A couple was found dead at their rented house in Bengaluru’s Laggere area, with a late-night WhatsApp voice message sent by the husband to his mother emerging as a key lead in the police investigation. Sumant Jain, 32, a civil engineer, and his wife Padmavathi, 29, a software engineer, were found dead at their home in Rajeshwarinagar, where they had been staying for around four months. Police said Sumant was found hanging from a ceiling fan in the hall, while Padmavathi was found dead inside the house.According to a Times of India report, the couple had been married for four years and had no children. Sumant worked for a firm in Nandini Layout, while Padmavathi was employed by a technology company in Whitefield and was originally from Dharwad district.<h2>What did Sumant say in WhatsApp voice note?</h2>The report added that the preliminary investigation suggested that the couple had an argument over their house shortly before the deaths. Sumant reportedly sent his mother a WhatsApp voice message at around 1.30 am on Thursday, saying Padmavathi had told him, ‘This house is mine’.Police said Sumant sounded upset in the message, describing what had happened, and told his mother that he intended to end his life. He also reportedly asked her to take his provident fund money and belongings from the house.Padmavathi’s family has alleged that Sumant killed her before taking his own life. Police are investigating the allegation.<h2>Police probe sequence of events</h2>Investigators suspect the argument turned violent, with Sumant allegedly hitting Padmavathi and suffocating her with a pillow. Police said he later tried to wake her and realised she was not breathing. He then allegedly called his mother and told her what had happened in the voice message.Family members tried reaching him after hearing it. When their calls went unanswered, they contacted the landlord. The house was subsequently opened, and the couple was found dead.Deputy Commissioner of Police (North-West) Nagesh DL said the exact circumstances remained unclear. “We are yet to ascertain if she also committed suicide or it was a murder. She was found lying dead while her husband was found hanging,” he said, as quoted by TOI.Rajagopal Nagar Police have registered a case. Investigators are now working to establish Padmavathi’s cause of death and reconstruct the precise sequence of events.<a href="https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/11181469">Get help &amp; support for suicide</a>If you or someone you know wants help for mental well-being, don't hesitate to talk to a professional. You can contact local authorities and also encourage the person to contact a suicide prevention hotline using the information in the above link. WION is not associated with any of these organisations and does not make any recommendations.

A Bengaluru couple was found dead at their rented home after a late-night WhatsApp voice note was sent to the husband’s mother, leaving police to piece together what happened behind closed doors.

A couple was found dead at their rented house in Bengaluru’s Laggere area, with a late-night WhatsApp voice message sent by the husband to his mother emerging as a key lead in the police investigation. Sumant Jain, 32, a civil engineer, and his wife Padmavathi, 29, a software engineer, were found dead at their home in Rajeshwarinagar, where they had been staying for around four months. Police said Sumant was found hanging from a ceiling fan in the hall, while Padmavathi was found dead inside the house. According to a Times of India report, the couple had been married for four years and had no children. Sumant worked for a firm in Nandini Layout, while Padmavathi was employed by a technology company in Whitefield and was originally from Dharwad district. What did Sumant say in WhatsApp voice note? The report added that the preliminary investigation suggested that the couple had an argument over their house shortly before the deaths. Sumant reportedly sent his mother a WhatsApp voice message at around 1.30 am on Thursday, saying Padmavathi had told him, ‘This house is mine’. Police said Sumant sounded upset in the message, describing what had happened, and told his mother that he intended to end his life. He also reportedly asked her to take his provident fund money and belongings from the house. Padmavathi’s family has alleged that Sumant killed her before taking his own life. Police are investigating the allegation. Police probe sequence of events Investigators suspect the argument turned violent, with Sumant allegedly hitting Padmavathi and suffocating her with a pillow. Police said he later tried to wake her and realised she was not breathing. He then allegedly called his mother and told her what had happened in the voice message. Family members tried reaching him after hearing it. When their calls went unanswered, they contacted the landlord. The house was subsequently opened, and the couple was found dead. Deputy Commissioner of Police (North-West) Nagesh DL said the exact circumstances remained unclear. “We are yet to ascertain if she also committed suicide or it was a murder. She was found lying dead while her husband was found hanging,” he said, as quoted by TOI. Rajagopal Nagar Police have registered a case. Investigators are now working to establish Padmavathi’s cause of death and reconstruct the precise sequence of events. Get help & support for suicide If you or someone you know wants help for mental well-being, don't hesitate to talk to a professional. You can contact local authorities and also encourage the person to contact a suicide prevention hotline using the information in the above link. WION is not associated with any of these organisations and does not make any recommendations.

A Bengaluru couple was found dead at their rented home after a late-night WhatsApp voice note was sent to the husband’s mother, leaving police to piece together what happened behind closed doors.

Bengaluru couple found dead: What husband’s chilling WhatsApp voice note to mother reveals

Bengaluru residents may soon have to pay up to Rs 25,000 annually to park cars on residential roads. The new charges would be implemented if the Karnataka government approves the police under a draft proposal. According to the proposed Greater Bengaluru Area (Parking) Rules, 2026, hourly charges will also be levied for on-street parking on other roads and the parking rates would depend on the road.According to the proposal, the residential parking charges would depend on the type of car. For small cars, an annual permit fee would cost Rs 15,000, for sedans it would be Rs 20,000, and for SUVs, the charges would be Rs 25,000.For on-street parking in non-residential areas, car owners may have to pay between Rs 40 and Rs 80 an hour, while two-wheeler parking charges could range from Rs 20 to Rs 40, depending on the road category.The draft proposes a graded pricing system based on road classification. Cars would be charged Rs 40 per hour on Category C roads, Rs 60 on Category B roads and Rs 80 on Category A roads. For two-wheelers, the proposed rates are Rs 20, Rs 30 and Rs 40 per hour on Category C, B and A roads respectively.Off-street parking is expected to become cheaper, with hourly charges ranging from Rs 20 to Rs 40 for cars and Rs 10 to Rs 20 for two-wheelers. Monthly passes are expected to range from Rs 1,000 to Rs 4,000, and those parking overnight between 8 pm and 8 am would get a 50 per cent concession on monthly off-street parking charges.The draft rules also aim to discourage vehicles from occupying roadside parking for extended periods by imposing higher charges once a vehicle remains parked for more than two hours.If the proposal comes into force, it would significantly change Bengaluru’s parking framework by treating public road space as a paid resource and nudging motorists towards designated off-street parking facilities.The Urban Development Department issued the draft notification on August 11 and has sought objections and suggestions from the public within 30 days of its publication in the Gazette.

