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Bengaluru bucks trend despite Covid-19, sees direct tax mop-up growth

With technology companies largely unaffected by the Covid-19 lockdown, Bengaluru has posted a 7 per cent increase in direct tax mop-up

Committee submits report on Bengaluru violence to CM Yediyurappa

Violence broke out in parts of Bengaluru on August 11 over an alleged "derogatory" social media post. At least 3 people were killed and nearly 60 police personnel were injured during the incident

Bengaluru riots "pre-planned", "communally motivated": Fact finding report

The recent riots in Bengaluru were "pre-planned and organised" and it was "undoubtedly communally motivated"

Senior Cong MLA raises questions about Covid death figures in Bengaluru

He sought to know the reasons for the 32 per cent increase in death rate saying the official data showed only 1,886 people had died of Covid-19 between March till date

Defence ministry to host Aero-India in Bengaluru from February 3-5

Defence ministry has taken an in-principle decision to host the next edition of Aero India in its traditional venue of Bengaluru from February 3-5 next year notwithstanding the coronavirus pandemic

60 staffers of Bengaluru private hospital test positive for Covid-19

About 60 healthcare warriors of a private hospital in the city's upscale eastern suburb tested Covid-19 positive despite wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), an official said

Tax mop-up from metros sees double-digit decline; Kolkata worst-hit city

Numbers pose challenges to Centre's Rs 13.2-trn target

ASUS plans expansion in India, to set up 12 more Republic of Gamers stores

ASUS already has eight gaming cafes in cities like Chennai, Bengaluru and Delhi, uses these franchise-owned facilities to sell products and for users to experience games and the devices

7,571 new Covid-19 cases in Karnataka; Bengaluru tally at 100,000-mark

Karnataka reported 7,571 new cases of Covid-19 and 93 related fatalities, taking the total number of infections to 2,64,546 and death toll to 4,522, the health department said

Karnataka HC to take up PIL for appointment of Claim Commissioner on Aug 25

The Karnataka HC ordered that the government's petition for recovery of losses from those who damaged public property during Bengaluru violence be tagged with another related pending plea.

Price appreciation of luxury property: Bengaluru ranked 26th in the world

Delhi is at 27th spot while Mumbai is at 32nd position, the consultant said in its 'Prime Global Cities Index Q2 2020' report

Amazon to launch online drug sales in Bengaluru to enhance reach

Amazon.com Inc said on Friday it will launch an online pharmacy in India that will serve the city of Bengaluru, the latest move by the e-commerce giant to widen its reach in a key growth market

Offensive Facebook post leads to riots in Bengaluru, three dead

Around 700 youths attack police station, torch vehicles and assault policemen

Bengaluru violence: 146 held so far, DM to hold inquiry, says minister

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Wednesday informed that directives have been issued to take strict action against accused of Bengaluru violence

Bengaluru social media row: Mob runs amok, riot-hit areas resemble warzone

Charred vehicles, shards of glass from broken windows, stones and bricks lie strewn over the deserted roads of the violence-affected localities

3 dead in Bengaluru, 110 arrested for rioting over Facebook post

Around 60 police personnel have sustained injuries in the violent incidents of stone pelting

Violence in Bengaluru against social media post by Cong MLA's alleged aide

The police teams that tried to contain the violence also bore the brunt of the mob as their vehicles were damaged, eye-witnesses say

Covid-19 update: Mixed response to reopened gyms, yoga centres in Bengaluru

As hundreds of gyms and yoga centres in Bengaluru reopened, the response on the first day was mixed due to various reasons

Highly skilled Colombian gang burgled 31 houses in Bengaluru: Police

The arrested have been identified as Willian Padilla Martinez (48), Liedy Stefania Munoz Monsalve (23) and Christian Yeinis Navarro Olarte (34).Their mastermind Gustavo was at large, police said

Zoom to establish technology centre in Bengaluru to expand presence

The decision was taken following the Zoom's increased level of adoption by users across India