The scene of the incident Bengaluru: A labourer was electrocuted under the Namma Metro viaduct near Trinity Circle Friday afternoon. The deceased, Gurappa, 50, was employed by MR Electricals to execute Metro pillar lighting work between MG Road and Trinity Circle. The incident occurred near pillar 153, outside Trinity station.Gurappa allegedly came in contact with…
Bengaluru: Corporate boardrooms are witnessing a quiet but significant shift: directors are becoming AI’s newest apprentices. The change reflects a growing recognition that AI’s impact extends far beyond technology. Directors are increasingly seeking a deeper understanding of how the technology can reshape operations, improve productivity and alter competitive positioning. In many companies, AI has become…
Shah Rukh Khan at an event in Mangaluru Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan received a rousing welcome in Mangaluru on Wednesday, turning his visit into an emotional celebration of memories, dreams and his enduring bond with the coastal city.The actor won hearts the moment he stepped on stage, greeting the audience in Tulu: “Namaskara Kudla……
Types of people spotted at a fashion show. Bangalore Times Fashion Week is back this weekend with much-awaited runway showcases. But, beyond the catwalk, fashion shows are also about the colourful mix of people who bring the event to life. From trend hunters to first-time attendees, here’s a guide to the guests who always stand…
Bengaluru: City residents are unlikely to get immediate relief from restaurant price hikes despite the restoration of commercial LPG supply to pre-Iran war levels. Hoteliers say they are in no position to roll back menu prices as commercial gas continues to remain expensive, even though supply has normalised.Restaurants across Bengaluru raised menu prices over the…
Bengaluru: Four schoolgirls reportedly fell onto the road after the tailgate of their van accidentally opened up at Gayathri Layout in KR Pura Thursday afternoon. They escaped with minor injuries.Police booked the Maruti Suzuki Omni driver, Sarvesh Kumar, for rash and negligent driving on public ways and under provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. Investigation…
The state-owned Karnataka Power Transmission Ltd (KPTCL) has deployed drones with thermal sensors to assess the health of transmission towers across Karnataka Bengaluru: As power utilities across the world increasingly deploy artificial intelligence (AI), drones and digital twin technology to modernise electricity networks, Karnataka has taken a significant leap in that direction. Moving away from…
What should be a pedestrian-friendly corridor has become a maze of obstacles and risks Walk-o-meter rating: 2/5From Richmond Circle to Shoolay Circle and D’Souza CircleBengaluru: If a hurdle race were to be conducted in the tech capital now, Richmond Road would qualify to provide the perfect turf. From displaced cobblestones to missing bollards, multiple trash…
Cauvery wildlife sanctuary split for Kanakapura Bengaluru: The battle for Kanakapura, the home turf of chief minister DK Shivakumar, is no longer confined to politics. It is unfolding across the taluk’s farms and plantations, where frequent elephant incursions have intensified human-wildlife conflict. Struggling to contain the crisis through conventional measures, the forest department has turned…
Bengaluru: With ‘Drug-free India’ programme being organised at Kanteerava Indoor Stadium Sunday, which will be attended by vice-president CP Radhakrishnan, traffic police requested commuters to avoid Seshadri Road, Nrupathunga Road, KG Road, KB Road, Vittal Mallya Road and RRMR Road.Parking will be prohibited on Seshadri Road, Nrupathunga Road, KG Road, KB Road, Vittal Mallya Road…