Bengaluru may soon introduce annual residential parking permits of up to Rs 25,000 and hourly on-street parking charges of up to Rs 80 under Karnataka’s draft parking policy for the Greater Bengaluru Area.

Bengaluru residents may soon have to pay up to Rs 25,000 annually to park cars on residential roads. The new charges would be implemented if the Karnataka government approves the police under a draft proposal. According to the proposed Greater Bengaluru Area (Parking) Rules, 2026, hourly charges will also be levied for on-street parking on other roads and the parking rates would depend on the road. According to the proposal, the residential parking charges would depend on the type of car. For small cars, an annual permit fee would cost Rs 15,000, for sedans it would be Rs 20,000, and for SUVs, the charges would be Rs 25,000. For on-street parking in non-residential areas, car owners may have to pay between Rs 40 and Rs 80 an hour, while two-wheeler parking charges could range from Rs 20 to Rs 40, depending on the road category. The draft proposes a graded pricing system based on road classification. Cars would be charged Rs 40 per hour on Category C roads, Rs 60 on Category B roads and Rs 80 on Category A roads. For two-wheelers, the proposed rates are Rs 20, Rs 30 and Rs 40 per hour on Category C, B and A roads respectively. Off-street parking is expected to become cheaper, with hourly charges ranging from Rs 20 to Rs 40 for cars and Rs 10 to Rs 20 for two-wheelers. Monthly passes are expected to range from Rs 1,000 to Rs 4,000, and those parking overnight between 8 pm and 8 am would get a 50 per cent concession on monthly off-street parking charges. The draft rules also aim to discourage vehicles from occupying roadside parking for extended periods by imposing higher charges once a vehicle remains parked for more than two hours. If the proposal comes into force, it would significantly change Bengaluru’s parking framework by treating public road space as a paid resource and nudging motorists towards designated off-street parking facilities. The Urban Development Department issued the draft notification on August 11 and has sought objections and suggestions from the public within 30 days of its publication in the Gazette.

Bengaluru may soon introduce annual residential parking permits of up to Rs 25,000 and hourly on-street parking charges of up to Rs 80 under Karnataka’s draft parking policy for the Greater Bengaluru Area.

Bengaluru residents to pay up to Rs 25,000 for parking outside home? Here’s what new proposal says

A major security breach has been reported at Bengaluru Central Jail after former MP and rape convict Prajwal Revanna was allegedly found using a mobile phone inside the high-security prison. The phone was reportedly recovered during a Central Crime Branch raid at the facility.

According to prison authorities, Revanna claimed that he had used the phone to contact his lawyer and family members. Officials also said the seized device contained numerous videos and that newspaper clippings were recovered from his possession.

Following the incident, the government suspended the jail's assistant superintendent, while the jail supervisor was served a show-cause notice. Fresh charges have also reportedly been filed against Revanna for possessing and using a prohibited device inside the prison.

The latest incident has once again raised questions over security arrangements and alleged VIP treatment at Bengaluru Central Jail, following previous controversies involving inmates using mobile phones and other prohibited facilities inside the prison.

Prajwal Revanna Caught Using Mobile Phone Inside Bengaluru Central Jail

Quick-commerce company Zepto has come under scrutiny after Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drug Administration shut a Zepto warehouse in Hoskote on the outskirts of Bengaluru following a surprise inspection.

Authorities reportedly observed several food safety violations, including non-compliant labelling, misbranding, unhygienic food handling and improper storage conditions.

Zepto said the inspection was routine and that the observations and recommendations shared by the food safety department would be addressed. The company also said it remains committed to maintaining food safety and hygiene standards.

The action comes amid a wider food safety crackdown in Karnataka. A three-day special inspection drive in Bengaluru recently uncovered violations at several upscale hotels, including expired food products, mislabelling, unhygienic handling, improper meat storage and inadequate segregation of vegetarian and non-vegetarian items.

Karnataka Cracks Down on Zepto | Bengaluru Warehouse Sealed Over Food Safety Violations

A major food safety crackdown is underway across Bengaluru after growing complaints and social media reports alleging serious hygiene violations at restaurants and hotels.

On the directions of Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, 60 special teams conducted surprise inspections at three-star and five-star hotels and restaurants across the city.

Officials reportedly found rotten onions, expired milk cartons, decaying frozen meat, unhygienic kitchens and vegetables showing fungal growth. Inspectors also flagged improper food storage, mislabelled products and violations of FSSAI labelling requirements.

Some establishments were also found failing to properly separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Notices have been issued to the concerned food business operators, while food samples have been sent to laboratories for testing.


Bengaluru Food Safety Raid: Rotten Meat, Expired Milk Found in Hotels | Food Safety Crackdown

Welcome to today's Top India Headlines, covering the biggest developments from across the country.

Ahead of Independence Day celebrations, Delhi Police has imposed a ban on drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), paragliders, and other aerial platforms from August 2 to August 16. Authorities cited intelligence inputs warning that terrorists or anti-social elements could misuse such platforms to threaten national security.

In Jammu and Kashmir, a cloudburst struck the Doda-Ramban region, while continuous rainfall pushed the Chenab River to dangerous levels. Authorities opened two gates of the Baglihar Dam to regulate rising water inflows, and disaster response teams were deployed as flood alerts remained in effect.

In Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar launched the Freedom From Waste Campaign, urging citizens to participate in keeping the city clean. The campaign was inaugurated near the Kempegowda Statue at the Hebbal Flyover.

Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana portal. Under the scheme, eligible women will receive ₹2,500 per month in financial assistance. The Delhi Government has allocated ₹5,100 crore for the programme, which is expected to benefit around 17 lakh women.

