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DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Four mobile vehicles launched for blood supply in Bengaluru

Four mobile vehicles were launched in Bengaluru to ensure the timely supply of safe and quality blood to everyone in the state. Health…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Police rescue girl who left home to meet BTS singers

Hoysala Police rescued a 13-year-old girl from Hebbagodi, who had left her home in Bengaluru to meet the South Korean pop band BTS. The…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

DC warns of FIR against those giving false information on voter list revision and election process

The Deputy Commissioner warned that officials and staff who mislead the public with false information during the special comprehensive…

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

High Court dismisses plea of Priyank Kharge, Mohammad Nalapadi regarding RSS complaint

The High Court rejected the plea filed by Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Yuv Congress leader Mohammad Nalapadi, seeking to quash the order…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Outsourced workers of Power Department to stage indefinite strike from the 5th

The KPTCL, ESCOM outsourced workers' welfare forum announced an indefinite strike starting from the 5th at Swatantrya Udyana. Forum…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Gram Panchayat Employees to Start Bengaluru Chalo Padayatra Against Government Neglect

The Karnataka State Gram Panchayat Workers Committee announced that a 'Bengaluru Chalo Padayatra' will begin on the 12th, starting from…

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

Election Commission finally gives way to CM's protest

Following a six-hour protest led by cabinet members and Congress leaders, the Election Commission of India reportedly yielded to Chief…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru2 October 2026

European Roller birds spotted in Valagamadi, outskirts of Bengaluru

European Roller birds have been spotted in the Valagamadi area, near the Ajjappalli hills, on the outskirts of Bengaluru. These birds, which…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Land Surveyor and Village Administrative Officer exams scheduled for today; KEA has made all preparations

The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) is conducting written exams for the posts of Land Surveyors and Village Administrative…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Multiple cultural and conservation events held across Bengaluru today

The 72nd Wildlife Week saw a walk from Vidhana Soudha to Lalbagh for wildlife conservation, inaugurated by D.K. Shivakumar and attended by…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Bengaluru commuters face unregulated charges, questioning the return of meter autos

Bengaluru commuters are facing unregulated charges, leading to a decline in the use of meter autos. Commuters report that drivers often…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Bengaluru non-profit digitizes 1.75 lakh rare books, making knowledge freely accessible

A Bengaluru-based non-profit, Servants of Knowledge (SoK), has digitized 1.75 lakh rare books, gazettes, and manuscripts. The initiative,…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Bengaluru East and North Corporations Intensify Flood-Mitigation Measures After Heavy Rain

Following heavy rain, the Bengaluru East and North city corporations have intensified flood-mitigation measures, identifying vulnerable…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

IISc Bengaluru study finds link between cardiovascular risk and cognitive health

A study by researchers at the Centre for Brain Research, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, found a link between cardiovascular…

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

Missing names in draft rolls prompt voters to submit Form 6

Voters in Mantri Greens apartment in Malleswaram, Bengaluru, discovered that many names are missing from the draft electoral rolls published…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Fatal elephant attacks refocus scrutiny on tourism project at Roerich estate

Following a recent fatal elephant attack, scrutiny has returned to the tourism department's project at Roerich and Devikarani estate. The…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

COMED-K to appoint three cyber security experts to prevent malpractice in next year's exams

The College of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges Federation (COMED-K) plans to appoint three cyber security experts to recommend…

CrimeBengaluru2 October 2026

Elderly woman robbed of ₹3 lakh gold ornaments after being tricked into drinking tea in Bengaluru

A man tricked an elderly woman at the Satellite Bus Stand on Mysore Road in Bengaluru. The man allegedly convinced her to drink tea, which…

DistrictBengaluru2 October 2026

Traffic Congestion Reported in Multiple Areas of Bengaluru Due to Holidays

Due to the long weekend and Gandhi Jayanti, heavy crowds were observed in various parts of Bengaluru on Thursday night. Traffic congestion…

PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

Opposition leader R. Ashoka alleges political pressure on Election Commission

At a press conference in Bengaluru, opposition leader R. Ashoka stated that 'it is illegal for Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Congress…