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National Governance & Policy 14 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Modi Inaugurates Bengaluru’s Pink Line, Signals Push for Urban Mobility

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Bengaluru Metro’s Pink Line, a 21.25-km corridor with 18 stations, in a high-profile event that underscored the Centre’s continuing emphasis on urban infrastructure. He later travelled on the line with Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar, turning the launch into a visible display of federal coordination on a project with major implications for the city’s transport capacity and economic productivity.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth13 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Cult.fit Faces Fresh Trademark Challenge as IPO Plans Move Forward

Cult.fit, the fitness and wellness platform preparing for a public listing, has come under renewed legal scrutiny after the Madras High Court issued notice in a trademark dispute over the CULT mark. The case adds a fresh layer of risk for the startup at a sensitive stage in its IPO journey, where legal clarity and brand ownership are critical to investor confidence.

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India Entertainment & Culture13 Nov 2026, 08:01 AM IST

Bangalore Card Show 2.0 Set to Draw Collectors, Enthusiasts and the Merely Curious

The upcoming Bangalore Card Show 2.0 is shaping up as a closely watched weekend event for India’s fast-growing trading card community, bringing together collectors, hobbyists and first-time visitors in Bengaluru. The show arrives at a moment when card culture is expanding beyond niche fandom into a broader lifestyle and investment conversation.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth11 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Infosys Shares Under the Lens as Investors Reassess India’s IT Valuation Reset

Infosys remains one of the most closely watched counters in India’s equity market as investors weigh its stock-price history against a shifting macroeconomic backdrop. The company’s share performance has become a proxy for broader sentiment on the country’s IT export engine, margin resilience, and the durability of global technology spending.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance10 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

MDR and AI Could Define Razorpay’s ₹6,000 Crore IPO Story

Razorpay’s long-anticipated public-market debut is increasingly being shaped by two acronyms that go to the heart of its business model: MDR, or merchant discount rate, and AI. Together, they capture the company’s push to deepen monetisation while building a more defensible technology stack ahead of a potential ₹6,000 crore IPO. The challenge is to show investors that Razorpay can convert scale into durable profitability without losing momentum in India’s crowded fintech market.

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Startups & Venture Capital08 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Venomics AI Raises $2.7 Million to Turn Venom Into Medicine

Bengaluru-based biotechnology startup Venomics AI has raised $2.7 million, or about ₹25.5 crore, in a pre-seed round co-led by Speciale Invest and other backers, as it seeks to build a platform that uses venom-derived molecules for drug discovery. The company is positioning itself at the intersection of biotechnology and artificial intelligence, targeting a field with significant therapeutic promise but long development cycles and high scientific risk.

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India Entertainment & Culture07 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Vast, varied, vivid: Karnataka art festival spotlights pan-India creativity

Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath’s national art festival is emerging as a vivid showcase of India’s artistic range, bringing together works that span regions, mediums, and generations. The event underscores how cultural institutions can act as platforms for creative exchange, audience building, and the wider ecosystem that supports India’s creative economy.

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Startups & Venture Capital07 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Venomics AI Raises $2.7 Million to Turn Venom Into Medicine

Bengaluru-based biotechnology startup Venomics AI has raised $2.7 million, or about ₹25.5 crore, in a pre-seed round co-led by Speciale Invest and other backers, as it seeks to use artificial intelligence to accelerate drug discovery from animal venoms. The company is targeting a long-standing scientific challenge: converting highly complex natural toxins into precise therapeutic candidates for diseases with limited treatment options.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth07 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Flipkart Posts Record $200 Million Single-Day Sales, Marking Its Biggest-Ever Trading Day

Flipkart has recorded its highest-ever single-day gross merchandise value, crossing $200 million in a milestone sale that underscores the scale of India’s online retail market. The performance marks the biggest one-day sales event for the Bengaluru-based company since its launch in 2007, highlighting both consumer demand and the platform’s expanding commercial reach.

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Startups & Venture Capital07 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Aina Debuts Rs 47,000 AI Ring, Betting on Voice and Gesture Control

Bengaluru startup Aina has launched an AI ring priced at Rs 47,000, positioning the wearable as a hands-free interface for AI agents, voice commands and gesture-based control. The company is offering an early-bird price of Rs 37,700, signaling an aggressive push to attract early adopters in India’s emerging AI hardware market.

