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L&T to invest Rs 5,000 crore in EV components, targeting Tier-I supplier status

L&T to invest Rs 5,000 crore in EV components, targeting Tier-I supplier status

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is investing Rs 5,000 crore over five years to enter the automotive components sector, focusing on electric vehicle (EV) motors, safety systems, and connected-vehicle technologies, aiming to become a Tier-I auto supplier.

The Real Reasons India Can't Reach the FIFA World Cup

The Real Reasons India Can't Reach the FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Despite a population of 1.45 billion, India's football team is ranked a lowly 138th in the world and failed to qualify for next year's Asian Cup, highlighting deep-rooted systemic issues and a failure to implement reforms that keep the World Cup dream distant for fans.

Bengaluru Police Investigate Murder of Minor by Fianc

Bengaluru Police Investigate Murder of Minor by Fianc

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A 17-year-old girl was allegedly murdered by her fianc in Bengaluru. Police are searching for the suspect, who is currently absconding. The motive for the crime is under investigation.

Why Rs 5 Lakh Health Cover Falls Short

Why Rs 5 Lakh Health Cover Falls Short

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Marriage, childbirth, dependent parents and ageing increase the cover a person needs.

Bypolls: Prashant Kishor breaches BJP bastion of Bankipur, Cong wins Datia, BJP retains Manjalpur

Bypolls: Prashant Kishor breaches BJP bastion of Bankipur, Cong wins Datia, BJP retains Manjalpur

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Former poll strategist Prashant Kishor made a stunning electoral debut by winning Bihar's Bankipur assembly seat, a long-held BJP bastion. Concurrently, the Congress retained the Datia assembly seat in Madhya Pradesh, while the BJP successfully held onto the Manjalpur seat in Gujarat, showcasing mixed results for the ruling and opposition parties in these crucial by-elections.

Bangalore IT firm creche staff shut kids in washing machine, jetsprayed water in mouth

Bangalore IT firm creche staff shut kids in washing machine, jetsprayed water in mouth

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

An FIR has been registered against five women employees of a daycare centre in Bengaluru's Brookefield for allegedly physically abusing toddlers. The abuse, captured in videos shared via WhatsApp, includes threatening children, putting them in a washing machine, and spraying water into their mouths. Police are investigating the matter under the Juvenile Justice Act.

Bengaluru Police Crack Down on IPL Ticket Black Market, Arresting 11

Bengaluru Police Crack Down on IPL Ticket Black Market, Arresting 11

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Bengaluru police have arrested 11 individuals for allegedly black marketing tickets during an IPL cricket match. Authorities seized tickets, mobile phones, and evidence of online sales, totaling Rs 4.53 lakh.

Pradhan's resignation not everything, protests will continue: Student groups

Pradhan's resignation not everything, protests will continue: Student groups

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

Student organisations across India celebrated the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, attributing it to their nationwide protests against alleged NEET irregularities. While welcoming the move as a victory, groups like NSUI, AISA, and SFI affirmed their commitment to continue agitations until broader demands for accountability, transparency, and education reforms, including scrapping the NTA and NEP, are met.

Bengaluru Operation Nets 124 Illegal Immigrants from Bangladesh

Bengaluru Operation Nets 124 Illegal Immigrants from Bangladesh

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Bengaluru police detained 124 Bangladeshi nationals, including men, women, and children, for allegedly residing illegally in the city. The individuals were taken into custody following a special operation conducted by the Central Crime Branch.

Bengaluru FC Defies Mohun Bagan in Tense ISL Draw

Bengaluru FC Defies Mohun Bagan in Tense ISL Draw

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Bengaluru FC held Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a goalless draw in an Indian Super League match, showcasing a strong defensive performance against the league leaders.

DSP Siraj Dons The Uniform; Meets Telangana DGP C V Anand

DSP Siraj Dons The Uniform; Meets Telangana DGP C V Anand

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj, who recently assumed charge as a Deputy Superintendent of Police in the Telangana Police, paid a courtesy call on Telangana Director General of Police CV Anand.

Bengaluru FC rope in Savio Medeira as Head of Youth Development

Bengaluru FC rope in Savio Medeira as Head of Youth Development

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Bengaluru FC appoint former India coach Savio Medeira as Head of Youth Development, aiming to strengthen its grassroots pathway and nurture local talent.

Infosys trims FY27 revenue guidance, citing 'uncertain macros'

Infosys trims FY27 revenue guidance, citing 'uncertain macros'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Infosys has revised down the upper end of its revenue growth target for financial year 2027 (FY27) to 1.5-3 per cent, from the earlier 1.5-3.5 per cent, attributing the change to persistent macroeconomic uncertainty and a one-time client impact.

