Bangalore
India a laggard in Internet revolution: Google boss
Mar 21, 2013 08:28 EDT
Google chairman Eric Schmidt warned Thursday that India was lagging badly behind in harnessing the power of the Internet because of its failure to invest in high-speed telecom networks.
New Indian-made electric car to hit the roads
Mar 18, 2013 13:06 EDT
Top Indian utility vehicle maker M&M on Monday launched the most advanced home-grown electric car yet seen, pricing it at $11,000 and saying it hopes to sell the hatchback abroad next year.
Indian police set up lab to monitor social media
Mar 18, 2013 09:26 EDT
Mumbai police have set up India's first "social media lab" to monitor Facebook, Twitter and other networking sites, sparking concerns about freedom of speech online.
AirAsia's India entry wins investment panel approval
Mar 06, 2013 03:48 EST
Asia's largest low-cost carrier AirAsia won approval from India's foreign investment panel to set up an airline in a joint venture with the giant Tata group, a government official said.
India strips Kingfisher of foreign flying rights
Feb 25, 2013 09:48 EST
India's aviation ministry said Monday it had withdrawn international flying rights and domestic slots from debt-laden Kingfisher Airlines, making more seats available for rival carriers.
India drop Bhupathi, Bopanna for Davis Cup tie
Feb 23, 2013 12:21 EST
India's tennis selectors on Saturday ignored rebels Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna for the Asia-Oceania group one Davis Cup tie against Indonesia.
AirAsia's Indian venture plans take-off by year-end
Feb 21, 2013 12:33 EST
Asia's biggest low-cost carrier AirAsia said Thursday its new airline joint venture with India's giant tea-to-steel Tata conglomerate may start operations by year-end.
AirAsia and India's Tata propose joint airline
Feb 20, 2013 08:21 EST
Asia's largest low-cost carrier AirAsia on Wednesday announced plans to invest in an airline joint venture with India's giant Tata conglomerate and another party.
Air Asia and India's Tata propose joint airline
Feb 20, 2013 05:54 EST
Asia's largest low-cost carrier AirAsia on Wednesday announced plans to invest in an airline joint venture with India's giant Tata conglomerate and another investor.
Cameron in trade offensive amid India graft scandal
Feb 18, 2013 08:39 EST
Prime Minister David Cameron arrived in India on Monday with what he called Britain's biggest ever overseas business delegation for a three-day visit clouded by a corruption scandal.
India's defence ambitions hinge on 'over-extended' firm
Feb 13, 2013 14:37 EST
India wants to throw off the tag of world's biggest arms importer and produce its own top-class weaponry, but its ambitions hinge on a state-run group renowned for its inefficiencies.
India's Kingfisher shares dive on bank loan recall plan
Feb 13, 2013 05:06 EST
Shares of India's debt-laden Kingfisher Airlines plunged on Wednesday after banks said they would start recalling loans worth $1.5 billion, which analysts said spelled the end for the carrier.
Kingfisher shares dive on bank loan-recall plan
Feb 13, 2013 03:05 EST
Shares in India's debt-laden Kingfisher Airlines plunged as much as five percent after banks said they would start recalling loans worth $1.5 billion, pushing it closer to collapse.
India's tennis stars form players' association
Feb 11, 2013 05:50 EST
India's top tennis stars joined hands on Monday to start a players' association following the dispute with the national federation that made them skip their last Davis Cup tie.
Mother in India rape case poses Hollande with dilemma
Feb 10, 2013 11:42 EST
The Indian wife of a French consular official charged with raping their daughter has requested a meeting with Francois Hollande this week, presenting the French president with a diplomatic dilemma on his first state visit to India.
Rape case mother's plea hands Hollande India dilemma
Feb 10, 2013 08:31 EST
The Indian wife of a French consular official charged with raping their daughter has demanded a meeting with Francois Hollande this week, presenting the French president with a thorny diplomatic dilemma on his first state visit to India.
Break-out time for India's SlumGods
Feb 08, 2013 03:09 EST
The youngsters from India's best-known slum spin, twist and flip their bodies to the hip hop beat -- but don't call them breakdancers. And definitely not slumdogs.
Dassault targets $12 bn Rafale India deal in 2013
Feb 07, 2013 07:03 EST
France's Dassault Aviation hopes to conclude its $12-billion deal to sell Rafale jets to India this year, with negotiations set to be taken up by President Francois Hollande next week.
Dassault targets Rafale India deal in 2013
Feb 07, 2013 05:58 EST
France's Dassault Aviation hopes to conclude its $12-billion deal to sell Rafale jets to India this year, with negotiations set to be taken up by President Francois Hollande next week.
India 'concerned' over China running Pakistan port
Feb 06, 2013 07:33 EST
India's defence minister said Wednesday that New Delhi was concerned by Pakistan's decision last month to transfer management of a strategically located deep-sea port to China.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Bengaḷūru (ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು) Bangalore | |
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| Coordinates | 12°58′0″N 77°34′0″E / 12.966667°N 77.566667°E |
| Country |  India |
| Region | Bayaluseeme |
| State | Karnataka |
| District(s) | Bangalore Urban |
| Commissioner | Bharat Lal Meena [1] |
| Population • Density • Metro | 5,840,155[2] (3rd) (2009[update]) • 8,231 /km2 (21,318 /sq mi) • 6,466,271[3] (5th) (2009[update]) |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation | 709.5 km2 (274 sq mi)[2] • 920 m (3,018 ft) |
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| Website | www.bbmp.gov.in/ |
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15
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17
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4
32
19
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46
34
22
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120
33
21
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81
29
20
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110
28
20
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137
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195
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180
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64
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59
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0.3
85
62
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0.2
90
67
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1.8
92
71
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4.7
91
70
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3.2
85
68
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4.3
82
67
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5.4
81
67
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7.7
82
67
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7.1
82
66
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2.5
80
63
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0.9
79
60
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