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'First-world tech talent. Third-world governance': Bengaluru commuters stuck as Purple Line hits technical snag; MP slams Karnataka govt
Thousands of Bengaluru commuters faced severe disruption on the Purple Line metro after a technical snag at Cubbon Park station. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya criticized the state's urban infrastructure, highlighting the plight of professionals forced to seek alternative transport. Normal services have since resumed, with the metro corporation thanking commuters for their patience.
Narwekar’s ‘Deendayal’ slip draws flak
MNS chief Raj Thackeray was quick to react on social media: “…the manner in which Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar butchered the Marathi language, and the fact that he could not even properly read Marathi written on paper in front of him, filled me with both anger and anguish. Had he eaten bhel from that very sheet of paper before reading it?’’
Residents oppose coastal ad policy, say Carter Road promenade is under ‘threat’
The opposition stems from two notifications issued by the MMB, which permit large hoardings as well as vendors along the state’s coastal stretch. The Maharashtra Maritime Board (Regulation of Display of Advertisements) Regulations, 2026, was notified on April 10, and the Maharashtra Maritime Board (Leasing of Stalls and Leasing of Land for Setting up of Stalls) Regulations, 2026, was issued on April 9.
Probe on to identify Karnataka BJP MLAs who cross-voted; ‘will be punished’, says high command
Strong concerns were raised over lack of discipline in the State BJP at a meeting convened by party national president Nitin Nabin
A plausible rewiring in Karnataka
Private entrants in power supply should share the State’s responsibilities
Karnataka High Court notice to State on plea challenging May 2026 notification on sub-classification of SC communities for reservation
The High Court of Karnataka ordered issue of notice to the State government on another petition by the Confederation of Untouchable Nomadic Communities of Karnataka and others challenging the government’s May 8, 2026 notification, which had revised the August 2025 notifications on sub-classification of Scheduled Castes communities into three groups and distribution of percentage of reservation
Karnataka Tourism Department plans ‘Namma Guide’ platform to connect tourists with licenced tour guides
This new platform will make it convenient for tourists to easily connect with local guides and explore tourist spots
Bidadi Township Project likely to emerge as major political test for Congress in Karnataka
The political ramifications of the township controversy could extend beyond Bengaluru South district
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