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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…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

150-m wall collapses after drain blocked, triggers flooding in Bengaluru

A 150-m wall collapsed after a drain was blocked, triggering flooding in Bengaluru.

CrimeBengaluru1 October 2026

Drug Peddler Arrested in Bengaluru; Cannabis and MDMA Seized

K.G. Halli Police arrested Mohammed Mijal (25), who was selling narcotics. Police seized cannabis and MDMA worth ₹1.30 lakh. The accused,…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

Opposition parties protest outside Election Commission office; CM, ministers accused of 'drama'

Opposition parties BJP and JDS protested outside the Election Commission office in Bengaluru regarding the CM and ministers' protest.…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

KEA conducts written exams for Land Surveyor and VAO positions in Bengaluru

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is conducting written exams for Land Surveyor and Village Administrative Officer (VAO) positions…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Energy Minister outlines plans for battery storage and solar power in Bengaluru's electricity system

Energy Minister K.J. George stated that priority will be given to installing 'Battery Energy Storage System' and providing solar power to…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Rachita Ram leaves Parapana Agrahar Jail disappointed after Darshan remains confined to his cell

Actress Rachita Ram arrived at the Parapana Agrahar Central Jail in Bengaluru to meet actor Darshan, who is currently incarcerated for the…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Public demands 50% discount on pending traffic fines; details on how to check and pay

Public organizations and vehicle owners have requested the government to grant another 50% discount on pending traffic e-challan fines.…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Mahesh Pai appointed MD & CEO of South Indian Bank

Mahesh Muralidhar Pai assumed office as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of South Indian Bank on Thursday, according to a press…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Google Cloud India MD: Focus shifts to business impact in agentic AI era

Amit Kumar, Managing Director, Digital Natives Business, Google Cloud India, stated that the era of experimenting with generative AI for…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

CMRS to inspect Kaalanagrahara-Tavarekere Pink Line stretch from October 6

The Metro Rail Safety Commissioner (CMRS) is expected to conduct mandatory safety inspections of the 7.5 km elevated stretch of the Pink…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

High Court directs Priyank Kharge, Nalapadi to file fresh application in Sessions Court regarding RSS defamation case

The High Court bench has disposed of the petition filed by Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Mohammed Nalapadi seeking quashing of the case…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Bengaluru renters complain about asking ₹70,000 rent and ₹4 lakh deposit for 2BHK home

Renters in Bengaluru are expressing dissatisfaction over high rental and security deposit rates. One post on social media highlighted a case…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Bachelor forced to vacate Bengaluru flat despite signed agreement due to society rules

Nikhil Sheoran shared his disappointing experience on his X (Twitter) account. He was forced to vacate the house despite having signed the…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

CM D.K. Shivakumar protests, alleging systematic deletion of voters using Form-7

CM D.K. Shivakumar made serious allegations against the Election Commission's SIR process. He alleged that voters were systematically…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

Partial roof collapse at Bharati Theatre in Peenya, Bengaluru; three people sustain minor injuries

A section of the roof collapsed at Bharati Theatre in Peenya, Bengaluru, while a movie was screening on Wednesday amid heavy rain. Reports…

DistrictBengaluru1 October 2026

EcoNest Ventures outlines what a good tenant experience looks like in Bengaluru

EcoNest Ventures, a Bengaluru-focused real estate and property management company, states that clear agreements and responsive support make…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

CM DK Shivakumar and Ministers protest outside CEO office over alleged electoral fraud

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and ministers staged a protest outside the Chief Electoral Officer's office. They alleged a conspiracy to…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

CM demands action against alleged filing of illegal forms by BJP workers in Chief Electoral Officer's office

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar accused BJP workers of submitting illegal forms, alleging they are targeting Dalit, itinerant, and Muslim…

PoliticsBengaluru1 October 2026

Opposition leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy criticizes Vidhana Parishat for 'Urdu' celebrations at Vidhana Soudha steps

Opposition leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy stated that 'Urdu' has come to the steps of Vidhana Soudha, which should be confined to schools.…