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A Reddit post by a Bihar man highlighted regional discrimination in Bengaluru after a juice vendor remarked on outsiders working in the city. He expressed concern over growing negativity towards outsiders and called for efforts to change perceptions, while others shared similar experiences and offered suggestions for improvement.

The bomb threats were sent to three private hotels situated in Leela Mahal, Kapila Theertham, and Alipiri areas. The alarming emails were received around 5:30 PM, with a subject line reading, "Pak ISI to activate Improvised EDs in listed hotels, Evacuate by 11 PM! TN CM involved."

The Karnataka High Court upheld a BBMP circular requiring 60% of signage to be in Kannada, denying an urgent hearing for 24 private organizations, including major retailers. Justice Gowdar stressed the need for Kannada signage, extending a stay on any coercive action against the petitioners.

A five-storied building in Bengaluru's Horamavu area has developed cracks, prompting the BBMP to order its evacuation. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar emphasized action against illegal constructions. This follows a recent tragic collapse in Babusa Palya, where eight workers lost their lives.

Two soldiers and two civilian porters were killed in a terror attack near the Line of Control in Gulmarg, Kashmir. Three soldiers were injured. This incident follows a recent spike in violence, with officials calling for stronger security measures to protect civilians and migrant workers.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will flag in the Indian Air Force's Uttarakhand War Memorial car rally on October 30 in Arunachal Pradesh. The rally received a grand welcome at Gauhati University, where military leaders encouraged students to join the armed forces for a meaningful life.

Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwar welcomed CP Yogeshwar's return to Congress, confident it will strengthen the party in the Channapatna by-election. He also addressed Bengaluru’s severe weather, by-poll ticket issues, and former minister Nagendra's legal battle with the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

The IMD forecasts a reduction in rainfall across Karnataka, starting Thursday evening. While some districts will see light to moderate rain, Bengaluru can expect moderate rain until October 26. Cyclone Dana will have minimal impact on Karnataka, mainly affecting areas in Orissa and West Bengal.

Purushottama Bilimale, Chairman of the Kannada Development Authority, emphasized the need for Kannadiga unity to counter Hindi imposition in Bengaluru. He called for job reservations and the implementation of the Sarojini Mahishi report amid concerns over the declining percentage of Kannadigas due to increasing immigration.

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announced Rs 10,000 compensation for households affected by rainwater flooding in Bengaluru. He directed authorities to clear Rajakaluve encroachments and assured temporary shelter for displaced residents. Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda highlighted ongoing lake cleaning and desilting efforts.