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PoliticsBengaluru23 October 2026

H.D. Kumaraswamy questions Congress leaders on vote bank after Siddaramaiah; discusses alleged 'stinging' operation

At a press conference in Bengaluru, H.D. Kumaraswamy questioned who the Congress leaders are to attract votes after Siddaramaiah. He also…

DistrictRT Nagar23 October 2026

Manjha thread causes death in RT Nagar, Bengaluru

A resident of RT Nagar, Bengaluru, named Vidya Gowdar (38) died after getting entangled in a 'Manjha' thread yesterday. The incident has…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Bengaluru Agricultural University Soil Laboratory Receives NABL Accreditation

The Soil, Water, and Fertilizer Testing Laboratories of Bengaluru Agricultural University have received accreditation from the National…

PoliticsBengaluru23 October 2026

R. Ashoka accuses Congress government of corruption in waste management tenders in Bengaluru

R. Ashoka, leader of the opposition in the Vidhana Sabha, accused the Congress government of corruption in waste management tenders in…

PoliticsBengaluru23 October 2026

Voting begins for Vidhana Parishad elections; results expected on October 27

Voting for the Vidhana Parishad elections for four seats began on Friday morning. Polling is underway in four constituencies, with…

PoliticsBengaluru23 October 2026

Kumaraswamy makes fresh allegations regarding sting operation, alleging death of man working with journalist

Addressing the sting operation, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy made fresh allegations. He stated that a man named Vicky, who was working…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Director's words create history for 'Premada Oorali' despite low show count

Director Manok Kumar stated that the film 'Premada Oorali' faced initial disappointment due to limited show and theater numbers before its…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Hoskote-Hosur STRR road to open soon; what is the reason for the delay?

The Hoskote-Hosur Satellite Town Ring Road (STRR) connecting to the Tamil Nadu border is expected to be completed by March 2027 due to…

EducationBengaluru23 October 2026

AI Era Education: The Role of Teachers and Students in Bengaluru's Challenges

The article discusses the necessity of revisiting the purpose of education in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It highlights the…

PoliticsBengaluru23 October 2026

Clash between Congress and BJP workers near Ambedkar College polling booth in Bengaluru

A clash occurred between Congress and BJP workers at Ambedkar College in Bengaluru during the Vidhana Parishad election polling process for…

CrimeBengaluru23 October 2026

Bihar migrant arrested for murdering wife, disposing of body in drain in Bengaluru

Bengaluru police arrested a Bihar migrant worker, identified as Mohammed Ifzaan (22), for allegedly murdering his wife, Ruksanah (25). The…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

BBMP to start new waste collection scheme in Bengaluru, collecting garbage until midnight

The BBMP has launched a new project to collect waste in Bengaluru until midnight. This special scheme will operate from 5 PM to 12 AM.…

Faith & festivalsHSR Layout23 October 2026

Special arrangements made at Varasiddhivinayaka Temple in HSR Layout for disposal of old deity photos

A special arrangement has been made at the Varasiddhivinayaka Temple in HSR Layout, Bengaluru, for the respectful disposal of old and…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

A small eatery in Bengaluru's Basaveshwaranagar serves super masala dosa despite lacking typical hotel setup

A small eatery in Basaveshwaranagar, Bengaluru, offers a unique experience. Despite lacking typical hotel setups like steel tables and…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Bengaluru University approves 3.5 Crore high-tech skywalk for students and staff

The University Syndicate has officially approved the construction of a high-tech skywalk at the Bengaluru University Central College campus.…

CrimeBengaluru23 October 2026

FIR filed against 10 people for serious assault on two individuals in Bengaluru

An FIR has been filed against 10 people for seriously assaulting two individuals in Bengaluru. The incident occurred when an unknown person…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Live worm found in protein bar bought from Amazon; resident consumed 6 bars

A resident of Bengaluru found a live worm in a protein bar purchased via an e-commerce website, causing concern. The worm was found in a…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

KR Puram–Silk Board Metro trial runs expected by October end

Trial runs for the KR Puram–Silk Board Metro are expected by the end of October.

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

GBA, BDA Master Plan proposes roads over Bengaluru's water bodies and lakes

Greater Bengaluru (GBA) and the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) have formulated a large-scale plan for constructing new roads to…

DistrictBengaluru23 October 2026

Health Minister warns private hospitals against withholding bodies over pending bills

Health Minister U.T. Khadar warned private hospitals that they should not withhold a body merely because of pending bills. During a meeting…