Bengaluru Army Workshop Forges Alliances to Advance Drone Manufacturing

Bengaluru Army Workshop Forges Alliances to Advance Drone Manufacturing

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The 515 Army Base Workshop in Bengaluru has signed multiple strategic MoUs to bolster indigenous drone manufacturing and ecosystem resilience, marking a significant step towards modernisation and self-reliance in unmanned systems.

Two Bengaluru Municipal Corporation officials arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe

Two Bengaluru Municipal Corporation officials arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Two Bengaluru Municipal Corporation officials were arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs three lakh in connection with pending 'Khata' work.

3 of family stabbed to death; woman, boyfriend under lens

3 of family stabbed to death; woman, boyfriend under lens

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Three members of a family, Somasundar, Muthulaxmi, and their younger daughter Supriya, were found stabbed to death in their Bengaluru apartment. Police suspect the elder daughter and her boyfriend are responsible, possibly due to the parents' disapproval of their relationship. The suspects are currently absconding, and an investigation is underway.

Magnus Carlsen Returns, Divya Deshmukh Set For Global Chess League Debut

Magnus Carlsen Returns, Divya Deshmukh Set For Global Chess League Debut

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

The fourth season of the Global Chess League will feature Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen's return and Indian FIDE Women's World Cup champion Divya Deshmukh's debut.

Six-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Bengaluru, Police Investigate

Six-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Bengaluru, Police Investigate

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

The body of a six-year-old girl was discovered in a eucalyptus grove on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Police are investigating the possibility of abduction, strangulation, and sexual assault.

Father Claims Son's Death at Bengaluru University Was Murder, Seeks CBI Investigation

Father Claims Son's Death at Bengaluru University Was Murder, Seeks CBI Investigation

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A central government official is alleging that his son's death at a university in Bengaluru was a murder and is demanding a CBI investigation, disputing the university's claim of suicide.

Gulveer Singh Aims for Glory at TCS World 10K Bengaluru

Gulveer Singh Aims for Glory at TCS World 10K Bengaluru

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Gulveer Singh, the Asian champion and national record holder, will lead the Indian contingent at the TCS World 10K Run Bengaluru, a World Athletics Gold Label race.

Protests demanding Pradhan's resignation sweep India

Protests demanding Pradhan's resignation sweep India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Nationwide protests against the NEET paper leak have intensified across several Indian states, with demonstrators condemning the Delhi Police crackdown and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Congress party has called for further demonstrations, while various student and political groups have organised marches and sit-ins, some leading to clashes with police.

Veteran Physicist Umesh Waghmare To Lead Science And Technology Department

Veteran Physicist Umesh Waghmare To Lead Science And Technology Department

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Veteran physicist Professor Umesh V Waghmare has been appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology. Currently a professor at JNCASR, Bengaluru, his appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. He succeeds Professor Abhay Karandikar and brings a distinguished academic background from IIT-Bombay, Yale, and Harvard to the role.

Google Bets Big on India's AI Future

Google Bets Big on India's AI Future

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

The aim is to win over the country's enterprises, developers and startups as AI systems shift from answering questions to autonomously executing tasks.

Two Arrested For Sabotaging CCTV System At Bengaluru IPL Match

Two Arrested For Sabotaging CCTV System At Bengaluru IPL Match

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly tampering with the CCTV surveillance system at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during an IPL match between RCB and GT. The accused reportedly disrupted surveillance coverage by damaging network video recorder systems and optical fibre connections.

Gulveer Singh to spearhead Indian challenge at TCS World 10K Bengaluru

Gulveer Singh to spearhead Indian challenge at TCS World 10K Bengaluru

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Gulveer Singh, India's national record holder in 10,000m and 5,000m, will lead the Indian elite field at the 18th TCS World 10K Bengaluru, scheduled for April 26. The event, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, features top international and Indian distance runners.

Property Sales Fall, Discounts In Focus

Property Sales Fall, Discounts In Focus

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Avoid builders with very large commitments.

'They Cannot Touch Virat and Rohit': Ashwin's Big Claim

'They Cannot Touch Virat and Rohit': Ashwin's Big Claim

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin has weighed in on the ongoing speculation surrounding Rohit Sharma's future, asserting that players like Rohit and Virat Kohli are "untouchable" due to their immense body of work and massive fan following. Ashwin highlighted that dropping such star batters would cause a significant uproar, unlike the reaction to bowlers being left out. This comes as Rohit recently silenced critics with a century at Lord's amidst retirement rumours.

