Bengaluru news on Monday, October 26, 2026
In Bengaluru on Monday, October 26, 2026: PG violations expose safety gaps across Bengaluru. Also: 65% of Bengaluru PGs violate rules with unauthorised extra floors, basement kitchens, and missing licences; Bengaluru Metro Phase 4 plan (215 km) will prioritise suburban expansion over core city improvements. Weather: Partly cloudy Monday with highs of 27°C and cool mornings at 17°C.
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- 65% of Bengaluru PGs violate rules with unauthorised extra floors, basement kitchens, and missing licences.The Indian Express ·
News & local government
- Bengaluru Metro Phase 4 plan (215 km) will prioritise suburban expansion over core city improvements.Moneycontrol.com ·
Safety & emergencies
- Bengaluru apartment lifts fail 36% of safety checks with 347 high-priority defects reported.The Times of India ·
- Bengaluru Customs seized hydroponic cannabis from a Bangkok passenger at the airport.Rediff ·
Traffic & transport
Business & new openings
- Brigade Group and Hyatt plan two new hotels in Bengaluru with 600 rooms total.Construction Week India ·
Jobs
- NRAI Bengaluru and Mitti Café host job fair today for disabled persons.Food & Beverage News ·
Housing & real estate
Culture & arts
- Bengaluru embraces repair culture with initiatives to fix items instead of discarding them.The New Indian Express ·
Community & volunteering
- Bengaluru Jatre invites public design submissions to improve local public spaces.The New Indian Express ·
Nature & environment
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