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Saturday, 7 November 2026Local news from Bengaluru, neighbourhood by neighbourhood

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

CBI still hasn't found two crucial mother devices, mobile and mobile phone in Sting case investigation

The CBI investigation into the Sting operation case has intensified. However, two crucial mother devices—a mobile and a phone used to upload…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

From IT Engineer to Superstar: Shrinidhi Shetty's Journey

Shrinidhi Shetty, known for his work in the Kannada film industry, transitioned from a software engineer role at a major IT firm in…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

New road plans traverse buffer zones of lakes, raising environmental concerns in Bengaluru

Greater Bengaluru Authority and Bengaluru Development Authority have proposed a new road network spanning hundreds of kilometers to ease…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Air pollution severely affects lungs of sanitation workers and traffic police in Bengaluru

A report stated that air pollution in Bengaluru is severely impacting the health of frontline workers working on the streets and in constant…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

BMRCL gets green signal; 1 acre 26 ½ gunte, ₹20.31 crore deposited at Hebbal

The Supreme Court granted clear permission to BMRCL to continue construction work on the Blue Line project. The project, which connects from…

PoliticsBengaluru27 October 2026

Karnataka Rajya Sabha Election Counting Begins; Four Constituencies Feature Intense Contest

The counting of votes for four constituencies of the state Rajya Sabha election began on Tuesday morning at 8:00 AM, with results expected…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Waste Collection Vehicles to Arrive at Homes in Evenings for Easier Disposal

A pilot project has been launched in five wards of the Bengaluru South City Corporation to collect wet and dry waste from 5 PM until…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Man dies after being trapped under car in Bengaluru road rage incident

A 25-year-old young tailor died in a horrific hit-and-run incident near Electronics City in Bengaluru. The incident occurred when the young…

CrimeBengaluru27 October 2026

Bengaluru road rage: Cook run over, dragged 100m; 3 Assam men held

Three Assam men were held after a road rage incident in Bengaluru. The incident involved a cook who was run over and dragged 100m.

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Middle East War Heat Hits Bengaluru Dry Fruits Market: Dry Fruit Prices Rise, What are the Rates?

Due to the crisis in the Middle East following the attack on Saudi Arabia near Iran, the supply of dry fruits arriving at Bengaluru's market…

DistrictChickpet27 October 2026

Dilapidated government building in Chickpet poses danger to public

A government building in Chickpet has become dilapidated, posing a danger to the public. Residents have expressed dissatisfaction that…

DistrictHennur-Bagalur Road27 October 2026

Minister criticizes officials and contractors over infrastructure delays on Hennur-Bagalur Road

Bengaluru Urban Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda expressed dissatisfaction with officials and contractors regarding the progress of…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Final electoral roll under SIR to be released on October 27

The final electoral roll as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) will be released on October 27, 2026, by the Chief Electoral…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Gold and Silver Rates See Significant Drop Ahead of Diwali

Gold and silver rates have seen a sudden drop over the last month, providing good news for jewelry lovers. Over the past month, the price of…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru27 October 2026

Former MP Ugrappa criticizes government over alleged diversion of Valmiki funds, calls for agitation

Former MP VS Ugrappa criticized his own party’s government on Monday, alleging the diversion of funds meant for the Maharshi Valmiki…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Bengaluru's Air Quality Index: AQI ranges from 'Moderate' to 'Poor' in key areas

On October 27, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bengaluru and other major Karnataka cities ranged from 'Moderate' to 'Poor'. In Bengaluru, the…

CrimeBengaluru27 October 2026

Operation Cyber Shield: Khaki shock to illegal SIM card sellers in Bengaluru; FIR filed against 5 agencies

Bengaluru Cyber Police conducted a major operation named Operation Cyber Shield to dismantle the network involved in illegally selling SIM…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Priyank Kharge discusses cybercrime, AI cameras, and Bengaluru's deep tech potential

In an exclusive interview, Priyank Kharge spoke about leveraging Bengaluru’s deep tech to combat cybercrimes and allotting Rs 24 crore for…

CrimeBengaluru27 October 2026

JDS man’s wife, friend booked for manhandling CCB inspector

An FIR has been registered against Pavithra, wife of JDS social media team member Mohan Gowda, and her friend. The complaint was filed by…

CrimeBengaluru27 October 2026

Three arrested for dragging youth 100-150 metres to death in Bengaluru

Electronics City police arrested three men in Bengaluru for allegedly murdering a 19-year-old boy. The incident occurred near Pragathinagar…