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Two housekeeping staff in Bengaluru, India were arrested for posing as GST officers and extorting ₹5 lakh from a gutkha trader.

A 19-year-old youth in Bengaluru, declared brain dead, has provided a life-saving gift to six patients through organ donation after his family's courageous decision.

A Bengaluru tech expert reveals his salary and high tax deductions while working in Japan, highlighting the financial scenario faced by Indian professionals abroad.

Apple is expanding its operations in India by leasing a luxurious office space in Bengaluru for ₹2.84 crore per month.

Two sisters in Bhopal, Amreen and Afreen, have been arrested for running a sex trafficking ring targeting vulnerable girls.

Passengers are outraged after discovering that a plate of idli at Bengaluru Airport costs ₹315, four times the price of the same dish at other locations in the city.

A new twist has emerged in the alleged gang rape case linked to a villa party in Bengaluru, where one of the accused claims the 19-year-old college student attempted extortion by alleging he assaulted her after a party night.

A 19-year-old college student in Bengaluru has accused assailants of drugging her with a 'pink tablet' and gang raping her, while the case becomes more complicated as the accused filed a counter complaint against the victim for blackmail.

A 19-year-old college student from Tamil Nadu has reported a gang rape incident that occurred in a private villa in North Bengaluru after being lured under the pretense of a party by an Instagram friend.

A college student in Bengaluru has accused two men of gang rape after being drugged at a villa party, following an acquaintance made through Instagram.

Swarms of honey bees invaded the SM Krishna Stadium during the Bengaluru Open tennis tournament, causing players and spectators alike to seek safety.

A 69-year-old woman was murdered in Bengaluru, and her gold jewelry was stolen by the accused, Shiv Kumar, who has been arrested.

A retired ISRO employee allegedly strangled his wife to death with a towel in Bengaluru due to mental health issues.

A young woman was tragically killed by a speeding bike in Bengaluru while crossing the road during her lunch break.

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking in Bengaluru, police arrested 15 individuals, including three foreign nationals, and seized a substantial haul of illegal drugs valued at 1.1 billion rupees.

In Bengaluru, parents left their four-year-old child asleep in a cab and exited, leading the cab driver to drive away with the child still inside.

Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the need to accelerate the development of the 6th generation fighter jet during his visit to DRDO's GTRE in Bengaluru.

A traffic stop in Bengaluru quickly went viral on social media, sparking discussions about gender and traffic regulations after a female rider was treated respectfully by a traffic officer.

A tragic incident occurred in Bengaluru where a three-year-old boy drowned in a water pool while his mother was occupied with a maternity photoshoot.

A high-speed collision in the outskirts of Bengaluru involving a Mahindra XUV700, a motorcycle, a truck, and another car resulted in the deaths of seven people.

A woman's social media post highlights the exorbitant rental prices in Bengaluru, where she was quoted a monthly rent of 80,000 rupees due to the apartment receiving plenty of natural sunlight.

A dispute arose between a passenger and airline crew on a Bengaluru-Lucknow flight over seating and meal issues, leading to police intervention post-landing.

A deputy manager in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly stealing gold jewelry worth over 35 million rupees from bank lockers and pawning them without authorization.

The chief imam of Jamia Masjid in Bengaluru, Maulana Imran Maqsood, has objected to the central government's order mandating the singing of 'Vande Mataram' in all schools and madrasas.

Maulana Imran Maqsood, the chief Imam of Jamia Mosque in Bengaluru, has raised objections against a government order making the singing of Vande Mataram mandatory in schools and madrasas, citing concerns about the song's religious content.

In a shocking double homicide case in Bengaluru, a son allegedly killed his retired Navy captain father and dentist mother using a knife after a family dispute.

A video of a stray dog sleeping on a chair at Bengaluru Airport has gone viral, sparking a heated debate on social media about hygiene and the relationship between humans and animals.

A lawsuit has been filed in India against Anthropic AI, claiming damages for confusion over its name, which has already caused significant turmoil in American stock markets.

A Canadian woman has accused a massage therapist at a Bengaluru hotel of sexual harassment during a massage session.

Rising Indian tennis star South Keshav Suresh led his team to a historic victory in the Davis Cup against the Netherlands, securing a 3-2 win in Bengaluru.

A Bengaluru startup, Sarvam AI, has achieved impressive results in the AI model race, outperforming renowned models like ChatGPT and Google Gemini.

The article discusses how the middle class in Bengaluru is accumulating significant debt in pursuit of expensive homes, misrepresented by outward appearances of wealth.

In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a victim lost 7 million rupees to a woman who lured him with a Bitcoin investment scheme.

A 26-year-old bodybuilder in Bengaluru reportedly committed suicide after learning about his girlfriend’s engagement to another person.

A video from a Bengaluru cafe showing staff dancing when customers provide tips has gone viral on social media, capturing widespread attention.

The Glazer family, owners of Manchester United, are attempting to acquire an Indian Premier League team, reportedly bidding £1.3 billion for either the Royal Challengers Bengaluru or the Rajasthan Royals after previous unsuccessful attempts.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru achieved a historic victory in the Women's Premier League by completing the largest successful run chase, with Georgia Voll playing a crucial role by scoring 79 runs.

In Bengaluru, Karnataka, police safely recovered two minor siblings who ran away from home after being scolded by their parents for not attending school.

Notorious interstate criminal Manik Singh and his father Manoj Singh have been arrested by the Bihar STF in Bengaluru after evading police for nearly five years.

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has approved a 5% increase in metro fares, causing concern for daily commuters, with a potential implementation date of February 9 yet to be finalized.

Air India reported that there was no technical fault found in the fuel switch of a grounded Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner following a pilot’s complaint about a malfunction on flight AI-132 from London to Bengaluru, though DGCA's statement did not explicitly clarify the reason for grounding the aircraft.

A 9th grade student from Bengaluru, who had been missing for four days, was found dead, raising concerns over ongoing construction work in the area.

In Bengaluru, armed robbers executed a bold daylight theft of 31.38 lakhs, openly challenging the law and police in a busy area.

Air India has confirmed that a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner flight was grounded due to a potential technical fault in the fuel control switch, which was reported by the pilots during the flight from London Heathrow to Bengaluru.

A viral figure from Bengaluru, known for resigning from a 'boring' job, now expresses regret over his decision amid a tough job market, sparking discussions on the wisdom of quitting without a plan.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz believes that the Iranian regime is nearing its end due to its reliance on violence against peaceful protesters, as stated during his visit to Bengaluru, India.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expresses confidence that protests in Iran will lead to the overthrow of the current regime during his visit to Bosch in Bengaluru.

Major Indian cities are facing severe living conditions with polluted air, pothole-filled roads, and uncollected waste, despite recent improvements in infrastructure like airports and highways.

The article reviews the significant controversies in the cricket world during 2025, including the Bengaluru stampede incident and the drama surrounding the Asia Cup.