Delhi Bans Drones Ahead Of Independence Day | J&K Cloudburst | Delhi Launches ₹2,500 Lakshmi Yojana

Bengaluru now has one of the highest private vehicle concentrations in India, including 2.52 million cars and 8.7 million two-wheelers. While this may reflect economic growth, rising incomes and the expansion of the IT sector in India’s Silicon Valley, it also highlights the challenges facing public transport in the southern city. Bus and metro systems have not kept pace with Bengaluru’s rapid expansion over the past three decades, forcing many residents to depend on personal vehicles. This, in turn, has contributed to perennial traffic congestion and longer commute times.<h2>Private vehicles in Bengaluru in numbers</h2>A Deccan Chronicle report citing Karnataka Transport Department figures said Bengaluru had 12.8 million registered vehicles as of 30 June this year. Besides the private vehicles mentioned above, nearly 300,000 taxis operate on the city’s roads. In June alone, 78,084 vehicles were added, in a city with an estimated population of more than 14 million. The 2025–26 period recorded 790,000 new vehicle registrations, including approximately 150,000 cars and 520,000 two-wheelers.The past five years saw 100,000 new car registrations annually in the past five years. The annual growth of 10 per cent is substantially faster than population growth.&nbsp;With 14,063 km of road network as recorded by the Greater Bengaluru Authority, the city now has roughly 900 registered vehicles per kilometre of road.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bmtc-suspends-conductor-after-he-asked-karnataka-minister-to-get-off-bus-video-1784015271601">BMTC suspends conductor after he asked Karnataka Minister to get off bus: VIDEO</a><h2>Slow progress of Namma Metro in Bengaluru</h2>Namma Metro had an operational network of 96.1 km and 83 stations by August 2025, according to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), which manages Bengaluru’s metro rail system. This makes it India’s third-largest metro network. Phase 2 construction is continuing, while Phase 3 has received approval but is yet to enter full-scale construction. A Deccan Herald report noted that repeated alignment revisions, including double-decker and tunnel corridors under Phases 3 and 3A, have delayed metro expansion. No major new metro construction was started in the past four-and-a-half years.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-second-most-congested-asian-country-bengaluru-tops-global-traffic-charts-1769172682032/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-second-most-congested-asian-country-bengaluru-tops-global-traffic-charts-1769172682032/embed</a><h2>Up to 1 million passengers use Namma Metro daily as bus fleet shrinks</h2>The metro and buses together account for only about half of daily travel, while private vehicles, including cars, two-wheelers and app-based taxis, dominate most trips, according to studies by the Directorate of Urban Land Transport, BMRCL and the World Resources Institute India.The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus fleet has declined, reducing public transport accessibility and pushing more commuters towards private vehicles. Experts cited in a Deccan Herald report said this decline has directly contributed to rising private vehicle ownership, adding that expanding tunnel roads and elevated corridors alone would induce more traffic rather than reduce congestion.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/metro-vs-auto-which-is-cheaper-for-daily-office-travel-in-india-1763650586861">Metro vs Auto: Which is cheaper for daily office travel in India?</a><h2>Traffic congestion resulting from more private vehicles on roads</h2>The 2025 TomTom Traffic Index ranked Bengaluru as the world’s second-most congested city after Mexico City, with average travel time reaching 36 minutes and 9 seconds for a 10 km journey. The report estimated that Bengaluru drivers lost 168 hours annually in peak-hour traffic.Experts also noted that suburbs such as Whitefield and Sarjapur developed without adequate street networks, making them heavily dependent on a few arterial roads. Improving public transport coverage, strengthening bus and metro integration, enhancing last-mile connectivity and managing private vehicle use are suggested to address Bengaluru’s worsening congestion.

Bengaluru’s rising number of private cars and two-wheelers is a reflection of the growing transport challenges in the south Indian city. Metro rail is expanding slowly, and bus services are not matching urban population growth, worsening congestion and commute times.

Bengaluru now has one of the highest private vehicle concentrations in India, including 2.52 million cars and 8.7 million two-wheelers. While this may reflect economic growth, rising incomes and the expansion of the IT sector in India’s Silicon Valley, it also highlights the challenges facing public transport in the southern city. Bus and metro systems have not kept pace with Bengaluru’s rapid expansion over the past three decades, forcing many residents to depend on personal vehicles. This, in turn, has contributed to perennial traffic congestion and longer commute times. Private vehicles in Bengaluru in numbers A Deccan Chronicle report citing Karnataka Transport Department figures said Bengaluru had 12.8 million registered vehicles as of 30 June this year. Besides the private vehicles mentioned above, nearly 300,000 taxis operate on the city’s roads. In June alone, 78,084 vehicles were added, in a city with an estimated population of more than 14 million. The 2025–26 period recorded 790,000 new vehicle registrations, including approximately 150,000 cars and 520,000 two-wheelers. The past five years saw 100,000 new car registrations annually in the past five years. The annual growth of 10 per cent is substantially faster than population growth. With 14,063 km of road network as recorded by the Greater Bengaluru Authority, the city now has roughly 900 registered vehicles per kilometre of road. Also read: BMTC suspends conductor after he asked Karnataka Minister to get off bus: VIDEO Slow progress of Namma Metro in Bengaluru Namma Metro had an operational network of 96.1 km and 83 stations by August 2025, according to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), which manages Bengaluru’s metro rail system. This makes it India’s third-largest metro network. Phase 2 construction is continuing, while Phase 3 has received approval but is yet to enter full-scale construction. A Deccan Herald report noted that repeated alignment revisions, including double-decker and tunnel corridors under Phases 3 and 3A, have delayed metro expansion. No major new metro construction was started in the past four-and-a-half years. https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-second-most-congested-asian-country-bengaluru-tops-global-traffic-charts-1769172682032/embed Up to 1 million passengers use Namma Metro daily as bus fleet shrinks The metro and buses together account for only about half of daily travel, while private vehicles, including cars, two-wheelers and app-based taxis, dominate most trips, according to studies by the Directorate of Urban Land Transport, BMRCL and the World Resources Institute India. The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus fleet has declined, reducing public transport accessibility and pushing more commuters towards private vehicles. Experts cited in a Deccan Herald report said this decline has directly contributed to rising private vehicle ownership, adding that expanding tunnel roads and elevated corridors alone would induce more traffic rather than reduce congestion. Also read: Metro vs Auto: Which is cheaper for daily office travel in India? Traffic congestion resulting from more private vehicles on roads The 2025 TomTom Traffic Index ranked Bengaluru as the world’s second-most congested city after Mexico City, with average travel time reaching 36 minutes and 9 seconds for a 10 km journey. The report estimated that Bengaluru drivers lost 168 hours annually in peak-hour traffic. Experts also noted that suburbs such as Whitefield and Sarjapur developed without adequate street networks, making them heavily dependent on a few arterial roads. Improving public transport coverage, strengthening bus and metro integration, enhancing last-mile connectivity and managing private vehicle use are suggested to address Bengaluru’s worsening congestion.

