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

DistrictBengaluru6 October 2026

KPSC Recruitment Irregularity: ED Raids Arrest Former Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar and Member Geetha

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) intensified its investigation into a major irregularity case concerning the recruitment of Veterinary…

PoliticsBengaluru6 October 2026

Former KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukkar Arrested by ED

ED officials have arrested former KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukkar. The arrest follows a second ED raid on his residence regarding…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru6 October 2026

High Court rejects interim relief plea in KPSC recruitment scam case

The High Court rejected the interim relief plea filed by KPSC member Dr. Shanta Hosman for the KPSC Veterinary Officer recruitment scam…

DistrictBengaluru6 October 2026

KPTCL commissions 12-km, 220 kV multi-circuit transmission line in Bengaluru

KPTCL has commissioned a 12-km, 220 kV multi-circuit transmission line in Bengaluru. The commissioning marks an upgrade to the city's power…

DistrictBengaluru6 October 2026

High Court rejects interim bail for Shanta Hosamani in KPSC appointment irregularity case

The High Court rejected the plea for interim regular bail to Shanta Hosamani concerning the KPSC Case 384 appointment irregularity case. The…

DistrictBengaluru6 October 2026

Youth writes letter to CM demanding cancellation of ration cards for students in private schools with high fees

A youth from Honesanagara wrote a letter to the Chief Minister demanding the immediate cancellation of ration cards for BPL cardholders…

PoliticsBengaluru6 October 2026

Ramalinga Reddy demands SIT probe into alleged misuse of Form 7 across the state

Speaking at Vidhana Soudha, Minister Ramalinga Reddy alleged that Form 7 is being misused across the state. He stated that a Special…

CrimeBengaluru6 October 2026

Former DIG arrested in Bengaluru over alleged scam involving release of inmate

Parappa Nagarahara Jail authorities arrested former DIG Somashekhar in connection with a case where an inmate was allegedly released using a…

PoliticsBengaluru6 October 2026

Ramamurthy alleges false complaints filed against him for 'show' in Bengaluru

Jayanagar MLA CK Ramamurthy stated that former MLA Sowmya Reddy filed false complaints against him and his workers for mere publicity. He…

PoliticsBengaluru6 October 2026

DK Shivakumar clarifies statements regarding service to devotees

Speaking at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, DK Shivakumar clarified that he did not tell the Lingayat Swamijis that they must serve him. He…

CrimeBengaluru6 October 2026

BLA booked over 136 'forged' Form-7 voter deletion applications in Bengaluru

Police booked a Booth Level Agent (BLA) in Bengaluru for allegedly submitting 136 Form-7 applications containing forged signatures. The…

PoliticsBengaluru6 October 2026

Three FIRs filed in Jayanagar, Yeshwanthpur, and Vyalikaval over alleged voter list fraud

Three separate FIRs have been registered at the Jayanagar, Yeshwanthpur, and Vyalikaval police stations in Bengaluru. These FIRs relate to…

PoliticsBengaluru6 October 2026

DK Shivakumar accuses BJP leaders of 'conspiracy politics' in Bengaluru

At Vidhana Soudha, CM D.K. Shivakumar criticized BJP leaders, stating they should not engage in 'conspiracy politics' through Form 7. He…

CrimeBengaluru6 October 2026

Court questions jail authorities over Pavithra Gowda's transfer and alleged harassment by Nigerian nationals

The court questioned jail authorities regarding the transfer of actress Pavithra Gowda, who is incarcerated in the Parappan Angrahara jail.…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru6 October 2026

CM D.K. Shivakumar: 'If I have anger, reduce it; I have immense respect for temples and spiritual leaders'

Speaking to the media at Vidhana Soudha on Tuesday, CM D.K. Shivakumar clarified that he has immense respect for the state's temples and…

DistrictChandapura6 October 2026

MLA warns officials over traffic disruption near Chandapura railway bridge

MLA B. Shivanna expressed deep dissatisfaction regarding the traffic disruption on NH-48 near Chandapura due to accumulated rainwater and…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru6 October 2026

Muslim youth chanting Hindu mantra in front of Pratap Singh sparks discussion

During the 'News Hour' program of Asianet Suvarna News, former MLA and BJP leader Pratap Singh was a special guest. A law student identified…

PoliticsBengaluru6 October 2026

NDA Delegation Appeals to Governor Over Alleged Overreach in Voter List Revision Process

An NDA delegation submitted a letter to Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot, requesting intervention regarding the Special Inclusion/Revision (SIR)…

CrimeBengaluru6 October 2026

Police bust suspected Dubai-linked fake BPO in Bengaluru

Police have busted a suspected fake BPO in Bengaluru, allegedly linked to Dubai. The operation targeted a unit involved in gift coupon…

DistrictBengaluru6 October 2026

Bengaluru woman claims ₹1 lakh monthly income is insufficient for comfortable living

A Bengaluru woman stated that an income of ₹1 lakh per month is not enough to comfortably afford housing costs in the city.