Bengaluru

A video showing a group of passengers offering namaz inside the Bengaluru airport terminal has gone viral, triggering a heated political exchange in Karnataka. The footage, filmed by a bystander, quickly gained traction on social media as opposition leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) questioned the Congress government’s stance on public religious practices in state-managed facilities. Airport authorities clarified that the act was spontaneous and peaceful, emphasizing that no rules were violated.

The much-awaited initial public offering (IPO) of Groww, the Bengaluru-based online investment platform, opened to a steady investor response, recording a 29% subscription on its first day. The retail investor segment showed the strongest participation, reflecting widespread enthusiasm for the fintech brand that has redefined retail investing in India. Institutional and non-institutional investors adopted a measured approach, with expectations of stronger participation in subsequent days.

In a decisive move underscoring confidence in India’s housing sector, real estate major Puravankara has announced a substantial residential project in Bengaluru with an estimated investment of Rs. 1,000 crore. This ambitious undertaking highlights the city’s enduring appeal as a residential hub amid expanding urbanization and rising aspirational home ownership. Strategically located in the burgeoning micro-market of Whitefield, the development is poised to cater to the mid-to-premium segment.

In the aftermath of a devastating stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL victory celebrations on June 2, several key individuals have been arrested. Nikhil Sosale, the Head of Marketing and Revenue at RCB, along with Kiran Kumar and Sunil Mathew from DNA Entertainment Network, were taken into custody by Bengaluru Police.