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

CrimeBengaluru30 September 2026

ED alleges KPSC exam scam: Question papers leaked before exam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) stated that Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, who was an exam controller for the KPSC veterinary officer…

PoliticsBengaluru30 September 2026

Priyank Kharge questions Yadigyarappa and Bommai on approving works without funds

Speaking to reporters, Congress leader Priyank Kharge questioned how Yadigyarappa and Bommai approved works without funds. He stated that…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Customs imposes ₹89.91 crore fine on actress Ranya Rao in gold smuggling case

Customs has issued a fine of ₹89.91 crore to actress Ranya Rao in connection with a gold smuggling case. The Customs Joint Director Sandeep…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Hampa Nagarajayya expresses concern over the state of Kannada literature in the age of technology

At the Kannada Sahitya Parishat, critic Hampa Nagarajayya stated that 'the world of Kannada literature is on the verge of change due to…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Minister asks officials to build roads using available debris instead of land acquisition

During an inspection of traffic congestion on the Varthur road route from Doddamsandra Circle, Greater Bengaluru Development Minister…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Waterlogging and Traffic Chaos Grip Bengaluru After Three Days of Heavy Rain

Heavy rainfall over three days caused waterlogging on flyovers and underpasses across Bengaluru. The rain led to water accumulation on roads…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Point-based system for traffic violations discussed in Bengaluru; officials discuss enhancing enforcement

During a joint review meeting of the Home and Transport departments held in Bengaluru on September 30, officials discussed implementing a…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Flooding, fallen trees, and traffic snarls reported across Bengaluru roads

Bengaluru roads faced issues including flooding, fallen trees, and traffic snarls. The city experienced significant traffic disruptions due…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

New policies planned for low-speed electric vehicles and carpooling services in Bengaluru

The State Transport Department plans to implement new rules for low-speed battery-operated electric two-wheelers and develop a new policy…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Leaving IT job for Rapido auto driving: Bengaluru youth's inspiring story goes viral

A young woman in Bengaluru left her IT job to become a Rapido auto driver. She stated that the corporate job was difficult to manage while…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Karnataka High Court directs single officer to probe cases arising from same occurrence

The Karnataka High Court directed the state government to ensure that, in future, the investigation is entrusted to one and the same…

DistrictShivajinagar30 September 2026

New Food Department Mobile App for Ration Card e-KYC to be Launched in Shivajinagar

The Karnataka Food Department has prepared a new 'e-KYC' mobile app for the convenience of ration cardholders. Minister Rizwan Arshad will…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Bail granted to accused in Bit Coin scam case

The High Court granted bail to accused Sriki and Robin Khandelawala, who were arrested by ED officials in connection with the Bit Coin scam.…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Three injured as ceiling collapses during film screening in Bengaluru

Three people were injured when the ceiling collapsed during a film screening at a hall in Bengaluru.

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Minister directs use of available land to make Bengaluru’s Dommasandra-Varthur road motorable

The Minister stated that available land should be used to make Bengaluru’s Dommasandra-Varthur road motorable.

DistrictOuter Ring Road, Marathahalli30 September 2026

Rain paralyses traffic across Bengaluru; GBA readies response teams

Traffic crawled on the Outer Ring Road, particularly near Marathahalli Junction, due to multiple waterlogging points slowing vehicle…

CrimeBengaluru30 September 2026

Man caught with 9 gold bars at Bengaluru airport

A man was caught at Bengaluru airport with 9 gold bars.

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Vandebharat extended to Yeshwanthpur: Ashwini Vaishnaw writes to coastal MPs

The railway department has approved the extension of the Mangalore–Madgaon Vandebharat train to Bengaluru. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw…

PoliticsBengaluru30 September 2026

Vatalakal Nagraj announces 'buffalo procession' against corrupt processions

Vatalakal Nagraj stated that the processions by BJP, JD(S), and Congress are 'processions of the corrupt.' He announced that a 'buffalo…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

GMC inaugurated in Bengaluru; Minister Ramalinga Reddy speaks on media professionalism

During the inauguration of the Global Media Council (GMC) in Bengaluru, Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy stated that the establishment and…