Air India Flight Returns To Mumbai Safely

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

National

An Air India flight bound for Bengaluru returned safely to Mumbai on Thursday shortly after take-off after one of its engines reportedly stalled. The aircraft landed safely and passengers were later assisted with alternative arrangements, while the plane was taken up for technical inspection.

National

DRDO Bengaluru Bomb Threat Turns Hoax

By BPN News Desk April 7, 2026

A bomb threat email sent to a DRDO facility in Bengaluru triggered a major security response before police declared it a hoax after a full search of the premises. The alert briefly raised concerns over security at a sensitive defence installation, but no explosives were found and an investigation is now underway into the source […]

Cricket Sports

Chinnaswamy Cleared To Host IPL 2026

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2026

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has received formal approval from the Karnataka government to host Indian Premier League 2026 matches, ending uncertainty over the venue’s status ahead of the new season. The clearance comes months after crowd safety concerns emerged following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s title celebrations, prompting a detailed review of stadium

Cricket Sports

IPL 2026 Starts With RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will begin their IPL 2026 title defence against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28, with the opening match scheduled at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The Board of Control for Cricket in India has released only the first phase of the fixture list for now, covering matches from March 28 to April […]

National

Hotels Raise Alarm Over LPG Shortage in India

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

Hotel and restaurant bodies in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai have flagged a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, warning of disruption to food services as supply stress continues amid the wider West Asia crisis. The Centre has responded by asking refineries to increase LPG production and by prioritising domestic cooking gas supply. Commercial LPG Shortage Hits […]

Cricket Sports

RCB To Play Five IPL 2026 Home Games In Bengaluru

By BPN News Desk March 4, 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will play five of their home matches during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The decision comes as part of the finalized schedule and venue arrangements for the upcoming edition of the tournament. RCB Home Matches Scheduled At Chinnaswamy Stadium The M. Chinnaswamy […]

South India State News

Shashi Tharoor Backs Karnataka Govt’s Bengaluru Demolition Drive

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has publicly defended the Karnataka government’s demolition drive in Bengaluru, saying the action followed legal procedures and was not intended to provoke unnecessary controversy. His remarks came amid political debate over the removal of unauthorised structures in parts of the city. Legal Basis and Government Position Tharoor said the land

South India State News

Bengaluru Demolition Drive Triggers Political Row

By BPN News Desk December 28, 2025

Bengaluru witnessed a major demolition drive in its northern outskirts that left hundreds of families homeless and triggered a political controversy. Authorities carried out the operation in areas including Fakir Colony and Wasim Layout near Yelahanka, where over 200 structures were demolished. Most residents affected by the drive belonged to Muslim families who had been

Entertainment

Mahesh Babu Launches South India’s First Dolby Cinema

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Actor Mahesh Babu has launched South India’s first Dolby Cinema at AMB Cinemas Kapali in Bengaluru. The premium multiplex officially opened on December 16, marking AMB Cinemas’ entry into Karnataka after its successful Hyderabad flagship. State-of-the-Art Viewing Experience The new multiplex features nine advanced screens, including a dedicated Dolby Cinema hall equipped

South India State News

Bengaluru Cop And Friends Loot ₹7 Crore From ATM Van

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

A serving Bengaluru police constable and his associates allegedly orchestrated a ₹7.11 crore robbery from a cash-in-transit ATM van near Ashoka Pillar in Jayanagar. Police say the plan was in the works for nearly six months, with the group studying the van’s route, timing and standard procedures before executing the crime in broad daylight. How […]