Bengaluru is the capital city of Karnataka and is popularly known as the 'Silicon Valley' of India. Located in southern India on the Deccan Plateau, Bengaluru is a cosmopolitan and multi-linguistic city and a major centre of the Information Technology (IT) industry. The city has seen major reforms in its technological advancements, lifestyle, job offers, career and education in recent years, making it the most important and busiest city in Karnataka.
In 1947, the British retained their military presence in the city and Bangalore became the capital of the new state of Mysore and remained its capital. Formally known as Bangalore, the city was renamed Bengaluru on November 1, 2014. The official language of Bengaluru is Kannada and Hindi and English are also widely spoken.
Bengaluru is famous for its pleasant climate throughout the year and was adjudged the most livable Indian city under the Ease of Living Index 2020. One of the most culturally diverse cities of India, Bengaluru also boasts of a large number of educational institutions which attract students from all corners of the country. Christ University, RV College of Engineering, Dayananda College of Engineering, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Jain University are some of the top colleges in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru is also home to many startups and Indian tech companies and is also known for its lush green cover of trees. Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens, Tipu Sultan's Forts, Ulsoor Lake, Nandi Temple, Bangalore Palace, Bannerghatta National Park are some of the famous tourist spots in Bengaluru.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be chairing a Council of Ministers meeting shortly to address the economic impact of the West Asia conflict and the Strait of Hormuz deadlock.
Air India flight AI 2651, operating from Delhi to Bengaluru, experienced a tail strike incident during landing at Bengaluru airport on Thursday. The airline confirmed that the aircraft landed safely and all passengers and crew disembarked normally.
A nationwide fuel price hike has seen petrol and diesel increase by three rupees per litre and CNG by two rupees per kilogram, sparking criticism from the Tamil Nadu government regarding the financial impact on the middle class.
Days after voting in a record number in the just concluded Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, all eyes are on May 4, the counting day when the fate of over four thousand candidates will be known.
With just hours to go for the ceasefire deadline to end, US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran stating that bombing will continue if there is no deal with Tehran.
Is India buying security at the cost of sovereignty? In this episode of Tech Today, we break down the math and the machines behind India’s massive deal for 31 American MQ-9B Predator drones. A single contract is worth more than the total funding raised by India’s entire drone startup ecosystem last year. While the "SkyGuardian" is a masterpiece of engineering capable of watching our borders from 25,000 feet, it raises an uncomfortable question: Why is the world’s back office still "window-shopping" in Washington for its own defense? PART 1: THE BIG TECH STORY - THE WAR ECONOMICS OF DRONES We dive deep into the "Asymmetry of War Economics" where cheap disruption is winning, and where India is in the race right now. The Tapas Struggle: Why DRDO’s homegrown "Predator" was reclassified as a technology demonstrator. The "Foreign Soul": The hidden risks of "Kill Switches," mirrored servers, and maintenance lock-ins when using imported tech. The Bengaluru Challenger: We get exclusive access to Flying Wedge Defence, the startup building the FWD-200B1 - India's first military-grade bomber UAV with a 2,000km range and zero foreign code in the cockpit. PART 2: TECH & YOU - THE DAWN OF PHYSICAL AI Beyond the battlefield, the way we build is changing. Most industrial robots are "dumb". They fail the moment a task changes by even a millimeter. We visited CynLr, an Indian robotics pioneer, to witness "Object Intelligence." Real-World Reasoning: Watch a robot analyze, texture-map, and grip unknown objects in just 10 seconds, a task that used to take months of software training. Global Collaboration, Indian Brains: How CynLr is using a global supply chain to build the underlying brain for the next generation of humanoids and essential service robots. About Tech Today: Tech Today is your premier destination for the intersection of technology, policy, and the digital economy. We go beyond the specs to find the story behind the silicon. Share & Subscribe!
India Today reporters conducted a comprehensive ground reality check across multiple Indian cities to assess fuel and LPG availability amid claims of shortage.
A classroom in a Bengaluru medical college turned into the centre of controversy after a professor allegedly confessed his love to a student during a lecture.
Amid growing concern over LPG availability linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict between the US-Israel and Iran, two cases of LPG cylinder theft have been reported from Bengaluru in Karnataka. According to reports, the thefts took place in residential areas, with one of the incidents captured on CCTV. Visuals shared by PTI on X show a man arriving on a two-wheeler in a neighbourhood and leaving with an LPG cylinder wrapped inside a sack. The incident is reported to have taken place in the Kalyan Nagar area of the city. The cases come at a time when anxiety over cooking gas supply has been rising in several parts of the country.
The Union Cabinet has eased Foreign Direct Investment norms for Chinese companies in the electronics and solar sectors. This strategic shift occurs as experts debate the risks of economic dependence on China amid unresolved border disputes.
Major cities, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata, have reported restaurant closures and menu reductions. In response to the crisis, the government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act, directing refineries to maximise LPG production.
This 19-year-old student has alleged that she was drugged and sexually assaulted at a private villa in North Bengaluru on February 15.
This broadcast covers significant national developments, including the showdown over Kerala Story 2, Union Cabinet's approval to rename Kerala to 'Keralam' to reflect its linguistic roots and much more.
A 19-year-old student from Tamil Nadu was allegedly gang-raped by two men at a private villa in Jakur, North Bengaluru. According to police, the survivor was invited to a party at Rex Villa where the accused allegedly forced her to consume a pink-coloured intoxicating pill, causing her to lose consciousness before assaulting her.
A political row has erupted in Karnataka as the BJP accused the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government of illegally allotting civic amenity sites to the party at discounted rates.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held high-level bilateral talks at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai, focusing on strengthening the 'Horizon 2047' strategic partnership.
Former India duo Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Karnataka State Cricket Association after being honoured with stands named after them at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The tribute marked a special moment for Bengaluru’s cricketing legends.
Amid the Karnataka power tussle, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met the Congress high command in the national capital today.
Amidst ongoing speculation regarding a power-sharing agreement in Karnataka and his potential elevation to the Chief Minister's post, DK Shivakumar stated he has the support of all 136 Congress MLAs.
This edition of Super 6 examines the escalating tension between the Pakistan Cricket Board and the International Cricket Council regarding the T20 World Cup match against India.
