Namma Metro commuters in Bengaluru face annual fare hikes of up to 5% starting February 2026, following Fare Fixation Committee recommendations. This comes after last year's sharp 71% increase on some routes, raising concerns about affordability and traff
The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited will inaugurate the new skywalk at ITPB Whitefield station on January 16, improving connectivity for thousands of daily commuters in the tech hub.
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation considers a 5% fare increase this February, sparking political debate ahead of Bengaluru's corporation elections. Commuters express financial strain concerns.
BMRCL starts prototype trainset testing for the 21-km Pink Line. The elevated stretch may open by mid-2026, with full corridor completion targeted for December 2026. Get all details.
Bengaluru's Namma Metro begins crucial safety tests on the Pink Line's 7.5-km elevated stretch. Public launch likely by May 2024. Get all details on routes, stations, and the underground section timeline.
BMRCL starts mainline testing of Pink Line prototype train. Elevated stretch to open by mid-2026, full 21km corridor by Dec 2026. Yellow Line to get 7th train soon.
Bengaluru's Namma Metro begins trial runs on the crucial 2.1 km Pink Line elevated stretch between KR Puram and Kadabeesanahalli, marking a key step towards Phase 2 completion. Read for details on testing, timelines, and network integration.
BMRCL plans major Bengaluru metro expansion, aiming for 175 km network by 2027. Feasibility studies underway for 200+ km of new corridors. Read the latest updates.
Delhi High Court rules a wife's income cannot be presumed without proof during interim maintenance hearings. Key legal precedent for matrimonial cases. Read the full judgment details.
Bengaluru's ORR Metro line is set for 8-km elevated walkways, approved by GBA. Funding responsibility lies with BMRCL & ORRCA. Read the latest update.
As Namma Metro Phase 3 begins, activists accuse BMRCL of unclear environmental data. The exact number of trees to be cut for the Orange Line remains disputed, raising transparency concerns.
BMRCL's Phase 3 expansion impacts 6,868 trees; 65% face felling. A heritage banyan is among them. The corporation pledges compensatory planting. Details inside.
In a first for Bengaluru, a Namma Metro train was fully wrapped as a birthday tribute for 'Rocking Star' Yash. The unique ad will run for a month, marking a new era in celebrity celebrations and metro advertising. Read more!
Delhi High Court rules a husband's foreign earnings cannot be simply converted to INR for maintenance. Justice Amit Mahajan enhances interim maintenance to Rs 1 lakh per month. Read the full analysis.
BMTC's dedicated metro feeder services in Bengaluru now serve 1.5 lakh daily commuters, a major jump. However, funding gaps from BMRCL and delayed tech upgrades like NCMC rollout pose challenges. Explore the details.
A 19-year-old security guard at Bengaluru's Kempegowda Metro station was assaulted by four IT professionals after he asked them to queue up. Read about the shocking incident and the police action taken.
A BMRCL security staffer was assaulted by four IT professionals at Kempegowda Metro Station for enforcing queue discipline. Police have registered an FIR. Read the full report.
Planning for New Year's Eve in Bengaluru? Here's your complete guide to traffic restrictions, extended metro and bus timings, and safety arrangements from 8 pm Dec 31 to 2 am Jan 1.
Allahabad High Court mandates interim maintenance for women from application date, not court order date, criticizing delays. Landmark ruling ensures financial security.
A Delhi court ordered a man to pay Rs 5 lakh per month as interim maintenance, stating sustenance is not mere survival. The ruling emphasizes a wife's right to live with dignity, matching her marital status.
BMRCL announces extended metro timings on Purple, Green & Yellow Lines for New Year's Eve. MG Road station entry/exit closed after 10pm. Plan your travel with key details.
Uttarakhand High Court dismissed a petition challenging a family court's order for a husband to pay Rs 5,000 monthly maintenance to his wife, emphasizing the gap between earning capacity and actual income.
BMRCL announces extended late-night Namma Metro services for New Year's Eve in Bengaluru. MG Road station entry and exit will be closed from 10 pm as a safety measure. Plan your travel now.
Allahabad High Court mandates interim maintenance for women from application filing date, not court order date, to prevent financial hardship. Justice Rajiv Lochan Shukla modifies family court order in Sonam Yadav case.
BMRCL announces extended metro services on Dec 31. MG Road station entry/exit closes at 10 pm. Use Trinity or Cubbon Park stations. Plan your travel now!
Delhi High Court modifies child maintenance order, emphasizing a father's legal & moral duty. Justice Sharma says a mother's job doesn't absolve her of child-rearing burdens. Read the landmark ruling.
A scheduled mega block on Mumbai's Central Line from Mulund to Matunga allowed for crucial track, signal, and overhead equipment maintenance. Services are set to resume post-block, promising safer commutes.
Bengaluru's metro network is set to nearly double to 175 km by 2027, with new corridors opening from 2026. Deputy CM Shivakumar details the expansion plan to ease city traffic.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar met Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to expedite approvals for crucial Bengaluru infrastructure, including the BMRCL Phase-3A metro expansion. Read for details.
BMRCL announces a major push to operationalise 79km of new Metro corridors in Bengaluru by 2027, including the airport line. Details on timelines, new trains, and the Orange Line tender.