Shashi Tharoor Backs Karnataka Govt’s Bengaluru Demolition Drive

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

South India State News

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has publicly defended the Karnataka government’s demolition drive in Bengaluru, saying the action followed legal procedures and was not intended to provoke unnecessary controversy. His remarks came amid political debate over the removal of unauthorised structures in

South India State News

Bengaluru Demolition Drive Triggers Political Row

By BPN News Desk December 28, 2025

Bengaluru witnessed a major demolition drive in its northern outskirts that left hundreds of families homeless and triggered a political controversy. Authorities carried out the operation in areas including Fakir Colony and Wasim Layout near Yelahanka, where over 200 structures were demolished. Most residents affected by the drive belonged to Muslim families who had been

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Mahesh Babu Launches South India’s First Dolby Cinema

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Actor Mahesh Babu has launched South India’s first Dolby Cinema at AMB Cinemas Kapali in Bengaluru. The premium multiplex officially opened on December 16, marking AMB Cinemas’ entry into Karnataka after its successful Hyderabad flagship. State-of-the-Art Viewing Experience The new multiplex features nine advanced screens, including a dedicated Dolby Cinema hall equipped

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Bengaluru Cop And Friends Loot ₹7 Crore From ATM Van

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

A serving Bengaluru police constable and his associates allegedly orchestrated a ₹7.11 crore robbery from a cash-in-transit ATM van near Ashoka Pillar in Jayanagar. Police say the plan was in the works for nearly six months, with the group studying the van’s route, timing and standard procedures before executing the crime in broad daylight. How […]

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“Space Was Easier” Than Bengaluru Traffic, Says Astronaut Shukla

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

During his keynote at the Bengaluru Tech Summit, astronaut and Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla quipped that travelling in space was easier than his commute within Bengaluru. He revealed that the journey from Marathahalli to the venue took him three times longer than the duration of his scheduled speech. Commute Highlighted City’s Congestion […]

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Karnataka Launches 90-Day Plan For Bengaluru Infra

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

The Karnataka government on September 24 unveiled a 90-day action plan to tackle Bengaluru’s deteriorating infrastructure. The plan aims to address potholes, garbage accumulation, sewerage issues, and traffic congestion — especially along the Outer Ring Road (ORR). Key Measures And Targets Under the scheme, authorities will focus on filling potholes, resurfacing roads,

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CM Siddaramaiah Seeks Wipro Help to Ease ORR Traffic

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written to Wipro founder Azim Premji requesting limited vehicular access through Wipro’s campus along the Outer Ring Road (ORR). The move is aimed at reducing heavy traffic congestion, especially around the Iblur junction during peak hours. Traffic Crisis Commuters along the ORR corridor have long complained about severe jams,

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Heavy Rain: 41 Trees Down, South-West Bengaluru Worst Hit

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

Heavy rain in Bengaluru on Thursday caused widespread disruption, especially in the southern and western zones of the city. According to city authorities, 41 trees fell, and many more branches collapsed between 6 am and 6 pm. More than 100 complaints were logged during this period. Areas Most Affected Bengaluru South, including Jayanagar, JP Nagar, […]

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DK Shivakumar Defends Bengaluru After BlackBuck Exit

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Rajesh Yabaji, co-founder and CEO of logistics tech firm BlackBuck, announced that the company will shift its office from Bellandur on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road. He cited poor road conditions and long commute times—sometimes up to 1.5 hours one way—as the main reasons behind the move. Shivakumar’s Response Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar defended […]

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Bengaluru To Face 60-Hour Water Shutdown From Sept 15

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has announced a 60-hour water supply cut across Bengaluru from September 15 to 17, 2025. The disruption will begin at 1:00 AM on September 15 in areas served by Cauvery Stage V. Areas under Cauvery Stages I to IV will also be affected by the shutdown from […]