News for 'Bengaluru City'

Is IMAX Luring More Audiences?

Is IMAX Luring More Audiences?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

'We're witnessing a consistent surge in audience demand for IMAX screenings, particularly for high-octane, spectacle-driven films.'

Karnataka police bans protests near schools, colleges in Bengaluru

Karnataka police bans protests near schools, colleges in Bengaluru

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The official order read, 'Kamal Pant, IPS, Commissioner of Police and Additional District Magistrate, Bengaluru City, hereby prohibit any gathering, agitation or protest of any type within the area of 200 metres radius from the gate(s) of the Schools, PU Colleges, Degree Colleges or other similar Educational Institutions in Bengaluru City, for a period of two weeks with immediate effect i.e. from 9-2-2022 to 22-2-2022.'

Gross office space leasing soars 5% in Q2 of 2025: Cushman & Wakefield

Gross office space leasing soars 5% in Q2 of 2025: Cushman & Wakefield

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Fuelled by the global capability centre (GCC) boom, gross leasing of office space across top eight cities soared 5 per cent to touch 21.4 million square feet (msf) in the second quarter of calendar year 2025, according to Cushman & Wakefield's Q2 India Office Market report.

'We're the largest gig worker employer in country'

'We're the largest gig worker employer in country'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

'Today, we have 2 million active drivers earning through our platform every month.'

Arrested on CM's order: RCB official tells HC

Arrested on CM's order: RCB official tells HC

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The Karnataka high court on Monday did not grant interim relief to Nikhil Sosale, head of marketing, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who was arrested on June 6 in connection with the fatal stampede near M Chinnaswamy Stadium, and adjourned the matter for hearing on Tuesday.

Charged-up: Bengaluru takes top spot in electric car registrations

Charged-up: Bengaluru takes top spot in electric car registrations

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Bengaluru outpaced Mumbai, Delhi, and Pune in 2023 to become India's leading city for electric car registrations. The city's tech-savvy workforce, increased acceptability, zero road tax, subsidised electricity for EV charging, and a wide charging station network contributed to this surge. Electric car registrations in Karnataka's capital surged more than threefold in 2023 to 8,690 units, overtaking the growth witnessed in the other three cities, according to data from Jato Dynamics

Zepto upsizes, to shift core operations to Bengaluru

Zepto upsizes, to shift core operations to Bengaluru

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Flush with funds, quick commerce unicorn Zepto is planning to relocate from Powai in Mumbai to a larger office space in Bengaluru's Sarjapur to accommodate its imminent new hires. While the company will maintain an office in Mumbai, its primary operations will shift to the new space in Bengaluru. A spokesperson for Zepto confirmed the development

Mid-Income Homebuyers Return as Banks Slash Loan Rates

Mid-Income Homebuyers Return as Banks Slash Loan Rates

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Home purchase affordability has improved in the first half of calendar year (CY) 2025, after the RBI reduced the repo rate by 100 basis points (bps), according to real estate consultancy Knight Frank India.

Bengaluru bldg that collapsed was illegal, says dy CM; toll 8, 2 held

Bengaluru bldg that collapsed was illegal, says dy CM; toll 8, 2 held

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Shivakumar took stock of the incident in which five people lost their lives.

Bengaluru leads as top job hub with 9.3% salary growth: Report

Bengaluru leads as top job hub with 9.3% salary growth: Report

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Bengaluru dominated as the country's top city for job opportunities and salary growth as it has registered a 9.3 per cent year-on-year increase, closely followed by Chennai and Delhi, a report said on Thursday. This growth underlines Bengaluru's reputation as a technology and business hub as the average monthly unified salary in the city stood at Rs 29,500, making it the highest-paying city in the country, according to TeamLease Services Jobs and Salaries Primer report for FY24. The report is based on an analysis of unified salaries across temporary and permanent hiring markets.

AIFF, FSDL to sit together to settle ISL dispute

AIFF, FSDL to sit together to settle ISL dispute

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Will negotiate with FSDL to arrive at mutually agreeable measures: AIFF after SC hearing

P V Sindhu is cheering for this IPL team

P V Sindhu is cheering for this IPL team

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

P V Sindhu proved to be Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 'lucky charm' as they clinched their first home victory of the IPL season.

Finally, a meeting to decide ISL's future!

Finally, a meeting to decide ISL's future!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

AIFF top brass to meet eight ISL club CEOs on Aug 7 to discuss their concerns

The Sweet Rise of Indian Chocolates

The Sweet Rise of Indian Chocolates

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

India's craft chocolate makers are changing the market by using local cacao, creating bold new flavours, making chocolate both a luxury and a story.

Now, You Can Study In A UK College... In India

Now, You Can Study In A UK College... In India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

At least six major UK universities have announced plans to set up campuses or liaison offices in India.

Builders from other regions tap into Mumbai's redevelopment market

Builders from other regions tap into Mumbai's redevelopment market

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Developers based outside Mumbai are making a beeline for India's largest real estate market through redevelopment projects. These include Delhi-based DLF, Bengaluru-based Prestige Estates and Puravankara, Pune-based Kolte-Patil Developers and Vascon Engineers, and Hyderabad-based Ramky Estates.

Space Economy Takes Off in Andhra Pradesh

Space Economy Takes Off in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Andhra Pradesh will establish two expansive integrated space cities in Lepakshi and Tirupati, spanning around 33,000 acres.

Festive Hiring To Generate 2 Lakh Jobs

Festive Hiring To Generate 2 Lakh Jobs

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Hiring activity has gained momentum in anticipation of upcoming festivals like Raksha Bandhan, Dussehra, Diwali, seasonal sales and the wedding season.

