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

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Namma Metro service extended until late night on Saturday, offering relief to Bengaluru commuters

BMRCL has announced an extension of Namma Metro services on October 3 to ease commuter congestion and ensure smooth public transit. The last…

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

DK Shivakumar clarifies he did not protest in front of the Election Commission's office

D.K. Shivakumar stated that he did not protest in front of the Election Commission's office yesterday. He mentioned that he was merely…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Namma Metro services extended on Saturday, October 3

Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) announced the extension of Namma Metro services for Saturday, October 3. Due to increased…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Akash Chopra predicts Ishan Kishan will become India's Vice-Captain soon

Former cricketer Akash Chopra predicted that Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan will soon be appointed as the Vice-Captain of the…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

KC Das's popular Bengaluru sweet shop halts operations due to 40 staff protest over 8 months' unpaid salaries

The popular KC Das sweet shop, known globally for its Rasgulla, has completely shut down its doors for a week. Around 40 employees from five…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Bengaluru: Ozone Urban C&D official arrested in ₹927.22 crore fraud case

ED officials arrested S. Vasudevan, the Chairman and Managing Director of M. Ozone Urban Infra, in connection with a fraud case involving…

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

JDS names Bigg Boss former contestant Janhvi as General Secretary

H.D. Kumaraswamy, the JDS State Unit President, has appointed Bigg Boss former contestant Janhvi as the General Secretary of JDS. Janhvi had…

CrimeBengaluru2 October 2026

Bengaluru man leaves home for a day; father receives Rs 90 lakh ransom call

A Bengaluru man left his home for a day. Subsequently, his father received a call demanding Rs 90 lakh as ransom.

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

TCS to acquire Best Buy’s India GCC, 450-strong team to join

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will acquire the Global Capability Centre (GCC) of US consumer electronics retailer Best Buy in India. The…

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

BJP files complaint alleging violation of court order over Form 7 protest at Election Commission office

The BJP filed a complaint with the Police Commissioner, alleging that the government violated a High Court order by holding a protest at the…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Bengaluru man advises employees to use weekends for upskilling and side hustles

A Bengaluru man advised employees to use weekends to upskill and build a side hustle amid job uncertainty.

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

CM DK Shivakumar accuses BJP of 'strategy and conspiracy' over SIAR matter

CM D.K. Shivakumar accused the BJP of 'strategy and conspiracy' regarding the SIAR matter. Speaking at Vidhana Soudha, he also paid respects…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Deadline for reviewing crop survey details is October 5

The preliminary monsoon crop survey will conclude on October 5. Agriculture and Horticulture Department officials have advised farmers to…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

BMRCL submits feasibility report for 6 new Namma Metro routes from Bengaluru areas

BMRCL has submitted a feasibility study report for 6 new Namma Metro routes originating from Bengaluru areas. The proposed routes include…

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

BJP stages sit-in outside Bengaluru Police Commissioner's office demanding FIR against CM Shivakumar

The BJP staged a sit-in demonstration outside the Bengaluru Police Commissioner's office on Friday, demanding an FIR against CM D K…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

KPSC withdraws additional selection list for 150 MVI posts amid alleged irregularities

The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has withdrawn the additional selection list for 150 Motor Vehicle Inspectors (MVI) in the…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Alleged illegal activities persist at Majestic Underpass and Overbridge in Bengaluru

Amith Gowda shared videos on his Instagram account showing activities at the Majestic Underpass, Overbridge, and private bus stand in…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Bengaluru resident shocked by ₹70,000 rent and ₹4 lakh deposit demand for a 2BHK apartment

A Bengaluru resident posted on social media about the difficulty of finding rental housing. The apartment, a 2-bedroom unit, was listed with…

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

H.D. Kumaraswamy challenges CM D.K. Shivakumar over alleged illegal land purchases in Bengaluru

Addressing farmers from areas like Anekalpaya, Tirumalapura, Kengeri, and Kanganahalli, Central Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy alleged that land…

CrimeBengaluru2 October 2026

Mafia witness reveals details of Darshan's alleged offer to settle Renuka Swamimi murder case in court

In the Renuka Swamimi murder case, the 14th accused Pradosh Rao, who has become a mafia witness, gave a statement in the 59th Sessions Court…