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DistrictBengaluru7 October 2026

Transformer explosion at warehouse in Benniganahalli, Ramamurthy Nagar; four workers injured

An electrical transformer exploded at a warehouse belonging to Coco Cola Company in Benniganahalli, under the Ramamurthy Nagar Police…

DistrictBengaluru7 October 2026

Karnataka signs MoU with ElevenLabs to advance voice AI

The Karnataka government, through the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS), signed an MoU with ElevenLabs, a global voice AI…

DistrictBengaluru6 October 2026

KPSC scandal: Former members Gita and Shivashankarappa arrested in raids

Anti-Inquiry (ADI) officials have arrested former KPSC members Gita and Shivashankarappa in connection with the KPSC veterinary officer…

DistrictBengaluru6 October 2026

New line to strengthen power supply in Manyata-Hoodi areas in Bengaluru

A new line is planned to strengthen the power supply in the Manyata-Hoodi areas of Bengaluru.

DistrictBengaluru6 October 2026

Road collapses near Kanteerava Studio Junction; Public outrage over repair work

A road collapsed near Kanteerava Studio Junction, connecting Kanteerava Studio to Jalahalli Cross main road. The collapse occurred due to…

DistrictBengaluru6 October 2026

Odisha youth quits IT job to become Rapido rider for dairy business research in Bengaluru

An ex-IT employee from Odisha has quit his job to become a Rapido rider for market research for a dairy business. He is conducting…

DistrictBengaluru6 October 2026

Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety Inspection Begins for Bengaluru Metro’s Pink Line

The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety Inspection has begun inspections for Bengaluru Metro’s Pink Line.

DistrictBengaluru6 October 2026

Rat boards Bengaluru’s Namma Metro, internet pokes fun

A rat was spotted boarding Bengaluru’s Namma Metro, leading to amusement and jokes on social media platforms.

DistrictBengaluru6 October 2026

Beyond Appliances raises Rs 110 crore in Series B funding round

Smart kitchen technology company Beyond Appliances has raised Rs 110 crore in a Series B funding round. The round was led by Fireside…

DistrictBengaluru6 October 2026

High Court dismisses Mahesh Joshi's petition challenging KSP's administrative officer appointment

The High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by former president Mahesh Joshi, which questioned the appointment of the Executive Officer…

DistrictBengaluru6 October 2026

5.42 lakh forms submitted during SIR in Bengaluru; no voter deleted yet

As many as 5.42 lakh forms have been submitted in Bengaluru during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls,…

DistrictBengaluru6 October 2026

Court dismisses Darshan's two applications; Pavitra Gowda's jail issues report on accommodation and health

The 59th CCH Court handled major legal proceedings concerning Pavitra Gowda and actor Darshan, who are accused in the Renuka Swamy case. The…

DistrictBengaluru6 October 2026

Five separate commissionerates to be established in Bengaluru; Cabinet approves creation of 1,022 new posts

The Cabinet approved the restructuring of the Bengaluru City Police Commissionerate to enhance law and order, crime control, traffic…

DistrictBengaluru6 October 2026

85% of logical-discrepancy notices heard in Bengaluru, says GBA

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) stated that nearly 85 per cent of the logical-discrepancy notices issued to voters during the Special…

DistrictBengaluru6 October 2026

IAS Officer's Testimony Exposes Alleged Irregularities in KPSC Recruitment, Leads to ED Raids on Former Chairman

Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the flat in Dollar's Colony, Bengaluru, on October 6, following revelations by IAS officer Gyananendra…

DistrictBengaluru6 October 2026

GBA fills massive pothole on Outer Ring Road with debris, sparking criticism

A video of a massive pothole on Outer Ring Road (ORR) near Kanteerava Studio went viral on social media. Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA)…

DistrictBengaluru6 October 2026

Sessions Court dismisses two applications filed by Pradosh regarding Darshan's testimony

The Sessions Court dismissed two applications filed by Pradosh concerning Darshan's testimony. One application, filed under CrPC Section 267…

DistrictBengaluru6 October 2026

Dhruva Sarja announces 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' and 'Chemistry' with Nabha Natesh

Action Prince Dhruva Sarja has officially announced two highly anticipated films: 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' and 'Chemistry' with actress Nabha…

DistrictBengaluru6 October 2026

Sri Murali unveils jerseys at Karnataka Pickleball Premier League ceremony

The official jersey unveiling ceremony for the first edition of the 'Karnataka Pickleball Premier League' (KPPL) was held recently at…

DistrictBengaluru6 October 2026

Cabinet approves five city police commissionerates in GBA area

The cabinet approved the formation of five city police commissionerates within the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) area. This decision was…