Bengaluru news on Saturday, October 17, 2026
In Bengaluru on Saturday, October 17, 2026: India-West Indies T20I ends in rain washout; FC beats Chennaiyin 2-0. Also: Bengaluru FC beat Chennaiyin FC 2-0 in ISL opener with goals from Williams and Perovic; Drain work on Lingarajapuram Main Road hits businesses and worsens traffic. Weather: Mostly cloudy, 20–28°C, no rain expected today; winds up to 12 km/h.
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Headlines
- Rain washed out India vs West Indies T20I decider in Bengaluru; series ends 2-2.The Indian Express ·
News & local government
- Joint property owners can now split A-eKhata online to get separate property records.The Times of India ·
- Karnataka offers land and financial support for NLSIU Bengaluru campus expansion.ET Education ·
- Bengaluru police detained protesters at Town Hall defying protest ban.The Times of India ·
Safety & emergencies
- Two repeat offenders arrested for soliciting money from passengers at Kempegowda Airport.The Times of India ·
Traffic & transport
- Drain work on Lingarajapuram Main Road hits businesses and worsens traffic.Deccan Herald ·
- Long-distance buses crawled out of Bengaluru until 2:30 am Friday due to heavy rain.The Times of India ·
- NHAI begins work on long-delayed footbridge after pedestrian deaths on Bengaluru–Mysuru highway.The Hindu ·
Business & new openings
- University of Manchester to establish research and industry collaboration centre in Bengaluru.The Economic Times ·
- MIT Bengaluru inaugurates Q-HUB@MAHE and deploys QuantrolOx's quantum computing system.Quantum Computing Report ·
- Sathya Agencies completes acquisition of Bengaluru-based Unilet Appliances.BusinessLine ·
Shopping & deals
- Taxi fares reach Rs 100 per km in rain and traffic but rides not guaranteed.The Times of India ·
Schools & kids
- Schools and colleges will close October 22–23 for council elections; booths set up on campuses.The Times of India ·
Sports
Notices, lost & found
- Missed Gruha Jyothi survey? Visit nearest Escom office by October 31 deadline.The Times of India ·
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