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DistrictBengaluru26 October 2026

Bengaluru Police Commissioner praises police for solving IED blast case within 72 hours

Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanthkumar Singh praised the police for solving the case of the IED blast within 72 hours. He announced a…

DistrictBengaluru26 October 2026

KEA implements triple OMR sheet system to prevent exam malpractice

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has introduced a triple OMR sheet system to curb malpractice in recruitment exams. This system,…

DistrictBengaluru26 October 2026

Bengaluru's AQI is in the 'Moderate' range, while coastal cities record clean air

According to the latest report from the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bengaluru is currently in the…

PoliticsBengaluru26 October 2026

Backlash puts brakes on GBA’s parking policy

Following concerns raised by ministers, MLAs, and former mayors regarding the proposed Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Parking Rules 2026,…

CrimeBengaluru26 October 2026

Bengaluru Woman Loses ₹98,000 in Online Refund Fraud After Attempting to Exchange Spoiled Curd Packet

A woman in Bengaluru was defrauded under the guise of an online refund. She lost ₹98,000 after attempting to exchange a spoiled curd packet.…

PoliticsBengaluru26 October 2026

CM tells IT sector not to sideline Kannadigas

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that the government takes the issue of Kannadigas being denied fair employment opportunities in…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru26 October 2026

Karnataka History Academy's 40th Annual National Conference Concludes in Chalnagalore

The 40th Annual National Conference of the Karnataka History Academy concluded at the Gurukula of Channabasaveshwara in Chalnagalore. During…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru26 October 2026

Jain Darshan is for everyone, not just Jains

Punjab Governor Ghulam Chand Khataria stated in Bengaluru that Jain Darshan and Darshan are not exclusive to Jains, but are for people of…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru26 October 2026

Veenai and Venu are divine instruments from ancient times, said R. Ganesh

At the 56th Music Conference of Bengaluru Gayana Samaja held on Sunday, R. Ganesh stated that the veenai and venu are divine musical…

CrimeBengaluru26 October 2026

Three arrested in blast case at construction site

Police arrested three individuals—Jahidul Husain Barbuya (27), Sajidul Islam Laskar (22), and Burhan Ahmad Barbuya (20) in connection with a…

DistrictBengaluru26 October 2026

Residents protest garbage accumulation on streets in Bengaluru

Residents in Laggere and Kempegowda Layout Ward expressed anger over garbage accumulation on main roads and streets. They stated that…

DistrictBengaluru26 October 2026

Farmers protest by begging on Kanakapura Main Road demanding bypass construction

Farmers and citizens held a unique protest on Sunday, begging with bodies wrapped in jute sacks and holding utensils, demanding the…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru26 October 2026

Sri Nivas Kalyanaotsava and Rathotsava celebrated grandly in Mahalakshmi Bavaneya

The Sri Nivas Kalyanaotsava and Rathotsava were grandly held at the Rani Abbakka play ground in Mahalakshmi Bavaneya, Bengaluru. The…

DistrictBengaluru26 October 2026

Chikkaballapur MLA completes 302nd village visit under 'Namma Urige Namma Shasakaru' programme

Chikkaballapur MLA Pradeep Eshwar completed his 302nd village visit under the ‘Namma Urige Namma Shasakaru’ programme. The initiative aims…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru26 October 2026

Over 25,000 customers visit 19th 'Raita Sante' at Hebbal KVK

Over 25,000 customers visited the 19th 'Raita Sante' held at the Gandhi Krishi Vigyan Kendra premises in Hebbal, Bengaluru, on Saturday.…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru26 October 2026

7th National Yoga Competition scheduled in Bengaluru from the 29th

The 7th National Yoga Competition is scheduled to take place in Bengaluru from the 29th to the 31st. The event is organized in collaboration…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru26 October 2026

Rainbow Hockey Club defeats Hoysala Hockey Club 8-0 in tournament match

Rainbow Hockey Club defeated Hoysala Hockey Club 8-0 in a tournament match held in memory of D.S. Murthy. Dion Belliyappa scored hat-trick…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru26 October 2026

Free Plastic Surgery Camp Organized at Adichunchanagiri University

A free plastic surgery camp has been organized from October 26 to November 5 at the BGS Auditorium of Adichunchanagiri University. The camp…

SportsBengaluru26 October 2026

Karnataka sprinters win three gold medals at National Junior Athletics Championship

Karnataka's team secured a gold medal in the 4x100m relay for men (U-20) with a time of 40.79 seconds, featuring A. Abubakar, Chiranth P.,…

Faith & festivalsBengaluru26 October 2026

Singer Yashwant MG to set world record with 28 hours of continuous singing

Singer Yashwant MG plans to set a world record by singing songs from 28 states and 28 languages for 28 hours. The event, marking the…