Bengaluru’s rising number of private cars and two-wheelers is a reflection of the growing transport challenges in the south Indian city. Metro rail is expanding slowly, and bus services are not matching urban population growth, worsening congestion and commute times.

Bengaluru private cars grow rapidly to 2.5 million. What it says about the public transport system of India's ‘Silicon Valley’

In a shocking turn of events, a woman packed her father in a gunny bag to take him to a courier office in order to send a parcel out of Bengaluru. The act was done to make a reel for social media, highlighting that "couriering a person" was the only option left for travel when bus tickets are often sold out during the festive season. The whole scene was captured on camera and went viral on social media.&nbsp;The incident came to light on Tuesday when the five members of the family, a woman, her husband, mother-in-law and brother-in-law, visited a courier service's office within the Vyalikaval police station limits carrying a large package. When staff asked what was inside, the family refused to respond. Suspicious, employees opened the parcel and were shocked to discover the woman’s father inside.&nbsp;Citing sources, NDTV confirmed that the man appeared visibly distressed and was unable to breathe properly. The family later claimed the act was staged to create a reel for social media to highlight how bus tickets are often unavailable during the festive season around Ugadi and Ramzan, suggesting that sending a person by courier was the only remaining option.&nbsp;Even after being confronted, the family reportedly argued with the staff, insisting that the package be accepted since they had gone to the trouble of bringing it there. Later, they alerted the cops, leading them to the police station, where they also recorded an apology video and admitted that their actions were irresponsible. Authorities stated that they allowed the family to go after issuing a stringent warning for attempting the same stunts in the future.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We live in a weird weird world. Daughter &amp; family pack father in a gunny bag,take him to a courier office,ask staff to send parcel out of Bengaluru, all this for a reel showing it&#39;s easier to courier a man than get bus &amp; train tickets this festive season. Land in police station. <a href="https://t.co/ROz2SWjFpT">pic.twitter.com/ROz2SWjFpT</a>&mdash; Deepak Bopanna (@dpkBopanna) <a href="https://twitter.com/dpkBopanna/status/2033957424307335385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Netizens react to the shocking incident</h3>After the video surfaced on social media, a user on X said, "When content crosses the line between creativity and common sense, situations like this happen."&nbsp;The next said, "Creativity is great, but stunts like this send the wrong message and can be dangerous."&nbsp;"For the sake of fame, what lows will people go to? Exposing bodies, chasing clout with cheap content, fake controversies, staged drama, clickbait lies, relationship publicity stunts, etc., and now this. Attention has become more important than dignity to some," the next said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/coldplay-kiss-cam-woman-has-ended-all-ties-with-former-boss-he-wasn-t-the-person-1773896386270">Coldplay kiss cam woman has ended all ties with former boss. 'He wasn't the person...'</a>

The incident came to light on Tuesday when the five members of the family, a woman, her husband, mother-in-law and brother-in-law, visited a courier service's office within the Vyalikaval police station limits carrying a large package.

In a shocking turn of events, a woman packed her father in a gunny bag to take him to a courier office in order to send a parcel out of Bengaluru. The act was done to make a reel for social media, highlighting that "couriering a person" was the only option left for travel when bus tickets are often sold out during the festive season. The whole scene was captured on camera and went viral on social media. The incident came to light on Tuesday when the five members of the family, a woman, her husband, mother-in-law and brother-in-law, visited a courier service's office within the Vyalikaval police station limits carrying a large package. When staff asked what was inside, the family refused to respond. Suspicious, employees opened the parcel and were shocked to discover the woman’s father inside. Citing sources, NDTV confirmed that the man appeared visibly distressed and was unable to breathe properly. The family later claimed the act was staged to create a reel for social media to highlight how bus tickets are often unavailable during the festive season around Ugadi and Ramzan, suggesting that sending a person by courier was the only remaining option. Even after being confronted, the family reportedly argued with the staff, insisting that the package be accepted since they had gone to the trouble of bringing it there. Later, they alerted the cops, leading them to the police station, where they also recorded an apology video and admitted that their actions were irresponsible. Authorities stated that they allowed the family to go after issuing a stringent warning for attempting the same stunts in the future.

The incident came to light on Tuesday when the five members of the family, a woman, her husband, mother-in-law and brother-in-law, visited a courier service's office within the Vyalikaval police station limits carrying a large package.

