Bengaluru: A day after BJP accused the Congress govt of presiding over “63% corruption” in Karnataka citing a survey, Upa Lokayukta Justice B Veerappa Friday clarified that the figure was from five years ago and was being quoted without context. A day after BJP had seized on the survey, Justice Veerappa told reporters, “In the…
Bengaluru: Bengaluru’s beloved community initiative, Happy Streets, by The Times of India, is all set to make its debut in Rajarajeshwari Nagar this Sunday.For three vibrant hours — 6.30am to 9.30am — 12th Cross Road, near Mount Carmel English School in Ideal Homes Township, will transform into a lively, traffic-free public space buzzing with fitness,…
He speaks about art as protest, the sarod that found him at 13, and why creativity needs discipline Award-winning sarod virtuoso Soumik Datta recently brought Travellers to Bengaluru as part of his seven-month project Melodies in Slow Motion. He speaks about art as protest, the sarod that found him at 13, and why creativity needs…
Bengaluru: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar said the first phase of Namma Metro‘s Blue Line — the corridor connecting Central Silk Board and Kempegowda International Airport — will be ready by Dec 2026. After inspecting ongoing construction works Friday, he announced more deadlines — the 19-km stretch from Central Silk Board to KR Pura will…
Presidency University, Bengaluru, celebrates a decennial milestone at its eighth annual convocation Presidency University, Bengaluru, marked amilestone as it celebrated its eighth annual convocation on Saturday, November 29, 2025, coinciding with the University’s tenth year of establishment. The event radiated pride, achievement, and optimism as the institution celebrated a decade of remarkable progress, academic distinction,…
HUBBALI: A newlywed couple were forced to attend their own wedding reception virtually after nationwide flight disruptions left them stranded in Bhubaneswar, over a thousand kilometres from their venue in Hubballi, news agency Megha Ksheerasagar and Sangam Das, software engineers based in Bengaluru, were scheduled to travel for their reception on 3 December. Massive Outrage…
BENGALURU: Namita had been preparing for weeks to carry out her father’s ‘asthi visarjan’ in Haridwar. Instead, she found herself stranded on the floor of Kempegowda International Airport, clutching a small urn and fighting back tears as IndiGo’s mass flight cancellations swept the country on Friday. “I have my father’s asthi with me,” she said,…
Bengaluru: Kacharakanahalli lake in North city corporation, long dismissed as a dumping ground and forgotten due to decades of encroachment, has been finally revived, holding water again for the first time in nearly 30 years.What was once a flat stretch of debris, slums and diverted drains was restored after two years of engineering effort by…
Chaos at Bengaluru airport BENGALURU: Chaos unfolded at Kempegowda International Airport on Friday as IndiGo flights faced massive disruptions, leaving passengers frustrated and stranded.According to airport officials, 52 arrivals and 50 departures of IndiGo flights have been cancelled so far at Bengaluru, with a spokesperson saying the next update would be shared after 6 PM….
BENGALURU: Metro services on the Purple Line face a temporary disruption on Friday morning following a suicide attempt at Kengeri station.As a result, trains are operating only up to Mysore Road station, while services beyond Mysore Road towards Challaghatta remain suspended, according to BMRCL.Metro authorities have informed passengers about the disruption and urged them to…
