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Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore, is the capital and largest city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. As per the 2011 census, the city had a population of 8.4 million, making it the third most populous city in India and the most populous in South India. The Bengaluru metropolitan area had a population of around 8.5 million, making it the fifth most populous urban agglomeration in the country. It is located near the center of the Deccan Plateau, at a height of 900 m (3,000 ft) above sea level. The city is known as India's "Garden City", due to its parks and greenery.
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This is India's most expensive city for foreigners, has 58,800 millionaires, not Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad it is...Chennai slipped five points, and Bengaluru slipped six points to 189 and 195, respectively. Hyderabad is at 202; Pune is at 205 and Kolkata is at 207 in the list of the world's most expensive cities..DNA - Published | BJP MP Tejasvi Surya ties knot with classical singer Sivasri Skandaprasad: See FIRST PICSThe wedding took place in the presence of close family and friends. Following the traditional ceremony, a grand reception will be held at Gayatri Vihar grounds in Bengaluru, Tejasvi Surya's hometownDNA - Published |
Gold worth Rs 12.56 crore seized from actress Ranya Rao at Bengaluru AirportKannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested for smuggling 14.2 kg of gold worth Rs 12.56 crore at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. Subsequent DRI searches at her residence uncovered gold..IndiaTimes - Published | Actress Ranya Rao, daughter of IPS Ramachandra Rao arrested in Bengaluru smuggling case: 5 key pointsRanya, who has starred in films such as Manikya and Pataki, is the stepdaughter of DGP Rao. She was accused of possessing 14.8 kg of gold.DNA - Published |
