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DistrictBengaluru11 October 2026

Student group urges humane care for stray dogs instead of dumping them in large pits

The 'Students for Streets' student organization demanded that instead of dumping stray dogs in large pits, scientific care and protection…

DistrictBengaluru11 October 2026

Panchayat Raj workers request postponement of planned march

The head of the State Gram Panchayat Workers Committee requested the Secretary of the Panchayat Raj Department to postpone the march, which…

DistrictBengaluru11 October 2026

Man detained at Kempegowda International Airport for alleged scam targeting passengers

Airport police detained a man named Ameen on Friday following allegations of attempting to collect money from passengers at the Kempegowda…

DistrictBengaluru11 October 2026

First Publication Book Exhibition for 2023 to be held in Bengaluru

The exhibition of books published in 2023, both selected and unselected by the state-level book selection committee, will be held from the…

DistrictBengaluru11 October 2026

Mobile Gym Unleash45 Brings Fitness Training to Bengaluru Homes

Bengaluru-based fitness venture Unleash45 has launched a mobile gym that travels to condos and homes. Founded by Rithwik Radhakrishnan and…

DistrictBengaluru11 October 2026

Three-Carriage Train to Run in Bengaluru, 51 Trains Expected in 18 Months

The Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP) is expected to see three-carriage trains running in the city. Over the next 18 months, 51 trains…

DistrictBengaluru11 October 2026

Multiple cultural and academic events held across Bengaluru today

Various events were held today in Bengaluru, including a Chhandika Hom at Ramakrishna Yogashrama, Ramolahalli, at 9 AM. A job fair for…

PoliticsBengaluru11 October 2026

Congress plans to use local body election results to determine future MLAs' tickets

The Congress High Command is planning to ensure tickets for MLAs who win in 'Panchayats' elections. The party has started preparations for…

DistrictBengaluru11 October 2026

Gruhajyoti Scheme: Document Verification Period Extended to September 30

The Electricity Department has ordered the extension of the document verification period for Gruhajyoti scheme beneficiaries until September…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru11 October 2026

Bengaluru FC wins thrilling Indian Super League opener at home

Bengaluru FC won their Indian Super League opener at Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday, defeating Sports Club Delhi by 3–2. The match saw…

DistrictBengaluru11 October 2026

Bengaluru residents are composting waste at home

Residents in Bengaluru are composting kitchen and garden waste at home. Shobha Bhat, a resident of RR Nagar, uses mesh composters and drums…

DistrictBengaluru11 October 2026

Irregular garbage collection leads to growing blackspots across Bengaluru

Irregular waste collection is causing garbage blackspots to appear across Bengaluru, particularly in neighborhoods where door-to-door…

EducationBengaluru11 October 2026

VTU students can now pursue minor degree programmes alongside BE

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) has decided to allow its students to pursue minor degree programmes in addition to the four-year…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru11 October 2026

Read A Kitaab litfest opens with discussions on reading and resistance

The third edition of the Read A Kitaab Literature Festival opened on Saturday with discussions on books, storytelling, and memory. The…

CrimeBengaluru11 October 2026

HR manager at KIA's beverage firm booked for sexual harassment

An HR manager working for a food and beverage service company at Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has been accused of…

DistrictBengaluru11 October 2026

Rider killed after bikes collide in Bengaluru's Avalahalli

A 31-year-old man, Jyothi Naidu, was killed on Friday night after two motorcycles collided near Avalahalli fish market in east Bengaluru.…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru11 October 2026

Health Minister urges central government to cap profit margins on life-saving drugs

Health Minister U.T. Khadar stated that profit margins on drugs for heart and kidney treatment should also be capped, similar to the 30%…

CrimeBengaluru11 October 2026

ED files prosecution complaint against Shivam Associates MD and four others over ₹2,459 crore scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint against Shivananda Nilannavar, Managing Director of Shivam Associates,…

CrimeBengaluru11 October 2026

Elderly man cheated of Rs 2.86 lakh after ordering dry fruits online in Bengaluru

An 80-year-old resident of Telecom Layout in northern Bengaluru, Mahadev, was allegedly cheated of Rs 2.86 lakh by a fraudster. The…

DistrictBengaluru11 October 2026

Only 35% of Bengaluru parks allow barrier-free entry, survey finds

A survey found that only 34.8% of over 120 public parks in Bengaluru allow barrier-free entry. Only 36.2% of these parks have a ramp at the…