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The latest local news from Bengaluru, Bengaluru city, Karnataka.

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Ex-servicemen express anxiety over age limit discrepancy in education department applications

Ex-servicemen applying for primary and secondary school teacher posts reported that the education department's login shows them exceeding…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

BCICI President demands system to report discrimination against Kannadigas in job recruitment

BCICI President K. Ravi stated that the government should establish a system to file complaints regarding discrimination against Kannadigas…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Janaspandana program scheduled in Pulikesanagar on October 31

A 'Janaspandana– Citizens for Change' program is scheduled for October 31 at the Pulikesanagar Assembly constituency. Officials from Greater…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Tamil Selvi and B.R. Nagaraj selected for 'Nissima Kannadati' and 'Kannada Kattalu' awards

The Kannada Sahitya Parishat announced that writer Tamil Selvi has been selected for the 2026 'Nissima Kannadati' award, and Kannada…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Yanex–Sunrise KBA Diamond Jubilee International Challenge Badminton Tournament Starts Today

The Yanex–Sunrise KBA Diamond Jubilee International Challenge Badminton Tournament, organized by the Karnataka Badminton Association, begins…

CrimeBengaluru27 October 2026

Traveler arrested at Kempegowda Airport with ₹17.50 lakh worth of cannabis

Customs officials arrested a traveler at Kempegowda International Airport in Devanahalli. They seized half a kg of cannabis, valued at…

PoliticsBengaluru27 October 2026

Industries must provide jobs to qualified Kannadigas

Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara stated that industries must provide jobs to qualified Kannadigas, as the government provides necessary…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Vidyanashankara Award announced for B. Nanjundaswamy and Sarfaraz Chandraguthi

The 2026 Vidyanashankara Award has selected B. Nanjundaswamy, a researcher from Tumakuru, for the 'Vidyanashankara Award' and Sarfaraz…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Mysuru students visit ISRO center and museum in Bengaluru

Students from Naisunya School of Excellence recently visited the ISRO center and Sir M. Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technical Museum in…

CrimeBengaluru27 October 2026

Three arrested in car-runover murder case

Electronic City Police arrested three accused in the case of a young man being run over and murdered by a car during a street altercation.…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Free Camp Organized at Hebbal for Speech Improvement

The Sanvaad Institute of Speech and Hearing has organized a free camp for children and adults facing stuttering in Hebbal. The camp will be…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Sharan and Shivank win silver medals at national swimming championship

Sharan S. and Shivank Vishwanath from Bengaluru won silver medals in their respective events at the inaugural Short Course Senior National…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Film Producer B.G. Manjunath Passes Away in Bengaluru

B.G. Manjunath, known for directing the film 'A' starring Upendra, passed away on Monday night. He was reportedly suffering from kidney…

EducationBengaluru27 October 2026

191 Medical Seats Remain After 4th Round of Stray Vacancy Allocation

The Karnataka Examinations Authority announced the results of the 4th round of stray vacancy seat allocation for medical and dental courses…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Garbage collection resumption in Bengaluru after discussions with contractors

The Bangalore Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWMAL) Managing Director assured that issues would be resolved after discussions with the…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Water supply to Gandasi Hobli lakes assured; ₹1.50 crore road project and ₹180 crore lake development announced

Abkari Minister K.M. Shivalingegowda assured that water supply to Gandasi Hobli lakes is certain. He announced a ₹1.50 crore road project…

PoliticsBengaluru27 October 2026

Protest against voter fraud planned for Bengaluru on November 5

B.K. Hariprasad stated that a large protest against voter fraud will be held in Bengaluru on November 5. He added that the protest will be…

PoliticsBengaluru27 October 2026

Congress leader Ugrappa wears black shawl at Valmiki Jayanti, seeks restoration of 56% quota

Congress leader V S Ugrappa and a group of people registered their disappointment over the scrapping of the state’s enhanced reservation for…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

BMTC to install APC system on 30 buses to improve passenger counting

BMTC is implementing an Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) system on 30 buses to further improve the bus service. This system will install…

DistrictBengaluru27 October 2026

Daily Events in Bengaluru: Events at Jayanagar, K.R. Road, and Rajajinagar

On the day's schedule, events include a 56th music convention at the Bengaluru Gayana Samaja on K.R. Road, starting at 10 AM. Other events…