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CrimeBengaluru2 October 2026

Bengaluru man scripts own kidnap, seeks Rs 90 lakh from dad

A Bengaluru man has scripted his own kidnap and is seeking Rs 90 lakh from his father.

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

CM D.K. Shivakumar accuses BJP leaders of criminal conspiracy, demands their arrest

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated that BJP leaders themselves admitted to submitting 25 thousand…

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

KD Shivakumar accused of attempting to loot NISP project

H.D. Kumaraswamy accused Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of attempting to loot the entire NISP project, alleging collusion with Hyderabad…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Karnataka Govt issues circular to speed up file disposal in departments

The Karnataka government has introduced the 'Prajasa Seva Yojana' to address public grievances. Furthermore, the government has issued an…

CrimeBengaluru2 October 2026

Attempt to smuggle 10cr ganja thwarted at Bengaluru airport, 4 arrested

Authorities thwarted an attempt to smuggle 10 crore worth of ganja at Bengaluru airport. Four people were arrested in connection with the…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Protest held demanding construction of bypass road from Udayapura to Somanahalli Gate on Kanakapura Road

Farmers and citizens protested, displaying a large sign reading 'Savinna Raste' (Road of Life), demanding the construction of a bypass road…

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

Protesters allege SIR amounts to ‘vote theft’ in Bengaluru

Protesters in Bengaluru allege that the SIR amounts to ‘vote theft’. The protest highlights concerns regarding the electoral process.

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

Kumaraswamy views land allegedly belonging to Dikshit family near Kengeri

Central minister Kumaraswamy viewed over 200 acres of land allegedly belonging to the Dikshit family near B.M. Kawel, Kengeri. He shared…

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

Better-quality roads in Bengaluru are my priority: Krishna Byre Gowda

Krishna Byre Gowda stated that better-quality roads in Bengaluru are his priority.

CrimeBengaluru2 October 2026

Eleven, including a couple, held in assault case in Bengaluru

Eleven people, including a couple, were held in connection with an assault case in Bengaluru.

CrimeBengaluru2 October 2026

Eight arrested in fight between workers in Banashankari; 11 arrested in Uttarahalli gang incident

Banashankari police arrested eight accused following a fight between workers at a shed near a private apartment in Banashankari. Separately,…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

RCB-Rajasthan Royals trade talks: Is Sam Curran joining Bengaluru's team?

Talks are ongoing regarding a trade deal for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team to strengthen its squad for the upcoming IPL…

CrimeBengaluru2 October 2026

CMD of Ozone Urbana arrested in Bengaluru over alleged ₹927 crore scam from home buyers

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested S. Vasudevan, CMD and founder of Ozone Urbana Infra Developers Private Limited, in connection with…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Namma Metro service extended until late night on Saturday, offering relief to Bengaluru commuters

BMRCL has announced an extension of Namma Metro services on October 3 to ease commuter congestion and ensure smooth public transit. The last…

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

DK Shivakumar clarifies he did not protest in front of the Election Commission's office

D.K. Shivakumar stated that he did not protest in front of the Election Commission's office yesterday. He mentioned that he was merely…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Namma Metro services extended on Saturday, October 3

Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) announced the extension of Namma Metro services for Saturday, October 3. Due to increased…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Akash Chopra predicts Ishan Kishan will become India's Vice-Captain soon

Former cricketer Akash Chopra predicted that Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan will soon be appointed as the Vice-Captain of the…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

KC Das's popular Bengaluru sweet shop halts operations due to 40 staff protest over 8 months' unpaid salaries

The popular KC Das sweet shop, known globally for its Rasgulla, has completely shut down its doors for a week. Around 40 employees from five…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Bengaluru: Ozone Urban C&D official arrested in ₹927.22 crore fraud case

ED officials arrested S. Vasudevan, the Chairman and Managing Director of M. Ozone Urban Infra, in connection with a fraud case involving…

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

JDS names Bigg Boss former contestant Janhvi as General Secretary

H.D. Kumaraswamy, the JDS State Unit President, has appointed Bigg Boss former contestant Janhvi as the General Secretary of JDS. Janhvi had…