A 13-year-old boy was allegedly abducted and murdered by his neighbour in Bengaluru as part of a ransom plot. The accused, Bhaskar Reddy, has been arrested, while police search for an accomplice. The murder was reportedly premeditated to prevent the boy from identifying his abductors.
Bengaluru is piloting the Jet Patcher technology to efficiently repair smaller potholes without disrupting traffic. This new method, suitable for potholes up to 50mm deep, uses cold-mix technology and allows for quick repairs, offering an alternative to traditional hot-mix methods which are less effective during monsoons and cause traffic congestion. The city aims to expand its use if the pilot project proves successful.
A 19-year-old college student in Bengaluru was allegedly abducted and assaulted by a group of individuals. The incident occurred near his college, leading to a police investigation and the registration of a case against five identified accused.
FC Bengaluru United has reappointed Nallappan Mohanraj as their head coach for the upcoming 2026-27 domestic season. Mohanraj, who previously led the team to Indian Football League qualification, will guide them through the BDFA Super Division League and their maiden IFL campaign.
Econz IT Services, in partnership with Google Cloud, has launched Bengaluru's first Gemini Enterprise Experience Centre. This centre provides an immersive environment for businesses to develop and deploy advanced Agentic AI solutions, marking a significant step in enterprise AI innovation in the region.
Karnataka Health Minister U T Khader announced the busting of a major interstate counterfeit drug racket, leading to an arrest and an ongoing investigation into the suspected supply of fake medicines to hospitals. The racket involved procuring cheap drugs, refilling them, and relabelling them as premium brands, with seizures worth Rs 5 crore. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the widespread network.
The Indian senior men's football team will play an international friendly against Panama at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on September 26. This match against a FIFA World Cup-playing nation will be a significant test for the Blue Tigers, marking their return to Bengaluru after their SAFF Championship 2023 victory.
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against Junaid Ul Islam Baba in a Rs two crore investment fraud case. Baba allegedly defrauded complainants by promising high returns on investments in an e-commerce company, then absconded with the money. He was arrested in Bengaluru and is currently in Central Jail, Srinagar.
A West Bengal native, Jownal Abeed, was arrested on Sunday in Angamaly, Kerala, after police seized eight kg of ganja from his possession. The contraband was reportedly procured from Odisha, transported via Bengaluru, and intended for sale in the Perumbavoor area of Ernakulam district.
Local junior tennis players, including Aahida Singh, Shreeniti Chowdhury, and Tejas Ravi, have advanced to the semifinals of the KSLTA World Tennis Tour Junior J30 Bengaluru. Aahida secured a notable win against third seed Disha Kumar, while top seed Tejas Ravi overcame a tough challenge from Shlok Chauhan. The tournament continues to showcase promising young talent.
Indian track and field athletes, including Avinash Sable and Parul Chaudhary, are using a specialised 'smart track' at SAI NCOE Bengaluru to fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming Asian Games.
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The KSLTA World Tennis Junior J30 tournament is set to host a strong field of India's leading junior players and international youngsters in Bengaluru, offering them a crucial platform to earn ITF Junior ranking points and gain international experience.
Bengaluru is set to host a FIDE-rated Rapid Chess tournament featuring up to 1000 players, serving as a prelude to Season 4 of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (GCL). The tournament offers a Rs 4 lakh prize purse and a chance for participants to experience the build-up to the GCL, which will feature top chess stars like Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand.
India's top centrally-contracted cricketers, including Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, underwent mandatory fitness tests at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. These assessments, featuring the Bronco Test, 2k run, and YoYo test, are crucial for the upcoming eight-month home season, which includes series against Afghanistan and West Indies, and the Asian Games.
India have added veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar as cover for Arshdeep Singh ahead of the fifth T20I against West Indies at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officers seized over 9 kg of methamphetamine in Bhopal and arrested one person. The seizure occurred after intercepting a bus passenger travelling from Delhi to Bengaluru.
A 40-year-old woman in Bengaluru has been accused of killing her four-month-old twin daughters before attempting suicide. Police registered an FIR based on her husband's complaint, who stated she had been suffering from postpartum depression and abnormal behaviour after IVF treatment.
A man in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 25-year-old wife, Ruksana, over suspicion of an illicit relationship and then dumping her body in a stormwater drain. The decomposed body was found on October 13, and the husband, Mohammed Irfaz, confessed to the crime after initial denials.
Krish Gupta of Rayo Racing secured his first National Rotax Karting title in the Senior Category of the FMSCI National Karting Championship in Bengaluru. Despite a challenging start, Gupta showcased remarkable recovery and consistent performance, culminating in a third-place finish in the final race, which was enough to clinch the overall championship. His victory also earns him a spot to represent India at the Rotax World Finals in Portugal.
Bengaluru Police have arrested Ritesh Pandey, a Delhi-based man, in connection with the uploading of a purported sting operation video targeting former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on social media. This marks the first arrest in the case, which involves allegations of a political conspiracy and an ongoing investigation into the video's origin and circulation.
