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District news in Bengaluru

The latest district news from Bengaluru city, Karnataka.

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Mobile catches fire while in use in Chikkabannawara

A mobile phone caught fire while being used in Chikkabannawara, Bengaluru. The incident occurred around 9 PM last night, when a young man…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Envoy suggests phased approach to build cycling culture in Bengaluru

Envoy suggests that building a cycling culture in Bengaluru should be done in phases. The company believes that a phased approach will help…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

BMTC Wins 'Change Maker Award' for Innovation in Public Transit

The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) received the 'Change Maker Award' for innovation in public transit. The award was…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Two men die in separate accidents in Bengaluru; one was a Kerala resident

Two men died in separate accidents in the Yelahanka and Hulimavu Traffic Police Station areas of Bengaluru. In the first accident, Puneeth…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Mother and baby die in fire accident in Bengaluru

A fire accident occurred in a rented house in Vinayaka Layout, Nayandahalli, Bengaluru, due to cooking gas leakage. The incident, which took…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Abhijeet Dipke and Dhruv Rathee participate in 'People's Tribunal' on electoral rolls in Bengaluru

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee participated in the 'people’s tribunal' held in Bengaluru regarding the Special Indian…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

CJP organizes 'Chappali Protest' in Bengaluru over women's safety

Members of the Kakroach Janata Party (CJP) held a 'Chappali Protest' in Bengaluru on Thursday to demand women's safety and proper action…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Court issues summons to actors Chikkanna and Yashas Surya in Renuka Swamy murder case

The 59th CCH Court has issued summons to actors Chikkanna and Yashas Surya concerning the Renuka Swamy murder case. The court issued the…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Kotak Securities rebrands retail business to Kotak Neo

Kotak Securities Limited officially announced on Thursday that it is rebranding its retail business to Kotak Neo. The company stated this…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Mass protest erupts at Bengaluru's Freedom Park over SIR; GST Council scraps arrest powers of GST officers, ups prosecution threshold to Rs 5 cr

Over 2,000 protesters gathered at Bengaluru's Freedom Park on Thursday morning for a State-level mass demonstration and 'People’s tribunal'…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Stay granted on circular regarding tax exemption of government and forest land properties

Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwara B. Khandre stated that a temporary stay has been granted on the circular issued on…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Indri Diwali Collector's Edition 2026 Whisky to Launch in India, Available in Bengaluru

Picky Distillery's 'Indri Single Malt Whisky,' acclaimed as one of the world's best whiskies, has launched the highly anticipated 'Indri…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Dhruv Rathee alleges 'zero transparency, zero accountability' regarding voter list revision process

At Freedom Park in Bengaluru, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee alleged that the Election Commission of India has shown 'zero transparency and zero…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Uber ex-senior engineer shares emotional post on Reddit after layoff, citing high taxes and financial distress

A former senior engineer at Uber shared an emotional post on Reddit detailing his layoff while on paternity leave. He stated that despite…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Java All Stars bikes now available on Amazon and Flipkart for festive season

Java Yezdi Motors Cycles announced that its 'Java All Stars' series bikes are now available for purchase on Amazon and Flipkart. This makes…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Temporary Shutdown of Hebbal Kemapapura Crematorium Furnace-1 Causes Delay in Cremation Services

The Hebbal Kemapapura Electric Crematorium, a major crematorium in Bengaluru, will experience a temporary delay in cremation services for…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Namma Metro Pink Line Safety Inspection Completed, Services Expected Soon

The three-day safety inspection of the elevated Pink Line, spanning 7.5 km from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere, has been successfully…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Mandatory 'Kartavya App' causes disruption to police duty in Bengaluru

The state government recently implemented a 'Kartavya App' to prevent absenteeism among government employees, a rule also made mandatory for…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

'Error 404', 'Gyanesh, it's done bro' slogans at CJP's Bengaluru EC stir

Slogans like 'Error 404' and 'Gyanesh, it's done bro' were heard at the CJP's Bengaluru EC today.

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

86 Posts Open for Recruitment at Bengaluru Rural District Court; Applications Open for Peon, Typist, and Process Server Roles

The Principal District and Sessions Court, Bengaluru Rural District, has released an official notification for the direct recruitment of 86…