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Congress Seva Dal seeks case against Bhaskar Rao over ‘fake news’ on Dhruv Rathee
In a representation dated October 10, Junaid P.K., president of the Brigade, alleged that Mr. Rao had created doubts about Mr. Rathee’s nationality by suggesting that he could be a foreign national.
Seer held on charge of sexually exploiting woman on promise of marriage
The case was registered on October 8, based on a complaint by the victim.
Karnataka High Court strikes down law to increase reservation for SCs/STs, declares it unconstitutional
Court says 50% ceiling on total reservation is binding constitutional principle
Arlekar new full-time Governor of T.N., Sudha Yadav to take charge in Karnataka in new gubernatorial appointments
O.P. Mathur to now serve as Governor of Keralam; Braj Mohan Ram to be Governor of Odisha, Dhal Singh Bisen Governor of Uttarakhand and former BJP general secretary Dushyant Gautam Governor of Sikkim
Section of Church Street caves in under garbage truck
The incident raised concerns over the condition of the road, which is part of the city’s TenderSURE network designed to provide durable streets
Reservation cannot be proportionate to population of castes, says Karnataka High Court
Accepting population as the basis for reservation would be ‘destructive of the principle of equality’, the court says
NHAI begins overpass construction at Sadahalli Junction on NH-44
Project on Bengaluru’s Airport Road aims to improve traffic flow; completion targeted for mid-2027
Stormwater carrying sewage water enters recently restored Sampigehalli Lake during rain
While conservationists and residents are working with the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) officials to find a permanent solution, concerns remain over sewage entering the lake, fish deaths due to sewage water entry, and the lack of a reliable power…
Fake ₹500 notes seized in Begur; one held while circulating counterfeit currency
The police seized fake ₹500 currency notes and a scooter which was allegedly being used to transport the counterfeit currency.
Sexual and gender minorities condemn police move to restrict community activities in public spaces
Senior members of the community argued that the government, without providing alternative livelihood opportunities, is recriminalising the community
How can Karnataka clear the Cauvery backlog amid drought conditions, SC asks Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu says 11.719 tmcft shortfall is hurting Samba cultivation; Karnataka cites water scarcity and drinking-water needs as court reserves order
Karnataka Prisons Department struggles to find ‘suitable cell’ for Prajwal Revanna
The Department has agreed in principle to the police’s recommendation to transfer Prajwal and 11 other prisoners after they were caught using mobile phones inside the prison.
IISc team calls for scrapping Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan ranking framework
The frameworks suffers from critical flaws and vulnerabilities which include structural conflicts of interest in which ULBs act as self-assessors, said the report
Priest killed in suspected leopard attack in Magadi; villagers demand action
The deceased, Shivaswamy, was a priest at the village’s Mahadeshwara Swamy Temple. He had gone to his field around 6.30 a.m. to pluck flowers when the incident occurred.
#THtalksBengaluru | N.A. Haris and the BDA’s vision for Bengaluru
A package of stories featuring Mr. Haris’s responses to readers’ questions on the environmental impact of the short tunnel project, recurring civic issues at layouts developed by the BDA, and the progress of long-pending traffic corridors to decongest the…
BMTC to share real-time bus data with mobility platforms in Bengaluru
In the initial phase, BMTC is planning to provide its transit data to Namma Yatri, Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) and Tummoc
8,000 philately passports sold in a matter of few hours across Karnataka
According to the Karnataka Postal Circle officials, travel enthusiasts, philatelists and others lined up in queues of several hundred metres long as early as 2 a.m. on October 11, 2026
‘Flyovers do not fix traffic’: Residents oppose B-SMILE’s Ragigudda-Kanakapura elevated corridor
Carrying placards with messages such as “Flyovers do not fix traffic”, the residents called for more frequent metro services, better last-mile connectivity and parking facilities at nearby metro stations
Karnataka Chief Minister, Congress legislators to join Delhi protest against SIR on October 12
Shivakumar says the Centre should allow protesters to meet the Chief Election Commissioner, stressing that criticism was part of public life
SIR protest: Former Bengaluru top cop and BJP leader Bhaskar Rao seeks verification of Dhruv Rathee’s citizenship, visa conditions
Ex cop and BJP leader Rao has requested Home Secretary for a thorough verification of Dhruv Rathee’s nationality
If India plays its cards right, suspension of PERM may be an opportunity: Priyank Kharge
Karnataka’s IT-BT Minister discusses the potential implications of the suspension, the State’s AI skilling roadmap, its approach to sustainable data centres and plans to build a deep-tech ecosystem focused on solving real-world problems.
Activists urge Chief Minister to prioritise sterilisation over permanent confinement of dogs
‘Students for Streeties’ urged that animal pounds should be used as temporary facilities for sterilisation, vaccination and post-operative recovery rather than as permanent holding centres
Anti-CEC protest in Bengaluru: Members of Left student groups detained at Freedom Park before march
The protesters were planning to march to the office of the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer, located a few hundred metres from Freedom Park, but were detained by Bengaluru Police even before they could begin their peaceful protest.
#THtalksBengaluru | Bengaluru’s growth debate: N.A. Haris on roads, trees and vertical development
Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) Chairman N A Haris, participates in ‘THTalksBengaluru’, in Bengaluru.
NIMHANS study finds loneliness linked to psychological distress, excessive series watching among parents of emigrated children
The findings assume relevance ahead of World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10, which draws attention to mental health and the need to address psychological well-being
Audit of more than 120 public parks in Bengaluru finds accessibility gaps
When it comes to sanitation, only 29.5% have toilets, of which 61% are accessible. Only 5.4% have handwashing facilities, and 10.9% have drinking water
Bengaluru baker Smriti Nambiar wins silver at WorldSkills competition in Shanghai
Smriti Nambiar speaks about her journey from Bengaluru and Delhi, to China
Kanjivaram plays muse for PN Rao Fine Suits’ latest collection
PN Rao Fine Suits reimagines Kanjivaram traditions and motifs for their latest collection of men’s wear
Read A Kitaab debuts their literature festival in Bengaluru
After two successful editions in Mumbai, Read A Kitaab is hosting their literature festival in Bengaluru for the first time
Maya Bazaar 2026 back in Bengaluru for two days
The eigth edition of Maya Bazaar will see the participation of over 130 entrepreneurs, performers and rap artistes
Why are ORR professionals choosing Panathur
Nestled between Whitefield, Bellandur, Marathahalli and Sarjapur Road, this micro-market offers easy access to some of east Bengaluru’s key employment corridors
NIMHANS launches online course to train faculty as student well-being ambassadors
The initiative is among the steps towards implementing Karnataka’s student mental health policy for higher education
Much more than idli-dosa: How region and ecology shape the cuisine of North Karnataka
With the Ole Project, Anusha Venkatesh is preserving and highlighting lesser-known ingredients and techniques of North Karnataka cuisine, that is born in dry and drought- affected regions. This weekend she gives a contemporary spin to the dishes