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Startups & Venture Capital06 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Aina Launches Rs 47,000 AI Ring to Put Agents at Users’ Fingertips

Bengaluru startup Aina has unveiled an AI ring priced at Rs 47,000, positioning the wearable as a hands-free interface for AI agents, voice commands and gesture-based control. The company is also offering an early-bird price of Rs 37,700, signalling an aggressive push to attract early adopters in India’s emerging AI hardware market.

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India Entertainment & Culture05 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Beatlemania Tribute Tour Set to Bring Liverpool’s Legacy to Chennai, Bengaluru and More This November

A European tribute act billed as Beatlemania is set to tour India in November, reviving the sound and spectacle of The Beatles for audiences across generations. The run will include Chennai, Bengaluru and other cities, tapping into a durable appetite for classic rock nostalgia in one of the world’s fastest-growing live entertainment markets.

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India Sports & Cricket04 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Katarki Unanimously Elected Chairman and Senior Steward of Bangalore Turf Club

Katarki has been unanimously elected chairman and senior steward of the Bangalore Turf Club, marking a clear and uncontested leadership transition at one of India’s most prominent racing institutions. The outcome signals continuity at a club central to Bengaluru’s horse-racing calendar and governance structure.

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National Governance & Policy04 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Armed Man Takes Receptionist Hostage in Bengaluru Robbery Bid, Public and Police Chase Him Down

An armed man allegedly held a receptionist hostage during a robbery attempt at a bag repair shop in Bengaluru’s Indiranagar area on Tuesday afternoon, triggering a swift response from bystanders and traffic police. The accused was chased, overpowered and handed over to Indiranagar police, averting what could have become a far more serious violent crime.

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Startups & Venture Capital03 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

PowerUp Money Raises $10 Million to Scale Wealth Management Push

Bengaluru-based wealthtech startup PowerUp Money has raised $10 million, or about ₹95 crore, in a fresh funding round led by Flourish Ventures. The capital is expected to support the company’s expansion of wealth management services as it seeks to deepen its position in India’s fast-evolving digital investing market.

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National Governance & Policy01 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Civil Supplies Officials Seize 71 Tonnes of PDS Rice Near Katpadi in Suspected Diversion Chain

Civil Supplies officials have seized 71 tonnes of Public Distribution System rice near Katpadi after investigators traced the consignment to a private rice mill on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Officials said the stock was being moved toward Chennai Port, raising fresh concerns over leakage from the welfare supply chain and the misuse of subsidised grain meant for vulnerable households.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy31 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Lodha Developers profit jumps 28% to Rs 1,013 crore in September quarter on stronger sales momentum

Lodha Developers reported a 28% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,013 crore for the September quarter, supported by higher revenue and steady demand across its residential portfolio. The company also posted a 10% increase in pre-sales to Rs 5,037 crore, reinforcing its growth trajectory as it prepares to expand in the National Capital Region and Bengaluru.

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Startups & Venture Capital31 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

India’s First Private Fusion Venture Advances Toward Tokamak Design Milestone

Bengaluru-based startup Pranos Fusion is moving toward a major technical milestone in its bid to build India’s first privately developed tokamak, with design work expected to firm up in 2027. The development marks a notable step in India’s emerging fusion-energy ecosystem, where private capital is beginning to test a field long dominated by state-backed research and global scientific consortia.

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India Sports & Cricket31 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Bengaluru November 1 Races Cancelled, Delivering Fresh Blow to Local Racing Calendar

The scheduled races in Bengaluru on November 1 have been cancelled, abruptly removing a key fixture from the city’s sporting calendar. The decision is expected to affect participants, organisers and followers of the racing circuit, while raising questions about scheduling stability and event planning in Indian sport.

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Startups & Venture Capital30 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 to Look Beyond AI, Spotlighting New Markets and Emerging Technologies

The 29th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit will position India’s technology capital as a convening point for global investors, founders and policy stakeholders looking beyond artificial intelligence to the next wave of growth sectors. The event is expected to examine emerging technologies, market shifts and commercial opportunities that could shape startup formation and venture capital deployment in the coming year.

