Local·2026-07-10T15:26:19+00:00
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar defends footpath drive, says ‘big mafia’ behind encroachments
Shivakumar said on Friday, defending the government’s footpath clearance drive that has triggered criticism over the eviction of hundreds of street vendors. “We are not against street vendors and will not trouble anyone. Street vendors can do business there,” he said.
The Hindu - Bengaluru
Local·2026-07-10T04:13:12+00:00
Bengaluru woman accused of killing parents, sister seeks to confess before court
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Indian Express - Bengaluru
Local·2026-07-10T15:10:38+00:00
‘Mockery of democracy’: Civic groups slam move to delay Bengaluru civic polls again
Unlock these with Subscription In the absence of elections, citizens have been forced to settle for whatever little governance the bureaucratic administration provides | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN Civic groups and activists have termed the State government’s move to seek yet another extension for the Bengaluru civic polls an absolute “mockery of democracy” and an attempt to burden the city with unscientific projects without citizen participation. Sneha Nandihal of I Change Indiranagar said that in the absence of elections, citizens have been forced to settle for whatever little governance.
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