Indian woman tried to 'courier' her father to record reel, and then this happened. But why did she do it? WATCH

A video showing rainwater leaking from a recently inaugurated Hebbal flyover in Bengaluru has gone viral on social media. After the video surfaced on the Internet, the administration was heavily criticised for poor construction quality.&nbsp;The incident captured on phone has raised concerns among netizens about the project's standards, as the flyover was inaugurated last month by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. However, WION couldn't verify the authenticity of the video.&nbsp;In the viral video, it can be seen that rainwater was leaking from two different spots on the Hebbal flyover after the rain, turning the spot into a waterfall. "Experience the new free waterfall spot at Hebbal. All are welcome #Bengaluru," the viral video, shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by the page "Bengaluru Post," was captioned.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Experience the new free waterfall spot at Hebbal. All are welcome <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bengaluru?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bengaluru</a> <a href="https://t.co/2eEsTVC5vK">pic.twitter.com/2eEsTVC5vK</a>&mdash; Bengaluru Post (@bengalurupost1) <a href="https://twitter.com/bengalurupost1/status/1964571806008037594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Netizens react to viral post</h3>After the video went viral on social media, netizens took jibes at the state government for making false promises regarding infrastructure but delivering poor results.&nbsp;&nbsp;One of the users said mockingly, "I never expected this much when our C. M promised to make Bangalore city's infrastructure to be like that of Singapore. Hats off to his futuristic ideas."&nbsp;The next said, "Good idea, our DyCM will charge a fee to watch such wonders saying it is all his idea to make Greater Bengaluru beautiful and also bring revenue 😄 Next rain, he will row a boat and come there to inaugurate the plan 😉."&nbsp;"Is this the brand new flyover loop which has metal parts for no reason? Thankfully it's just water that can't cause corrosion to Gold," the next also said.&nbsp;Another said," LoL, Here it's just in the sides. Come to Nayandahalli Underpass, 2 wheeler riders get free Bath showers organised by BBMP after rainfall in the city."

The leaking rainwater from a recently inaugurated Hebbal flyover in Bengaluru raised concerns among netizens about the project's standards, as the flyover was inaugurated last month by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.

A video showing rainwater leaking from a recently inaugurated Hebbal flyover in Bengaluru has gone viral on social media. After the video surfaced on the Internet, the administration was heavily criticised for poor construction quality. The incident captured on phone has raised concerns among netizens about the project's standards, as the flyover was inaugurated last month by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. However, WION couldn't verify the authenticity of the video. In the viral video, it can be seen that rainwater was leaking from two different spots on the Hebbal flyover after the rain, turning the spot into a waterfall. "Experience the new free waterfall spot at Hebbal. All are welcome #Bengaluru," the viral video, shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by the page "Bengaluru Post," was captioned.

The leaking rainwater from a recently inaugurated Hebbal flyover in Bengaluru raised concerns among netizens about the project's standards, as the flyover was inaugurated last month by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.

Newly inaugurated flyover in Bengaluru turns into ‘waterfall’ spot after rains, video goes viral | WATCH

This one is nothing short of a script from a comic book, where a thief in custody wears a police constable’s uniform he sees lying around, and it comes to light only a year later and gets the personnel into trouble. In a bizarre twist, an investigation of a theft in Bengaluru's Indiranagar got Constable HR Sonar suspended as the ghost of the past came haunting.&nbsp;&nbsp;Saleem Sheikh, aka Bombay Saleem, a notorious thief, has been involved in multiple thefts. And in 2024, he was arrested by the Govindapura police for 50 such cases. As the officials were making attempts to recover the jewellery and valuables he had allegedly stolen, he was taken outside the city and put up in a lodge.&nbsp;Now, this is when Saleem pulled the stunt of wearing the cop’s uniform and quickly dialling his wife in a bid to impress her. All was well until a year later, in a completely different case involving Saleem, the police checked his phone as part of the investigation. It was during this probe that screenshots of the thief in a constable’s uniform came to light. This led to another enquiry in which it was learnt that when constables, who were supervising the thief, left him unattended. And that is probably when the swift to act Saleem took advantage of the situation.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/19-shockingly-bizarre-real-and-declassified-cia-operations-1754747078261">Mind control psychic ops, Cold War condom-drop, Acoustic kity, Fidel Castro assasination – 19 shockingly bizarre, real and declassified CIA operations</a>&nbsp;B Devaraj, Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) confirmed that the screenshots were from a WhatsApp video call that Saleem had made to his wife.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We questioned him later and found that Saleem was previously arrested by the Govindapura police last year in a similar theft case. To recover the valuables, the police had taken him outside Bengaluru and stayed in a hotel. Saleem used Sonar's uniform and called his wife. It amounts to negligence, and Sonar has been suspended,” Devaraj was quoted by news outlet NDTV.&nbsp;The authorities are also probing the thief’s relationship with the constable and other personnel to see if there is any link that provides him with opportunities to commit such crimes.

A thief, to impress his wife, grabs a Bengaluru cop's uniform and flaunts it on video call. This episode was the thief's best-kept secret until it surfaced a year later as part of a different investigation and got the constable suspended. 

This one is nothing short of a script from a comic book, where a thief in custody wears a police constable’s uniform he sees lying around, and it comes to light only a year later and gets the personnel into trouble. In a bizarre twist, an investigation of a theft in Bengaluru's Indiranagar got Constable HR Sonar suspended as the ghost of the past came haunting. Saleem Sheikh, aka Bombay Saleem, a notorious thief, has been involved in multiple thefts. And in 2024, he was arrested by the Govindapura police for 50 such cases. As the officials were making attempts to recover the jewellery and valuables he had allegedly stolen, he was taken outside the city and put up in a lodge. Now, this is when Saleem pulled the stunt of wearing the cop’s uniform and quickly dialling his wife in a bid to impress her. All was well until a year later, in a completely different case involving Saleem, the police checked his phone as part of the investigation. It was during this probe that screenshots of the thief in a constable’s uniform came to light. This led to another enquiry in which it was learnt that when constables, who were supervising the thief, left him unattended. And that is probably when the swift to act Saleem took advantage of the situation. Also read: Mind control psychic ops, Cold War condom-drop, Acoustic kity, Fidel Castro assasination – 19 shockingly bizarre, real and declassified CIA operations B Devaraj, Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) confirmed that the screenshots were from a WhatsApp video call that Saleem had made to his wife. “We questioned him later and found that Saleem was previously arrested by the Govindapura police last year in a similar theft case. To recover the valuables, the police had taken him outside Bengaluru and stayed in a hotel. Saleem used Sonar's uniform and called his wife. It amounts to negligence, and Sonar has been suspended,” Devaraj was quoted by news outlet NDTV. The authorities are also probing the thief’s relationship with the constable and other personnel to see if there is any link that provides him with opportunities to commit such crimes.

