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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.

Faith & festivalsBengaluru13 October 2026

Mysuru Dasara and Gondola Displays Showcase Karnataka's Culture at Bengaluru Airport

The Bangalore International Airport (KIA/KIAB) has organized a 'Dasara celebration' to introduce the grandeur of Mysuru Dasara and Navaratri…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru13 October 2026

BBMP fines Al-Shifa Polyclinic ₹15,000 for dumping medical waste on Bengaluru street

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has taken strict action against hospitals and clinics for illegally dumping medical waste in…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

Bengaluru court orders takedown of two videos linked to Siddaramaiah

A Bengaluru City Civil and Sessions Court on Tuesday issued an ad interim ex-parte temporary injunction restraining media houses and social…

CrimeBengaluru13 October 2026

Four arrested for forcing 13 children to beg in Bengaluru

Four people were arrested for forcing 13 children to beg near Kogilu Cross, Yelahanka. The rescued children were handed over to the Child…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

CM DK Shivakumar writes to PM Modi inviting him to inaugurate Namma Metro's 'Gulabi Marg' (Pink Line)

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has written a letter to Prime Minister Modi requesting him to schedule the inauguration of the 7.5 km…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

Bengaluru court bars media from circulating video related to Siddaramaiah sting operation

A Bengaluru court issued a temporary restraining order on Tuesday, 13 October, barring media houses and social media from publishing or…

DistrictBTM Layout13 October 2026

Clinic fined ₹15,000 for dumping medical waste in BTM Layout

Bengaluru South City Corporation officials fined a clinic ₹15,000 for dumping medical waste. The waste, including medicine packets and mixed…

PoliticsBengaluru13 October 2026

Court dismisses interim bail plea of former MP Pratap Singh, raising arrest fears

The court dismissed the interim bail application filed by former MP Pratap Singh. This application related to an alleged incident of…

CrimeBengaluru13 October 2026

IAS Officer Allegedly Assaults CCB Officers at Bengaluru Pub

IAS officer Vikas Marmat and his friends allegedly assaulted CCB police officers who were conducting a check at a pub in Bengaluru. An FIR…

DistrictPeenya13 October 2026

Fire breaks out at Kurlon mattress unit in Peenya industrial area

A fire broke out at the Kurlon mattress manufacturing unit in the Peenya industrial area of Bengaluru. The fire occurred around 3 PM due to…

DistrictBannerghatta13 October 2026

GBA Chief Commissioner directs officials to prepare DPR for junctions along Bannerghatta Road

The GBA Chief Commissioner has directed officials to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for junctions along Bannerghatta Road.

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

KSRTC collects ₹8.4 lakh fine from passengers traveling without tickets

Officials collected a total of ₹8.4 lakh in fines from passengers who traveled without tickets on KSRTC buses. During inspections of 42,784…

CrimeBengaluru13 October 2026

Three men from Rajasthan arrested for theft of dry fruits worth ₹6.11 lakh in Bengaluru

Three men from Rajasthan were arrested in Bengaluru for the theft of dry fruits worth ₹6.11 lakh.

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

Court grants interim injunction against 42 media houses over 'Honeytrap' video fear

The 18th CCH Court granted an interim injunction against 42 media houses regarding the fear of a 'Honeytrap' video. The court also…

DistrictBasavanagudi13 October 2026

Seminar on Global Governance Principles Held in Bengaluru

A two-day seminar on universal principles required for national and international governance was held in Bengaluru. The 'Vasudhaiva…

PoliticsBengaluru13 October 2026

KIADB: MB Patil warns developers, plots may be revoked if funds are not paid

Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil directed officials that entrepreneurs allotted plots through the Karnataka Industrial Area…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

Luxury residential project 'The Astoria' in Jakkoor, Bengaluru, sees over ₹550 crore in bookings

The premium integrated residential project 'The Astoria' is gaining prominence in Jakkoor, Bengaluru, with bookings exceeding ₹550 crore.…

PoliticsSadashivanagar13 October 2026

H.D. Kumaraswamy reveals appointment of four retired police officers to monitor D.K. Shivakumar's residence

H.D. Kumaraswamy revealed that four retired police officers were appointed to monitor D.K. Shivakumar's house in Sadashivanagar. He stated…

CrimeBengaluru13 October 2026

High Court lawyer alleges father and mother profited from Sowjanya case

High Court lawyer Amritesh Gambheer made serious allegations against Sowjanya's father and mother regarding the 2012 rape and murder case.…