Karnataka Launches 90-Day Plan For Bengaluru Infra

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

South India State News

The Karnataka government on September 24 unveiled a 90-day action plan to tackle Bengaluru’s deteriorating infrastructure. The plan aims to address potholes, garbage accumulation, sewerage issues, and traffic congestion — especially along the Outer Ring Road (ORR). Key Measures And Targets

South India State News

CM Siddaramaiah Seeks Wipro Help to Ease ORR Traffic

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written to Wipro founder Azim Premji requesting limited vehicular access through Wipro’s campus along the Outer Ring Road (ORR). The move is aimed at reducing heavy traffic congestion, especially around the Iblur junction during peak hours. Traffic Crisis Commuters along the ORR corridor have long complained about severe jams,

South India State News

Heavy Rain: 41 Trees Down, South-West Bengaluru Worst Hit

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

Heavy rain in Bengaluru on Thursday caused widespread disruption, especially in the southern and western zones of the city. According to city authorities, 41 trees fell, and many more branches collapsed between 6 am and 6 pm. More than 100 complaints were logged during this period. Areas Most Affected Bengaluru South, including Jayanagar, JP Nagar, […]

South India State News

DK Shivakumar Defends Bengaluru After BlackBuck Exit

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Rajesh Yabaji, co-founder and CEO of logistics tech firm BlackBuck, announced that the company will shift its office from Bellandur on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road. He cited poor road conditions and long commute times—sometimes up to 1.5 hours one way—as the main reasons behind the move. Shivakumar’s Response Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar defended […]

South India State News

Bengaluru To Face 60-Hour Water Shutdown From Sept 15

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has announced a 60-hour water supply cut across Bengaluru from September 15 to 17, 2025. The disruption will begin at 1:00 AM on September 15 in areas served by Cauvery Stage V. Areas under Cauvery Stages I to IV will also be affected by the shutdown from […]

Business

Apple Leases 2.7 Lakh sq ft Office in Bengaluru

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Apple India has signed a major lease agreement for 2.7 lakh square feet of office space in Bengaluru’s Embassy Zenith. The deal, spread over a 10-year period, is valued at nearly ₹1,010 crore, making it one of the city’s largest single-tenant office leases. This space is expected to become Apple’s biggest office in India, strengthening […]

South India State News

PM Modi to Inaugurate Namma Metro Yellow Line

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the long-awaited Yellow Line of Bengaluru’s Namma Metro on August 10. The new line, which connects R.V. Road in the southern part of the city to Bommasandra in the southeastern corridor, marks a major milestone in the expansion of the metro network aimed at easing traffic congestion […]

Law & Order National

30-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent Module Role

By BPN News Desk July 30, 2025

A 30-year-old woman named Shama Parveen was arrested on July 30 by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) from Bengaluru. She is accused of leading an operational module of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS). According to officials, Parveen allegedly coordinated the activities of radicalized individuals across multiple Indian cities through encrypted digital

National

60 Schools in Delhi & Bengaluru Receive Bomb Threats

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

A wave of panic swept across educational institutions in Delhi and Bengaluru on Friday morning after more than 60 schools received bomb threat emails. Authorities responded immediately, evacuating students and staff while bomb disposal squads conducted extensive checks. In Delhi, nearly 20 schools were impacted, while around 40 private schools in Bengaluru, particularly in

Cricket Sports

RCB Blamed for Deadly Bengaluru Crowd Tragedy by Karnataka Government

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

The Karnataka government has held the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and its event partner responsible for the stampede outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium that killed 11 people and left over 50 injured. In a status report submitted to the High Court, the state said that the June 4 victory parade was organised without police permission and […]