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CrimeBengaluru29 October 2026

ED raids real estate businessman's home over alleged ₹10 crore scam involving KPSC scam case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) scam case, revealing…

PoliticsBengaluru29 October 2026

Bengaluru Police state allegations in sting video involving ex-CM Siddaramaiah are 'fabricated and deliberately constructed narrative'

Bengaluru Police stated on Thursday that allegations in the alleged sting operation video involving former Karnataka chief minister…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru29 October 2026

Tejaswi Surya's wife Shivashri makes debut in 'Daigi' through Ramesh Aravind's film

Tejaswi Surya's wife, Shivashri, is making her debut in the film 'Daigi,' a psychological thriller directed by Akash Srivastava. She will…

PoliticsBengaluru29 October 2026

CBI gives clean chit to former CM Siddaramaiah, stating sting operation allegations are 'fabricated' and 'false'

The CBI stated on Thursday that all allegations in the sting operation against former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are 'fabricated' and…

DistrictBengaluru29 October 2026

Priyank Kharge advises continuous learning to adapt to AI changes

Speaking at the inauguration of the new office of RSMUS Integrated Services India Private Limited in the Manutaha Technology Park, Priyank…

PoliticsBengaluru29 October 2026

Bengaluru Police confirm 'sting operation' video against former CM Siddaramaiah is fake, call it a conspiracy

The Bengaluru City Police Commissioner's office released an official press release stating that the viral video concerning former Chief…

DistrictBengaluru29 October 2026

CCB declares clean chit to Siddaramaiah in Sting Operation case

The CCB announced that former CM Siddaramaiah has received a clean chit in the Sting Operation case. The CCB stated that the allegations of…

DistrictBengaluru29 October 2026

IKEA to open second store in Bengaluru, this time in the south

IKEA is set to open its second store in Bengaluru, spanning over 80,000 sq. ft. (7,783 sq. m.). The new location is situated near…

DistrictBengaluru29 October 2026

Multiplexes use 'Halo Effect' psychology to manage audience spending and exit flow

A recent observation notes the contrast between the 'Red Carpet' and golden lights used for entry into multiplexes, versus the narrow, unlit…

CrimeBengaluru29 October 2026

IGP N. Shashikumar resigns from SIT chief post amid Soujanya case controversy

IGP N. Shashikumar, a senior IPS officer, has submitted a written request to the Director General of Police (DG-IGP) to be relieved from the…

CrimeBengaluru29 October 2026

Six arrested in Bengaluru for selling drugs; 9.89 kg ganja, 16 gm MDMA seized

Police arrested six individuals, including two from outside the state, for allegedly selling drugs to the public and college students.…

DistrictBengaluru29 October 2026

BESCOM Power Cut: Power Outage Expected in Over 50 Bengaluru Neighborhoods on Saturday (Oct 31)

BESCOM announced that due to maintenance work at the Banashankari and Subrahmanyapura sub-centers, power outages are expected in over 40…

CrimeBengaluru29 October 2026

Bengaluru Police rescue two software employees, arrest 11 in kidnapping case; rape allegations surface

Bengaluru Police rescued two software employees after a six-hour operation and arrested 11 people in connection with the kidnapping case in…

CrimeBengaluru29 October 2026

11 arrested for kidnapping two techies in Bengaluru; one techie accused of rape

Police arrested 11 individuals in Bengaluru on charges of kidnapping two techies. Additionally, one techie has been accused of rape.

DistrictBengaluru29 October 2026

Bengaluru residents bid tearful farewell to a 20-year-old tree

Residents of Haraluru, Bengaluru, bid a tearful farewell to a beautiful African Tulip tree, which had been a part of their lives for 20…

DistrictBengaluru29 October 2026

Organic papaya farming yields high profit for young farmer in Vijayapura district

A young farmer in Garasanghi village, Kolhara taluk, Vijayapura district, is achieving good income through organic papaya farming. He…

DistrictBengaluru29 October 2026

IGP Shashi Kumar requests removal from Soujanya case SIT head position

Senior IPS officer IGP Shashi Kumar submitted a written request to the Director General of Police (DGP) M.A. Saleem, asking to be relieved…

CrimeBengaluru29 October 2026

11 arrested in Marathahalli kidnapping case; two young men rescued

Marathahalli police arrested 11 people on charges of kidnapping a young man for money. Police stated that two young men, originally from…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru29 October 2026

Shivashree Tejashvi Surya debuts in Kannada cinema with 'Daigi' featuring Ramesh Aravind

The filming of the movie 'Daigi', directed by Akash Srivats, has been completed. The film features Ramesh Aravind, Radhika Narayanan,…

DistrictBengaluru29 October 2026

Leaders pay tribute to Puneeth Rajkumar on the 5th anniversary of his passing

On the 5th anniversary of the passing of Puneeth Rajkumar, various dignitaries paid tribute to him. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar…