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DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Mother and twin daughter succumb to injuries six days after house fire in Bengaluru

A 43-year-old woman and one of her three-year-old twin daughters succumbed to their injuries at a hospital on Wednesday morning. Six family…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Five injured in separate electrical explosions in Bengaluru

Five people were injured in two separate incidents after a Ring Main Unit (RMU) and a transformer exploded in Bengaluru. The first incident…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

ED alleges ₹80 lakh deal, ₹40 lakh advance in KPSC scam; Shivashankarappa, Gita named

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has made serious allegations against former KPSC President Shivashankarappa Sahukar and member B.V. Gita…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Jaguar car hits petrol bunk in Anekal, resulting in fire; driver detained

A Jaguar car, driven by Sanjay, hit a petrol bunk at the Attibele Border in Anekal taluk, Bengaluru. The incident, which occurred after the…

PoliticsBengaluru8 October 2026

State government announces reservation quotas for Taluk and Gram Panchayats, reserving 50% for women

The state government issued a notification on Wednesday regarding reservation quotas for local bodies, namely Taluk Panchayat and Gram…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Tulu script keyboard ‘Kural Tulu Touch’ launched in Bengaluru for Android users

Kural Tulu Touch, a digital Tulu keyboard for Android users, was launched in Bengaluru on October 4. Developed by Harshith Devadiga and…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Potential Fare Hike for BMTC and State Transport Corporations Amid Economic Strain

The government is reportedly considering increasing travel fares for BMTC and other state transport corporations due to financial…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Transport workers threaten to intensify protest in Bengaluru if demands are not met

Thousands of serving and retired employees of Karnataka’s four state-run transport corporations protested at Freedom Park on Wednesday. They…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Karnataka govt aims for 'beggar-free' Bengaluru by 2027, focusing on reintegration over removal

The Karnataka government plans an intensive drive to make Bengaluru beggar-free by 2027. The article notes that begging is often linked to…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Bengaluru AQI Report: Moderate Air Quality Reported in City; Mysore, Mangaluru Show Cleaner Air

According to the CPCB and AQI data released today, the air quality in Bengaluru and other major cities across the state is 'Moderate.'…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Protest held in Bengaluru over alleged derogatory statements by Community Health Officers

The District Unit of the Karnataka State Health Inspectors Association held a protest at the District Epidemic Officer's office on…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Transport workers protest in Bengaluru demanding salary arrears and benefits

Transport workers staged a protest at the Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Wednesday, demanding the fulfillment of various demands, including…

PoliticsBengaluru8 October 2026

Opposition leader demands SIT probe into alleged irregularities in B-Smile overhead bridge tenders

Opposition leader R. Ashoka has demanded that action be taken against the engineers and officials responsible for the alleged flaws in the…

PoliticsBengaluru8 October 2026

Youth Congress holds procession, burns effigy of Chief Electoral Officer Jnanesh Kumar

The Youth Congress held a procession in Bengaluru to protest the arrest of Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and MLA Priyanka Gandhi…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Automated monitoring system to prevent aircraft wing collisions at Bengaluru International Airport

Bengaluru International Airport Authority (BIAAL) is planning to install an automated monitoring and warning system to prevent aircraft from…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

BDA officials host 65 blind students from Jyothi Seva School for the day

Officials from the Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) hosted 65 blind students from Jyothi Seva School on Wednesday. BDA Chairman N.A.…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Communication skills essential for students, says Magic Bus India Foundation

At a professional skill training program held at JSS Arts, Commerce and Science College on Wednesday, Magic Bus India Foundation's Masuda…

EducationBengaluru8 October 2026

CJI to preside over National Law School of India University's 34th Convocation

The 34th annual convocation of the National Law School of India University is scheduled for the 17th. Supreme Court Chief Justice Surya Kant…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru8 October 2026

Businessman G. Shankar selected for Panchavarana Prashasti

Businessman G. Shankar has been selected for the 'Kannada Rajyotsava Sadbhavana 2026' award, led by the Panchavarana Mahila Mandala,…

DistrictBengaluru8 October 2026

Historian Devarakondareddy selected for 'Dr. T.V. Venkatachalashastri Vidvat Datta Prashasti'

Historian Devarakondareddy has been selected for the 'Dr. T.V. Venkatachalashastri Vidvat Datta Prashasti' given by the Kannada Sahitya…