showers in Bengaluru; Shadab Khan's fitness in question; Iftikhar Ahmed an underrated off-spinner; Arthur encouraged by performance vs Bangladesh; team needs better prep & attitude. #Pakistan #WorldCup #Bengaluru

105 ULBs in Karnataka register for EPR with CPCB; Kalaburagi & Belagavi to benefit from proximity to cement factories; BBMP also aiming to earn revenue; CMCs to generate data on plastic waste & update CPCB; Brand owners to pay fee for collection, segregation & processing; DWCC to play key role…

GoK serious about skill dev. of pop. Est. skill advisory council to cater to global reqs. US needs 1M chip designers in 5 yrs. Creating centres of excellence, global innovation alliance, conducive env. for industries in tier 2/3 cities. Mysuru leading emerging clusters, ₹2,000 cr defence offset share. KDEM signed…

Special CBI court in Bengaluru sentences T. Shivanna, former SWR officer, to 4 yrs imprisonment & ₹5 Lakh fine. His wife & M.M. Narayanaswamy, Partner of M/s Aditya Builders, to 1 yr imprisonment & ₹1 Lakh fine each. Accused abused official position & amassed assets disproportionate to income (179%).

Bengaluru saw a fall in PM 2.5 levels in Oct 2023 vs same period last yr, according to Respirer Reports. Lucknow, Patna, Bengaluru & Chennai managed to reduce PM 2.5 levels, demonstrating potential for successful air quality improvement efforts. Chennai least polluted, Delhi most polluted.

India appoints first Consul-General in Seattle, seven years after announcing plans to open sixth consulate in U.S. city. Joint Secretary Prakash Gupta to head two-man mission with 16 non-diplomatic staff. U.S. to open two new consulates in India in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. Move to benefit many Indians and Indian-Americans living…

NEW DELHI: An injury-tormented New Zealand, further weakened by the exit of Matt Henry, seek resurgence while Pakistan need a continuation of their recent resurrection, and that subtext of desperation could turn their crucial World Cup match into a classic in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Matt Henry ruled out of World Cup with hamstring tear; Kyle Jamieson replaces him. Coach Stead "gutted" for Henry, Jamieson arrives in Bengaluru, ready for Nov 4th match if needed. Black Caps 4th in standings, two matches left vs Pakistan & Sri Lanka.