A thief, to impress his wife, grabs a Bengaluru cop's uniform and flaunts it on video call. This episode was the thief's best-kept secret until it surfaced a year later as part of a different investigation and got the constable suspended.&nbsp;

Thief wears Bengaluru Police constable's uniform, flaunts it to wife on video call

A local Saree shop in Bengaluru is going viral for launching an ad styled similar to Chat GPT interface along with the prompt- ‘Why is Varamahalakshmi festival celebrated?’ The ad seems like a creative mixture of modern AI aesthetics and traditional cultural messaging. The internet is calling it ‘Peak Bengaluru’.Bengaluru is often referred to as the 'Silicon Valley' of India and is known for its quirky and offbeat lifestyle. The ad marries tradition with technology, reflecting the identity of Bengaluru. A Twitter user pointed out the shift, “Earlier it would be the Google search bar design.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Local saree shop in Bangalore using ChatGPT mobile interface for an ad is a first. Earlier it would be the Google search bar design. Just Bangalore things I guess. <a href="https://t.co/TA5664tJAs">pic.twitter.com/TA5664tJAs</a>&mdash; Osborne Saldanha (@os7borne) <a href="https://twitter.com/os7borne/status/1952667019125387730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The ad is launched just before the Varamahalakshmi Vratham, which will be celebrated on August 8 this year. This ad tries to tap into a technique from the handbook of marketing, which is known as moment marketing, blending cultural and traditional moments to promote a brand. One user also pointed out the shop's clever inclusion of fintech style- like pay for 11 months, get one month for free. It can capture the attention of both an auto driver and a tech geek at the same time.&nbsp;This is not just an advertisement but a cultural statement. Blending digital trends with local identity.&nbsp;

This local saree shop advertisement blends digital trends with traditional festivities, and has attracted the attention of internet users, many referring to it as ‘Peak Bengaluru moment.’

A local Saree shop in Bengaluru is going viral for launching an ad styled similar to Chat GPT interface along with the prompt- ‘Why is Varamahalakshmi festival celebrated?’ The ad seems like a creative mixture of modern AI aesthetics and traditional cultural messaging. The internet is calling it ‘Peak Bengaluru’. Bengaluru is often referred to as the 'Silicon Valley' of India and is known for its quirky and offbeat lifestyle. The ad marries tradition with technology, reflecting the identity of Bengaluru. A Twitter user pointed out the shift, “Earlier it would be the Google search bar design.”

This local saree shop advertisement blends digital trends with traditional festivities, and has attracted the attention of internet users, many referring to it as ‘Peak Bengaluru moment.’

Saree and AI: This Bengaluru shop's ad is going viral with a ChatGPT twist

In a shocking incident, a Lamborghini Aventador sports car, which costs about Rs 10 crore ($1.14 million), was seen engulfed in flames. The ordeal happened on Saturday (Aug 2) evening in Bengaluru. According to reports, the vehicle belongs to a social media influencer, Sanjeev, who is better known by his Instagram account Nimma Mane Maga Sanju.&nbsp;The video of the incident was caught on camera, a clip of which was shared on social media. The viral footage showed orange coloured supercar catching fire on the rear side, where its engine is located. People can be seen pouring water on the car to douse the flames. A fire extinguisher and buckets of sand are also seen near the car, which was parked on the side of a road.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A Lamborghini car worth Rs 10 crore caught fire in the middle of the road, and the video of this is going viral.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bengaluru?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#bengaluru</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/karnataka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#karnataka</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lamborghini?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lamborghini</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/india?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#india</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/viral?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#viral</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/viralvideo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#viralvideo</a> <a href="https://t.co/eYjvR8uU6b">pic.twitter.com/eYjvR8uU6b</a>&mdash; Siraj Noorani (@sirajnoorani) <a href="https://twitter.com/sirajnoorani/status/1952018929561252235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Fortunately, no one was hurt in the incident. While some media reports suggested that the car was completely gutted due to the fire, Sanjay confirmed that no serious damage occurred to it. It is unclear how the fire was caused.&nbsp;Last year in December, a Lamborghini Revuelto, also costing about Rs 10 crore ($1.14 million), caught fire. The incident happened on Mumbai's Coastal Road.&nbsp;Car enthusiast and businessman, Gautam Singhania, shared the video on social media with a caption reading: “Another day, another Lamborghini in flames. This time in Bengaluru. This isn’t a ‘rare incident’ anymore. It’s a pattern. Why is Lamborghini silent??? Why are their cars catching fire??? Are their cars safe??? Should they be allowed in India???”&nbsp;While such fires can be caused due to modifications, in some cases, the sports car can catch fire due to extreme temperatures. The engine produces a lot of heat, and driving a car in traffic without passive cooling can also result in such fires. Lamborghini has not made any official statement regarding the incident yet.

The viral footage showed orange coloured supercar catching fire on the rear side, where its engine is located. People can be seen pouring water on the car to douse the flames.

In a shocking incident, a Lamborghini Aventador sports car, which costs about Rs 10 crore ($1.14 million), was seen engulfed in flames. The ordeal happened on Saturday (Aug 2) evening in Bengaluru. According to reports, the vehicle belongs to a social media influencer, Sanjeev, who is better known by his Instagram account Nimma Mane Maga Sanju. The video of the incident was caught on camera, a clip of which was shared on social media. The viral footage showed orange coloured supercar catching fire on the rear side, where its engine is located. People can be seen pouring water on the car to douse the flames. A fire extinguisher and buckets of sand are also seen near the car, which was parked on the side of a road.

The viral footage showed orange coloured supercar catching fire on the rear side, where its engine is located. People can be seen pouring water on the car to douse the flames.

