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Saturday, 7 November 2026Local news from Bengaluru, neighbourhood by neighbourhood

CrimeBengaluru18 October 2026

Lifelong convict, who went missing after leaving the parole, is arrested by police

Parappan Angrahara police successfully arrested Narasimharadri (56) from Pavagada, who had gone missing after leaving parole.…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru18 October 2026

Governor Dr. Sudha Yadav performs Kanyapooja at Lokabhavana during Navaratri festival

Governor Dr. Sudha Yadav performed Kanyapooja for poor and underprivileged children during the Navaratri festival. She specially invited the…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Rain Halts India-West Indies T20 Match in Bengaluru; Ishan Kishan Breaks Suryakumar Yadav Record

The fifth T20 match between India and West Indies was cancelled due to rain, concluding the series with a 2-2 draw. Despite the match being…

PoliticsBengaluru18 October 2026

Police investigation into 'Sting Operation' against former CM Siddaramaiah continues; details of video links and sources remain unclear

Police investigation into the 'Sting Operation' case against former CM Siddaramaiah continues, with key details regarding the video links…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Mandatory 'Kartavya' App Attendance for Contract and Outsourced Staff in Bengaluru

The state government has ordered that contract and outsourced employees working in various departments, offices, boards, and institutions…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

RTI applications now easier to file, available even at Gram One centers

The Karnataka government has introduced two major decisions to make the Right to Information (RTI) Act easier for citizens and increase…

SportsBengaluru18 October 2026

Iyer: West Indies lost the series because a department gave up

Speaking after the fifth and final T20 series match at the Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru, captain Shreyas Iyer expressed…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Karnataka Govt revises rules for service delays, imposes fines on officials and citizens

The Karnataka government has revised rules regarding service delays and false complaints under the 'Karnataka Speedy Services (Amendment)…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

AB de Villiers shares surprising statement about Virat Kohli's early confidence

During a podcast with Prakhar Gupta, AB de Villiers stated that when he first met Virat Kohli, he was arrogant and overly confident. AB de…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Father quits Oman job, becomes Rapido driver in Bengaluru for child's cancer treatment

A father quit his job in Oman and became a Rapido driver in Bengaluru to fund his child's cancer treatment. He stated that he has already…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Meghri Circle-Hebbal Corridor Project Launched; Details on Half Flyover and Half Tunnel

The much-anticipated Meghri Circle-Hebbal Corridor project has received a launch. This mega project, costing 725 crore rupees, will feature…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

TV9 Kannada Lifestyle, Auto, Furniture Expo 2026 to run in Bengaluru from October 30

The 'TV9 Kannada Lifestyle, Automobile & Furniture Expo 2026' is scheduled to take place in Bengaluru from October 30 to November 1, 2026.…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Accident: Two children critically injured after electrocution near house

Two children, 5-year-old Ayan and 13-year-old Sanvi, were critically injured in an accident in Addevishwanathapura, Rajanankunte, Bengaluru.…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Arundathi Nag awards 16 gold medals and certificate in Company Secretary course for Weena

Weena S. Reddy, a resident of the second phase of J.P. Nagar, Bengaluru, has received 16 gold medals and a certificate for achieving the…

CrimeBengaluru18 October 2026

Couple found dead in Gurugram; suspicion of suffocation and suicide of Bengaluru-based techie

A software engineer couple was found dead in a flat in a reputed apartment complex in Gurugram. It is suspected that the wife was suffocated…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

Legal profession requires courage, not weak minds: CJI Surya Kant

At the 34th Annual Convocation of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bengaluru, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant…

PoliticsBengaluru18 October 2026

Police disperse protest near Town Hall after detaining 75–80 people over SIR concerns

Police detained and later released approximately 75 to 80 people on Saturday evening near Town Hall in Bengaluru. The protest was against…

CrimeBengaluru18 October 2026

Techie resident files complaint after private photos are uploaded to obscene website

A 28-year-old techie resident of Indiranagar, Bengaluru, shared private photos with her boyfriend, Devananda. She was shocked to find that…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

BESCOM gives last chance for GruhaJyothi Scheme document verification

BESCOM has given a final opportunity for beneficiaries of the GruhaJyothi Scheme to complete document verification. Beneficiaries who have…

DistrictBengaluru18 October 2026

AI to be a key force for economic growth in the next decade: Infosys co-founder S.D. Shibulaal

At the Invest India Conclave organized by the Bengaluru Institute of Company Secretaries, Infosys co-founder S.D. Shibulaal stated that…