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Startups & Venture Capital30 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Inkle Acquires Finally’s Bookkeeping Arm, Expands to 160 Staff Across Five Countries

Bengaluru-built, San Francisco-headquartered CPA firm Inkle has acquired Finally’s bookkeeping division in an undisclosed all-cash deal, marking a significant expansion beyond its core startup clientele. The transaction lifts Inkle’s workforce to about 160 people across five countries and broadens its addressable market to include non-tech small businesses.

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Startups & Venture Capital29 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Bengaluru-Based Inkle Buys Finally’s Bookkeeping Unit, Grows to 160 Staff

Bengaluru-built, San Francisco-headquartered CPA firm Inkle has acquired Finally’s bookkeeping division in an undisclosed all-cash deal, marking a notable expansion in its U.S.-India cross-border accounting platform. The transaction lifts Inkle’s workforce to about 160 people across five countries and broadens its reach beyond startups into non-tech small businesses.

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National Governance & Policy28 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

K-RIDE Opens Web Girders on NH-44 to Relieve Traffic Pressure in Bengaluru Corridor

Karnataka Rail Infrastructure Development Company Limited (K-RIDE) has launched open web girders over National Highway 44, a key engineering milestone aimed at easing congestion along one of the region’s busiest transport corridors. The move is expected to improve construction efficiency for the suburban rail project while reducing disruption to road traffic in and around Bengaluru.

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Startups & Venture Capital28 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Exclusive: QwikBuild Raises $2.3 Million to Scale Enterprise AI Platform

Bengaluru-based enterprise AI startup QwikBuild has raised $2.3 million, or about ₹22 crore, in a pre-seed funding round led by a Japanese investor, according to people familiar with the matter. The fresh capital is expected to accelerate product development and expand the company’s push into enterprise software markets, where demand for practical AI deployment is intensifying.

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National Governance & Policy27 Oct 2026, 05:01 PM IST

Karnataka Final Electoral Roll Published After Special Intensive Revision, Removing Over 99 Lakh Names

Karnataka has published its final electoral roll after completing the Special Intensive Revision, a sweeping exercise that removed more than 99.32 lakh names from the voter list. The revision marks one of the most consequential clean-up drives in the state’s electoral administration, with implications for voter verification, inclusion, and the integrity of the rolls ahead of future polls.

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India Entertainment & Culture26 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Chevittorma Brings Environmental Grief to the Stage in Bengaluru

Chevittorma, set for the 2026 Ranga Shankara Theatre Festival in Bengaluru, uses the stage to examine the entwined burdens of environmental damage and personal loss. The production positions overlooked ecological emergencies not as abstract policy failures but as intimate human crises that reshape memory, identity and community life.

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India Entertainment & Culture26 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Chevittorma Uses the Stage to Confront Environmental Loss and Private Grief

Chevittorma, set for the 2026 Ranga Shankara Theatre Festival in Bengaluru, turns a personal story into a wider meditation on ecological neglect and the human cost of environmental decline. The production is positioned as a reminder that some crises remain invisible until they become irreversible, linking intimate loss with the slow violence of environmental emergencies.

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Startups & Venture Capital26 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Bengaluru Airport’s Garden Terminal Sets a New Standard for Passenger Experience

Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru is drawing global attention for turning airport design into a strategic passenger experience advantage. Recognised among the Top 5 worldwide in Skytrax’s World’s Best Art in the Airport ranking, the eco-conscious terminal underscores how architecture, art and sustainability are becoming central to airport competition.

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India Entertainment & Culture23 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Ranga Shankara Festival 2026 to Spotlight Six Plays on Identity, Migration and Belonging

Ranga Shankara’s 2026 theatre festival will bring six productions to Bengaluru from groups making their debut in the city, framing a season around identity, belonging and the pressures that shape both. The lineup spans migration, memory, caste, gender and climate change, underscoring how contemporary Indian theatre is increasingly using lived experience and linguistic diversity to interrogate social change.

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India Entertainment & Culture21 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Agatha Christie’s 'Witness for the Prosecution' Returns to Stage in Bengaluru on October 16

Bengaluru is set to host a fresh staging of Agatha Christie’s classic courtroom thriller, with theatre director Bhaskar Gauribidanur bringing an enactment of the original 1953 play to Alliance Française de Bangalore on October 16. The production underscores the enduring draw of Christie’s suspense-driven writing and the continued appetite for English-language theatre in India’s metropolitan cultural circuit.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy20 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Signpost India Turns Bengaluru’s Majestic Metro Into a Digital Art Showcase

Signpost India has transformed Bengaluru’s busy Majestic Metro interchange into an immersive digital art venue, launching the experience on October 17, 2026, with a midnight soirée titled Stone to Life. The activation signals a growing push to reimagine public transit spaces as high-visibility cultural and commercial platforms, blending urban mobility with experiential branding.