Bengaluru Police Crackdown: 11 Arrested in 5.14 Crore Drug Bust

Bengaluru Police Crackdown: 11 Arrested in 5.14 Crore Drug Bust

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Bengaluru police have seized drugs worth approximately 5.14 crore and arrested 11 individuals, including two foreign nationals, following raids across multiple police station jurisdictions.

The Virat Kohli Chat That Revived PV Sindhu's Career

The Virat Kohli Chat That Revived PV Sindhu's Career

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu revealed that a crucial conversation with cricketer Virat Kohli helped her overcome a two-year title drought and rediscover her passion for the game, leading to her historic Japan Open victory.

Bengaluru EV Dealers Arrested for Subsidy Scam

Bengaluru EV Dealers Arrested for Subsidy Scam

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Two men in Bengaluru have been arrested for allegedly defrauding people by offering electric vehicles at subsidised rates under a fake central government scheme.

Bengaluru Job Scam: Masterminds Arrested for Duping Hundreds

Bengaluru Job Scam: Masterminds Arrested for Duping Hundreds

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Bengaluru police have arrested six individuals, including a husband and wife, for allegedly defrauding hundreds of job seekers by falsely promising them employment in district courts across the state. The accused are alleged to have collected lakhs of rupees from over 450 aspirants, issuing fake court orders and selection lists.

FIR against Bengaluru professor for calling student 'terrorist' in class

FIR against Bengaluru professor for calling student 'terrorist' in class

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

An adjunct professor at a private university in Bengaluru has been suspended and faces an FIR after allegedly calling a student a 'terrorist' during a class. The incident has sparked outrage and raised questions about accountability and transparency.

Bengaluru woman sets lover on fire on pretext of 'western-style' proposal

Bengaluru woman sets lover on fire on pretext of 'western-style' proposal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A 27-year-old man was allegedly charred to death in Bengaluru after his girlfriend set him on fire at her house. Police suspect the murder was premeditated, as the woman believed he had been avoiding her.

Indian Junior Men's Hockey Squad Heads To Belgium For Exposure Tour

Indian Junior Men's Hockey Squad Heads To Belgium For Exposure Tour

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

The 24-member Indian junior men's hockey team, led by new coach Frederic Soyez, has departed for an exposure tour in Belgium from July 7 to 17.

'Today's Children Are Not Slaves Of Anyone'

'Today's Children Are Not Slaves Of Anyone'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

'This generation decides on their own what is good or bad for them.' 'They got an outlet to vent their anger against this government through CJP and they did that.' 'They felt how can the government control us or lathi charge us?'

Bengaluru family tries to 'courier' elderly man in protest

Bengaluru family tries to 'courier' elderly man in protest

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A family in Bengaluru attempted to send an elderly man as a 'parcel' through a courier service to protest high bus fares ahead of Ugadi and Eid-ul-Fitr. The stunt, intended as a social media reel, drew criticism and police intervention.

Cong, BJP battle on streets across country as student agitation spirals

Cong, BJP battle on streets across country as student agitation spirals

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

The spiralling agitation over the NEET issue saw protests and counter-protests by Congress and BJP across the country on Wednesday, with clashes and tense face-offs at many places, a day after Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders were forcibly removed from a dharna outside the prime minister's residence.

Bengaluru FC Defeats Inter Kashi, Climbing to Fourth in ISL Standings

Bengaluru FC Defeats Inter Kashi, Climbing to Fourth in ISL Standings

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Bengaluru FC defeated Inter Kashi FC 3-1 in an Indian Super League match, with Braian Sanchez scoring twice. The win moves BFC to fourth place in the league standings.

Engineer Arrested for Alleged Illegal Arms Supply in Bengaluru

Engineer Arrested for Alleged Illegal Arms Supply in Bengaluru

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A 34-year-old civil engineer from Bhopal has been arrested in connection with an illegal arms supply racket in Bengaluru. Police seized pistols, revolver parts, and live rounds from the suspect, who allegedly supplied weapons to individuals in the city.

Bengaluru Woman Stabbed to Death by Stalker After Rejection

Bengaluru Woman Stabbed to Death by Stalker After Rejection

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A 34-year-old married woman in Bengaluru was stabbed to death by a man who had been stalking her after she repeatedly refused his advances. The accused has been arrested and a murder case has been registered.