Viral video shows flames erupting from Lamborghini worth $1.1 million in Bengaluru | WATCH

Doctors at a hospital in Bengaluru decided to transport a liver to another hospital via the Namma Metro to avoid the city’s notorious traffic and managed to arrive on time. A video of the team of medical professionals transporting the liver via Bengaluru’s Namma Metro has gone viral on social media. As per reports, it was the first time the Metro was used for such a medical emergency in the city. The patient had been battling severe hepatitis-related liver failure and was given a new lease of life after the donated liver was rushed to SPARSH Hospital in RR Nagar using the Metro.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Escorted by Doctors and security personnel, the donated liver was transported from Vydehi Hospital in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Whitefield?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Whitefield</a> to Rajarajeshwari Nagar for a life-saving transplant. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bangalore?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bangalore</a> <a href="https://t.co/AdahY4vVuc">pic.twitter.com/AdahY4vVuc</a>&mdash; Bangalore Metro Updates (@WF_Watcher) <a href="https://twitter.com/WF_Watcher/status/1951592335521075510?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The organ had been ‘harvested’ from a 24-year-old accident victim and travelled from Whitefield to the hospital, covering over 31 kilometres and 30 Metro stations, in just 55 minutes.In the now-viral clip, the hospital team is seen deboarding the last coach of a Metro and rushing the organ container while being assisted by Metro ground staff. <h2>Green corridors created on Metro route</h2> For this special ride, green corridors were created at both ends of the Metro journey: a 5.5-kilometre stretch from the private hospital to Whitefield (Kodugodi) Metro Station and another 2.5-kilometre route from RR Nagar Metro Station to SPARSH Hospital, as per a hospital statement issued on Saturday.The key concern was the evening traffic, which could have delayed the transplant beyond the organ’s viability window, the hospital added.The last coach of a scheduled Purple Line service was cleared exclusively for the medical team, with full security arrangements and on-ground coordination. <h2>‘Time was of essence, Metro was fastest, safest option’</h2> “Time was of the essence. Had we taken the road, the organ could’ve been wasted due to heavy weekend traffic. The Metro gave us the fastest and safest option. We are deeply grateful to BMRCL and SOTTO Karnataka for their swift and wholehearted support,” said Dr Mahesh Gopasetty, HOD and Senior Consultant, Liver Transplant &amp; HPB Surgery, SPARSH RR Nagar.The transplant surgery was eventless and the patient was stable in the ICU under close post-operative care.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ಮೊಟ್ಟಮೊದಲ ಬಾರಿಗೆ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NammaMetro?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NammaMetro</a> ಮೂಲಕ ಯಶಸ್ವಿಯಾಗಿ ಅಂಗಾಂಗ ಸಾಗಣೆಯನ್ನು ನಡೆಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ವಿವರಗಳಿಗಾಗಿ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮ ಪ್ರಕಟಣೆಯನ್ನು ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸಿ. <a href="https://t.co/tkxmfgi5Vc">pic.twitter.com/tkxmfgi5Vc</a>&mdash; ನಮ್ಮ ಮೆಟ್ರೋ (@OfficialBMRCL) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialBMRCL/status/1951575261180481552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The organ had been ‘harvested’ from a 24-year-old accident victim and travelled from Whitefield to the hospital, covering over 31 kilometres in just 55 minutes. In the video, the hospital team is seen deboarding the last coach of a Metro and rushing the organ container.

Doctors at a hospital in Bengaluru decided to transport a liver to another hospital via the Namma Metro to avoid the city’s notorious traffic and managed to arrive on time. A video of the team of medical professionals transporting the liver via Bengaluru’s Namma Metro has gone viral on social media. As per reports, it was the first time the Metro was used for such a medical emergency in the city. The patient had been battling severe hepatitis-related liver failure and was given a new lease of life after the donated liver was rushed to SPARSH Hospital in RR Nagar using the Metro.

The organ had been ‘harvested’ from a 24-year-old accident victim and travelled from Whitefield to the hospital, covering over 31 kilometres in just 55 minutes. In the video, the hospital team is seen deboarding the last coach of a Metro and rushing the organ container.

Bengaluru hospital transports liver for surgery via Namma Metro, avoids city’s notorious traffic | Watch

Small business owners in Karnataka's Bengaluru, including milk vendors and bakery operators, have threatened a three-day demonstration beginning on July 23 in response to GST notices linked to UPI transactions, according to a report in Times Now. In response, the state government has rolled out a statewide awareness campaign, Know GST, to address concerns.&nbsp;The protest will culminate with a major ‘bandh,’ a shutdown rally, at the Freedom Park on July 25, where cab and auto drivers will also be joining the hand in fear of increased GST scrutiny.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Karnataka government has come up with a comprehensive initiative titled ‘Know GST,’ in the wake of growing unrest, that aims to educate and reassure traders about tax compliance requirements. The first session of this campaign already took place in Koramangala on Monday.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/meta-auto-translation-goof-up-declares-karnataka-cm-siddaramaiah-dead-1752816373610">Meta auto-translation goof-up declares Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dead</a>&nbsp;Further to aid affected business owners, the Commercial Taxes Department of the state has activated a helpline number (1800 425 6300) along with a series of informational workshops. However, small vendors have petitioned the government, demanding to withdraw the GST notices and reassess the strict enforcement applying to small-scale traders and businesses.<h3>Why did SBI caution the enforcement of GST?</h3>Meanwhile, SBI reported cautioning the stringent enforcement of GST via UPI transaction monitoring, as it could lead small businesses back into a cash-dependent market. The report pointed out that although GST reforms have bolstered accountability and increased revenue, their true success in the long run rests on supporting small business owners instead of penalising them, as reported by the Indian news agency PTI.&nbsp;The current conflict stems from GST notices sent to more than 14,000 traders following their UPI transactions, which reportedly showed turnovers surpassing the taxable threshold, Rs 40 lakh for goods and Rs 20 lakh for services. Some sellers were reportedly asked to pay dues nearing Rs 40 lakh, leading several to stop accepting digital payments altogether.

Development unfolded after GST notices were sent to more than 14,000 traders following their UPI transactions, which reportedly showed turnovers surpassing the taxable threshold, Rs 40 lakh for goods and Rs 20 lakh for services. 

