In a significant step toward strengthening digital law enforcement, the Karnataka government has transitioned to AI-led cybercrime prevention strategies, deploying specialized cyber commandos to monitor and track 869 identified mule accounts linked to fraudulent activities. Officials said the initiative marks a major shift from conventional cyber policing to a technology-driven...
Metro Fare Hike Deferred Amid Public Outcry in Bengaluru
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has temporarily suspended its proposed five percent fare increase, just a day before the revision was set to take effect, following widespread public criticism and political pressure. Commuters across the city voiced strong concerns over affordability, arguing that the hike would burden daily...
Metro Fare Hike of Up to 5% from February 9 to Impact Bengaluru Commuters
Commuters in the city are set to face a marginal increase in travel costs as the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) plans to raise Namma Metro fares by up to five per cent starting February 9. The revision, introduced under an automatic fare adjustment formula, is aimed at strengthening...
Bankers Observe Nationwide Strike Demanding Five-Day Work Week
Bank employees across the country went on a nationwide strike on Monday, pressing for the long-pending demand for a five-day banking week. The protest, supported by various banking unions, highlighted concerns over work-life balance, humane working hours, and parity with other government institutions. Union leaders stated that while most government...
From Prison Kitchens to Republic Day Tables: ‘Nav Sankalp’ Serves a Message of Reform
In a quiet yet powerful symbol of reform and reintegration, snack boxes prepared by inmates of Parappana Agrahara Central Prison were served during official Republic Day celebrations under the ‘Nav Sankalp’ rehabilitation initiative. The initiative spotlighted the transformative role of vocational training within the prison system, demonstrating how structured skill...
“Republic Day: How the Constitution and Ambedkar’s Vision Made India a Republic of Equals”
As the nation celebrates its 77th Republic Day today, India pauses to reflect on the enduring strength of its Constitution — a document that transformed a newly independent country into the world’s largest democracy. At the heart of this transformation lies the vision of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the chief architect...
Double-Deckers Roll Back into Bengaluru After 26 Years, Reviving a City Classic
Bengaluru: After a hiatus of more than two decades, double-decker buses have made a comeback on Bengaluru’s roads, reintroducing a touch of nostalgia to the city’s public transport network. The iconic buses, last seen in the late 1990s, are now operating on select routes as part of a heritage-style initiative...
From Farm to Future: Karnataka’s Republic Day Tableau Puts Bengaluru’s Tech Prowess on National Stage
At the Republic Day Bharat Parv celebrations in New Delhi, Karnataka’s vibrant tableau, themed “From Millets to Microchips,” drew widespread attention by showcasing the state’s unique journey from agricultural heritage to technological leadership. The tableau highlighted Bengaluru’s emergence as India’s leading technology hub, underlining its strengths in information technology, biotechnology,...
Azim Premji Foundation Hospital Bengaluru: 1,000-Bed Transplant Centre Announced
In a landmark development for Karnataka's public healthcare, the state government has entered a major partnership with a leading philanthropic organization. The Azim Premji Foundation hospital Bengaluru project, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), will establish a 1,000-bed charitable super-speciality hospital with a strong focus on multi-organ transplantation and advanced tertiary care. The Azim...
New Skywalk Boosts Metro Access to Whitefield IT Hub
Bengaluru on Thursday inaugurated the ITPB Metro Skywalk, a major pedestrian infrastructure project aimed at improving last-mile connectivity in the bustling Whitefield IT corridor. The elevated walkway was opened on January 16, 2026, by Gauri Shankar Nagabhushanam, CEO of CapitaLand India Trust, along with senior officials of the Bangalore Metro...