Bengaluru

2024 - 3 - 7

Bengaluru Buzz: Blasts, Water Woes, and Political Drama

Bengaluru - Cafe Blast - NIA - Tejasvi Surya - Vande Bharat Express - Water Crisis

From cafe blasts to water crises and political warnings, Bengaluru is facing a whirlwind of events. Dive into the chaos in India's IT capital!

Bengaluru, known for its vibrant culture and booming IT industry, is currently grappling with a series of alarming events. First, a recent blast at Rameshwaram Cafe shocked the city, with CCTV footage revealing intriguing details about the suspect's movements. The NIA stepping in to handle the case has added a layer of mystery to the incident.

Amidst this turmoil, Bengaluru is facing its worst-ever water crisis, pushing the state government to explore alternative solutions to the dwindling water supply. The sight of private tankers swarming the city streets is now a common one, as residents battle overcharged rates and the looming threat of severe water scarcity.

As the water crisis deepens, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya has issued a stern warning to the government, threatening protests if the issue is not swiftly addressed. The political drama unfolds against the backdrop of a city struggling to cope with the simultaneous challenges of security threats and environmental crises.

In a surprising turn of events, Bengaluru's water tanker rates have been capped amidst the drought, bringing a temporary relief to residents. Meanwhile, the city braces for potential protests and further actions from political figures like Tejasvi Surya, highlighting the urgency of resolving the pressing issues at hand.

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Bengaluru blast: What CCTV footage found about Rameshwaram ... (Hindustan Times)

Bengaluru blast: The suspect entered Cafe at 11.34am, exited at 11.43am, and walked to a bus stop over a kilometre away. | Latest News India.

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Bengaluru cafe blast: CCTV trail gives leads on suspect's identity ... (The Indian Express)

Nine persons were injured in the incident and the NIA has started taking over the case from the Bengaluru police. On Wednesday, the NIA announced a reward ...

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As Bengaluru Suffers Worst-Ever Water Crisis, A Raging Political ... (NDTV)

Bengaluru Water Crisis: As Bengaluru grapples with an unprecedented water crisis, the state government is exploring alternative solutions, ...

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Bengaluru's worst water crisis leaves country's IT capital high and dry (Times of India)

A coaching centre and a school in Bengaluru have asked their students to attend classes online due to an 'emergency' caused by an acute water crisis i.

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Bengaluru fixes water tanker rates, cracks down on mafia (India Today)

Around 200 private tankers have been deployed on a contract basis to supply water to Bangalore city to tackle the severe water shortage.

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Bengaluru water crisis: Private tankers overcharge residents facing ... (Business Today)

Bengaluru water shortage: Many posh societies have urged its residents to conserve water by using disposable cutlery, avoiding car washing and swimming pool ...

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Bengaluru Rameshwaram cafe blast: NIA announces ₹10 lakh ... (Livemint)

A bomb blast at the popular eatery, The Rameshwaram Cafe, in Bengaluru on March 1 left nine people injured. The police launched a probe from all angles ...

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Bengaluru water crisis: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya warns massive ... (Livemint)

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya condemns government's negligence towards Bengaluru's water crisis. Warns of protests at Vidhana Soudha if issue is not resolved ...

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Bengaluru caps water tanker rates amid drought, check prices here (The Indian Express)

Bengaluru water crisis: Private water tankers were accused of fleecing residents amid water scarcity in the city.

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Tejasvi Surya warns of protests if Bengaluru water crisis not ... (Hindustan Times)

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya warned of protests in front of Vidhana Soudha if the Congress government do not resolve water crisis in Bengaluru ...

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Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe Blast: Eatery set to reopen on March ... (Livemint)

Days after being struck by an IED blast, Bengaluru's Rameshwaram Cafe is set to reopen for the public from March 9.

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Bengaluru Water Crisis: Failed Monsoon, Desilting Lakes Leave The ... (NDTV Profit)

India's Silicon Valley is facing an unprecedented water crisis as borewells dry up, leaving tens of thousands of residents in a fix. “The situation is very ...

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Worsening water shortage in India's Bengaluru hurts businesses (Reuters)

Bengaluru's acute water shortage is slowing production at its garment factories, doubling restaurant water bills and forcing managers at some global firms ...

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Karnataka set to get sixth Vande Bharat Express; new Bengaluru ... (Livemint)

The Bengaluru-Kalaburagi Vande Bharat Express will be flagged off on March 12, said Kalaburagi Member of Parliament Umesh Jadhav.

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Bengaluru cafe blast suspect seen without mask in new photos (India Today)

The Bengaluru cafe blast suspect was captured on a bus without a hat or mask. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is seeking public assistance in ...

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Bengaluru water crisis: District administration fixes rates for water ... (Business Today)

Bengaluru water shortage: Around 200 private tankers have been deployed on a contractual basis to supply water to Bengaluru city.

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