Bengaluru

Residents across several parts of Bengaluru are expected to face a planned power cut today, 21 January 2026, as the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) conducts maintenance and infrastructure strengthening work. The scheduled outage will affect multiple neighbourhoods from morning ...

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has launched mobile QR-based unlimited travel passes for one, three, and five days, but the move has triggered mixed reactions among Bengaluru's daily commuters. Many regular Metro users feel that instead of short-term passes, the ...

Many commuters, activists, and civic groups have strongly opposed the proposed 5% fare increase for Namma Metro expected next month. They say the metro is a basic necessity for Bengaluru and not a luxury. Calling the move "daylight robbery," Bengaluru South ...

A new skywalk linking the Pattandur Agrahara Metro station to the International Tech Park Bengaluru (ITPB) in Whitefield is opening, and it is expected to help around 50,000 tech workers every day. This elevated walkway gives commuters a direct and safer ...

BESCOM's regular maintenance work may lead to temporary power cuts in several parts of Bengaluru this weekend. These outages usually happen in areas that often experience scheduled shutdowns during infrastructure improvement work. Photo Credit: AI Power Cut in Bengaluru ...

Metro passengers travelling on Bengaluru's Yellow Line will now enjoy more frequent train services during busy hours. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) announced that a seventh train has been added to passenger service from January 15. With this addition, ...

Bengaluru's Namma Metro has taken a big step forward by issuing the first tenders for construction work under Phase 3 of the project. This marks the beginning of the process to build new metro lines that will greatly expand the city's ...

Bengaluru residents may soon have to spend more on their daily travel, as Namma Metro fares are likely to increase every year starting February. The proposed hike follows a recommendation by the Fare Fixation Committee (FFC), which has suggested an annual ...

Bengaluru is set to have a planned power outage today from 10 am to 2 pm because the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) will conduct emergency maintenance work. This work is happening on a major electricity line, the 66 kV line ...

Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has started testing the prototype train for the upcoming Pink Line of Namma Metro. The first trial runs were conducted on Friday on the elevated track between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere along Bannerghatta Road. The ...

The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has been carrying out frequent power cuts in many parts of Karnataka over the last few months. These outages have affected villages, towns, taluks, and even major cities such as Bengaluru. Until January 11, ...

Indian Railways has announced three new weekly train services connecting Bengaluru with different parts of West Bengal, giving a big boost to long-distance rail travel between the south and east of India. Photo Credit: PTI Amrit Bharat Express One of ...