Bangalore

Bengaluru’s evolution into a sprawling metropolis is marked by residents favoring microcities like Whitefield over Brigade Road due to traffic congestion. These self-sustained urban hubs help disperse the population and alleviate city resource strain.

BJP-JD(S) alliance rift widens over MLC elections, seat allocations causing discontent. Local functionaries express disappointment and confusion. JD(S) and BJP clash over candidate selections, traditions broken, and unclear decisions in various constituencies.

State home minister G Parameshwara discussed the SIT not going abroad to find MP Prajwal Revanna in the Hassan sex scandal. Interpol’s blue-corner notice is expected to help the state police. Concerns over Congress workers’...