Bengaluru news on Friday, October 30, 2026

In Bengaluru on Friday, October 30, 2026: Metro Pink Line clears safety test; Nov 15 opening on track. Also: Railway Board approves Bengaluru-Mumbai overnight Vande Bharat Sleeper train via Pune and Solapur; Bengaluru to add 4,900 new garbage collection vehicles costing Rs 4,500 crore. Weather: Partly cloudy with temperatures between 22–30°C and no rain expected.

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Railway Board approves Bengaluru-Mumbai overnight Vande Bharat Sleeper train via Pune and Solapur.The Indian Express · Oct 29, 3:50 PM

News & local government

Namma Metro Pink Line 7.5-km stretch clears safety inspection; November 15 opening possible.Goodreturns · Oct 29, 11:31 PM
Bengaluru to add 4,900 new garbage collection vehicles costing Rs 4,500 crore.The New Indian Express · Oct 30, 2:59 AM
Two new reservoirs planned for Bengaluru to improve water supply.The Hindu · Oct 29, 4:57 PM
Lufthansa Group adds Bengaluru-Zurich flight route amid rising travel demand.Deccan Herald · Oct 29, 5:46 PM
Missing Bengaluru boy found at remote Mysuru railway station.Deccan Herald · Oct 29, 8:51 PM

Business & new openings

Bengaluru space firm Pixxel establishes subsidiary to serve U.S. defence agencies.The Hindu · Oct 29, 2:38 PM

Nature & environment

Drought affects Bengaluru South with dry farms and water shortages.The New Indian Express · Oct 30, 3:25 AM

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