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Househelp stole Rs 2 cr worth gold from family she worked with for three years, when left alone; ran away with 1.5kg jewellery, Rs 25,000 cash

A Bengaluru family returned home to discover that their domestic help had allegedly fled with 1.5kg gold jewellery worth over Rs 2 crore and Rs 25,000 cash. She had worked with the family for nearly three years and stayed at their home. Police are examining CCTV footage and suspect she…

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Bengaluru to see 2,500-km road revamp worth Rs 8,000 crore: Minister Krishna Byre Gowda

Bengaluru will see 2,500 km of roads improved at an Rs 8,000 crore cost. Officials were directed to expedite these works and ensure high quality standards. Potholes on arterial and sub-arterial roads will be surveyed and repaired immediately. Development of the remaining 200 km of stormwater drains is planned.

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Realty firm iUSTUS to develop 25 lakh sq ft of residential, commercial real estate in Bengaluru

Realty firm iUSTUS is set to embark on an ambitious project, developing a staggering twenty-five lakh square feet across South and East Bengaluru. Committed to excellence in quality construction and professional execution, the founders, Pawan Sawhney and Santosh Soni, leverage their extensive real estate backgrounds to foster lasting value for…

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Bengaluru startup founder sells Mumbai's ₹1.8 crore property to buy a bike, explains why it's not a 'stupid' decision

Bengaluru-based Dukaan co-founder and CTO Subhash Choudhary revealed that he sold his ₹1.8 crore Mumbai house to buy a Ducati XDiavel. He said the property had become a financial burden as he lived in Bengaluru, while the startup’s pressures made him rethink saving for an uncertain future.

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Coworking operators lease 1.91 lakh seats across 8 cities in January-June with 68pc annual rise: Cushman & Wakefield

Co-working operators leased over 1.91 lakh seats in top cities during the first half of this year. This represents a significant 68 percent annual increase in demand for flexible office spaces. Bengaluru saw a 32 percent rise in coworking seat leasing, while Hyderabad more than doubled its leased desks. Mumbai…

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Bengaluru: Clash erupts during Eid Milad procession; 6 arrested, 3 cases registered

Three cases have been registered and six people arrested after a clash during an Eid Milad procession in Bengaluru’s Basavanagudi, police said. Authorities alleged saffron-flag-waving activists attempted to provoke participants, while some Muslim youths allegedly attacked a man. Separate complaints led to arrests, while a third case remains under investigation.

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The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026: And the big winners are…

Happy Thursday! Top entrepreneurs and business leaders came together in Bengaluru on August 25 to pick the winners of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) 2026.

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Honda ADV160 Launched in India at Rs 1.70 Lakh: Full Specs and Details

The Honda ADV160 has been getting attention since it was shown in India. As Honda has officially announced its price. The scooter costs Rs 1.70 lakh ex-showroom in Bengaluru and its on a slightly different idea in the market in this category. The biggest talking point is its flex- fuel…

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22k gold rate today: Check 18k, 20k, 22k, 24k gold prices (August 26, 2026) at Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and IBJA

Gold rate today: On Wednesday, leading jewellery brands reported stable gold prices, with the Indian Bullion Jewellers Association (IBJA) indicating a slight dip in retail rates. Meanwhile, silver prices rose, offering a contrasting trend. Notable retailers such as Tanishq, Malabar, Joyalukkas, and Kalyan Jewellers maintained consistent pricing for 22k gold.

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Retail GCCs double AI hiring, but India has only 320 senior AI professionals

AI penetration in India’s Retail GCCs more than doubled to 4.8% in 2025 and could reach 10.6% by 2028, TeamLease Digital said. But senior talent remains scarce, with only 320 AI professionals having eight-plus years of experience. Bengaluru alone accounts for 185 of them.

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H-1B visa fee hike may accelerate shift of US tech jobs to India-based GCCs: Former UN advisor Santosh Mehrotra

The proposed $103,265 H-1B fee could accelerate the movement of technology work from the US to India-based Global Capability Centres, economist Santosh Mehrotra said. Companies may increasingly access Indian talent from Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and NCR instead of moving workers to the US.

