Heavy rains and a hailstorm lashed Bengaluru, providing relief from the summer heat but also disrupting normal life with waterlogging, traffic chaos, and uprooted trees.
Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC played to a goalless draw in a tightly contested Indian Super League (ISL) match, with both teams missing key opportunities to secure a victory.
Bengaluru police have arrested two individuals involved in two-wheeler thefts and recovered 20 vehicles worth Rs 15 lakhs. The arrests followed a complaint filed in March, leading to the apprehension of the accused and the recovery of stolen vehicles from various locations across the city.
Bengaluru police have seized drugs worth over 36 crore and arrested 16 people, including four foreign nationals, in recent operations, according to Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara.
Two women were arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly running a prostitution racket from rented houses. The arrests were made by the Central Crime Branch's Women Protection Squad following a tip-off.
Gelatin sticks were discovered near the venue of PM Narendra Modi's programme in Bengaluru, prompting a police investigation and heightened security measures.
Heavy rains in Bengaluru resulted in ten fatalities due to wall collapses, electrocution, and structural damage. The storm uprooted trees, flooded key areas, and disrupted traffic, prompting authorities to issue a rain alert for the next three days.
Bengaluru Traffic Police registered 634 cases of drunken driving and collected fines for over-speeding violations during a week-long special drive across the city.
A resident of Bengaluru has been booked for allegedly obstructing and verbally abusing female officials engaged in the National Census-2027 work. The incident occurred in Ward No 43, R T Nagar area, between April 20 and April 25. The accused refused to provide census information and verbally abused the officials. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and investigations are ongoing.
IPL 2026 final venue remains uncertain as political issues in Bengaluru force BCCI to consider alternative cities, with playoffs likely split between Punjab and Karnataka.
Bengaluru police arrested four individuals, including two women, for allegedly running a prostitution racket from rented houses in various parts of the city. The operation led to the rescue of four women who were allegedly forced into prostitution.
Delhi recorded the highest number of cognisable offences among 19 metropolitan cities in India, according to the NCRB's 'Crime in India 2024' report, despite a decrease in cases compared to the previous two years.
Bengaluru police have arrested six individuals for allegedly purchasing and selling banned narcotic substances, including MDMA and hydro ganja, to the public, with college students being among the buyers. The seized drugs are valued at over Rs 10 crore.
The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has expressed its disappointment after the BCCI shifted the IPL 2026 final from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, despite Bengaluru being the defending champions' home ground. The BCCI cited unspecified requirements from local authorities as the reason for the change.
Bengaluru police detained 124 Bangladeshi nationals, including men, women, and children, residing illegally in the city. The operation was part of a larger drive to identify and deport illegal foreign nationals.
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.
Seven people, including two children, died and seven others were injured when a compound wall of Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Bengaluru collapsed due to heavy rains. Karnataka's Chief Minister has ordered an inquiry into the incident and announced compensation for the victims' families.
Param Foundation inaugurates 'ParSEC Whitefield', a 30,000 sq ft experiential science and innovation centre in Bengaluru, designed to engage visitors through interactive exhibits, innovation workshops and public programmes.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Bengaluru destroyed 128.76 kg of seized narcotics, estimated to be worth Rs 38 crore, during a drug disposal drive. This marks the second such drive by the Bengaluru zonal unit in 2026, following the guidelines of the NDPS Act and Supreme Court. The NCB has destroyed a total of 1735 kg of seized drugs this year and encourages citizens to report drug trafficking.
India is conducting a special audit of 101 cities to assess ease of living from the citizen's perspective, Comptroller and Auditor General K Sanjay Murthy said.
A 45-year-old woman in Bengaluru allegedly smothered her 13-year-old daughter before committing suicide at their home in Whitefield. Police are investigating the tragic incident, with preliminary findings suggesting the woman suffered from psychiatric issues and worried about her daughter's future.
Six foreign women have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly soliciting men for prostitution in a public place. The arrests were made by the Women Protection Wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) after a tip-off.
A private school in Bengaluru is under investigation after a class one student was allegedly forced to stand in the sun for two hours as punishment for being late. Police have registered a case under the Juvenile Justice Act.
A real estate businessman was allegedly kidnapped near Bengaluru after his car was ambushed and he was sprayed with a substance. Police are investigating the abduction and searching for the perpetrators.
Bengaluru police have dismantled a prostitution racket operating from rented houses across the city, arresting four individuals and rescuing four women.
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.
Bengaluru police have arrested 10 individuals, including three foreign nationals, for allegedly selling prohibited narcotics in the city, seizing drugs worth crores.
Bengaluru FC and NorthEast United FC played a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match.
A man in Bengaluru was arrested for uploading a misleading video claiming a person was under the influence of a 'zombie drug,' leading to public panic and misinformation.
Bengaluru police have arrested eight individuals, including a foreign national, for allegedly selling drugs in the city. The operation resulted in the seizure of drugs, vehicles, and other items worth Rs 27.42 crores.
Bengaluru police have arrested 10 individuals, including three foreign nationals, for allegedly selling prohibited narcotics in the city, seizing drugs worth crores.
Bengaluru FC secured a 2-0 victory over FC Goa in an Indian Super League match, with goals from Sunil Chhetri and Namgyal Bhutia.
Bengaluru police have seized counterfeit watches and spare parts of leading brands worth approximately 25 lakh and arrested five individuals involved in selling them as genuine.
Police in Bengaluru have arrested eight people, including two minors, in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a real estate businessman. The victim, Gopal alias Gopi, was allegedly kidnapped after a car collision and his body was later found in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The investigation revealed a long-standing rivalry between the victim and the main conspirator, who believed Gopal was using black magic against him.
A controversy has erupted in Bengaluru after five Brahmin students were allegedly forced to remove their sacred thread at Krupanidhi College during the Common Entrance Test (CET). Students claim invigilators demanded the removal of the sacred thread despite previous government assurances that it would not be required.
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.
A real estate businessman from Bengaluru was found dead in Tamil Nadu a day after being allegedly kidnapped. Police have arrested a suspect believed to be the mastermind behind the crime.
A real estate businessman from Bengaluru was found dead in Tamil Nadu a day after being allegedly kidnapped. Police have arrested a suspect believed to be the mastermind behind the crime.
A real estate businessman from Bengaluru was found dead in Tamil Nadu a day after being allegedly kidnapped. Police have arrested a suspect believed to be the mastermind behind the crime.
Bengaluru police have arrested eight people, including two minors, in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a real estate businessman. The investigation is ongoing, with a possible motive involving business rivalry and allegations of black magic.
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