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Monday, 9 November 2026Local news from Bengaluru, neighbourhood by neighbourhood

DistrictBengaluru26 September 2026

Applications invited for Agriculture Award, Ragi prioritized for Bengaluru Dakshina district

An Agriculture Award Scheme has been implemented to increase production and productivity in the agricultural sector and to foster a healthy…

DistrictBengaluru26 September 2026

Bengaluru to see partly cloudy weather with temperatures ranging from 21 to 31 degrees on September 26

The IMD reports that Bengaluru will experience partly cloudy weather on September 26. The city is expected to have a maximum temperature of…

DistrictBengaluru26 September 2026

Complaint filed against Excise Minister Shivalingegowda over 'bribe' remarks

An activist filed a complaint against Excise Minister K M Shivalingegowda regarding his remarks before the Karnataka Lokayukta on Friday.…

DistrictBengaluru26 September 2026

Bengaluru Hosts Multiple Events Today: From Classical Music to Literary Gatherings

The city hosted various events today, including a Carnatic music concert at Cubbon Park's Band Stand. Other events included a Ganesh…

CrimeBengaluru26 September 2026

Bengaluru man loses over Rs 7 lakh after falling for deepfake investment scam

A Bengaluru resident lost over Rs 7.66 lakh after falling for a deepfake investment scam involving videos of PM Narendra Modi, Finance…

CrimeBengaluru26 September 2026

Arrest of husband accused of murdering wife, disposing of body in Bengaluru vacant plot

Bengaluru police arrested Sagar Chandra Rawat (32) in connection with the alleged murder of his wife, Anasuya (28). The couple, who were…

DistrictBengaluru25 September 2026

India draws with Panama in FIFA friendly football match

The FIFA friendly football match was held at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday evening. The host India team drew 1–1 with Panama,…

DistrictBengaluru25 September 2026

Citizens take initiative to fix potholes and roads in Bengaluru

Citizens in Bengaluru took the initiative to fix potholes and roads. They addressed the civic issue without waiting for official response.

CrimeBengaluru25 September 2026

‘Prank’ turns into chilling murder trap for 13-year-old Bengaluru boy

A 13-year-old boy in Bengaluru was trapped after what was initially a prank turned into a chilling murder trap. The incident highlights the…

DistrictBengaluru25 September 2026

13th edition of Wipro Bengaluru Marathon on September 27

The 13th edition of the Wipro Bengaluru Marathon is scheduled for September 27.

DistrictBengaluru25 September 2026

BWSSB expands jurisdiction to cover entire Bengaluru Urban district

BWSSB has expanded its jurisdiction with a fresh notification. The jurisdiction now extends across the entire district, covering five taluks…

CrimeBengaluru25 September 2026

Skeleton found during waste drive in Bengaluru leads cops to woman’s killer husband

Police found a skeleton during a waste drive in Bengaluru, which led to the arrest of a man suspected of murdering his wife. The husband was…

CrimeBengaluru25 September 2026

Court dismisses bail plea of IAS officer in KPSC recruitment irregularity case

The court dismissed the bail application filed by IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, who is currently in judicial custody at Parappan…

DistrictBengaluru25 September 2026

Poor quality and non-distribution of shoes and socks in government schools exposed by TV9 Reality Check

Despite four months passing since the start of government schools, shoes and socks have not been distributed to children in most places.…

DistrictBengaluru25 September 2026

Madhu Bangarappa: Allegations of poor quality in school shoes and socks are baseless, merely a measurement discrepancy

School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa stated that allegations regarding the poor quality of shoes and socks distributed to school…

DistrictBengaluru25 September 2026

Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa urges release of teachers from SIR work

Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa stated that teachers in government and aided schools have been assigned to Special Intensive Revision…

DistrictBengaluru25 September 2026

High Court clarifies that compassionate appointments are temporary relief, not a permanent right

The High Court clarified that a job based on compassion is a one-time relief for immediate financial difficulty, not a permanent right. The…

PoliticsBengaluru25 September 2026

BJP allegedly filed application to delete Muslim voters' names: Khandre

Speaking with the election officer in Bengaluru, Rural Development Minister and MLA Ishwara Khandre stated that he has instructed a…

DistrictBengaluru25 September 2026

D K Shivakumar's 'two marriages' remark sparks political debate in Bengaluru Assembly

During a debate on the drought situation on Thursday evening, Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar told the Assembly that at least a…

CrimeBengaluru25 September 2026

ED raids 16 premises in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam in Attica Gold case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at 16 premises in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Visakhapatnam on September 23 and…