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DistrictBengaluru24 September 2026

Artist painted Ganapathi image on airplane window, sparking controversy and 'No-Fly List' demands

A video of an Indian female artist painting a beautiful Ganapathi image on an airplane window went viral, causing intense controversy.…

DistrictBengaluru24 September 2026

On marital bliss, Shivrajkumar gives advice to actress Sanjana Anand

Actress Sanjana Anand questioned actor Shivrajkumar about maintaining a happy married life. Shivrajkumar advised that one must always hold…

DistrictBengaluru24 September 2026

Tenth edition of Neev Literature Festival to be held in Bengaluru

The tenth edition of the Neev Literature Festival will be held in Bengaluru. Festival director Karthika Gopalakrishnan stated that the theme…

DistrictBengaluru24 September 2026

Bengaluru entrepreneur faces criticism for announcing ban on hiring male candidates from four North Indian states

Karthik SG, founder of A1 Sports World, announced on X that his company would no longer hire male candidates from four North Indian states:…

DistrictBengaluru24 September 2026

Batalian film launch held at Sri Mahalakshmi Devasthana in Bengaluru

The launch ceremony for the film 'Batalian', which is being produced by Prakash S. Boodadur under Kaash Pictures, was held at Sri…

PoliticsBengaluru24 September 2026

Finance Department's advice is not a political matter; BJP should protest: DK Shivakumar

Responding to the BJP's protest regarding the Finance Department's advice on the state's financial constraints, Chief Minister D.K.…

DistrictBengaluru24 September 2026

State Chief Secretary demands ₹250 crore from VTU treasury for UVCE development

The State Chief Secretary, Shailani Rajaneesh, wrote a letter to VTU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Vidyashankar, requesting ₹250 crore from the VTU…

CrimeBengaluru24 September 2026

Watchman commits suicide at JDS leader Andanappa's residence in Bengaluru

A watchman working at JDS leader Andanappa's residence in Bengaluru committed suicide on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as…

DistrictBengaluru24 September 2026

Fake beggar scam video goes viral in Bengaluru

A bike rider shared a video on Instagram showing a man begging at a Bengaluru traffic signal. The video shows the man initially begging in a…

DistrictBengaluru24 September 2026

National Lok Adalat disposes of 44.28 lakh cases, 287 couples reconcile

According to Anu Sivaraman, the Executive Director of the Karnataka Legal Services Authority and a senior High Court Judge, a total of…

DistrictBengaluru24 September 2026

Peenya commuters challenge minister, demanding road repairs after statement controversy

Vehicle commuters in Peenya, Bengaluru, have challenged Minister Shiva Lingegowda following his statement. The commuters have demanded that…

PoliticsBengaluru24 September 2026

R. Ashoka questions Congress government over lack of shoes and bags for 23,000 poor students in Bengaluru schools

R. Ashoka questioned the Congress government on its alleged neglect of poor students and temporary teachers in Bengaluru government schools.…

DistrictBengaluru24 September 2026

Watchman commits suicide at JDS leader Andanappa's house in Laghere

A watchman working at JDS leader Andanappa's house in Laghere committed suicide. The deceased, Nagaraj (65), was a resident of Arasikekere…

DistrictBengaluru24 September 2026

MLAs' 'Drought' in Legislature Mocked During Ananth Nag's Felicitation

A heated political drama unfolded in the Vidhana Soudha on Wednesday during the 'Abhinandana Nudi' resolution for veteran actor Ananth Nag,…

PoliticsBengaluru24 September 2026

VTU rejects state government's request for 250 crore rupees from its treasury

The state government requested 250 crore rupees from VTU's treasury for the development of University Worldೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯ College of Engineering…

PoliticsBengaluru24 September 2026

Debate over five guarantee schemes: BJP MLA Siddu Savadi demands stopping schemes and providing electricity to farmers

During a discussion on drought, a heated argument took place between BJP MLA Siddu Savadi and Cooperation Minister Lakshmana Savadi…

CrimeBengaluru24 September 2026

Uber driver accused of kissing sleeping 18-year-old passenger in Bengaluru

An 18-year-old woman accused an Uber driver of hugging and kissing her on the lips after she fell asleep during the journey. The incident…

DistrictBengaluru24 September 2026

Shawl politics sparks heated exchange in Karnataka Legislative Council

A discussion on drought in the Legislative Council took an unexpected turn on Wednesday. The exchange began after BJP MLC Naveen Kottige…

PoliticsBengaluru24 September 2026

Ex-Speaker Basavaraja Horatti questions ministers' attendance and note-taking during special session on drought

During a special session discussion on drought, former Vidhana Parishad Speaker Basavaraja Horatti questioned the ministers' attendance and…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru24 September 2026

Training on Food Hygiene for Street Vendors to Begin Soon

Health Minister U.T. Khadar stated that awareness and training programs on food safety, cleanliness, and responsible use of cooking oil will…