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PoliticsBengaluru15 October 2026

BDA rejects proposal for creating new posts, citing existing rules

The Urban Development Department rejected the BDA's proposal to create new posts, including 'Zonal Commissioner' roles, despite them not…

PoliticsBengaluru15 October 2026

Karnataka Home Minister rules out CBI probe into sting op row

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge rejected the demand for a CBI probe into the alleged sting operation targeting former Chief Minister…

CrimeBengaluru15 October 2026

Fake astrologer arrested in Bengaluru for scamming gold under the guise of puja

A fake astrologer has been arrested in Bengaluru for scamming gold and attempting to escape by creating an AI video. The incident occurred…

DistrictBengaluru15 October 2026

Prajavani Sahapathi: Competitive Quiz Session on October 15

Prajavani Digital is conducting a quiz called 'Spardha Kana' for competitive exams and student convenience. The quiz questions were prepared…

DistrictBengaluru15 October 2026

Heart transported via Namma Metro on Wednesday

A heart was transported via Namma Metro on Wednesday from Sparsh Hospital in Goraguntepalya to Apollo Hospital near Mantri Square. Doctors…

DistrictBengaluru15 October 2026

BDA announces cash rewards up to ₹4 lakh for information on encroached or fraudulently claimed properties

The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has announced cash rewards of up to ₹4 lakh for providing information regarding properties that…

DistrictBanaswadi15 October 2026

Fine imposed on vehicle owners for illegal transport of animal waste in Banaswadi

Vehicle owners were fined ₹30,000 for transporting animal waste from one vehicle to another in Ward No. 27 of the North City Corporation,…

PoliticsAnekal15 October 2026

NDA candidate receives vote appeal from BJP leader in Anekal

BJP leader R. Ashok conducted a vote appeal for NDA candidate E.P. Ranganath in the Bengaluru Teachers' Constituency Vidhana Parishad in…

DistrictBengaluru15 October 2026

Karnataka CM requests Czech companies to invest across various districts, citing Bengaluru's industrial potential

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar requested Czech companies to invest across various districts of the state, stating that Karnataka is home to…

CrimeBengaluru15 October 2026

Fake astrologer arrested for allegedly stealing ₹40 lakh worth of gold ornaments

Police arrested Venkatesh (58), a fake astrologer, for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth ₹40 lakh from a 62-year-old woman. The…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru15 October 2026

Manipal Hospital launches 'Saumya' center for women's cancer treatment

Manipal Hospital has launched a special center named 'Saumya' for women-centric cancer treatment on Kanakapura Road. The center, inaugurated…

DistrictBengaluru15 October 2026

Three from Rajasthan arrested for dry fruit theft in Bengaluru

Bengaluru police arrested three individuals from Rajasthan for breaking into a shop in New Taragupeta and stealing dry fruits. The arrested…

DistrictBengaluru15 October 2026

Astroch Mobility and Pride Mobility announce partnership to provide advanced electric wheelchairs in Bengaluru

Astroch Mobility Instruments Private Limited and Pride Mobility Products Corporation of America have announced a strategic partnership to…

DistrictBengaluru15 October 2026

How to make biochar from agricultural waste without burning it: K. Govinda

At Hesarur, K. Govinda advised that farmers can make biochar from waste in their fields and gardens without burning it. He explained that…

DistrictBengaluru15 October 2026

Governor Thawarachand Gehlot speaks at farewell ceremony in Bengaluru

At a farewell ceremony held at Lokayabana in Bengaluru on Tuesday, Governor Thawarachand Gehlot spoke. He stated that serving the people of…

DistrictHebbal15 October 2026

20 acres of sugarcane burned due to electrical short circuit near Kuḷagēri Cross

Over 20 acres of sugarcane, grown in the vicinity of Khanapur S.K village, was destroyed by fire due to an electrical short circuit on…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru15 October 2026

Mysuru Royals crowned champions in KPPAL

The Mysuru Royals team emerged as the champion of the Karnataka Pickleball Premier League (KPPAL) inaugural edition. They defeated the…

EducationBengaluru15 October 2026

Maniapal Institute of Technology launches 'Manipal House of Quantum, Quantum Hub@Mahe' in Bengaluru

The Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) launched 'Manipal House of Quantum, Quantum Hub@Mahe' in Bengaluru, complementing the ambitious…

Faith & festivalsMalleshwaram15 October 2026

Mallaralingeshwara Swamy Temple's Chain Miracle Festival Begins on 22nd

The Chain Miracle Festival for Mallaralingeshwara Swamy at the 7 crore Mallaralingeshwara Swamy Temple, located in the city, will begin on…

Faith & festivalsBanashankari15 October 2026

Dussehra celebrations begin across various locations in Banashankari

Despite the severe drought affecting the taluk, people are proceeding with the celebration of the festival of Dussehra. Devotion is being…