Bike Taxis Go Off Roads in Karnataka

Bike Taxis Go Off Roads in Karnataka

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Bike-taxi drivers are also left stranded as many depended on the service.

India rings in 2025 amid tight security across major cities

India rings in 2025 amid tight security across major cities

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Thousands of police personnel and CCTV cameras were deployed and traffic regulated across states on Tuesday to ensure public safety and prevent any untoward incident as the country geared up to welcome 2025.

'Saiyaara Is Striking A Chord With Gen Z'

'Saiyaara Is Striking A Chord With Gen Z'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

'Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have captured the relevance to and imagination of Gen Z and millennial viewers.'

Snubbed, Sarfaraz Khan turns to Kanga League

Snubbed, Sarfaraz Khan turns to Kanga League

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Sarfaraz has taken an unconventional route to keep himself battle-ready - turning up in the Kanga League, a competition few modern-day Mumbai internationals participate in.

3 Bengaluru five-star hotels receive bomb threat

3 Bengaluru five-star hotels receive bomb threat

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The threat comes against the backdrop of a bomb blast in Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru on March 1.

Bengaluru police arrests main accused in voter data theft case

Bengaluru police arrests main accused in voter data theft case

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Co-founder of the Chilume Educational Cultural and Rural Development Institute (Chilume Trust) Krishnappa Ravikumar was the main accused, according to the police.

Supreme Court agrees to intervene in ISL impasse

Supreme Court agrees to intervene in ISL impasse

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on August 22 a matter involving a row between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) over the fate of 11 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs due to the non-renewal of their contracts with the national federation and the tournament's organisers.

Vietnam's VinFast opens eSUV bookings on Tesla's big day

Vietnam's VinFast opens eSUV bookings on Tesla's big day

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

VF 7 and VF 6, as the models are called, will go on sale in August after the inauguration of VinFast's plant in Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, and deliveries will follow later.

Karnataka plans 190-km-long tunnel to ease Bengaluru traffic

Karnataka plans 190-km-long tunnel to ease Bengaluru traffic

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday said a 190 km long tunnel has been proposed to ease traffic congestion in Bengaluru and within 45 days, the state government will be inviting public tenders for it.

Housing prices remain stable in Mumbai, Delhi in Q4

Housing prices remain stable in Mumbai, Delhi in Q4

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Average housing prices across Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Delhi-NCR, Chennai and Pune remained stable during the January-March period compared to the previous quarter while rates appreciated 4-5 per cent in the other four major cities, according to PropTiger. Data from real estate brokerage firm PropTiger, a part of REA India that owns Housing.com, showed that prices in Bengaluru and Hyderabad grew 5 per cent each while Ahmedabad and Kolkata saw an appreciation of 4 per cent each.

Housing Sales Drop 28%

Housing Sales Drop 28%

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Average residential property prices in seven cities increased 10% to 34% due to new supplies in the luxury and ultra-luxury segments and overall demand.

Women's World Cup: Pakistan not playing in India

Women's World Cup: Pakistan not playing in India

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Pakistan will play all their women's 50-over World Cup matches in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo when India hosts this year's tournament, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday.

Why Affordable Housing Will Remain Muted Despite Rate Cut

Why Affordable Housing Will Remain Muted Despite Rate Cut

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

While demand for sub Rs 50-lakh affordable housing prevails, market players cite increased land rates, escalated construction costs and low margins as key prohibiting factors.

ISL Clubs Threaten To Cease Operations!

ISL Clubs Threaten To Cease Operations!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

ISL clubs warn AIFF of possibility of their shutting down entirely if current impasse not resolved

'Why Pahalgam Happened'

'Why Pahalgam Happened'

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Sonu Nigam may not have guessed that his latest concert at the East Point College in Bengaluru would get controversial.

41 years later, an Indian astronaut set to script history

41 years later, an Indian astronaut set to script history

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla stands on the cusp of history as he prepares to set off on a space odyssey, marking India's return to space flight 41 years after his idol Rakesh Sharma orbited the earth for eight days as part of Soviet Union's Interkosmos programme.

Radicalised by Zakir Naik, Siddique lone wolf with IED skills: Andhra cop

Radicalised by Zakir Naik, Siddique lone wolf with IED skills: Andhra cop

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Andhra Pradesh police identified one of the terror suspects arrested by Tamil Nadu police as a 'big fish' with advanced bomb-making skills. The suspect, Abubacker Siddique, is believed to be a lone wolf influenced by radical preacher Zakir Naik and an expert in making IEDs.

Mumbai City FC lose to KBFC, still in hunt for play-offs spot

Mumbai City FC lose to KBFC, still in hunt for play-offs spot

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

I-League: Churchill Brothers send eight-man Shillong Lajong packing, climb to top

Major stampede at religious events, other gatherings in India

Major stampede at religious events, other gatherings in India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

This is not the first time that a large number of people have died in stampedes at temples and other religious gatherings over the years in India.

Head-ache? RCB sue Uber over 'demeaning' ad

Head-ache? RCB sue Uber over 'demeaning' ad

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) moved the Delhi High Court on Thursday and accused an YouTube advertisement of disparaging its trademark.

Bengaluru bans non-essential usage of potable water

Bengaluru bans non-essential usage of potable water

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Amid water crisis in the city, Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has banned usage of potable water for non-essential purposes and those found violating the prohibitory order would be fined Rs 5,000.

Can NC Classic emulate Mondo Classic's charm?

Can NC Classic emulate Mondo Classic's charm?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Neeraj Chopra Classic: Double Olympic medallist hopes to spark javelin revolution in India