Stories from Bengaluru · India

A Bengaluru couple's monthly expenses totaling ₹1,30,000 have caused surprise and discussion online.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 45th anniversary celebrations of the Art of Living organization in Bengaluru today. He is also scheduled to inaugurate the newly built meditation temple at the Art of Living International Center.

Bengaluru-based on-demand home-help service Pronto secured a $20 million Series B extension. The funding round, led by Lachy Groom, values the company at $200 million, doubling its $100 million valuation from March.

Indian space startup Galaxy Eye successfully tested Drishti, the world's first optical satellite mission, using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The Vice President and Prime Minister have expressed appreciation for the launch achievement.

A new bill proposed by the Karnataka state parliament seeks to appropriate 472 acres of land at the Bengaluru Palace. The bill aims to nullify approximately $300 million in compensation previously awarded by India's Supreme Court to the palace owners.

A business process outsourcing center in Bengaluru with 10,000 workers has made AI workshops a routine part of staff training. The workshops are attended by all employees, including call center agents and other staff. The session discussed the difficulty of predicting which jobs will be displaced or created by AI. The speaker noted that while early internet adoption made roles like digital marketing and web development unpredictable, adaptability remains the key mitigating factor.

The Karnataka government has launched India's first digital grievance redressal system specifically for gig workers.

Australian cricketer Josh Hazelwood struggled during a match against the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League. Hazelwood conceded 56 runs off four overs. The Gujarat Titans won the match by four wickets. Royal Challengers were bowled out for 155, and the Titans reached the target with more than four overs to spare. Cricket Australia player Josh Hazelwood struggled during the Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans. He was also run out for a duck during the game.

A severe hailstorm in Bengaluru, India, resulted in ten fatalities. The storm caused property damage, including shattered windows and damage to vehicles and buildings.

Heavy rainfall in Bengaluru has destroyed approximately 5,000 books at a bookshop on Church Street. The damage is estimated to be worth 14 lakh rupees.