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

DistrictBengaluru14 October 2026

State government forms high-level committee to review preparations for T20 cricket match at Chinnaswamy Stadium

The state government has formed a high-level committee to review preparations for the India vs West Indies T20 match scheduled for Saturday…

DistrictBengaluru14 October 2026

Minister assures housing handover to Lingatva minority in Bengaluru within four months

Housing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan assured the Lingatva minority that houses would be handed over within four months. He inspected the…

DistrictBengaluru14 October 2026

13 Children Rescued, Four Arrested in Bengaluru for Begging

CCB police rescued 13 children and arrested four individuals from another state who were forcing them into begging. The accused were living…

DistrictBengaluru14 October 2026

Selection process for 5th Mini Olympics and 20th National and Inter-District Athletic Meet scheduled for A.16

The Bengaluru Rural District Athletics Association announced that the selection process for the 5th Mini Olympics and 20th National and…

DistrictBengaluru14 October 2026

North City Corporation holds phone-in program on solid waste management; 23 grievances received

The North City Corporation organized a phone-in program on Tuesday regarding solid waste management, receiving a total of 23 grievances.…

DistrictBengaluru14 October 2026

Karnataka transport body seeks probe into alleged bribes paid by Kerala bus operators in Bengaluru

The Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association has sought an impartial investigation into allegations that operators of…

CrimeBengaluru14 October 2026

Statements recorded for Renukaswamy murder case at Bengaluru court

Actors Chikkanna and Yashas appeared at the 59th ACMM Court in Bengaluru on Tuesday and recorded their statements regarding the Chitradurga…

DistrictBengaluru14 October 2026

Bengaluru 108 ambulance crew threatens strike over annual increment

The 108 ambulance drivers and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in Bengaluru have threatened to go on strike from Wednesday midnight. The…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru14 October 2026

Multiple Religious Events Held in Bengaluru for Ambedkar's 70th Ordination Day

Bengaluru hosted multiple religious events for Ambedkar's 70th Ordination Day. Events included a Vibhuti Alankara Seve at Anugrahamoorthi…

DistrictBengaluru14 October 2026

Protestors allege police manhandling during Bengaluru protest; police cite law and order concerns

Protests in Bengaluru on Monday, demanding the immediate resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, saw protestors alleging police manhandling.…

DistrictBengaluru14 October 2026

Bengaluru exhibition explores Indian wrestling through photographers’ lens

The exhibition 'Grip, Hold, Pin' is currently running at the Museum of Art and Photography’s Infosys Foundation Gallery in Bengaluru. It…

DistrictBengaluru14 October 2026

Poor last-mile connectivity continues to dog commuters in Bengaluru

For many metro commuters in Bengaluru, the journey begins before they reach the station and continues after they leave it. Commuters report…

CrimeBengaluru14 October 2026

Two Keralites arrested with 317 kg ganja in Bengaluru

Kumbalgodu police arrested two men from Kerala, Vishnu, 36, and Chand Pasha, 31, with 317 kg of ganja, valued at an estimated Rs 3.17 crore.…

DistrictBengaluru14 October 2026

BDA offers up to Rs 4 lakh for information on encroached properties

The Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) has announced cash rewards of up to Rs 4 lakh for information on its properties that have been…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru14 October 2026

Bengaluru to celebrate Durga Puja with lotus theme and red-and-white decor

The Bengaluru community in Bengaluru is gearing up for Durga Puja, with themed idols and cultural programmes set to mark the celebrations…

PoliticsBengaluru13 October 2026

Anti-SIR activists vow to continue fight in Bengaluru

Anti-SIR activists emailed a memorandum to the CEO. The groups are demanding the restoration of electoral rolls as of January 2025.

PoliticsBengaluru13 October 2026

Siddaramaiah denies links to sting video, seeks injunction from Bengaluru court

Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah denied any connection with the sting operation video circulating on social media. He stated that he filed…

PoliticsBengaluru13 October 2026

Bengaluru court restrains media, tech platforms from disseminating defamatory videos on Siddaramaiah

A Bengaluru court has restrained media and tech platforms from disseminating defamatory videos concerning Siddaramaiah.

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

Allegations of Corruption Surface in State Transport Department: RTO Officials Accused of Extortion

Allegations of corruption have surfaced in the State Transport Department, involving RTO officials. It is alleged that to allow buses from…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru13 October 2026

Gombe Habba: Elaborate themes take over a year of prep in Bengaluru households

Elaborate themes are taking over a year of preparation in Bengaluru households for Gombe Habba.