The Latest Breaking News from Bengaluru

Karnataka commands highest availability of English talent in India: study

Karnataka has the highest availability of English skills with 73.33%, followed by Uttar Pradesh at 68.75% and Kerala at 61.66%, as per India Skills Report 2024 released on Tuesday.

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

Karnataka records three deaths in last one week; infecting strain yet to be established

Three COVID-19 deaths reported in Bengaluru after two-month gap; Karnataka records 40,317 deaths, 92 active cases. Health Minister directs 1,500 tests daily & adequate beds & oxygen availability. No restrictions on New Year celebrations yet.

The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023

International conference on millets from January 5

A three-day conference on millets, in which international experts will throw light on the importance and advantages of millets and organic food, will be organised in Bengaluru from January 5 at Palace Grounds, announced Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy on Wednesday. 

The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023

Three held for stealing laptops from PGs

The Yeshwanthpura police arrested a gang who were stealing valuables from Paying Guest (PG) accommodations in north Bengaluru. The accused Yuvara (19), Prabhu (25), and Selvaraj (42), along with other gang members used to target PGs and keep a close watch on those who leave the rooms for morning walk…

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

Two bike lifters arrested

The Sheshadripuram police on Tuesday arrested two vehicle lifters and recovered 20 two-wheelers worth ₹25 lakh from them. The accused are habitual offenders involved in offences in and around Bengaluru, Chikkamagaluru, Mandya, Davanagere and Hassan district.

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

Christian community’s role in education and healthcare hailed

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the Christian community’s service in the field of education and health is commendable, speaking after inaugurating the Linear Accelerator Radiation Therapy Service at Baptist Hospital at Bengaluru.

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

What has the city built for those who have built the city?

Before 1982, a slum inhabited by 64 families occupied the space where the M.S. Building now stands in the heart of Bengaluru. In that year, the slum was relocated to government land in Laggere village. The residents were primarily from North Karnataka and predominantly worked as masons in the city.

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

NIA raids 19 locations in multiple States against 'highly radicalised jihadi terror group'

NIA raids against highly radicalised jihadi terror group: The anti-terror agency is conducting these raids in close coordination with the State police forces.

The Hindu · Dec 18, 2023

A roller-coaster ride for civic infrastructure development in Bengaluru

The year gone by has been a roller-coaster ride for Bengaluru city, in terms of its civic infrastructur

The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023

Special train to Danapur to clear extra rush

Special train between Bengaluru & Danapur: Train No 06597 One-Way Superfast Express to clear extra rush. Stops at Bangarpet, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, Perambur, Vijayawada, Warangal, Balharshah, Nagpur, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay, Buxar & Ara.

The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023