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Petition seeks end to Electronics City flyover toll after concession period ends

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Petition seeks end to Electronics City flyover toll after concession period ends

According to the petition, the 20-year concession period began in 2006 and ended on September 10, 2026. | Photo Credit: BHAGYA PRAKASH An online petition has urged the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to stop toll collection on Bengaluru’s Electronics City Flyover following the end…

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11,346 seized vehicles clogging Bengaluru police stations to be shifted

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11,346 seized vehicles clogging Bengaluru police stations to be shifted

Seized vehicles seen near R.T. Nagar police station in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN In a bid to address the long-standing problem of vehicles seized in criminal and traffic cases occupying police station premises, the Bengaluru police on Wednesday (September 16, 2026) launched a drive to shift the vehicles to Revenue Department land on…

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Why should I make a U-turn?: Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar on parks amendment Bill

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Why should I make a U-turn?: Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar on parks amendment Bill

There is no intention to build a tunnel through Lalbagh, and alternative routes will be examined, CM DK Shivakumar told the media. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Dismissing the claim that the government had been forced into a “U-turn” on the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) (Amendment) Bill, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday (September 4, 2026) defended the…

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Bengaluru Eid Milad clash: Three FIRs registered

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Bengaluru Eid Milad clash: Three FIRs registered

Muslim devotees take part in Eid-e-Milad un Nabi (Milad-un-Nabi) procession in Bengaluru on August 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: ALLEN EGENUSE J The Basavanagudi Police have registered three separate FIRs in connection with the clash reported on KR Road in Basavanagudi during an Eid Milad procession on August 26. The police said the situation was…

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Bengaluru’s ORR companies write to GBA expressing concern over white-topping in October, WFH suggestion

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Bengaluru’s ORR companies write to GBA expressing concern over white-topping in October, WFH suggestion

The Outer Ring Road Companies Association (ORRCA) has written to the Greater Bengaluru Authority commissioner Maheshwar Rao expressing “deep disappointment and serious concern” over the move to commence white-topping work on ORR in October 2026, and government’s suggestion for “work from home” (WFH) to mitigate the impact. ‘Inconsistent move’ On August 4, more than 100…

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Bengaluru: Revamped ORR to include dedicated bus, cycle lanes; space under flyovers to be repurposed 

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Bengaluru: Revamped ORR to include dedicated bus, cycle lanes; space under flyovers to be repurposed 

Six junctions along the stretch will be developed under the project, and the space beneath flyovers at these junctions will be transformed into community spaces featuring seating lounges, markets, vending zones, game courts and a gig hub.  | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN The revamped Outer Ring Road (ORR) stretch between Silk Board Junction and K.R….

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Health department forms 30 special teams to inspect hotels, restaurants, food outlets across Bengaluru

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Health department forms 30 special teams to inspect hotels, restaurants, food outlets across Bengaluru

The Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department has requested citizens to raise complaints of food safety violations by dialling the FSSAI helpline number posted on its website. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K Following complaints received from public, videos posted on social media platforms and media reports, the Health and Family Welfare Department has formed…

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Clinical study finds family conflict outweighs academic stress in students’ mental health struggles

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Clinical study finds family conflict outweighs academic stress in students’ mental health struggles

A clinical study by Cadabams Hospitals observed that emotional struggles of many young people may begin well beyond the classroom.   | Photo Credit: Getty Images While examinations, marks and academic competition have been considered the primary drivers of stress experienced by students, a new study suggests “family conflict” as a more common reason for students seeking psychological support…

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Space tech funding in India on the rise, Bengaluru tops the chart: Report

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Space tech funding in India on the rise, Bengaluru tops the chart: Report

As India’s space tech funding reached a record $200 million in 2025, Bengaluru has emerged the ecosystem leader attracting more than half of the ecosystem funding, shows a new report by market research firm Tracxn. According to the report, the sector has raised approximately $871 million in funding as of July 2026. The top 10…

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