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

PoliticsBengaluru17 October 2026

Strong democracy is where citizens have the freedom to question govt

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar addressed the 34th annual convocation of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) on…

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

Ranbir Kapoor addresses audience at 'Ramayana' trailer release event in Bengaluru

During the 'Ramayana' trailer release event in Bengaluru, Ranbir Kapoor addressed the audience in Kannada, stating he would learn more…

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

AI Camera Glitches in Bengaluru: BMTC Buses Fined for Seatbelt Violations

AI cameras continued to glitch in Bengaluru, leading to the fining of BMTC buses for seatbelt violations. Three different BMTC buses were…

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

Kerala woman killed in accident near Nelamangala after lorry rams bike

A 23-year-old woman from Kerala was killed in an accident near Veerananjipura Bare in Nelamangala taluk, on the outskirts of Bengaluru. She…

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

Yash reveals A.R. Rahman's secret: 'Ramayana' film event reveals 'Music Magician's' secrets

During a program for the highly anticipated film 'Ramayana', Yash shared interesting details about music director A.R. Rahman. He spoke…

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

AB de Villiers reveals initial perception of Virat Kohli: 'Arrogant and boastful'

AB de Villiers revealed that initially, he did not have a favorable opinion of Virat Kohli. Speaking on Prakhar Gupta's podcast, de Villiers…

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

BESCOM to temporarily exclude 16 lakh beneficiaries from Gruha Jyoti scheme

BESCOM is likely to temporarily exclude 16.09 lakh beneficiaries from the Gruha Jyoti scheme. This is due to 16.09 lakh houses being locked…

CrimeBengaluru17 October 2026

Six arrested for allegedly assaulting spa staff and extorting ₹1 lakh in Bengaluru

Vidyaranyapura police arrested six people, including four women, for allegedly assaulting spa staff and extorting ₹1 lakh. Police seized…

CrimeBengaluru17 October 2026

Six arrested in Bengaluru on charges of moral policing and demanding ₹5 lakh

Police arrested six people, including four women, in Bengaluru on charges of moral policing and demanding ₹5 lakh in spas and salons. The…

CrimeBengaluru17 October 2026

Court postpones decision on bail and Pavitra Gowda's petition regarding Darshan and D Gang case

The Bengaluru court has postponed the decision on the bail applications filed by accused Jagadish and Anukumar, and the order on Pavitra…

PoliticsBengaluru17 October 2026

BESCOM warns 16 lakh beneficiaries may be excluded from Gruha Jyoti scheme

BESCOM has reported that a review process has begun to verify beneficiaries under the state government's 'Gruha Jyoti' free electricity…

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

Traffic Diversions and Parking Bans Announced Around Chinnaswamy Stadium

Due to the final T20 match between India and the West Indies at Chinnaswamy Stadium, changes have been made to the traffic routes and…

EducationBengaluru17 October 2026

CM DK Shivakumar praises Karnataka's role in NLSIU's growth; New building project planned

During the 34th Annual Day celebration of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bengaluru, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar…

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

Traffic Advisory Issued for India vs West Indies Match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

The final T20 match between India and West Indies was held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, October 17. In this…

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

Hotels and Pub Owners Express Concern Over Three-Day Dry Day Ban in Bengaluru

Hotels and pubs owners have strongly objected to the three-day dry day (liquor ban) declared by the Deputy Commissioner in Bengaluru, citing…

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

FSSAI continues raids on sweet shops ahead of Dasara and Deepavali

Ahead of Dasara and Deepavali, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) conducted raids on sweet shops. The raids continued…

DistrictThanisandra17 October 2026

Broken roads and civic chaos plague Bengaluru's MCECHS Layout in Thanisandra

Residents of MCECHS Layout in Thanisandra are facing civic chaos due to repeated digging by multiple agencies. They are demanding the…

DistrictBengaluru17 October 2026

Bengaluru woman shares uncomfortable experience with Rapido driver, raises safety concerns

A Bengaluru woman shared an uncomfortable experience with a Rapido driver, stating the driver held her hand for several seconds during the…

CrimeBengaluru17 October 2026

Rapido passenger's distressing ride raises safety concerns in Bengaluru

A Bengaluru commuter reported a troubling ride with a bike-taxi driver, raising safety alarms for women travelers. The passenger voiced…

SportsBengaluru17 October 2026

India vs West Indies T20: Weather concerns loom over Chinnaswamy Stadium

The Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is set for the climax of the India vs West Indies T20 series. The weather department predicts rain in…