Bengaluru
Deadly Stampedes Claim 127 Lives Across India in 2025: A Timeline of Crowd Management Failures
Dec 12, 2025 05:16 pm CST
In 2025, India experienced a series of tragic stampedes at religious gatherings, festivals, and public events resulting in 127 fatalities nationwide. From Tirupati's temple tragedy in January to November's Sri Venkateswara Temple disaster, these incidents highlight critical failures in crowd management across various states, with the Karur TVK rally claiming 41 lives and the Maha Kumbh Mela resulting in 30 deaths among multiple deadly incidents throughout the year.
Uber Expands in Bengaluru: Launches B2B Logistics Service and Metro Ticketing Integration via ONDC
Dec 10, 2025 06:48 pm CST
Uber has launched its B2B logistics service Uber Direct in Bengaluru alongside metro ticket booking integration for Namma Metro, both powered by ONDC. The enterprise-only logistics solution allows businesses to offer seamless deliveries, while commuters can purchase QR-based metro tickets directly through the Uber app using UPI. This expansion represents Uber's commitment to building integrated digital mobility and commerce solutions, with plans to extend both services to additional Indian cities in 2026.
Chartered Flight Pilot Charged With Sexual Assault of Cabin Crew Member in Bengaluru
Nov 23, 2025 06:23 pm CST
A 26-year-old cabin crew member has filed sexual assault charges against a chartered flight pilot following an incident at a Bengaluru hotel. The case was initially reported in Hyderabad as a Zero FIR before being transferred to Bengaluru authorities for investigation under relevant BNS sections.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Meets Congress President Kharge Amid Leadership Change Rumors
Nov 23, 2025 11:00 am CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met with Congress party president Mallikarjun Kharge in Bengaluru, dismissing rumors of leadership changes despite ongoing tensions with Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar. The meeting comes as several Congress MLAs reportedly lobby for leadership transition based on a purported 2023 power-sharing agreement.
Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa Summoned in POCSO Case: Court Orders December 2 Appearance
Nov 18, 2025 09:29 pm CST
Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa faces legal trouble as a special court summons him in a child sexual abuse case. The Karnataka High Court refused to cancel the POCSO Act case against him, with allegations stemming from an incident at his Bengaluru residence in February last year involving a 17-year-old girl.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's Wife Hospitalized with Respiratory Issues in Bengaluru
Nov 18, 2025 02:47 am CST
Parvathi B M, wife of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has been admitted to a private hospital in Bengaluru due to respiratory problems. While the CM is in New Delhi meeting Prime Minister Modi, family sources confirm her condition is now stable.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Clarifies Organization's Political Stance and Policies
Nov 09, 2025 07:34 pm CST
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat has clarified that the organization supports policies rather than political parties, stating that RSS workers would have supported any party backing the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Speaking at a Bengaluru event, he addressed questions about RSS membership, registration status, and the organization's position on the national flag, emphasizing that the Sangh respects the Tricolour while maintaining its own traditions.
Mohan Bhagwat: Hindu Society at Its Prime Seeks to Unite the World Through Inclusive Identity
Nov 08, 2025 11:30 pm CST
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasizes the inclusive nature of Hindu identity during a centenary lecture in Bengaluru, stating that Hindu society is at its peak of glory and strives for global unity by recognizing shared ancestral connections across religious communities while respecting diverse paths toward the same spiritual goals.
PM Modi Inaugurates Four New Vande Bharat Express Trains Enhancing National Connectivity and Tourism
Nov 08, 2025 01:23 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, expanding India's high-speed rail network to 160 operational trains. These new routes connect major religious, cultural, and commercial hubs across India, reducing travel times significantly while boosting tourism and regional economic development through enhanced transportation infrastructure.
Major Synthetic Drug Ring Dismantled in Tamil Nadu: 14 Arrested Including Foreign Nationals
Nov 08, 2025 02:28 am CST
Police in Tamil Nadu have uncovered a sophisticated interstate synthetic drug network operated by foreign nationals, resulting in 14 arrests. The cartel used encrypted communications and GPS coordinates for contactless drug deliveries, with operations spanning multiple states including Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Officials note a concerning shift from cannabis to more expensive synthetic drugs among students and young users.