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CrimeBengaluru2 October 2026

Bengaluru man leaves home for a day; father receives Rs 90 lakh ransom call

A Bengaluru man left his home for a day. Subsequently, his father received a call demanding Rs 90 lakh as ransom.

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

TCS to acquire Best Buy’s India GCC, 450-strong team to join

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will acquire the Global Capability Centre (GCC) of US consumer electronics retailer Best Buy in India. The…

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

BJP files complaint alleging violation of court order over Form 7 protest at Election Commission office

The BJP filed a complaint with the Police Commissioner, alleging that the government violated a High Court order by holding a protest at the…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Bengaluru man advises employees to use weekends for upskilling and side hustles

A Bengaluru man advised employees to use weekends to upskill and build a side hustle amid job uncertainty.

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

CM DK Shivakumar accuses BJP of 'strategy and conspiracy' over SIAR matter

CM D.K. Shivakumar accused the BJP of 'strategy and conspiracy' regarding the SIAR matter. Speaking at Vidhana Soudha, he also paid respects…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Deadline for reviewing crop survey details is October 5

The preliminary monsoon crop survey will conclude on October 5. Agriculture and Horticulture Department officials have advised farmers to…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

BMRCL submits feasibility report for 6 new Namma Metro routes from Bengaluru areas

BMRCL has submitted a feasibility study report for 6 new Namma Metro routes originating from Bengaluru areas. The proposed routes include…

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

BJP stages sit-in outside Bengaluru Police Commissioner's office demanding FIR against CM Shivakumar

The BJP staged a sit-in demonstration outside the Bengaluru Police Commissioner's office on Friday, demanding an FIR against CM D K…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

KPSC withdraws additional selection list for 150 MVI posts amid alleged irregularities

The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has withdrawn the additional selection list for 150 Motor Vehicle Inspectors (MVI) in the…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Alleged illegal activities persist at Majestic Underpass and Overbridge in Bengaluru

Amith Gowda shared videos on his Instagram account showing activities at the Majestic Underpass, Overbridge, and private bus stand in…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Bengaluru resident shocked by ₹70,000 rent and ₹4 lakh deposit demand for a 2BHK apartment

A Bengaluru resident posted on social media about the difficulty of finding rental housing. The apartment, a 2-bedroom unit, was listed with…

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

H.D. Kumaraswamy challenges CM D.K. Shivakumar over alleged illegal land purchases in Bengaluru

Addressing farmers from areas like Anekalpaya, Tirumalapura, Kengeri, and Kanganahalli, Central Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy alleged that land…

CrimeBengaluru2 October 2026

Mafia witness reveals details of Darshan's alleged offer to settle Renuka Swamimi murder case in court

In the Renuka Swamimi murder case, the 14th accused Pradosh Rao, who has become a mafia witness, gave a statement in the 59th Sessions Court…

CrimeBengaluru2 October 2026

Son staged kidnapping drama to extort money from father in Bengaluru

In Bengaluru, an incident occurred on October 2, where a son allegedly staged a kidnapping drama to extort money from his father. The…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Original Monster' first phase shooting concludes; second phase shooting begins

The first phase of shooting for 'Original Monster' (OM), directed by R. Chandru and starring Shivarajkumar, has concluded. The film, which…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

H.D. Kumaraswamy passes through Nice Road without paying toll, addresses staff

Central Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, who had recently advised the public not to pay the toll on Nice Road, was seen driving through the area…

CrimeBengaluru2 October 2026

Man arrested for staging kidnapping drama, demanding ₹90 lakh from father

RRNagar police arrested Manish (40) for staging a kidnapping drama and demanding ₹90 lakh from his father. Manish had called his father,…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Monisha Vijay emotional over father's efforts on 'City Lights' success

Monisha Vijay was emotional at the success meet of 'City Lights', a film directed by her father, Duniya Vijay. The movie, which featured…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

BBMP clears ₹6 crore stormwater drain encroachment in Bommanahalli

The Bengaluru South City Corporation (BSSC) continued its efforts to clear encroachments on stormwater drains in Bengaluru. Officials…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

SIT writes letter to CBI and CID for information on Saujanya rape and murder case

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has taken a significant step regarding the re-investigation of the Saujanya rape and murder case. The…