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DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Bus fare hike discussion and Nandini milk price hike possibility raised by Minister Bairati Suresh

Transport Minister Bairati Suresh stated that a committee, formed to study the financial status of transport corporations and bus fare…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Man realizes the importance of cash after facing medical emergency in Bengaluru

A man shared his experience on Reddit after his mother faced a medical emergency in Bengaluru. He stated that while he had investments in…

SportsBengaluru30 September 2026

Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill's Rankings Update After West Indies Series

Virat Kohli scored a century in the first ODI against West Indies, securing second place in the ICC ODI batter rankings. Shubman Gill also…

CrimeBengaluru30 September 2026

High Court grants bail to notorious hacker Sriki and companion Rabin Khandewala in multi-crore Bitcoin scam

The Karnataka High Court granted bail to notorious hacker Srikrishna alias Sriki and his associate Rabin Khandewala, who were detained by…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Bengaluru young woman quits IT job to become auto driver, earns more than IT job

A young woman from Bengaluru quit her IT job to become an auto driver, a story that has received widespread praise on social media. She…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Central Silk Board announces job vacancies in Bengaluru; salaries range from ₹35,400 to ₹2,09,200

The Central Silk Board, under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has released a new recruitment notification for various posts…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Bengaluru’s Naturally Dyed Handmade Festival to Celebrate Khadi and Natural Dyes

A three-day festival celebrating khadi, naturally dyed textiles, handmade crafts, and eco-friendly products is launching on Gandhi Jayanti.…

PoliticsBengaluru30 September 2026

Balakrishna attacks H.D. Kumaraswamy, calling him a 'hafta vasooli giraki'

In a statement, MLA Balakrishna launched an attack on H.D. Kumaraswamy, accusing him of being a 'hafta vasooli giraki'. Balakrishna…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Yellow Alert Issued for 8 Districts Including Bengaluru Amid Heavy Rainfall Forecast

The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre announced a yellow alert for 8 districts, including Bengaluru, due to heavy rainfall…

PoliticsBengaluru30 September 2026

Contractors warn of releasing commission records if pending bills are not paid by November

The Karnataka State Contractors' Association stated that 1.5 lakh contractors are struggling due to pending bill payments over the last four…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Flipkart, D2C founders say India is value-conscious, not price-sensitive

E-commerce firm Flipkart expects continued growth into the festive season and its Big Billion Days sale. Flipkart Vice President Nishant…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

BMRCL cancels tenders for Orange Line project, plans for re-tendering

BMRCL has cancelled the tenders for three packages related to the civil works of the 'Orange Line' (Orange Line) under the Namma Metro Phase…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

BMTC to implement new Automatic Passenger Counting system in 30 buses

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is set to introduce a new technology system to enhance the efficiency of its bus…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Gas Leak Causes Explosion at Illegal Refilling Site in Bengaluru

An explosion occurred due to a gas leak at a vacant spot on 6th Cross, Kaggadasapura, Bengaluru. People present at the scene managed to…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

ED investigation reveals scam in KPSC Veterinary Officers' recruitment

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation has revealed a scam in the KPSC Veterinary Officers' recruitment. Accused Basavaraj Kannale…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

KPSC veterinary paper leak: Candidates allegedly paid ₹30–40 lakh, given questions to memorize a day before exam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation into the alleged KPSC veterinary doctors’ recruitment exam paper leak found that candidates…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

LPG cylinder explodes in vacant plot in Bengaluru; no casualties reported

An LPG cylinder exploded in a temporary shed constructed on a vacant plot in Bengaluru today. Police confirmed that there were no casualties…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Bus Ticket Price Hike Report Expected Thursday or Friday

Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh stated that the committee report regarding the bus ticket price hike will be submitted on Thursday or…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru30 September 2026

Government plans 'Urdu Festival' at Vidhana Soudha steps for Urdu Day

Health and Family Welfare, Minority Welfare, Hajj and Waqf Minister U.T. Khadar announced that the government is preparing to organize an…

DistrictBengaluru30 September 2026

Vijay Raghavendra stars in short film 'Nagu Naguta' raising awareness about auto drivers' health

Vijay Raghavendra starred in the short film 'Nagu Naguta', which portrays the life of an auto driver. The film was released on the…