Bengaluru's Samrat Hotel Restaurant Dining Returns
Bengaluru's iconic Samrat Hotel has reopened its legendary restaurant dining hall after four years of operating as a food court. Discover the revival story.
Bengaluru's iconic Samrat Hotel has reopened its legendary restaurant dining hall after four years of operating as a food court. Discover the revival story.
A head constable in Bengaluru was caught on camera stealing Rs 11 lakh from a cybercrime suspect's vehicle. The incident occurred at the police commissioner's office, sparking an investigation.
Get the latest from Bengaluru: essential civic updates, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and political developments for December 5, 2025. Stay informed.
A heavily drunk motorist attacked Kolkata police volunteers during a check. The incident has forced Lalbazar to mandate operational body cameras for all personnel. Read details.
The Supreme Court directs all High Courts to submit details of pending acid attack cases within four weeks. This move aims to expedite justice for survivors and ensure strict enforcement of laws.
Delhi's Raj Niwas, the LG's official residence, is now Lok Niwas following an MHA directive to shed colonial-era names. Discover the states that have made similar changes.
Jharkhand Police initiates a state-wide drive to install CCTV cameras in every police station, following a Supreme Court directive. The move aims to enhance transparency and accountability.
Get the latest from Bengaluru on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with all the essential news for December 3, 2025.
The Indian government has withdrawn its directive for mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on new smartphones, citing rising voluntary adoption. Discover the details and impact.
NCSCM submits a draft Ecologically Sensitive Zone map for Pulicat Bird Sanctuary, a crucial step following Supreme Court orders to protect fragile ecosystems while safeguarding local communities' livelihoods. Read more.
Bengaluru cab drivers plan protest against Kempegowda Airport's new overstaying fee. From Dec 8, only 8 mins free. They demand 15 mins for pickups. Details inside.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticises mandatory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app, citing privacy fears. Govt says app is for fraud reporting and is deletable. Read the full debate.
BJP counters Congress's 'snooping app' claims, defends Sanchar Saathi as a fraud prevention tool. MP Sambit Patra says app is deletable and does not access personal data. Get the full political debate details.
DoT's directive to preload Sanchar Saathi on all smartphones raises data access alarms. Experts and phone makers, including Apple, voice concerns over user control and permissions.
Bengaluru police confirm a bomb threat sent to the commissioner's email, targeting the airport and city malls, was a hoax. Investigation is ongoing. Read the full details.
The Indian government's directive for mandatory installation of the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app in all smartphones has ignited a major debate over user privacy and state surveillance. Read the full explainer.
Apple is set to challenge an Indian government directive requiring smartphone makers to preinstall the Sanchar Saathi app. Learn about the 90-day deadline and the growing political debate.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarifies the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app is optional. Users can delete it from new smartphones, despite a DoT directive for preloading.
Opposition MPs slam DoT's order to share Sanchar Saathi app details as unconstitutional. The directive, issued on May 20, demands compliance by June 18. Read the full controversy.
A major political row erupts as opposition parties call a DOT order on the Sanchar Saathi app unconstitutional and ridiculous. Get the full details on the controversy.
The Indian government mandates SIM-device binding for WhatsApp and Telegram by December 2025 to combat cyber fraud. Learn how this new rule will impact your messaging security.
Following an MHA directive, eight Indian states and Ladakh UT have renamed the Governor's house from 'Raj Bhavan' to 'Lok Bhavan' to move away from colonial-era nomenclature. Read the full story.
Bengaluru's Freedom Park, the city's protest hub, is temporarily closed for major redevelopment. All events, including protests, are suspended until upgrades are complete. Details inside.
Odisha's Raj Bhavan is now Lok Bhavan, a historic name change announced by Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati. The move, inspired by PM Modi's vision, aims to foster public engagement and transparency. Read more.
DoT's new directive mandates SIM-binding for WhatsApp, Telegram. COAI calls it a 'landmark step', but users fear privacy erosion and practical hurdles. Details inside.
Stay ahead with the latest from Bengaluru: civic alerts, traffic & metro news, weather, and key political developments. Get all the essential updates for December 1, 2025.
India's DoT mandates SIM binding for messaging apps like WhatsApp by Feb 2026 to curb cyber fraud. New rules require continuous SIM verification & web logouts every 6 hours. Read the full details.
Despite handling over 180 trains daily, Bengaluru's KR Puram railway station remains the most neglected major station in the city, with sluggish upgrades failing to match rising passenger numbers.
Bengaluru South Corporation orders schools to conduct stray dog surveys, facing backlash from private school associations who call it responsibility shifting. Read the full controversy.
Former IAF pilot demonstrates Airbus A320 software flaw in real-time simulation. DGCA issues directive as airlines implement safety checks. Read full analysis.