Bangalore

BENGALURU: Another price shock is coming soon. Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) has approached Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) for approval to levy a surcharge of Rs 1.65 per unit on open-access consumers for 2025-26. KERC has sought objections from stakeholders within 30 days and is expected to hold a public hearing before issuing its…

The data for this weather forecast has been sourced from AQI.in, providing residents with comprehensive information to plan their daily activities and weekly schedules accordingly. Current Conditions in Bengaluru Bengaluru is experiencing heavy rainfall today, October 11, 2025, with temperatures ranging between 20.7°C and 25.9°C. The city’s weather forecast indicates a 96% chance of precipitation…

Bengaluru: The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) on Friday, at its first meeting, approved a comprehensive Rs 2,200-crore project aimed at improving arterial, sub-arterial, and ward-level roads across the city.The project is expected to make Bengaluru’s roads more durable, pothole-free, and resilient to monsoon damage, while addressing the chronic issues of waterlogging and poor drainage. Proposal…

Bengaluru: This Sunday (Oct 12), Malleswaram’s iconic 8th Cross will once again turn into a car-free celebration zone as The Times of India’s Happy Streets brings back its lively blend of music, fitness and community engagement from 6:30am to 9:30am.The morning will kick off with a high-energy Zumba session by Swingers Dance Inc, followed by…

Bengaluru: Commuters at Banashankari Metro station got an ‘udderly’ unexpected surprise Wednesday when a cow calmly wandered into the station as if it had a ticket to travel.The uninvited visitor was spotted near the sugarcane juice stall and the staircase area, probably wondering whether the escalator led to greener pastures. A video clip of the…

Bengaluru: The govt issued a formal order Friday, committing to spending Rs 18,000 crore every year over the next four years to implement the Upper Krishna Project-III (UKP-III). The allocation is for land acquisition and rehabilitation and is part of a plan to raise the height of Almatti Dam on the Krishna River. The order…

Bengaluru: Nearly 100 electric bus drivers employed by a private operator Friday staged a protest at Katriguppe depot in south Bengaluru, demanding timely payment of their salaries.Drivers said their salaries, normally credited by the 7th of every month, were delayed this time, marking the second consecutive month of delayed payments. Due to the protest, around…

Bengaluru: The govt has approved deployment of 3,631 staff, including 1,700 emergency medical service personnel, to operate ‘Arogya Kavacha’, an initiative encompassing the 108 ambulance service under the control of the health and family welfare department. A formal order stated administrative staff will be drawn from other departments, while additional personnel, including call centre employees,…