Bengaluru news on Tuesday, October 20, 2026
In Bengaluru on Tuesday, October 20, 2026: Vande Bharat sleeper train inaugurated Nov 1; bird strike grounds Air India. Also: Air India Express flight IX2065 hit by bird during approach to Bengaluru but landed safely with all passengers unharmed; Bengaluru advocate shot dead at home over unpaid rent dispute; tenants from Bihar arrested; police stepping up crackdown on illegal firearms networks. Weather: Partly cloudy with light rain (0.5mm), warm at 21-28°C and breezy up to 17 km/h.
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News & local government
- Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat sleeper train will be inaugurated November 1 and open to public November 2; journey time reduced from 24 to 16 hours.Deccan Herald ·
- DULT drafting new mobility plan for Bengaluru amid Rs 1-lakh crore infrastructure mega projects to handle growing traffic demands.Deccan Herald ·
- Bengaluru-Vijayawada expressway construction underway; 342km greenfield highway expected to connect Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka by 2027.The Times of India ·
- Climate data tools being developed to help Bengaluru tackle heat waves, water scarcity and infrastructure challenges.The New Indian Express ·
- Bengaluru police intensifying operations to identify and disrupt illegal firearms networks across the city.Deccan Herald ·
- Bengaluru North corporation seeking citizen participation to address waste management gaps in the zone.The Times of India ·
Safety & emergencies
- Bengaluru advocate shot dead at home over unpaid rent dispute; tenants from Bihar arrested; police stepping up crackdown on illegal firearms networks.The Times of India ·
Traffic & transport
- Palace Road skywalk construction begins to provide relief for BCU campus traffic congestion.Bangalore Mirror ·
- Dry day declared in parts of Bengaluru October 21-23 for MLC elections; expect traffic and movement restrictions.Deccan Herald ·
Events & going out
- Singer Sonu Nigam's concert scheduled October 24 faces protest threats from pro-Kannada group over past remarks; Nigam apologised.The Indian Express ·
Community & volunteering
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