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

DistrictMajestic2 October 2026

Railway station at Majestic revisits Bengaluru's history through photographs

The railway station at Majestic, a major transport hub, has been part of Bengaluru's travel story for nearly six decades. It opened in 1968…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Bengaluru commuters face unregulated charges, questioning the return of meter autos

Bengaluru commuters are facing unregulated charges, leading to a decline in the use of meter autos. Commuters report that drivers often…

DistrictKoramangala2 October 2026

Philosophy Cafe, inspired by Paris, holds next session on existentialism in Koramangala

The Philosophy Cafe, an informal gathering to discuss philosophies, is part of 'Useful Philosophy' by Bengaluru resident Basit Manham. The…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Bengaluru non-profit digitizes 1.75 lakh rare books, making knowledge freely accessible

A Bengaluru-based non-profit, Servants of Knowledge (SoK), has digitized 1.75 lakh rare books, gazettes, and manuscripts. The initiative,…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Bengaluru East and North Corporations Intensify Flood-Mitigation Measures After Heavy Rain

Following heavy rain, the Bengaluru East and North city corporations have intensified flood-mitigation measures, identifying vulnerable…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

IISc Bengaluru study finds link between cardiovascular risk and cognitive health

A study by researchers at the Centre for Brain Research, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, found a link between cardiovascular…

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

Missing names in draft rolls prompt voters to submit Form 6

Voters in Mantri Greens apartment in Malleswaram, Bengaluru, discovered that many names are missing from the draft electoral rolls published…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Fatal elephant attacks refocus scrutiny on tourism project at Roerich estate

Following a recent fatal elephant attack, scrutiny has returned to the tourism department's project at Roerich and Devikarani estate. The…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

COMED-K to appoint three cyber security experts to prevent malpractice in next year's exams

The College of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges Federation (COMED-K) plans to appoint three cyber security experts to recommend…

CrimeBengaluru2 October 2026

Elderly woman robbed of ₹3 lakh gold ornaments after being tricked into drinking tea in Bengaluru

A man tricked an elderly woman at the Satellite Bus Stand on Mysore Road in Bengaluru. The man allegedly convinced her to drink tea, which…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Traffic Congestion Reported in Multiple Areas of Bengaluru Due to Holidays

Due to the long weekend and Gandhi Jayanti, heavy crowds were observed in various parts of Bengaluru on Thursday night. Traffic congestion…

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

Opposition leader R. Ashoka alleges political pressure on Election Commission

At a press conference in Bengaluru, opposition leader R. Ashoka stated that 'it is illegal for Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Congress…

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

AICSC Member Siddaramaiah addresses election reforms at J.H. Patel Foundation event

At the 'Election Reform for Social Reform: Thought-Exchange' program organized by the J.H. Patel Foundation in Bengaluru, AICSC Working…

CrimeBengaluru2 October 2026

Fake currency racket busted: Seven held, 4.3k notes seized in Bengaluru

Police busted a fake currency racket in Bengaluru, arresting seven people and seizing 4,300 notes. The operation was conducted by local…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Discrepancy between actual and MRP of medicines in private hospitals confirmed: Minister U.T. Khadar

Health Minister U.T. Khadar stated that a review conducted by department officials confirmed a large difference between the actual price and…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Karnataka government cancels Urdu festival at Vidhana Soudha steps; Congress warns against using state institutions for non-Kannada language events

The government has canceled the plan to hold an Urdu festival on the steps of the Vidhana Soudha. Congress leader T.A. Narayanganoud stated…

CrimeBengaluru1 October 2026

Mobile phone, SIM cards and cash found in Bengaluru Central Prison

Authorities found mobile phones, SIM cards, and cash inside Bengaluru Central Prison. The items were recovered during a routine check at the…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

CM DK Shivakumar calls today an 'historic day' after protest over Form-7 misuse

Following a protest over alleged misuse of Form-7 in the voter list revision, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that the day is 'historic'…

BusinessBengaluru1 October 2026

Geojit Financial Services appoints CJ George as Executive Chairman, Jones George as Managing Director

Geojit Financial Services Ltd., a company in the financial services sector, appointed CJ George as Executive Chairman and Jones George as…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

KPSC withdraws additional selection list for Motor Vehicle Inspectors

The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has withdrawn the additional selection list for Motor Vehicle Inspectors. KPSC Secretary K.…