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DistrictBengaluru22 October 2026

Gold and Silver Prices See Drop on October 22

On October 22, gold prices saw a drop, and silver prices also declined. According to current rates, the price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold…

DistrictBengaluru22 October 2026

Yellow Alert Issued for Bengaluru; Heavy Rain Reported Near Jayanagar, Lalbagh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for Bengaluru and several districts in the South Interior region until…

PoliticsBengaluru22 October 2026

Congress candidate accused of distributing gift coupons, cash during Vidhana Parishad election

Opposition leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy alleged that Congress candidate Puttanna is attempting to attract voters by distributing gift…

DistrictBengaluru22 October 2026

Big twist for Bengaluru's massive flyover projects, 6 corridors to be re-tendered

Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited has initiated a new re-tendering process for 6 major flyover and elevated corridor projects planned…

CrimeBengaluru22 October 2026

Bengaluru garment worker murders wife over infidelity suspicion, dumps body in drain

A garment worker in Bengaluru murdered his wife over suspicion of infidelity and dumped her body in a drain.

DistrictBengaluru22 October 2026

Thieves outsmart security, win 'Thieves and Protectors' task in Bigg Boss house

The 'Thieves and Protectors' task in the Bigg Boss Kannada house has generated curiosity, as thieves displayed their cleverness while…

DistrictBengaluru22 October 2026

Police followed instructions, what is wrong about that: DCM's reaction

Addressing the incident where ministers were stopped by the SP while proceeding with the Nandi Dhwaja puja with the Chief Minister during…

PoliticsBengaluru22 October 2026

Allegations of gift coupon distribution to teachers in Teachers Constituency election

The BJP-JDS delegation filed a complaint alleging that the Congress candidate is distributing gift coupons and money to teachers in the…

DistrictBengaluru22 October 2026

Gold and Silver Rates Drop Today Ahead of Diwali

Gold and silver rates saw a continuous decline on Thursday, October 22. The value of 24 and 22 carat gold and white metal saw further drops…

DistrictBengaluru22 October 2026

Rapido driver demanded ₹3,000 for lost phone; Chikkajala police intervened to help

Two professionals who had come to Bengaluru for work lost their mobile phone in a Rapido cab while heading to Yelahanka. The incident…

DistrictBengaluru22 October 2026

PM and Health Minister suggest minor errors should not be exaggerated regarding ministers being stopped during Nandi Dhwaj Pooja

Chief Minister K.D. Shivakumar instructed the Chief Secretary to investigate the incident where ministers were stopped by police during the…

CrimeBengaluru22 October 2026

Couple arrested in Magadi Road area for murdering wife and dumping body in canal

Police have solved the case of a woman's body found in a canal in the Magadi Road area of Bengaluru. The police investigation revealed that…

PoliticsBengaluru22 October 2026

State government to use private agencies for inspections due to staff shortage

The state government has instructed that private agencies (third parties) conduct inspections and audits in various departments due to staff…

DistrictBengaluru22 October 2026

Hoskote Police Arrest Odisha Man Accused of Stealing Mobile Phones After Watching on YouTube

Hoskote police arrested Shubham Senapati, a 30-year-old man from Odisha, who was accused of stealing mobile phones. Senapati allegedly stole…

DistrictBengaluru22 October 2026

BESCOM to impose additional charges on consumers due to high electricity purchase costs

BESCOM Managing Director N. Shivashankara stated that additional charges will be imposed on consumers for the period from September to…

DistrictBengaluru22 October 2026

Karnataka Government Mandates Display of Treatment Price Lists in Private Hospitals

The state government has taken a significant step towards ensuring transparency in private hospital treatment costs. The government has made…

DistrictBengaluru22 October 2026

State government to introduce new whistle guards for police personnel, phasing out British-era metal items

During the 'Police Martyrs' Day' event held at the Martyrs' Garden in Mysuru Road, Bengaluru, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced the…

DistrictBengaluru22 October 2026

BWSSB to host Live Phone-in Program on October 23

The BWSSB has organized a Live Phone-in Program on Friday, October 23, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. The program, chaired by BWSSB President Dr.…

DistrictIndiranagar22 October 2026

Renter shares Reddit post about losing ₹20,000 advance deposit on flat in Indiranagar

A resident in Indiranagar shared a Reddit post detailing a dispute over an advance deposit for a flat. The individual paid ₹20,000 as an…

CrimeBengaluru22 October 2026

Man sentenced to life imprisonment and fined ₹25,000 for killing man who refused to give ₹100

A court sentenced Veeramanikantha (alias Vijay, VG or Pambu) to life imprisonment and fined him ₹25,000 for killing a man who refused to…