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CrimeBengaluru13 October 2026

Record quantity of narcotics seized in Bengaluru; two arrested

Kumbalgodu Police seized a record quantity of ganja and arrested two individuals in Bengaluru. The police seized 317 kg of narcotics, valued…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

UT Khadar dismisses 108 ambulance staff strike threat in Bengaluru

Health Minister UT Khadar stated that the state will not be intimidated by the threat of a 108 ambulance staff strike. Speaking at a press…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

Health Minister U.T. Khader advises against over-reliance on 108 ambulances

Health Minister U.T. Khader stated that citizens should not be overly dependent on the 108 ambulance service. He addressed the two-month…

BusinessBengaluru13 October 2026

Zoho Founder Sridhar Vembu warns employees of tough times, cancels annual salary hikes

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu announced that the company has completely halted the annual salary hikes for its employees this year. He stated…

CrimeBengaluru13 October 2026

Court postpones hearing for actor Chikanna due to anxiety; Yashas Surya testifies on Renuka Swamy case

In the Bengaluru court, actor Chikanna struggled to give testimony due to severe anxiety, leading the judge to suggest a break. Due to his…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

PF funds of 1.10 lakh transport workers in Bengaluru face crisis; ₹2,500 crore payment pending

Four transport corporations in Karnataka are facing financial difficulties, with reports that the PF funds of 1.10 lakh workers are missing.…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

BMRCL to respond to safety inspection observations on Pink Line of Namma Metro next week

BMRCL will respond to safety inspection observations regarding the Pink Line of Namma Metro next week. The 21.3-km Pink Line connects Dairy…

PoliticsBengaluru13 October 2026

HD Kumaraswamy alleges phone theft targeting ministers and MLAs, names Sadashivanagar

At a press conference in Bengaluru, H.D. Kumaraswamy alleged that the Chief Minister is conducting phone theft using retired police…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

BEL Recruitment 2026: 14 Project Engineer-I vacancies open in Bengaluru with ₹50,000 salary

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has announced 14 temporary Project Engineer-I vacancies in its Electronic Warfare and Avionics division at…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

Lawyer Amritesh Gambheer alleges Sowjanya's parents profited from the case

Lawyer Amritesh Gambheer alleged that Sowjanya's parents profited from the Sowjanya case. During a press conference on the Sowjanya case, he…

PoliticsBengaluru13 October 2026

Siddaramaiah approaches court for stay on video; Yatindra questions 'fake propaganda'

Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah approached the court on Tuesday seeking a stay on a video, alleging it is 'fake propaganda' circulating…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

CoinSwitch Ventures rebrands as BlackLane Capital, expanding investment scope beyond Web3

CoinSwitch Ventures, previously the investment arm of CoinSwitch, announced its rebranding as BlackLane Capital on Tuesday. The new firm is…

PoliticsBengaluru13 October 2026

Priyank Kharge orders review of police action during SIR protest in Bengaluru

Home Minister Priyank Kharge ordered a review of the police action taken during the SIR protest in Bengaluru. He also instructed the police…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

ED investigation reveals KPSC gang allegedly defrauded candidates using confidential merit list data

An investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has revealed information regarding alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public…

PoliticsBengaluru13 October 2026

Siddaramaiah approaches court over 'false publicity' on social media; son calls video fake

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah approached a court seeking a stay on what he described as 'false publicity' against him on…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

Priyank Kharge: Bengaluru Police action during protest will be reviewed

Home Minister Priyank Kharge stated that the police action during the protest in Bengaluru on October 12 will be reviewed. He also stated…

PoliticsBengaluru13 October 2026

CJP failed to pay rent for Freedom Park hall, alleges R. Ashok

R. Ashok alleged that the Communist Janata Party (CJP) failed to pay rent for using the Freedom Park hall for a protest on October 8. He…

PoliticsBengaluru13 October 2026

Demand for Judicial Inquiry into Sting Operation Against Siddaramaiah; Pen Drive Submitted to High Court Chief Justice

H.M.Venkatesh, President of 'Naija Horatagarara Vedike', submitted a letter to the High Court Chief Justice demanding a comprehensive…

DistrictBengaluru13 October 2026

FIR filed against IAS officer and three others for alleged assault and abuse at a pub in Cubbon Park

Police stated that an FIR has been filed against an IAS officer from Andhra Pradesh cadre and three others. The charges relate to alleged…

CrimeBengaluru13 October 2026

Chikkananna seeks delay in statement recording at Bengaluru court

Actor Chikkananna, who appeared before the Bengaluru Sessions Court regarding the Raneekaswamy murder case, delayed giving a statement due…