Bengaluru: A driver working with a taxi aggregator was robbed at knifepoint by a miscreant who booked a ride posing as a customer. The incident occurred between 10.50pm and 11.30pm on July 30 near Dalappa Layout off Bagalur. According to the complaint filed by 45-year-old Somanatha S, a resident of Laggere and native of Hiriyur…
Bengaluru: As AI-driven efficiency gains increasingly impact deal wins, triggering steeper rate cuts, the 25% additional tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump pose a double whammy to the Indian IT sector. Even as the Indian IT sector anticipated greater trade clarity by August—a development expected to boost US consumer spending—the announcement of an additional…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Examinations Authority conducted a training programme for medical and dental colleges on the document-verification process. Until now, the verification process was done by KEA, except in govt colleges. However, from this year, it will be done by respective colleges.“College staff should be careful while verifying and collecting original documents of candidates. Even if…
Bengaluru: Karnataka approved the establishment of a centre of excellence (CoE) in space technology, developed in collaboration with Satcom Industry Association-India (SIA-India), the country’s space industry association.The initiative, backed by Rs 10 crore in initial funding over five years, will operate through a consortium including Ananth Technologies Ltd, International Institute of Space Studies and Research…
Bengaluru: During monsoon, falling tree branches are as big a problem as floods in the city. A 67-year-old man was seriously injured after a branch fell on him during his evening walk in west Bengaluru.The latest tragedy took place a month after a 29-year-old HR professional was killed in a similar incident in Hanumanthnagar.According to…
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.Bengaluru residents will experience moderate rainfall today, August 7, 2025, with a 95% chance of precipitation and temperatures between 22°C and 28.5°C. The city will see overcast skies with 72% humidity,…
NEW DELHI: Bengaluru reeled under severe waterlogging and traffic congestion on Thursday morning after heavy rains lashed several parts of Bengaluru overnight. With the southwest monsoon making a strong comeback, daily life across the capital saw major disruption, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that more rainfall is likely in the coming days. The Bengaluru…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the long-delayed Yellow Line of Bengaluru’s Namma Metro on 10 August.The 19.15km line connects RV Road in central Bengaluru to Bommasandra in the city’s southern industrial corridor, passing through key hubs such as Silk Board Junction and Electronics City — home to numerous tech and…
Rishabh Pant, known for his cricketing heroics, has now displayed generosity off the field by funding the college fees of Jyoti Kanabur, a student from Vijayapura. Overcoming financial constraints, Jyoti’s parents, who run a small eatery, struggled to afford her education. VIJAYAPURA: India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is well-known for his on-field valour. His swashbuckling, series-winning…
Bengaluru: Digitisation of the drug recall process in the state has reduced the time taken to withdraw substandard medicines from the market from 30 days to two now.In July, 67 drug samples were declared substandard, and drugs worth Rs 40.5 lakh were withdrawn in just two days, food safety and drug administration officials said.“In the…
