Skip to the news
Bengaluru · Mangaluru · Mysuru · Hubballi · Kalaburagi
IBC World NewsBengaluru’s own newsroom.Karnataka, India and the world, since 2014.
Today’s paperRead City Hilights
The IBC archive

Stories about “City”

More than 12,000 stories from Bengaluru, Karnataka, India and the world.

Search results

18 stories on this page · page 227
India

Agri official lands in Rajasthan bribery trap

JAIPUR In a swift anti-corruption crackdown, the Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a high-ranking agriculture official for allegedly taking a bribe. Anandilal Meena, the Joint Director of Agriculture Extension in Baran district, was caught red-handed while acc

2 min read
India

Meghalaya bets big on tourism ecosystem

SHILLONG Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced that Meghalaya is on its way to becoming a world-class travel destination. Speaking at a special event near Orchid Lake, he emphasized that the state’s success depends on everyone working together - from local artisans and stu

2 min read
India

Foreigners denied bail in Myanmar terror case

An Indian court extended the custody of seven foreigners accused of supplying military hardware to Myanmar-based ethnic rebel groups. NEW DELHI A special court extended the judicial custody of six Ukrainians and one American citizen for thirty days. The group is accused

2 min read
India

Bihar floats tender for Raxaul Airport Project

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary issued a tender for Raxaul Airport’s reconstruction, aimed at boosting trade and tourism in the border region through modern air infrastructure PATNA In a major move to boost regional travel, the Bihar Government has officially issued a tende

2 min read
India

New hope for school reforms in states

The Centre will soon write to West Bengal and Tamil Nadu to join the PM SHRI school reform initiative NEW DELHI The Central Government is preparing a fresh push to bring West Bengal and Tamil Nadu into the fold of the PM SHRI school scheme. Following recent election resu

2 min read
India

Delhi police arrest mastermind boxer murder case

New Delhi Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested 38-year-old Sumit Rana, wanted in the July 2025 murder of national boxing champion Vikas Bhinda. He was on the run for eight months and had been declared a wanted criminal. On July 29, 2025, Bhinda was shot dead at Baba Haridas Naga

1 min read
India

TMC office vandalised amid Bengal political tensions

Kolkata The public office of TMC leader and minister Aroop Biswas in Tollygunge was allegedly vandalised by unknown miscreants, with furniture and documents damaged. The incident comes amid rising political tension in West Bengal following recent election results. Similar atta

1 min read
India

Court orders FIR after deadly boat tragedy

Jabalpur A district court in Madhya Pradesh has ordered an FIR after a tragic boat accident in Jabalpur killed 13 people. The court acted on its own, citing possible negligence by the cruise operator. It alleged the pilot left passengers and failed to help during the emergency

1 min read
India

Summer heat drives huge rush at city pools

Ahmedabad Rising summer temperatures have led to a heavy rush at Ahmedabad’s municipal swimming pools, with nearly 15,000 people visiting daily. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation said 21 pools are currently open and additional batches have been started to manage the crowd. S

1 min read
India

Rajasthan cracks down on illegal liquor trade

Jaipur Rajasthan’s Excise Department has launched a major statewide campaign against illegal liquor activities, registering 633 cases in five days. Under the direction of Excise Commissioner Namit Mehta, enforcement teams acted against the manufacture, storage, transport, and

1 min read
Bengaluru

Court issues arrest warrant against Harihar MLA B.P. Harish

BENGALURU The Special Court for People’s Representatives in Bengaluru has issued an arrest warrant against BJP MLA B.P. Harish from Harihar constituency after he failed to appear for hearings in a case related to alleged caste abuse. Presiding over the matter, Special Court

2 min read
Bengaluru

BJP should have worked as one team in bypolls, says V Somanna

BENGALURU Admitting shortcomings in the party’s recent by-election performance, Union Minister V Somanna on Wednesday said the BJP should have functioned with greater unity and coordination, stressing that lack of teamwork had hurt its prospects. Speaking to reporters in th

2 min read
Bengaluru

Prepaid card facility at BMTC soon to ease travel, curb fraud

Smooth travel for passengers BENGALURU In a move aimed at simplifying public transport and enhancing commuter convenience, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is set to introduce a rechargeable prepaid card system for bus passengers in the city. The p

2 min read