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PoliticsBengaluru29 September 2026

HD Kumaraswamy alleges NIMS project is a 'bigger scam' than 2G scam

Addressing a press conference, HD Kumaraswamy stated that the NIMS project is a 'bigger scam' than the 2G scam. He alleged that the state…

PoliticsBengaluru29 September 2026

Complaint filed with Lokayukta against Minister Yatrendra Siddaramaiah over alleged ₹444 crore scam

A complaint has been filed with the Lokayukta against Minister Yatrendra Siddaramaiah, alleging a ₹444 crore scam in KSDC and KSWAN under…

CrimeBengaluru29 September 2026

Rs 5.48 cr worth of MDMA seized, 6 arrested in Bengaluru

Girinagar, Hebbal, and Vidyaranyapura police conducted separate operations in Bengaluru, seizing 5.48 kg of MDMA worth Rs 5.48 crore and…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

IISc experts and traffic experts raise strong objections to Hebbal underpass controversy, citing IIT-Bombay report

IISc experts and traffic experts have raised strong objections to the proposed Hebbal underpass and elevated corridor plans. They noted that…

HealthBengaluru29 September 2026

Health Department Issues Guidelines on Salt Consumption for Public, Schools, and Restaurants

The Health Department has released guidelines regarding salt usage and consumption, issuing warnings to the public, schools, hotels, and…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Leopard spotted in Anchepalaya, Bengaluru; residents anxious amid wildlife sightings

A leopard was spotted in the Anchepalaya area of Bengaluru, causing severe anxiety among local residents. This sighting follows an incident…

PoliticsBengaluru29 September 2026

Contractors allege transparency in PWD tenders and fund release to CM

Contractors wrote a letter to the CM, stating that PWD tenders and fund release have transparency. The letter also highlighted that other…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Finance Department gives green signal for 33rd installment release for Gruha Lakshmi beneficiaries

The Finance Department has given the green signal for the release of the 33rd installment of the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, following the CM's…

CrimeBengaluru29 September 2026

Fake medicine network linked to foreign connections exposed during Kingpin Prashanth Ranjan Babu's interrogation

Following the arrest of kingpin Prashanth Ranjan Babu, the SIT investigation into the fake medicine network has intensified. Prashanth's…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Leopard spotted near where elephant was seen, raising concern among locals

A leopard was spotted in the deserted area of Anjanepalya, near where an elephant was seen the previous day. Security guards captured…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Bengaluru techie finds ₹15,000/month AC room in Bellandur

A Bengaluru techie found a budget flat in Bellandur for ₹15,000 per month. This came after the techie was initially told by a Flent…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Locals symbolically ‘open’ Bengaluru Metro Pink Line, demand early launch

Locals symbolically ‘opened’ the Bengaluru Metro Pink Line, demanding an early launch. The protest occurred after the Bangalore Metro Rail…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru29 September 2026

Vishnuvardhan Amrutha Mahotsava held grandly in Bengaluru

The 'Vishnuvardhan Amrutha Mahotsava' was held grandly at Nandi Link Maidan in Bengaluru on Sunday, commemorating the 75th birth anniversary…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru29 September 2026

Shivrajkumar speaks at Dr. Vishnuvardhan's Amrutha Mahotsava, addressing rumors about his relationship with the late actor

During the 'Dr. Vishnuvardhan Amrutha Mahotsava' held in Bengaluru on Sunday, actor Shivrajkumar participated and recalled his close bond…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Forest Department successfully sends wild elephant back to Bannerghatta Forest

The Forest Department successfully conducted an operation to send a wild elephant, which had killed a worker in the outskirts of Bengaluru,…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru29 September 2026

Veteran Actor Ramesh Aravind Emotional at Dr. Vishnuvardhan's 75th 'Amrutha Mahotsava' in Bengaluru

Veteran actor Ramesh Aravind spoke emotionally at the 'Amrutha Mahotsava' celebrating the 75th birth anniversary of Dr. Vishnuvardhan in…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

High Court directs GBA to provide ₹2.77 crore compensation to man injured by falling tree branch in Bengaluru

The High Court issued a significant order directing the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) to provide ₹2.77 crore compensation to G. Chandan,…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Former IT employee in Bengaluru switches to Rapido auto driver, citing family responsibilities

A woman in Bengaluru, a former IT employee, has drawn attention on social media for leaving her corporate job to work as a Rapido auto…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Heavy rains cause waterlogging in Whitefield, Marathahalli, and Outer Ring Road

Heavy rain accompanied by thunder rained throughout Bengaluru last night. Due to this heavy rain, life has been disrupted in many parts of…

DistrictBengaluru29 September 2026

Allegations of irregularities in BBMP AE exam surfaced from Basavaraj Kannale's secret diary

Allegations of irregularities have surfaced regarding the BBMP AE exam. These details were revealed from Basavaraj Kannale's secret diary.…