Karnataka News

Kempegowda International Airport has opened a new ‘Garden Trail’ public gallery at Terminal 2 in Bengaluru. Designed with lush greenery and natural elements, the space offers travellers a calm, nature-inspired experience within the busy airport.

Bengaluru Police have announced strict guidelines for New Year 2026 parties and events across the city. The rules include bans on firecrackers, capacity limits, CCTV surveillance, alcohol restrictions. 

A viral Instagram video shows two men racing from Whitefield to MG Road, one by Namma Metro and the other on an electric scooter, offering a humorous look at Bengaluru’s traffic, packed metro coaches, rain delays and daily commuting challenges.

Greater Bengaluru Authority Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao has directed officials to allot 79 shops at the Vijayanagar Palike Bazaar through e-auction, ordering a crackdown on unauthorised trading and faster utilisation of civic infrastructure.

Officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 190 tonnes of subsidised urea during a raid at a warehouse near Nelamangala in Bengaluru Rural district,exposing a fertiliser black-marketing racket that diverted supplies meant for farmers.

The Bengaluru-Mangaluru train service resumes after six months, featuring Vistadome coaches. Passengers can now enjoy panoramic views of the Western Ghats while travelling to coastal Karnataka and pilgrimage destinations.

A Bengaluru college student alleges extortion, sexual assault, and harassment by a group while driving for Rapido at night. The incident has sparked social media outrage and renewed concerns over gig worker safety.

A Bengaluru-based woman revealed she spends nearly ₹1 lakh a month living alone, sharing a detailed expense breakdown on Instagram. Her post triggered online debate on cost of living, lifestyle choices and affordability in the city.

A man in Bengaluru died on the road after suffering a heart attack, despite his wife’s desperate pleas for help. Passers-by failed to stop, raising concerns over public apathy and the lack of bystander intervention in emergencies.

An IT professional in Bengaluru lost nearly ₹2 crore after cybercriminals posing as police threatened her with a ‘digital arrest’. Terrified, she sold her flat and properties before realising she had fallen victim to an online scam.