Bengaluru Police denied permission for a Tiranga March organised by the CJP, citing a High Court order that designates Freedom Park as the sole protest site. The march was planned from Town Hall, and the denial comes as CJP leaders are in judicial custody for violating peace bonds in Delhi.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was acquitted by a special MP-MLA court in Sultanpur on Monday in a defamation case stemming from his 2018 remarks against then BJP president Amit Shah. The court ruled that Gandhi's statement was not defamatory and the complainant, Vijay Mishra, was not an aggrieved person. Mishra's lawyer plans to challenge the verdict.
Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak returns to the squad after a nine-month absence for the Asian Champions Trophy. He focused on improving his game in Bengaluru and is excited to play in his hometown of Jalandhar. India, defending champions, will start their campaign on October 27.
Abhishek Sharma, India's explosive opener, failed to deliver in a crucial series decider in Bengaluru, falling cheaply to Keemo Paul. Commentator Ian Bishop highlighted Sharma's recurring weakness against straight balls targeted at his body, a tactic West Indies bowlers have successfully exploited in recent matches.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's convoy was involved in a minor collision on the Purvanchal Expressway on Monday while he was travelling to Sultanpur for a court hearing in a defamation case. Officials confirmed Gandhi was safe and no major injuries occurred. The incident happened around 10.15 am when a vehicle in front suddenly braked, causing a chain reaction. The convoy resumed its journey, heading to the court for a case related to remarks made against Amit Shah in 2018.
Delhi Police initially denied permission for Diljit Dosanjh's October 30 concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium due to security concerns. However, after a meeting with organisers BookMyShow Live and a detailed plan submission, permission has been reconsidered and granted, ensuring the concert will proceed as scheduled.
On October 16, 2026, Cockroach Janta Party supporters carried out Tiranga rallies across Bengaluru, New Delhi and Mumbai to show solidarity with detained CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. Protesters held the Preamble of the Constitution, banners, and large Tricolours while security personnel detained several participants in Connaught Place.
Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been added to India's squad for the series-deciding fifth and final T20I against the West Indies as cover for the injured Arshdeep Singh, marking his return to T20I cricket after four years.
The Food Safety and Drug Administration department in Bengaluru conducted inspections at six high-end eateries, leading to the closure of a rooftop lounge's kitchen due to unhygienic conditions. Officials seized 132 kg of unfit food items, including rotten meat, expired dairy products, and used cooking oil, highlighting a crackdown on non-compliance with food safety regulations.
India's manufacturing and services sectors are set to create over 35 crore new jobs by 2030, necessitating urgent skilling and industry-academia collaboration. Key sectors like automotive, logistics, telecom, clean energy, and textiles will drive this growth, highlighting the need for competency-driven learning to prepare the workforce.
A special PMLA court in Bengaluru has convicted a retired Karnataka Excise Department guard, M Ramchandra, and his daughter, R Yurekha, on money laundering charges. Ramchandra received five years rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 5 lakh fine, while Yurekha received three years rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 3 lakh fine. Five immovable properties were also confiscated. The case stemmed from a 2009 ED investigation based on a Lokayukta Police complaint regarding disproportionate assets.
While intense protests were seen in Mandya and preventive detentions carried out at several places, life remained unaffected in major urban centres like Bengaluru and Mysuru.
Rohan Jangam, an Indian triathlete, successfully completed the Ironman Cascais event in Portugal on October 17, finishing the gruelling 226 km race in 14 hours and 40 minutes after a year of dedicated training.
The KSLTA World Tennis Junior J30 Bengaluru is set to begin with qualifying rounds, offering promising young Indian tennis players a chance to compete for main draw berths. The event, hosted by the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association, will feature both boys' and girls' qualifying draws, with wildcards providing local talent an opportunity to gain international experience and ITF Junior ranking points.
L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has inaugurated an NVIDIA-powered Engineering Intelligence (EI) lab in Bengaluru, designed to showcase AI-native manufacturing, digital twins, and autonomous systems. The facility offers clients a comprehensive view of the manufacturing journey, from virtual validation to autonomous operations, and plans to expand to the US.
Jasprit Bumrah is likely to feature in the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A, while Rishabh Pant is also in contention as both prepare for India's upcoming Test series.
Sanju Samson has expressed hope that left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh will recover from a bouncer injury in time for India's crucial T20I series decider against the West Indies in Bengaluru.
India may turn to Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav for the series-deciding T20I against West Indies as they look to strengthen their bowling attack.
West Indies captain Shai Hope has continued his exceptional form against India, scoring his fourth century and fifth fifty-plus score in seven innings during the ongoing tour. His consistent 'Player of the Match' performances have been crucial, with the series now level at 2-2 heading into the decider on October 17 in Bengaluru. Hope also reflected on the challenging pitch conditions during their recent win.
