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DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

Mistakes Bengaluru Bike and Car Riders Should Avoid During Monsoon

The article provides general precautions that bike and car riders should take during the monsoon season. It advises on necessary safety…

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

TVS Automobile Solutions raises Rs 425 crore in Series D funding

TVS Automobile Solutions (TVS ASL), the owner of the ‘myTVS’ brand, has raised Rs 425 crore in a Series D funding round. This funding round…

CrimeBengaluru5 October 2026

Prisons DIG accused of sexually exploiting prisoner's wife for freedom

A senior official of the prisons department, M Somashekar, was arrested for allegedly helping a life convict leave the Bengaluru prison…

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

Senior actor Doddanna speaks at Bengaluru University on importance of honesty and humility in professional life

Senior actor S. Doddanna addressed the two-week continuing education program organized by the Electronic Media Department of Bengaluru…

CrimeBengaluru5 October 2026

Pradosh's testimony concludes in Renukaswamy Murder Case; document marking scheduled for Tuesday

The prosecution witness, Pradosh, concluded his testimony in the Renukaswamy Murder Case. The four-day testimony concluded today, and…

CrimeBengaluru5 October 2026

Ex-Bengaluru jail chief held for releasing lifer on fake Supreme Court order

An ex-Bengaluru jail chief has been held for allegedly releasing a life convict based on a fake Supreme Court order. The incident relates to…

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

Protest against Jomato warehouse supervisor over alleged demand to learn Hindi for Kannada-speaking employees

Kannada-speaking activists protested against a Jomato warehouse supervisor over allegations that the supervisor demanded Kannada-speaking…

CrimeBengaluru5 October 2026

Man arrested in Bengaluru for alleged sexual assault of minor daughter

Police arrested a 30-year-old man on Bengaluru's southern outskirts on Monday for allegedly sexually assaulting his eight-year-old…

CrimeBengaluru5 October 2026

Parapana Agrahara Police Arrest DIG Somashekhar Over Fake Release Order Allegations

Parapana Agrahara Police have arrested DIG Somashekhar regarding allegations of creating a fake order for the release of accused Shankar.…

PoliticsBengaluru5 October 2026

No voter name has been removed from the list due to objections, says CEO Anbukumar

Chief Electoral Officer V. Anbukumar stated that no voter name has been removed from the list merely because objections have been filed. He…

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

DIG Somashekar arrested by Parappana Agrahara Police in Bengaluru over alleged fake Supreme Court order

Parappana Agrahara Police arrested DIG Somashekar regarding allegations of releasing a life-sentence convict using a fake Supreme Court…

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

CM's Nageela Yojana to provide app services to farmers starting November 1

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the app service for the Nageela Yojana, aimed at promoting agricultural mechanization, will…

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

Hindi-speaking supervisor apologizes after sparking Kannada workers' anger

A video is circulating widely showing a Hindi-speaking supervisor threatening Kannada workers with termination over minor work issues. The…

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

Heavy rains cause waterlogging and severe traffic jams across Bengaluru roads

Heavy rains caused waterlogging and severe traffic jams across Bengaluru roads in the evening. Water is flowing like a river on major roads,…

CrimeBengaluru5 October 2026

10 passengers arrested with hydroponic ganja worth over ₹24 crore at Bengaluru airport

Customs officials seized over 70 kg of hydroponic ganja, valued at ₹24.53 crore, from 10 passengers at Kempegowda Airport, Bengaluru.

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

Mandatory Unique ID for Farmers to Avail Government Schemes

The Department of Agriculture has issued a notice stating that obtaining a unique ID is mandatory for farmers to benefit from various state…

PoliticsBengaluru5 October 2026

Chief Electoral Officer clarifies Form-7 misuse, clarifies voter deletion process

Addressing allegations of Form-7 misuse in the state's political landscape, the Chief Electoral Officer clarified that voters will not be…

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

Heavy rain causes waterlogging and traffic disruption in Bengaluru; caution advised for next two days

Heavy rain caused waterlogging and traffic disruptions in several parts of Bengaluru, affecting commuters. Areas like Majestic, Anand Rao…

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

Government announces 2% reservation for athletes in government jobs, 3% in Forest and Police departments

The government announced a 2% reservation for athletes in government jobs, and 3% in the Forest and Police departments. This order is the…

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

Election Commission clarifies no voter names have been deleted despite 91,278 Form 7 applications

The Chief Electoral Officer stated that no voter names have been deleted, even with 91,278 Form 7 applications. He clarified that if an…