‘Don’t ask for property tax’: Poor infrastructure irks Bengaluru citizens; Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw says past govts responsible too | Bengaluru News

In Bengaluru, poor infrastructure makes residents and busines leader raise their voices NEW DELHI: A citizens’ forum in Bengaluru has called on chief minister Siddaramaiah to intervene and direct the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) not to collect property tax, citing “unscientific and incomplete” civic works that have caused flooding and damaged roads. The Individual Tax…

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Bengaluru weather: Rain expected; AQI improves | Bengaluru News

The data for this weather forecast has been sourced from AQI.in, providing residents with comprehensive information to plan their daily activities and weekly schedules accordingly. Current Weather Conditions Bengaluru is experiencing moderate rainfall and cooler temperatures on October 15, 2025, with predicted highs of 27.1°C and lows of 19.5°C.The city’s air quality remains in the…

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‘Why are roads so bad’: Senior Karnataka ministers go after Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw as she flags Bengaluru civic woes; citizens echo Biocon chief’s comment | Bengaluru News

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, the visionary behind Biocon, took to social media to express her dismay over Bengaluru’s deteriorating infrastructure after a visitor was taken aback by the city’s pothole-ridden roads and litter-strewn streets. BENGALURU: A social media post by Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, highlighting Bengaluru’s crumbling civic infrastructure, has met with a strong reaction from senior…

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Transport minister slams calls to end Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation monopoly, terms move anti-public | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Amid clamour over ending BMTC’s exclusive control over Bengaluru city bus service, transport minister Ramalinga Reddy on Monday strongly criticised and termed those advocating the entry of private operators as “anti-public” and motivated by “private interests”. Naming TV Mohandas Pai, MP Tejasvi Surya, and RK Misra, Reddy said their demand to end BMTC’s monopoly…

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Bengaluru to get India’s most powerful 30 petaflops supercomputer | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: Amid brickbats over infrastructure, here’s something that gives Bengaluru its bragging rights: The premier tech city will soon host India’s most powerful supercomputer with a speed of 30 petaflops, which will help scientists and researchers work faster in important areas like AI, quantum computing, and climate research.Industry experts said a strong tech ecosystem along…

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12km in two hours: Bengaluru traffic turns a nightmare after bus breaks down on Outer Ring Road | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: A major traffic jam stretching for several kilometres brought Outer Ring Road (ORR) to a standstill Tuesday evening after a BMTC electric bus broke down near Ecospace junction.The jam was so severe that motorists took nearly two hours to cover a distance of 12km. The breakdown, which occurred around 4.30pm, led to a cascading…

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Lancaster varsity may provide seats to Bengaluru students: Minister | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: The state govt is in talks with Lancaster University, UK, for providing seats to local, meritorious students from disadvantaged backgrounds on their campus in Bengaluru.Speaking at the inauguration of a new academic building of Nrupathunga University Tuesday, higher education minister MC Sudhakar said foreign universities coming to Bengaluru will help realise the dreams of…

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