Bengaluru news on Thursday, October 22, 2026
In Bengaluru on Thursday, October 22, 2026: Blast at construction site injures two workers; AI video lands man in jail. Also: An explosion at an under-construction building in Pulakeshinagar injured two workers; device disguised as torch suspected; Bengaluru postal services disrupted until October 25 during software upgrade; plan accordingly for mail needs. Weather: Mostly cloudy with light rain (3.8 mm), 20–27°C and winds up to 14 km/h today.
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Headlines
- An explosion at an under-construction building in Pulakeshinagar injured two workers; device disguised as torch suspected.The News Minute ·
News & local government
- Bengaluru electricity consumers will pay higher rates over the next three months.The New Indian Express ·
- Cigarette seizures at Bengaluru airport jumped 57 percent; heightened security enforcement continues.Deccan Herald ·
Traffic & transport
- Bengaluru-SMILE re-tenders six flyover projects worth Rs 1,500 crore; ongoing roadwork affects city commute.Deccan Herald ·
- Bumper-to-bumper traffic reported across Bengaluru roads; plan extra travel time for commute.Bangalore Mirror ·
- Airport City Metro station work in Bengaluru set to begin soon; metro expansion continues.The Times of India ·
Business & new openings
- AISATS opens logistics park near KIA offering short-term cargo storage for businesses.Deccan Herald ·
Housing & real estate
- Land scarcity pushes Bengaluru's affluent homebuyers toward newer residential destinations outside central areas.The New Indian Express ·
Community & volunteering
- Bengaluru corporation now allows direct phone calls to report irregular garbage collection in your area.The New Indian Express ·
Notices, lost & found
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