Tag Archives: Bengaluru

Chevron, a global leader in energy solutions, has unveiled a major investment plan for Karnataka, pledging ₹8,300 crore to establish its Engineering and Innovation Centre of Excellence (ENGINE) in Bengaluru. This move is set to significantly boost the state’s engineering and technology sector.

In a remarkable demonstration of the rapid advancements in quick commerce, a Bengaluru resident received a laptop at a Starbucks outlet in just 13 minutes, thanks to Flipkart Minutes, a new service recently launched in select areas of the city.

Zomato has unveiled a new feature called 'Order Scheduling,' allowing customers to place orders up to two days in advance. Announced on Saturday, August 24, by Zomato CEO and founder Deepinder Goyal on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the service aims to enhance convenience for users by providing more flexibility in meal planning.

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing seven prestigious awards at the Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Conference and Awards held in Ontario, California. This accomplishment marks KIA as the first Indian airport to garner such a high number of accolades at this globally recognized event.

Quick commerce startup Zepto is set to shift its headquarters from Mumbai to Bengaluru, according to a recent report by Moneycontrol. The three-year-old company will be relocating its base from Powai in Mumbai to Sarjapur in Bengaluru, consolidating its operations into a new, larger office space.

Intel is set to undertake significant job cuts as part of a strategic effort to recover market share and bolster its finances, according to Bloomberg News. The company has not yet officially announced the layoffs, but reports suggest an announcement could come as early as this week. Shares of the chipmaker saw a slight uptick of about 1% following the news, though the stock has plunged by 40% this year.

Food delivery platform Swiggy has announced that Bengaluru leads the nation in vegetarian orders, surpassing even the most expected cities for vegetarian cuisine. This revelation comes as part of Swiggy’s latest update on its Green Dot Awards, which highlights the best vegetarian restaurants across India.

In an unusual turn of events, a senior engineer at Microsoft in Bengaluru has been spotted driving an autorickshaw on weekends to tackle his feelings of loneliness. The revelation, shared by social media user Venkatesh Gupta on X (formerly Twitter), has ignited a significant debate online.

An intriguing YouTube interview with Swiggy and Zomato delivery agents in Bengaluru has unveiled surprising salary figures that exceed those of average IT engineers. The interview, conducted by Loveena Kamath for the Full Disclosure channel, highlights how these delivery agents are earning significantly more than their counterparts in the IT sector.

A Bengaluru mall has been slapped with a police complaint and ordered to close for seven days following an incident where an elderly farmer was denied entry due to his traditional attire. The mall in question is GT Mall, located on Magadi Main Road.