British singer Ed Sheeran's impromptu performance on Church Street was halted by Bengaluru Police on Sunday due to a lack of permits, leading to widespread discussion on social media.

At a time when people in the state are already struggling due to rising prices of petrol, diesel, milk, and bus fares, the Congress government has now imposed an additional burden by abruptly increasing Bengaluru Metro fares by 50%, said Opposition Leader R. Ashoka, launching an attack on the state government.

While the state capital is readying itself to host two major events, the Aero India 2025 and the Global Investors Meet 2025, rates for hotel rooms have risen in Bengaluru by 20 per cent, as owners are witnessing a major increase in the demand for accommodation.

Tension prevailed near Lalitha Mahal Palace on T Narasipura Road on Saturday as members of the Vokkaligara Sangha installed a bronze statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda at the Kempegowda Circle on the road and the police attempted to remove the statue.

Two of five youngsters who went swimming in the ‘Suvarnamukhi’ kalyani (temple pond) near Bannerghatta on Saturday are reported to have drowned to death.

Individuals reporting emergencies via the 112 helpline in Karnataka can choose to remain anonymous, according to the Bengaluru city police in response to a Right to Information (RTI) query.

Bengaluru: The Kaveri-2.0 software, used by the Revenue Department for property registration, has been hacked by unknown individuals, prompting authorities to file an FIR and launch an investigation.

Bengaluru: An FIR has been registered against five people at the Basaveshwara Nagar police station on charges of cheating a businessman of approximately ₹25 crore by promising high profits and interest on investments in a casino and Bitcoin business. The police have arrested one of the accused.