Bengaluru news on Friday, October 23, 2026
In Bengaluru on Friday, October 23, 2026: IED blast: two more suspects identified in probe. Also: Festival waste collection lags across Bengaluru after celebrations; piles accumulating in residential areas; Bengaluru Pink Line Metro elevated section approval expected within five days. Weather: Mostly cloudy with light rain (1.1 mm) expected; temperature 20–27°C, winds up to 13 km/h.
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- Police identify two more suspects in suspected IED blast at under-construction building in Bengaluru.The Hindu ·
- Festival waste collection lags across Bengaluru after celebrations; piles accumulating in residential areas.Deccan Herald ·
- Bengaluru Pink Line Metro elevated section approval expected within five days.The Times of India ·
News & local government
- Blue Line Metro trial runs expected by end of October.The Hindu ·
- Bengaluru physicist Ashoke Sen becomes first Indian to win the Oskar Klein Medal.Deccan Herald ·
Safety & emergencies
- Nepalese cook hospitalised in critical condition after attack by individuals impersonating police.The Times of India ·
Traffic & transport
- Jayanagar road remains closed with no roadwork visible; residents protest ongoing blockade.The Times of India ·
- Majestic bus station still has service issues despite minister's recent surprise inspection.The Hindu ·
Events & going out
- Schooling Steps 2026 Times School Expo this weekend in Bengaluru for parents and students.The Times of India ·
- Ranga Shankara theatre festival in Bengaluru spotlights themes of belonging this weekend.Deccan Herald ·
Business & new openings
- SMOOR celebrates tenth anniversary by launching new HSR Lounge, its 75th outlet in India.ET HospitalityWorld ·
- Akasa Air launches daily flights between Bengaluru and Udaipur.The Hindu ·
Community & volunteering
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