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

CrimeBengaluru27 October 2026

Newlywed dies by suicide after wife allegedly threatens dowry case

A 28-year-old newly married man died by suicide in Bengaluru after reportedly facing harassment from his wife. The complaint alleges that…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Top court grants NIA court one year to pronounce judgment in 2008 Bengaluru serial blasts case

The Supreme Court granted one year to pronounce judgment in the 2008 Bengaluru serial blast case, the Special Court for NIA cases stated.…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Greater Bengaluru Development Commissioner reviews infrastructure works, emphasizes pedestrian safety and smooth traffic flow

Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Bairegound reviewed the progress of road and infrastructure development works from the…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru27 October 2026

Basavadharm Peethadhyakshini Mate Gangadavi speaks on Basavanna's statue completion in Bengaluru

At the concluding ceremony held at Basava Mahamane premises in Bengaluru on Monday, Basavadharm Peethadhyakshini Mate Gangadavi spoke. She…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Study finds respiratory issues in 45% of workers in Bengaluru

A report by the VOURIC revealed that over 45% of workers in Bengaluru, including traffic police, bus drivers, and sanitation workers, show…

PoliticsBengaluru27 October 2026

Protest Campaign Gives State Government Deadline to Restore Protest Rights

A 'Protest for Protest Rights' campaign has given the state government a deadline until November 26 to lift the order restricting protests…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Three NCR cases filed against actor Dhanveer in Bengaluru

Three NCR (Non-Cognizable Report) cases have been filed against actor Dhanveer and Nagaraj, the manager of actress Vijayalakshmi. The cases…

EducationBengaluru27 October 2026

Dr. Kasturiangan Fellowship established to encourage young researchers

The Kasturiangan Trust has been established to encourage young researchers in the country, with fellowships of ₹4 lakh each being offered to…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru27 October 2026

Yakshagana should be recognized as a classical art form, said Karnataka Yakshagana Academy President

At the 2026 awards ceremony, Karnataka Yakshagana Academy President Talluru Sivarama Shetty stated that Yakshagana should be recognized as a…

PoliticsBengaluru27 October 2026

BJP State In-charge Harish Dwivedi to visit Bengaluru for state unit meeting

Harish Dwivedi, appointed as the BJP State In-charge, will visit Karnataka for the first time. He is scheduled to participate in meetings…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Ex-servicemen express anxiety over age limit discrepancy in education department applications

Ex-servicemen applying for primary and secondary school teacher posts reported that the education department's login shows them exceeding…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

BCICI President demands system to report discrimination against Kannadigas in job recruitment

BCICI President K. Ravi stated that the government should establish a system to file complaints regarding discrimination against Kannadigas…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Janaspandana program scheduled in Pulikesanagar on October 31

A 'Janaspandana– Citizens for Change' program is scheduled for October 31 at the Pulikesanagar Assembly constituency. Officials from Greater…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Tamil Selvi and B.R. Nagaraj selected for 'Nissima Kannadati' and 'Kannada Kattalu' awards

The Kannada Sahitya Parishat announced that writer Tamil Selvi has been selected for the 2026 'Nissima Kannadati' award, and Kannada…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Yanex–Sunrise KBA Diamond Jubilee International Challenge Badminton Tournament Starts Today

The Yanex–Sunrise KBA Diamond Jubilee International Challenge Badminton Tournament, organized by the Karnataka Badminton Association, begins…

CrimeBengaluru27 October 2026

Traveler arrested at Kempegowda Airport with ₹17.50 lakh worth of cannabis

Customs officials arrested a traveler at Kempegowda International Airport in Devanahalli. They seized half a kg of cannabis, valued at…

PoliticsBengaluru27 October 2026

Industries must provide jobs to qualified Kannadigas

Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara stated that industries must provide jobs to qualified Kannadigas, as the government provides necessary…

PoliticsBommanahalli27 October 2026

MLA K. Nemarajananayaka demands increase in SC, ST reservation

MLA K. Nemarajananayaka stated that the state government must take necessary steps to increase the reservation percentage for SC and ST.…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Vidyanashankara Award announced for B. Nanjundaswamy and Sarfaraz Chandraguthi

The 2026 Vidyanashankara Award has selected B. Nanjundaswamy, a researcher from Tumakuru, for the 'Vidyanashankara Award' and Sarfaraz…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Mysuru students visit ISRO center and museum in Bengaluru

Students from Naisunya School of Excellence recently visited the ISRO center and Sir M. Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technical Museum in…