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National Governance & Policy20 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Foreign Object on Runway Forces Flight to Abort Landing at Bengaluru Airport

A flight approaching Bengaluru airport was forced to abort its landing after a foreign object was sighted on the runway, underscoring the operational sensitivity of one of India’s busiest aviation hubs. Officials did not disclose the nature of the object, but the incident highlights the strict safety protocols that govern runway operations and the immediate decisions pilots and air traffic controllers must make when hazards are detected.

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India Entertainment & Culture19 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Rohit Barker Bets on House and Latin Sounds as Bengaluru Nightlife Evolves

RJ and DJ Rohit Barker has opened Bahati, a new Bengaluru club built around house and Latin music, signalling a sharper, more curated direction in the city’s nightlife scene. The launch arrives as Bengaluru’s after-dark economy becomes more segmented, with audiences increasingly seeking genre-led spaces rather than broad-spectrum party venues.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth19 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Flipkart Posts Record $200 Million Single-Day Sales as Festive Demand Surges

Bengaluru-based Flipkart said it recorded its highest-ever single-day gross merchandise value, crossing $200 million in sales, marking the strongest day in the company’s history since its launch in 2007. The milestone underscores the scale of India’s festive e-commerce market and the intensifying battle for consumer spending among online retailers.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy18 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Signpost India Turns Bengaluru’s Majestic Metro Into a Digital Art Showcase

Signpost India has transformed Bengaluru’s Majestic Metro station into an immersive digital art destination, launching the experience on October 17, 2026 with a midnight soirée titled Stone to Life. The installation signals a growing convergence between public infrastructure, cultural programming, and urban placemaking in one of India’s busiest transit hubs.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 12:33 PM IST

Canada Sends Largest Trade Mission to India in Three Decades as FTA Talks Accelerate

Canada’s trade minister is leading the country’s largest business delegation to India in 30 years, underscoring a renewed push to deepen commercial ties as free trade agreement talks gather pace. The mission, spanning aerospace, agri-food and other sectors, is aimed at connecting Canadian firms with partners and clients in Mumbai and Bengaluru, two of India’s most important commercial hubs.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth16 Oct 2026, 12:13 PM IST

Flipkart Posts Record Single-Day Sales, Grossing $200 Million

Flipkart has recorded its highest-ever single-day sales, grossing $200 million in a milestone that underscores the scale of India’s festive e-commerce demand. The Bengaluru-based company said the performance marks the strongest one-day showing since its launch in 2007, highlighting both consumer appetite and the intensifying competition in online retail.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth16 Oct 2026, 08:48 AM IST

Flipkart Posts Record $200 Million Single-Day Sale, Its Biggest Since 2007

Bengaluru-based Flipkart has recorded its highest-ever single-day sale, grossing about $200 million in a milestone that underscores the scale of India’s e-commerce market during peak shopping periods. The figure marks the company’s strongest one-day performance since its launch in 2007 and highlights the enduring power of discount-led online retail in India.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 07:46 AM IST

Painter Stabbed to Death by Carpenter in Bengaluru, Police Probe Motive

A painter was stabbed to death by a carpenter in Bengaluru in a violent incident that has triggered a police investigation into the circumstances and motive. The killing underscores the persistent challenge of interpersonal violence in India’s rapidly urbanising neighbourhoods, where personal disputes can quickly turn fatal.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 09:10 PM IST

KADA Project Director Vikas Marmat Transferred Days After Assault Case Against IAS Officer

The Karnataka government has transferred Vikas Marmat, the Project Director of the Karnataka Adivasi Development Agency, in a move that comes days after Bengaluru police booked the senior IAS officer and three others in connection with the alleged assault of a police inspector. The transfer is likely to intensify scrutiny over administrative accountability and the handling of a case that has already drawn attention within the state bureaucracy.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 07:48 PM IST

