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The latest local news from Bengaluru, Bengaluru city, Karnataka.

EducationBengaluru7 October 2026

656 seats remain after third round of medical seat allocation

The final results of the third round of seat allocation for medical and dental courses have been announced, leaving 656 seats vacant. Out of…

PoliticsBengaluru7 October 2026

BJP workers allegedly burning forms, CM alleges misuse of election forms in Bengaluru

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar alleged that BJP workers are taking back and burning Form-7 applications after the state government filed a…

DistrictBengaluru7 October 2026

MCC launches Kannada edition app on laws of cricket in Bengaluru

Fraser Stewart, Laws Manager and Head of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), was in Bengaluru to launch a Kannada edition app on the laws of…

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…

PoliticsBengaluru6 October 2026

ED raids former KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukara's residence; B.V. Geetha also detained

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a search at the residence of former KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukara and member B.V.…

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…

CrimeBengaluru6 October 2026

Online property enquiry leaves Bengaluru woman Rs 21 lakh poorer

A Bengaluru woman reported being defrauded of Rs 21 lakh after an online property enquiry. The scam occurred through an online platform,…

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…

HealthBengaluru6 October 2026

Bengaluru doctors weigh in on wearing underwear at bedtime

Doctors in Bengaluru are discussing the practice of wearing underwear to bed. They weigh in on the pros and cons of wearing underwear while…

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…