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

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Public demands 50% discount on pending traffic fines; details on how to check and pay

Public organizations and vehicle owners have requested the government to grant another 50% discount on pending traffic e-challan fines.…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Mahesh Pai appointed MD & CEO of South Indian Bank

Mahesh Muralidhar Pai assumed office as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of South Indian Bank on Thursday, according to a press…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Google Cloud India MD: Focus shifts to business impact in agentic AI era

Amit Kumar, Managing Director, Digital Natives Business, Google Cloud India, stated that the era of experimenting with generative AI for…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

CMRS to inspect Kaalanagrahara-Tavarekere Pink Line stretch from October 6

The Metro Rail Safety Commissioner (CMRS) is expected to conduct mandatory safety inspections of the 7.5 km elevated stretch of the Pink…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

High Court directs Priyank Kharge, Nalapadi to file fresh application in Sessions Court regarding RSS defamation case

The High Court bench has disposed of the petition filed by Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Mohammed Nalapadi seeking quashing of the case…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Bengaluru renters complain about asking ₹70,000 rent and ₹4 lakh deposit for 2BHK home

Renters in Bengaluru are expressing dissatisfaction over high rental and security deposit rates. One post on social media highlighted a case…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Bachelor forced to vacate Bengaluru flat despite signed agreement due to society rules

Nikhil Sheoran shared his disappointing experience on his X (Twitter) account. He was forced to vacate the house despite having signed the…

DistrictMalleshwaram1 October 2026

Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni Foundation organizes 'M-Yukti 2026' Ideathon in Malleshwaram

Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni and Derby Foundation are organizing 'M-Yukti 2026' Ideathon. The event is being held in Malleshwaram, Bengaluru.…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

CM D.K. Shivakumar protests, alleging systematic deletion of voters using Form-7

CM D.K. Shivakumar made serious allegations against the Election Commission's SIR process. He alleged that voters were systematically…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Partial roof collapse at Bharati Theatre in Peenya, Bengaluru; three people sustain minor injuries

A section of the roof collapsed at Bharati Theatre in Peenya, Bengaluru, while a movie was screening on Wednesday amid heavy rain. Reports…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

EcoNest Ventures outlines what a good tenant experience looks like in Bengaluru

EcoNest Ventures, a Bengaluru-focused real estate and property management company, states that clear agreements and responsive support make…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

CM DK Shivakumar and Ministers protest outside CEO office over alleged electoral fraud

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and ministers staged a protest outside the Chief Electoral Officer's office. They alleged a conspiracy to…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

CM demands action against alleged filing of illegal forms by BJP workers in Chief Electoral Officer's office

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar accused BJP workers of submitting illegal forms, alleging they are targeting Dalit, itinerant, and Muslim…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

Opposition leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy criticizes Vidhana Parishat for 'Urdu' celebrations at Vidhana Soudha steps

Opposition leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy stated that 'Urdu' has come to the steps of Vidhana Soudha, which should be confined to schools.…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

Former MLA accuses Minister of grabbing 36 acres of government land in Bengaluru

Former MLA A. Manjunath accused Minister Balakrishna of grabbing 36 acres of government land in Tavarekere Kurubahalli by creating fake…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Bengaluru rain leaves plush toys drenched on terrace, video goes viral

A video showing several plush toys hanging on a terrace went viral on social media following the downpour in Bengaluru. Users on social…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

Contractors must bear the delay in government payment release: Priyank Kharge

Minister Priyank Kharge stated that contractors must bear the delay in the release of government funds. He addressed allegations that MLAs…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Priyank Kharge defends Urdu Habba celebration at Vidhana Soudha steps

Priyank Kharge, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and IT-BT, strongly defended the proposal to celebrate Urdu Habba at the…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Darshan takes a walk in the rain to relieve tension over 'mafia witness' testimony

Actor Darshan, currently jailed in the Bengaluru city, is reportedly stressed due to his former friend Pradosh Rao giving 'mafia witness'…

HealthBengaluru1 October 2026

26-year-old with heart condition undergoes ICD implantation in Bengaluru

A 26-year-old man with a complex congenital heart condition suffered a cardiac arrest during a hospital visit in Bengaluru. Doctors…