Bengaluru / The Times of India
Bengaluru anticipates a mild November 11, 2025, with patchy rain and temperatures between 18.5C and 26.5C. Following yesterday's 'poor' air quality (AQI 121), residents are advised to carry masks in traffic-heavy areas. The week ahead forecasts continued rain before a sunny weekend.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara announced disciplinary action against senior prison officials following reports of VVIP treatment at Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara Central Jail. Jail Superintendent Magery and ASP Ashok Bhajantri were dismissed, while Chief Superintendent K Suresh was transferred. An IPS officer will now head the jail for stricter supervision.
On November 9, Bengaluru Customs successfully intercepted three travelers returning from Bangkok, uncovering a shocking smuggling operation. In two separate actions, officials seized endangered species, including a gibbon, a monkey, and a hornbill, prompting arrests under the Wildlife Protection Act.
A video of Muslims praying at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 2 has ignited a political storm. The BJP is demanding answers from the state government, questioning permission for prayers in a high-security zone and contrasting it with restrictions on RSS activities. The government has yet to comment on the security implications.
Global start-ups are increasingly eyeing Bengaluru as a prime innovation hub, recognizing India's vast market potential and robust tech ecosystem. Winners of the EPIC 2025 competition highlighted opportunities in battery recycling, air cargo logistics, and healthtech, underscoring India's role as a gateway for sustainable growth and international collaboration.
Bengaluru Central Prison faces renewed controversy as a video emerges showing inmates partying with liquor and makeshift instruments. This follows earlier footage of high-profile prisoners using phones and watching TV. Home Minister G Parameshwara vows stringent action against officials and promises improved surveillance, including CCTVs and jammers, to curb these repeated security breaches.
A former grocery chain owner, Ravi Prasad Reddy, arrested for murdering two friends, turned to vegetable vending after a Rs 5 crore loss during the Covid-19 pandemic. Driven by financial desperation and hatred, Reddy allegedly murdered his friends to rob them, inspired by crime films.
Bengaluru experienced patchy rain on November 10, with temperatures between 18.1C and 27.2C. Air quality was moderate, with AQI at 68. Light waterproofs and umbrellas are advised. The week ahead forecasts continued rain and moderate temperatures, with significant showers expected mid-week. Weekend temperatures will dip, with November 16 offering clear skies.
Happy Streets returned to MEI Layout, Bagalakunte, offering a vibrant mix of fitness, art, and community engagement. The event featured yoga, Zumba, live music, cultural performances, and engaging activities for all ages, fostering a lively and joyful atmosphere for residents.

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