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Bengaluru gets green light for a new airport rail link – an 8.5‑km spur to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). The Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited (K‑Ride) and Indian Railways have cleared the long‑awaited suburban rail connection, promising to lift the daily traffic bottleneck that swallows nearly one lakh cars and taxis heading to the airport. Background / Context For years, commuters and logistics operators have complained about the congested corridor that links the city’s northern suburbs to KIA. The Majestic–Devanahalli corridor, part of the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP), was earmarked for a dedicated airport spur in the 2020…
In a landmark consumer‑rights verdict, a 75‑year‑old resident of Banashankari, Bengaluru, has won a court battle against a faulty mosquito vaporiser, forcing the manufacturer and retailer to pay compensation for a defective product that failed to perform as advertised. Background and Context India’s tropical climate makes mosquito‑borne illnesses a perennial public health concern. Bengaluru, with its humid monsoon season, sees a surge in dengue, chikungunya and malaria cases every year. In response, manufacturers have flooded the market with electric vaporisers promising to eliminate mosquitoes without chemicals. Yet, consumer complaints about sub‑standard devices have risen sharply, with the Consumer Disputes Redressal…
Four Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) conductors have been suspended after authorities uncovered a scheme that siphoned off more than ₹1.3 lakh from commuters using the city’s cashless ticketing system. The incident, which came to light during routine inspections, has sparked a debate over the security of UPI‑based fare collection and the integrity of public transport staff. Background/Context BMTC introduced a UPI QR‑code system in 2024 to streamline fare payments and reduce cash handling. The move was hailed as a step toward a digital, contactless future, with 51% of passengers now using the QR code to pay their fares. The system…
Speeding motorcycle kills 65‑year‑old in Bengaluru – police arrest rider In a tragic turn of events on Monday, a 65‑year‑old man named Krishnappa N was fatally struck by a speeding motorcycle while crossing the road near the police quarters on Hosur Road in Adugodi, Bengaluru. The rider, identified as Prasad Muralidharan, was apprehended by police and released on station bail. Krishnappa suffered severe head injuries and multiple fractures, and was later admitted to NIMHANS where he succumbed to his injuries. Background/Context Bengaluru’s traffic woes have long been a subject of public concern. With a growing population and an expanding road…
In a tragic turn of events on Monday morning, a 65‑year‑old resident of Mahalingeshwara Block lost his life when a speeding motorcycle struck him on Hosur Road near the police quarters in Adugodi. The incident, which unfolded at approximately 7:45 a.m., has sent shockwaves through the local community and reignited concerns over road safety in Bengaluru. Background/Context Bengaluru’s traffic woes have long been a subject of public debate. With an estimated 1.2 million vehicles on its roads, the city grapples with congestion, erratic driving, and a high incidence of road‑traffic accidents. According to the Karnataka State Transport Department, the state recorded 3,456…
In a landmark ruling today, the Karnataka High Court reprimanded a private Kannada television channel for a comedy skit that many viewers deemed disrespectful to Hindu deities, while granting the channel’s representatives interim protection from arrest. The judge’s remarks underscored the fine line between creative expression and the protection of religious sentiments in India’s diverse society. Background/Context The controversy erupted after an episode of the popular reality show Comedy Junction aired a sketch that satirised a village play based on a scene from the Mahabharata. While the show’s producers insisted the segment was a harmless parody of a local theatre…