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PoliticsBengaluru2 October 2026

AICSC Member Siddaramaiah addresses election reforms at J.H. Patel Foundation event

At the 'Election Reform for Social Reform: Thought-Exchange' program organized by the J.H. Patel Foundation in Bengaluru, AICSC Working…

CrimeBengaluru2 October 2026

Fake currency racket busted: Seven held, 4.3k notes seized in Bengaluru

Police busted a fake currency racket in Bengaluru, arresting seven people and seizing 4,300 notes. The operation was conducted by local…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Discrepancy between actual and MRP of medicines in private hospitals confirmed: Minister U.T. Khadar

Health Minister U.T. Khadar stated that a review conducted by department officials confirmed a large difference between the actual price and…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Karnataka government cancels Urdu festival at Vidhana Soudha steps; Congress warns against using state institutions for non-Kannada language events

The government has canceled the plan to hold an Urdu festival on the steps of the Vidhana Soudha. Congress leader T.A. Narayanganoud stated…

CrimeBengaluru1 October 2026

Mobile phone, SIM cards and cash found in Bengaluru Central Prison

Authorities found mobile phones, SIM cards, and cash inside Bengaluru Central Prison. The items were recovered during a routine check at the…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

CM DK Shivakumar calls today an 'historic day' after protest over Form-7 misuse

Following a protest over alleged misuse of Form-7 in the voter list revision, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that the day is 'historic'…

BusinessBengaluru1 October 2026

Geojit Financial Services appoints CJ George as Executive Chairman, Jones George as Managing Director

Geojit Financial Services Ltd., a company in the financial services sector, appointed CJ George as Executive Chairman and Jones George as…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

KPSC withdraws additional selection list for Motor Vehicle Inspectors

The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has withdrawn the additional selection list for Motor Vehicle Inspectors. KPSC Secretary K.…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

R. Rajanna elected President, Shivamurthy Vice President for Karnataka State Bar Council

R. Rajanna, a senior advocate from the High Court, was elected as the new President, and Shivamurthy as the Vice President of the Karnataka…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Police Housing Facility Inaugurated in Bengaluru; ₹41.50 Crore Project Details Revealed

Home Minister Priyank Kharge inaugurated a police housing complex near Anandarao Circle in Gandhinagar on Thursday. He stated that…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Manipal Hospital launches bike ambulances to provide rapid medical aid in Bengaluru traffic

Manipal Hospital introduced five bike ambulances to provide rapid medical aid amidst Bengaluru's traffic congestion. The ambulances were…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

Students protest against CEC Gyananishwar Kumar at Freedom Park in Bengaluru

The Akhil Bharat Vidyarthi Sanghatana held a protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Thursday. The protest was against the Election…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

State Chief Election Officer instructs EROs to take action as protests continue over Form-7 misuse allegations

Following a protest by CM Dikku Shivakumar and ministers outside the Election Commission's office regarding allegations of Form-7 misuse,…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Voodhe P. Krishna wins 2026 Mahatma Gandhi Seva Award

Voodhe P. Krishna has been awarded the 2026 Mahatma Gandhi Seva Award, presented by the Karnataka government on Mahatma Gandhi's birth…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

JDS alleges illegal transfer of 36 acres of land by Balakrishna family in Bengaluru

JDS unit president A.P. Ranganath alleged that Poura Dalita Minister H.C. Balakrishna illegally transferred approximately 36 acres of Gomala…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Namma Metro's elevated Pink Line set for safety inspection from October 6-8

The statutory safety inspection of Namma Metro's elevated Pink Line is scheduled from October 6 to 8. During the inspection, Commissioner of…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Karnataka High Court dismisses petitions challenging Lokayukta investigation in Bengaluru

The Karnataka High Court dismissed petitions filed by three Revenue Department officials challenging the Lokayukta police investigation. The…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Sony Sports to broadcast new ISL season, MG to be title sponsor

Sony Sports Network will broadcast the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season. The new ISL, which begins on October 10, will feature…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Residents protest against commercial homestays and cafes in residential areas

Residents in HSR Layout and HBR Layout protested against the establishment of commercial homestays and cafes in residential areas. They…

CrimeBengaluru1 October 2026

Man arrested for robbing elderly woman of gold chain in Bengaluru home

Fraser Town police arrested Sharavanan (43), who allegedly entered a home and stole a gold chain from an elderly woman. Police recovered…