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

DistrictBengaluru24 October 2026

Forest Department plans to plant 1.8 lakh local saplings to revive Nandi Hills watershed

The Forest Department is preparing to revive the Nandi Hills watershed area due to long-term drought and falling groundwater levels. Under…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru24 October 2026

Polish PM Donald Tusk recalls emotional visit to Bengaluru's visually impaired children center 16 years ago

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk shared a video on X, recalling his visit to a visually impaired children's center in Bengaluru. He…

DistrictBengaluru24 October 2026

Luxury tourist train launched from Bengaluru for visits to Mandipura, Mysuru, and Hampi

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar inaugurated the Golden Chariot train from Bengaluru, which will visit major tourist spots including…

CrimeBengaluru24 October 2026

Police arrest auto driver in Bengaluru over alleged murder of lawyer

Police have revealed that the death of a lawyer, initially suspected to be a natural death or heart attack, was actually a murder. The…

DistrictBasavanagudi24 October 2026

Indian Institute of World Culture open to public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m

The Indian Institute of World Culture on B.P. Wadia Road in Basavanagudi is open to the public between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. People can walk in…

DistrictBengaluru24 October 2026

Golden Chariot Train service restarts in Bengaluru; CM inaugurates, tickets sold out

The 'Golden Chariot' luxury tourist train, the only one in South India, has restarted its journey for the 2026-27 season with modern…

CrimeBengaluru24 October 2026

Suspicious explosion case in Pulikesanagar: Clues found pointing to the person who sent the parcel

The investigation into the suspicious battery explosion at a construction site in Pulikesanagar suggests the incident may have occurred due…

PoliticsBengaluru24 October 2026

Congress-NDA's efforts to win the Council election: CM's video campaign on social media

Amidst the Legislative Council elections, curiosity has grown regarding the political moves of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. CM D.K.…

DistrictBengaluru24 October 2026

TV9 Kannada wins multiple awards at the South India Media Awards

The prestigious TNIT Academy held the South India Media Awards ceremony in Bengaluru on October 24. During the event, TV9 Kannada's…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru24 October 2026

Grand Fusion of Yakshagana and Bali Dance Featured at 'Bali in Bengaluru' Festival

The 16-day 'Bali in Bengaluru' cultural festival, organized by 'Param Foundation', showcased a grand fusion of Yakshagana and Bali dance.…

PoliticsBengaluru24 October 2026

Hariprasad: Siddaramaiah has more courage than Kumaraswamy; Nigam, Mandali appointments will be announced after MLC elections

Speaking in Bengaluru, KPCI President B.K. Hariprasad stated that Siddaramaiah is not a weak person and has more courage than H.D.…

DistrictBengaluru24 October 2026

Airtel partners with YouTube to offer Premium services to prepaid customers

Airtel has partnered with YouTube to provide YouTube Premium services to its prepaid customers. This partnership allows prepaid users to…

DistrictBengaluru24 October 2026

Public Anger Over Reckless Bike Wheeling on Bengaluru-Devanahalli Highway

Reckless bike wheelie stunts by youth have escalated in the Devanahalli outskirts, located in Bengaluru Rural district. Some young people,…

DistrictRajajinagar24 October 2026

Darshan's family and Dhanveer in dispute; complaints filed at Rajajinagar Police Station

Complaints have been filed at the Rajajinagar Police Station regarding alleged threats and abuse by Dhanveer against Darshan's wife,…

PoliticsBengaluru24 October 2026

Muniratna confronts Dike Suresh: 'You are lowering yourself to this level; how much you ruin a family for a broker'

MLA Muniratna confronted former Congress candidate Dike Suresh in Bengaluru. He accused Dike Suresh of making allegations against him after…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru24 October 2026

Karnataka government committed to sports development; identifying rural sports talents: CM D.K. Shivakumar

Speaking at a reception for players from all countries participating in the FIBA Women's Basketball League Asia–2026 tournament in a private…

DistrictBengaluru24 October 2026

Pilot's emotional announcement on Indigo flight for father's 81st birthday

Captain Manik Mehta, an Indigo pilot, shared a memorable gesture for his father's 81st birthday during a flight. He addressed the…

PoliticsBengaluru24 October 2026

Notice issued to Congress leader Krupa Alwa following Yatrendra Siddaramaiah's allegations

Following allegations by Yatrendra Siddaramaiah that a 'sting' operation was conducted to blackmail Siddaramaiah, Congress PCC President…

DistrictBengaluru24 October 2026

Gruha Jyothi survey deadline is October 31; no extension planned

The door-to-door survey for the Gruha Jyothi scheme, one of the five guarantees under the state Congress government, concludes on October…

PoliticsBengaluru24 October 2026

Minor clashes reported during polling for four Karnataka Legislative Council seats

Polling for four Karnataka Legislative Council seats was held largely peacefully on Friday, except for minor clashes near a few polling…