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WEF selects Bengaluru, Hyderabad among 36 to pioneer smart cities roadmap

The list of 36 cities will herald a new roadmap for safely adopting new technology as part of the G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance.

Former Congress mayor Sampath Raj, on the run for 40 days, arrested in Bengaluru riots case

Police refuse to state from where they arrested Raj, accused of inciting a mob that went on a rampage in the city on 11 August, but confirmed that he was in their custody.

Data leak alleged as Bengaluru Covid patients get telemarketing calls, govt says loophole fixed

Soon after testing positive, Covid patients complained, they started receiving calls from private firms offering fumigation services. Officials say vulnerability on website plugged.

Noted tabloid editor Ravi Belagere, who redefined crime journalism in Karnataka, dies at 62

Belagere, who was an author and television host too, was most notable for being the founder and editor-in-chief of popular tabloid Hi Bangalore.

Realty tax sop is unlikely to make a dent in metro cities due to caps

Modi govt has raised the differential between circle rate and agreement value of residential properties to 20%. But the sop is limited in scope, say developers.

Will replicate Delhi model of governance in Bengaluru if AAP wins civic polls, Sisodia says

AAP has decided to contest Bengaluru municipal body polls due early next year. Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia inaugurated AAP’s first ‘Aam Aadmi Clinic’ in the city Wednesday.

Covid-negative certificate, gomutra, hefty fine — pandemic solutions in rural Karnataka

Villages in Chitradurga and Davanagere districts now insist on Covid-negative certificates not more than three days old to allow entry.

CBI books 6 customs officials in Bengaluru in connection with missing gold case

The six officers who were in charge of the mishandled baggage godown were entrusted with the gold seizure from the passengers, the CBI said.

Bengaluru riots charge sheet names ex-mayor Sampath Raj, another Congress leader as accused

Sitting corporator Zakir Hussain named too. Bengaluru Crime Branch claims more Congress leaders were involved in the August riots triggered by a defamatory Facebook post.

Murder over love, lust, hatred, deceit — Bengaluru again tops India’s revenge killings list

Bengaluru has been reporting the highest number of revenge killings since 2017. In 2019, the city reported 106 revenge murders, followed by Delhi.

On Camera

35% bank accounts are inactive. Financial inclusion isn’t going to happen without women

The top 15 cities of India account for more than 60% of the total AUM. We still have a long way to go before the spread of financial products becomes pan-India.

Not only is FDI into India falling, but foreign firms are increasingly taking their money out

Actual foreign direct investment is the difference between how much companies put in and how much they take out. While the former is falling, the latter is rising sharply.

‘Joint culture needed first’ — CDS Gen Chauhan outlines first steps on the road to theaterisation

ThePrint had reported earlier this month that while theaterisation is the ultimate goal, set to be rolled out one year from now, the focus is on structured jointness initiatives by 2024-end.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?