Karnataka Cabinet Rejects Mercy Pleas in 2003 Ring Road Murder Case

The Karnataka Cabinet has rejected the mercy petitions of Shubha and Arun in the long-running Ring Road murder case, closing a major administrative avenue in one of the state’s most closely watched criminal matters. The case dates to 2003 and centres on the killing of 27-year-old software engineer B.V. Girish, in a conspiracy allegedly hatched by Shubha, to whom he was engaged to be married.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 04:01 PM IST

Bengaluru Plans 400-Km Metro Network by 2037, Says Krishna Byre Gowda

Karnataka Minister for Greater Bengaluru Development Krishna Byre Gowda said the city is confronting deep infrastructure and governance pressures, but the state has a plan to address some of its most urgent problems. Among the most ambitious measures is a proposal to expand Bengaluru’s metro network to 400 km by 2037, a scale-up that would place mass transit at the centre of the city’s long-term growth strategy.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 12:36 PM IST

TechSparks 2026 Day 2 Puts Bengaluru’s Tech Future Under the Spotlight

Day 2 of TechSparks 2026 brought together policy, infrastructure and capital narratives that are shaping India’s startup economy. Karnataka minister Krishna Byre Gowda outlined a technology-led governance and mobility vision for Bengaluru, while Stripe framed the operational realities of taking Indian businesses global and venture investors sharpened their focus on deeptech.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 12:15 PM IST

Bengaluru Agriculture Officials Seize Pesticides Worth ₹3.12 Lakh in Compliance Sweep

Agriculture department officials in Bengaluru have seized pesticides valued at ₹3.12 lakh, including chlorpyrifos, malathion and bifenthrin, in a regulatory action aimed at tightening oversight of chemical inputs used in farming. The seizure underscores the state’s continuing scrutiny of pesticide trade and distribution, where compliance lapses can carry direct implications for crop safety, farmer health and environmental protection.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 11:55 AM IST

Bengaluru Bengali Workers Say They Are Paying to Fight for Voter Status Amid Adjudication Delays

More than 3,500 Bengali workers in Bengaluru are facing uncertainty over their voter status, according to the Karnataka Bengali Kalyan Samiti, which says many have been marked as being under adjudication for a “logical discrepancy.” The group says affected workers are taking loans to attend hearings and losing wages in the process, even as officials have not provided clear resolution timelines.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 11:55 AM IST

BMRCL Begins Soil Testing on Sarjapur Road for Proposed Namma Metro Red Line

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited has begun soil testing along Sarjapur Road for the proposed Namma Metro Red Line corridor, marking an early but essential step before construction can begin. The investigation will examine soil composition and underlying rock formations to determine the engineering conditions for the alignment.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 07:49 AM IST

Tech-Driven Governance Can Cut Corruption, Close Trust Gap: Krishna Byre Gowda

Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has argued that technology-led governance can reduce corruption, improve service delivery and narrow the trust deficit between citizens and the state. Speaking in the context of Bengaluru’s mounting infrastructure pressures, he said the city’s growth challenge cannot be solved by government alone and requires shared civic responsibility.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 07:08 AM IST

Bengaluru Plans 400-Km Metro Network by 2037 as Karnataka Seeks to Ease Urban Strain

Karnataka Minister for Greater Bengaluru Development Krishna Byre Gowda said the state is working toward expanding Bengaluru’s metro network to 400 km by 2037, framing the plan as part of a broader response to the city’s mounting infrastructure pressures. The proposal underscores how the technology capital’s transport needs are becoming central to its economic competitiveness, startup ecosystem, and long-term livability.

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Startups & Venture Capital15 Oct 2026, 04:44 AM IST

Bengaluru Startup Aaahara Bets on Cryogenic Food Processing to Take Botanical Products Global

Bengaluru-based startup Aaahara is building an export-led business around botanical foods, using cryogenic technology to process spices and preserve product quality at scale. The company is already shipping to New Zealand and the Netherlands, while preparing to enter the United States and Australia as demand for traceable, premium food ingredients expands.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 04:23 AM IST

Complaint Filed Over Suspected Smuggling of Fake Cigarettes at Kempegowda International Airport

A complaint has been filed over the suspected smuggling of counterfeit cigarettes through Kempegowda International Airport, raising fresh concerns about cargo screening and customs enforcement at one of India’s busiest aviation hubs. The allegation points to a possible breach in airport security and trade compliance systems, with authorities expected to examine how the consignment entered the supply chain.

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