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Sunday, 8 November 2026Local news from Bengaluru, neighbourhood by neighbourhood

CrimeBengaluru4 October 2026

Fake medicine network exposed: Accused found to have visited Turkey multiple times for Pfizer labels

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has uncovered a fake medicine network operating in Bengaluru, revealing that the main accused,…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

Youth submits letter to CM demanding cancellation of BPL cards for those sending children to private schools

A young man from Hogenagar submitted a letter to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, demanding the cancellation of BPL cards for those who send…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

Special train services announced from Bengaluru's Yeshwanthpur to Pandharapura for festivals

Due to the upcoming festivals including Dasara, Deepavali, and Chhath, the South Western Railway (SWR) is running special trains on various…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

Tata expands BaaS scheme to all electric cars; Tiago electric car price now 4.69 lakh rupees

Tata Motors has expanded the BaaS scheme, previously limited to a few electric cars, to all its electric models. This expansion has resulted…

DistrictIndiranagar4 October 2026

Canadian vlogger’s post prompts footpath repair in Bengaluru’s Indiranagar

A Canadian vlogger's post prompted the repair of a footpath in Bengaluru's Indiranagar. The repair work was initiated following the…

CrimeBengaluru4 October 2026

SIT interrogates fake medicine kingpin; accused allegedly brought original Pfizer labels from Turkey

SIT officials have intensely interrogated Prashanthnanna, the kingpin of the fake medicine trade. The investigation revealed that the…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru4 October 2026

Addressing the need to include Hallikar community in Category 1, CM's son-in-law promises support

At an event organized by the RMR Hallikar Foundation Trust in the city on Sunday, Deputy CM G. Premeshwara spoke about the need to include…

PoliticsBengaluru4 October 2026

JDS criticizes plan to organize 'Bengaluru Jatre' at 200 crore cost

The JDS criticized the government's plan to organize a 'Bengaluru Jatre' at a cost of 200 crore rupees. The party questioned the necessity…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

Bengaluru traffic violations hit five-year high in just 8 months

Bengaluru recorded a steep surge in five specific traffic offences—Wrong parking, signal jumping, ‘no entry’ violations, footpath riding,…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

Woman recounts 3-hour journey for 19 km amid Bengaluru traffic and heavy rain

Shilpa shared her experience of traveling from Electronic City to K.R. Puram railway station in Bengaluru. She stated that due to heavy rain…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

Auto driver commits suicide after alleged mental harassment by man over private photos and videos

A 35-year-old auto driver committed suicide at his home after allegedly facing mental harassment from a man regarding an alleged affair with…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

AR Rahman gets stuck in Bengaluru traffic after concert

A video circulated showing AR Rahman caught in Bengaluru traffic after a concert.

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

Man from Kuwait dies of heart attack at Bengaluru Airport

A man from Suntikoppa, who had worked in Kuwait for years, died of a heart attack at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. The…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

JDS criticizes 'Bengaluru Jatre' plan, questioning the expenditure of ₹200 crore

The JDS launched a strong attack on the state government via X, questioning the proposed 'Bengaluru Jatre' scheduled from December 4 to 13.…

DistrictJigani4 October 2026

Body of Techie Vanishes During Trekking Found Near Jigani

The body of Techie Vinay, who went missing after swimming during a trekking trip, was finally found in a stone quarry near Yallammanadoddi,…

PoliticsBengaluru4 October 2026

Protests continue over CEC resignation; Prakash Raj calls for public support

Actor Prakash Raj has shown support for the protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. He urged…

CrimeBengaluru4 October 2026

SIT investigation reveals explosive details regarding fake medicine scam

The SIT investigation has revealed explosive details regarding the fake medicine scam case. Following the arrest of main accused Prashanth,…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

Bengaluru: Condolences on the passing of director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao

Bengaluru: Dr. Umashree, Deputy Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Council and senior artist, expressed condolences on the passing of…

PoliticsBengaluru4 October 2026

Pradeep Eswar: In the next life, I will be born in a Dalit family and play with upper-caste people

MLA Pradeep Eswar stated in Bengaluru that he would be born in a Dalit family in the next life and 'play with' upper-caste people. He said…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

Mass fish deaths reported in Doddagubbi Lake; concerns raised over sewage discharge

Thousands of fish were found dead in Doddagubbi Lake, located in the Mahadevapura constituency of Bengaluru. Authorities have not yet…