Asra Mavad

Cab scam: Passengers at Kempegowda International Airport allege fake ride apps mimicking Uber and Rapido are inflating fares. Drivers reportedly show duplicate apps with higher prices, prompting complaints and refunds while firms warn users to rely on official app fares only.

Amidst climate anxiety and vanishing urban greenery, an ongoing exhibition in Bengaluru proves that plants actively shape politics, economies, and everyday life, writes Asra Mavad

The online portal, called India Trees and Vegetation Types, was conceptualised by Professor K Sankara Rao. It catalogues more than 4,000 tree species and nearly 150 palm species found across the country's varied ecosystems.

Rented and poorly maintained bikes (mostly second hand) remain another concern.

The growth of educational institutions along Kanakapura Road mirrors the rapid expansion of southern Bengaluru.

The video, posted on Ranvijay's Instagram account on June 22, has since garnered 28 lakh views and 1.27 lakh shares.

From farmland to classrooms: Quiet education hub faces traffic snarls as schools & colleges multiply

Hundreds of goods auto drivers in Bengaluru protested against Porter, alleging loss of business, high commissions and unfair competition. Driver unions urged the government to regulate app-based logistics services and protect livelihoods.

Unverified videos circulating on social media also showed frustrated commuters hitching rides on lorries and trucks to reach home.

In comparison, during the same period last year, between April and June 2025, the airport witnessed six cases of wildlife smuggling.