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3 Follow-Up Moves After a Job Interview in India That Signal Confident, Professional Intent

Send a specific thank-you email within 24 hoursThe generic "thank you for your time" email does nothing. Every candidate sends it. The one that gets read twice is the email that references something specific from the conversation, a challenge the interviewer mentioned, a project detail they seemed proud of, a…

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What Indian Women Are Actually Wearing to Job Interviews Now and Why the Old Dress Rules Are Dead

The Blazer Is Not Gone, It Just Stopped Being a UniformThe structured black blazer over a white shirt was, for two decades, the default interview outfit for Indian women across sectors, banking, consulting, media, tech. It communicated seriousness without saying anything specific about the person wearing it. That was the…

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Why Smart Casual Dressing in Indian Office Culture Is Far More Complicated for Women

What the Memo Said to HimThe circular went out on a Tuesday. "Formal attire is no longer mandatory. Smart casual is now acceptable for all employees." For most men in the office, this required approximately one decision: swap the formal trouser for chinos, keep the collared shirt, done. The silhouette…

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Sweden and Finland in 10 Days: The Nordic Circuit for Indian Travellers Chasing Wilderness and Design

Why This Pairing WorksSweden and Finland share a border, a similar climate, and a design culture built on the same premise, that beauty should be useful. But they are not the same country, and the differences are what make the circuit worth doing. Stockholm is a city of water and…

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Bengaluru techie says Rs 1.8 lakh salary meant nothing when the hospital bill came knocking

A Bengaluru techie earning Rs 1.8 lakh a month shared on Reddit how his father's sudden medical emergency exposed his lack of liquid savings, despite aggressive SIP investments. With his credit card maxed out and mutual funds inaccessible, he scrambled to arrange cash via UPI at 1:30 am. Reddit users…

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8th Pay Commission announces Bengaluru meeting schedule: Check dates, deadline to apply and how to take appointment

The 8th Pay Commission is set to convene in Bengaluru, to hold crucial discussions regarding salaries, pensions, and working conditions with a variety of stakeholders. Additional consultations will be organized in cities like Jaipur, Chandigarh, Chennai, and Puducherry during August and September 2026.

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Bengaluru traffic restrictions August 26: Traffic diversions announced for Eid Milad-un-Nabi procession; check major roads affected and alternative routes

Bengaluru traffic update August 26: Bengaluru traffic police have announced diversions and restrictions for the Eid Milad-un-Nabi procession on August 26. Traffic may slow on JC Road, KG Road, Nrupatunga Road, RT Nagar Main Road and other key stretches. Several alternate routes have been designated for vehicles travelling from Mysuru…

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AI, entrepreneurship, and scalability take centre stage at ET Business Growth Summit in Bengaluru

With the industry’s who’s who in attendance, the event explored the opportunities and challenges shaping businesses in a rapidly changing world.

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ETSA 2026: Jury to pick winners today; SoftBank trims Lenskart stake

The day has arrived! The elite jury of The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 will convene in Bengaluru today to select the brightest stars in India’s startup galaxy. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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ET WLF 2026: Indian AI talent could use Dubai as global launchpad, says Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah

Dubai seeks to become a hub for Indian AI talent to access wider markets. An AI corridor between Dubai and Bengaluru is being developed. This initiative aims to boost productivity and profitability across various industries. Dubai's regulatory approach supports new technology adoption and business growth. The number of Indian businesses…

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Bengaluru techie couple spends Rs 1.7 lakh a month, Rs 60,000 rent, Rs 75,000 on travel...

A Bengaluru-based techie shared a detailed breakdown of her and her husband's Rs 1.7 lakh monthly expenses, including Rs 60,000 on rent, Rs 13,000-14,000 on groceries and Rs 75,000 averaged from Rs 9 lakh spent annually on travel. She explained their spending choices, including a focus on high-protein groceries, and…

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Bengaluru private schools charge lakhs, teachers earn ₹30,000, less than house maids: Viral post

Teacher's salary less than a maid? A viral post has sparked debate in Bengaluru over private school fees, teacher salaries and the quality of education. The discussion compares teachers earning around ₹30,000 a month with domestic workers who may earn more, while questioning whether expensive schools deliver better education or…

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The Great Wildebeest Migration in Masai Mara: A Budget Safari Guide for Indian Travellers

What the Crossing Actually Looks LikeNothing prepares you for the sound. Before you see a single wildebeest, you hear the herd, a low, collective grunt that builds like a crowd outside a stadium. Then the bank opposite fills with bodies, thousands of them pressed together, and the animals at the…

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Tanzania Serengeti and Zanzibar: The Africa Safari Indian Travellers Keep Postponing and Should Book

The list that never becomes a ticketYou have had this trip on your mind for a while. Maybe since you watched a wildlife documentary and the Serengeti looked so enormous and so quiet that you felt something shift. Maybe since a colleague came back from Tanzania and you asked too…

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