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

Faith & festivalsBengaluru22 October 2026

Multiple cultural and religious events scheduled across Bengaluru today

Today, various events are scheduled across Bengaluru, including a cricket tournament for mental health at Pandalton Park, Bairati, Ramananna…

CrimeBengaluru22 October 2026

IED disguised as torch behind blast that injured two in Bengaluru: Probe

A probe has revealed that an IED disguised as a torch was responsible for a blast that injured two people in Bengaluru.

CrimeBengaluru22 October 2026

Fraudsters scam people in Bengaluru over job and medical seats

Fraudsters are actively scamming people in Bengaluru by promising government jobs and seats in the city's reputed medical colleges. In two…

DistrictBengaluru22 October 2026

Platform shortage causes delays at Bengaluru railway stations

Due to the increasing number of trains connecting the city, many trains are waiting outside the stations because of insufficient platforms.…

PoliticsBengaluru22 October 2026

FIR registered against JD(S) spokesperson Prashanti Subhash in Bengaluru

The High Grounds police in Bengaluru registered an FIR against JD(S) state spokesperson Prashanti Subhash. The booking was made under BNS…

DistrictBengaluru22 October 2026

Bengaluru-SMILE re-tenders six flyover projects worth Rs 1,500 crore

Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited (B-SMILE) has re-tendered six flyover projects worth around Rs 1,500 crore. These projects include…

DistrictBengaluru22 October 2026

Presidency University to host fourth edition of 'Stanfest' on October 31

The fourth edition of ‘Stanfest’ will be held at Presidency University on October 31. The event will bring together gamers, digital…

DistrictBengaluru22 October 2026

Ganja seizures at KIA nearly triple in first six months

Customs seized 976.85 kg of ganja at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) between April and September, up from 330.58 kg in the same…

DistrictBengaluru22 October 2026

Cigarette seizures at Bengaluru airport rise 57% in first half of FY27

Customs officials seized 88 lakh cigarette sticks at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) between April and September, marking a 57%…

DistrictBengaluru21 October 2026

Newlywed climbs mobile towers twice in Bengaluru, asks police to trace missing husband

A newlywed climbed mobile towers twice in Bengaluru, asking the police to trace her missing husband.

DistrictBengaluru21 October 2026

Airport City Metro Station Construction Nears Completion: BIAL to Start Preparations for Blue Line

The core structures for the 'Airport City' metro station on the Blue Line route have reached a stage of completion. BIAL will soon begin…

CrimeBengaluru21 October 2026

Gold and cash worth Rs 30 lakh stolen from Bengaluru house during polishing work

Gold and cash worth Rs 30 lakh were stolen from a house in Bengaluru while polishing work was underway. The theft occurred at a residence in…

CrimeBengaluru21 October 2026

Fire guts 3BHK flat in Bengaluru’s Uttarahalli

A fire gutted a 3BHK flat in Uttarahalli, Bengaluru. There were no casualties reported from the incident.

HealthBengaluru21 October 2026

Bengaluru doctors observe rise in pre-emptive kidney surgeries before dialysis

Bengaluru doctors have observed a gradual rise in the number of pre-emptive kidney surgeries, suggesting a shift in medical practice before…

DistrictBengaluru21 October 2026

New Rules for Private Hospitals: Medicine and MRP Price Listing Mandatory from November 1

The Health Department has announced new rules for private hospitals in Bengaluru. These rules mandate that hospital bills must include both…

CrimeBengaluru21 October 2026

Karnataka HC refuses to quash attempted murder charge against man who ran over cop in Bengaluru

The Karnataka High Court refused to quash proceedings, including the charge of attempted murder, against an executive in Bengaluru. The…

DistrictBengaluru21 October 2026

Bengaluru Youth Develops 'Namma Shale' App to Improve Government Schools

Bengaluru: A Bengaluru-based youth named Dhruv Jatti has developed an app called 'Namma Shale' to address issues in government schools. The…

DistrictBengaluru21 October 2026

Fire guts eighth-floor flat at Bengaluru’s Brigade 7 Gardens; no casualties

A fire broke out in a flat on the eighth floor of Brigade 7 Gardens in Bengaluru. Firefighters responded to the scene after receiving a call…

CrimeBengaluru21 October 2026

Worker arrested in Bengaluru for AI video of ‘blasting Vidhana Soudha’

A worker has been arrested in Bengaluru for creating and sharing an AI video depicting the 'blasting' of Vidhana Soudha. The arrest was made…

DistrictBengaluru21 October 2026

Work to begin soon at Airport City Metro station in Bengaluru

Work for the Airport City Metro station in Bengaluru is set to kickstart soon.