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Faith & festivalsBengaluru5 October 2026

Karnataka Urdu Academy pledges support for Urdu literature development

The Karnataka Urdu Academy President, Mufti Mohammed Ali Khaja Saheb, assured that the academy is continuously working for the development…

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

Autobiography of Shakuntala Shetty described as 'half-truth' at Bengaluru event

At an event organized by the Karnataka Sahitya Academy, Coastal Writers' Association, and Readers' Association at Gandhi Bhavan in…

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

Why is the old bridge on Mysore Road neglected despite crores of funds in Bengaluru?

Despite crores of funds being spent on Bengaluru's development, the old bridge on Mysore Road near Bengaluru University has been neglected,…

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

Bengaluru faces 43% rainfall deficit, lakes dry up: Is the city facing a water crisis?

Bengaluru has faced an overall 43% rainfall deficit during the current monsoon season. The central meteorological department reported that…

PoliticsBengaluru5 October 2026

FIR filed against BJP agents over alleged misuse of voter list

An FIR has been filed at the Vaishali Police Station against BJP booth-level agents and an unknown person. The complaint, filed by Congress…

SportsBengaluru5 October 2026

Kolar and Chikkaballapur Basketball Final Scheduled for Bengaluru Stadium

The Commissioner of Youth Empowerment and Sports Department has ordered the rescheduling of the men's basketball final for the…

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

19 detained during late-night special operation by CCB police in Bengaluru

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police conducted a special operation across Bengaluru late Saturday night. Authorities detained 19…

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

BESCOM reports ₹293.62 crore profit for 2025-26

The Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) earned a profit of ₹293.62 crore in the 2025-26 financial year. During the 144th board…

CrimeBengaluru5 October 2026

Two rowdies arrested in Bengaluru for violating deportation orders

CCB police arrested two rowdies in Bengaluru for violating deportation orders. The first accused, Akshay alias Akshay Kumar (28), was…

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

Government committed to encouraging athletes, says DCM at Asian Masters Swimming Championship in Bengaluru

Speaking at the Asian Masters Swimming Championship at the PDCSE Dolphin Swimming Centre in Bengaluru, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister…

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

ED expands probe into KPSC appointments in Bengaluru

Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials are now set to review past recruitment processes of the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC)…

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

Fake medicine scam: Accused allegedly used original Pfizer labels from Turkey for crores of rupees in fake medicine business

During the investigation, it was revealed that the accused Prashanth Pfizer was allegedly traveling to Turkey dozens of times a year to…

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

BWSSB Director instructs acceleration of 148 MLD capacity STP projects in Bengaluru

BWSSB Commissioner Dr. N. Manjulah instructed officials to accelerate the construction of nine Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) with a total…

PoliticsBengaluru5 October 2026

3.94 lakh 'Other' voters reclassified as 'Not Found' or 'Permanent Shift' in Bengaluru

In a special comprehensive revision of the state voter list, 3.94 lakh voters previously classified as 'Other' (refusal to sign for…

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

Metro operations expected to resume on Pink Line section within ten days

The Metro Rail Safety Commission (CMRSC) will conduct final inspections of the 21.25 km Pink Line section, which includes a 7.37 km elevated…

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

BDA may extend Karanth Layout site application deadline to Nov 15

The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is considering extending the deadline for submitting applications for sites in the Dr K Shivaram…

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

Bengaluru's Daily Schedule: Events at University, Jayanagar, Basavanagudi, and Seshadripuram

The source details various events scheduled for Bengaluru today, including a 'Punarmana' program at the University of Bengaluru, a World…

DistrictBengaluru5 October 2026

E3 Electric.Ai aims to build smarter EVs by addressing rider confidence and range uncertainty

E3 Electric.Ai, founded on World EV Day in September 2024, aims to build smarter electric vehicles (EVs). The company's founder, P Sanjeev,…

DistrictBengaluru4 October 2026

Bengaluru’s Race Course Road shut from Oct 5, diversions for 60 days

Bengaluru’s Race Course Road will be shut from October 5, with diversions planned for 60 days.

CrimeBengaluru4 October 2026

Carpenter killed in Bengaluru as dinner row turns fatal

A carpenter was killed in Bengaluru after a dinner row turned fatal.