Small business owners in Karnataka's Bengaluru, including milk vendors and bakery operators, have threatened a three-day demonstration beginning on July 23 in response to GST notices linked to UPI transactions, according to a report in Times Now. In response, the state government has rolled out a statewide awareness campaign, Know GST, to address concerns. The protest will culminate with a major ‘bandh,’ a shutdown rally, at the Freedom Park on July 25, where cab and auto drivers will also be joining the hand in fear of increased GST scrutiny. Meanwhile, the Karnataka government has come up with a comprehensive initiative titled ‘Know GST,’ in the wake of growing unrest, that aims to educate and reassure traders about tax compliance requirements. The first session of this campaign already took place in Koramangala on Monday. Also read: Meta auto-translation goof-up declares Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dead Further to aid affected business owners, the Commercial Taxes Department of the state has activated a helpline number (1800 425 6300) along with a series of informational workshops. However, small vendors have petitioned the government, demanding to withdraw the GST notices and reassess the strict enforcement applying to small-scale traders and businesses. Why did SBI caution the enforcement of GST? Meanwhile, SBI reported cautioning the stringent enforcement of GST via UPI transaction monitoring, as it could lead small businesses back into a cash-dependent market. The report pointed out that although GST reforms have bolstered accountability and increased revenue, their true success in the long run rests on supporting small business owners instead of penalising them, as reported by the Indian news agency PTI. The current conflict stems from GST notices sent to more than 14,000 traders following their UPI transactions, which reportedly showed turnovers surpassing the taxable threshold, Rs 40 lakh for goods and Rs 20 lakh for services. Some sellers were reportedly asked to pay dues nearing Rs 40 lakh, leading several to stop accepting digital payments altogether.

Development unfolded after GST notices were sent to more than 14,000 traders following their UPI transactions, which reportedly showed turnovers surpassing the taxable threshold, Rs 40 lakh for goods and Rs 20 lakh for services.&nbsp;

Bengaluru traders call for three-day protest over GST UPI notices, plan 'bandh' on July 25—Details here

A mall in the Indian city of&nbsp;Bengaluru&nbsp;received backlash on social media after a video emerged&nbsp;showing security personnel barring a man wearing a 'dhoti' from entering the building. The elderly man wearing traditional Indian attire was trying to enter GT Mall on Tuesday (Jul 16) along with his son. The duo had reportedly booked tickets for a movie. As per reports, the security guards outside the mall asked the father to change into pants.

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The elderly man expressed his inability to change clothes as they were travelling but guards cited 'strict managerial policy' to stop them at the gate.

<h2>Reactions on social media</h2>

The video went viral on social media, with users slamming the mall and security guards for disrespecting the elderly man. "The Mall should correct this mistake and provide one year free movie pass to the old person as compensation."

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"Those who have self respect should make sure to wear only a pance (dhoti) when going to this GT Mall. Panche is part of our culture. Had we preserved it like Tamils/Malayalis then these scums wouldn't have had courage to stop us in our own land from wearing our attire!," another person wrote on X.

We are yet to hear from the GT Mall management about the issue.

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The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)&nbsp;in the state was quick to train its guns on the local Congress government over the incident.

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla in a post on X said, "Under Karnataka Congress govt patronage, farmers are being abused and insulted for wearing Dhoti? Banned entry in a mall! The Karnataka CM wears a dhoti! Dhoti is our pride.. Should farmer wear a tuxedo in a mall?."

Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwiYwcPNjq6HAxVbZfUHHZW6JawQxfQBKAB6BAgSEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bengaluru-tempted-by-rumours-of-free-money-thousands-of-women-rush-to-post-office-726254" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bengaluru-tempted-by-rumours-of-free-money-thousands-of-women-rush-to-post-office-726254&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiYwcPNjq6HAxVbZfUHHZW6JawQxfQBKAB6BAgSEAE">Bengaluru: Tempted by rumours of free money, thousands of women rush to post office</a>

He further called the Congress government the most 'anti-farmer' administration&nbsp;in the country.

"They even increased prices of diesel and betrayed farmers. Now they are insulting farmers by denying entry in Dhoti. Where is Rahul Baba ? Is this Kisan ke saath Nyay?," he wrote.

(With inputs from agencies)

A mall in the Indian city of Bengaluru received backlash on social media after a video emerged showing security personnel barring a man wearing a 'dhoti' from entering the building.

A mall in the Indian city of Bengaluru received backlash on social media after a video emerged showing security personnel barring a man wearing a 'dhoti' from entering the building. The elderly man wearing traditional Indian attire was trying to enter GT Mall on Tuesday (Jul 16) along with his son. The duo had reportedly booked tickets for a movie. As per reports, the security guards outside the mall asked the father to change into pants. This elderly man in dhoti couldn't get into a Bengaluru mall even though he had movie tickets. Yes, he was denied entry because of his attire! Where are we heading as a nation? Progressing doesn't mean wearing modern clothes only, it's about evolving mindsets too. pic.twitter.com/sflgzQGSgk — Sneha Mordani (@snehamordani) July 17, 2024 × The elderly man expressed his inability to change clothes as they were travelling but guards cited 'strict managerial policy' to stop them at the gate. Reactions on social media The video went viral on social media, with users slamming the mall and security guards for disrespecting the elderly man. "The Mall should correct this mistake and provide one year free movie pass to the old person as compensation." Also read: UAE residents lose millions from Schengen visa rejections "Those who have self respect should make sure to wear only a pance (dhoti) when going to this GT Mall. Panche is part of our culture. Had we preserved it like Tamils/Malayalis then these scums wouldn't have had courage to stop us in our own land from wearing our attire!," another person wrote on X. We are yet to hear from the GT Mall management about the issue. Politics ON The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state was quick to train its guns on the local Congress government over the incident. BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla in a post on X said, "Under Karnataka Congress govt patronage, farmers are being abused and insulted for wearing Dhoti? Banned entry in a mall! The Karnataka CM wears a dhoti! Dhoti is our pride.. Should farmer wear a tuxedo in a mall?." Also read: Bengaluru: Tempted by rumours of free money, thousands of women rush to post office He further called the Congress government the most 'anti-farmer' administration in the country. "They even increased prices of diesel and betrayed farmers. Now they are insulting farmers by denying entry in Dhoti. Where is Rahul Baba ? Is this Kisan ke saath Nyay?," he wrote. (With inputs from agencies)

Video: Bengaluru mall denies entry to farmer who wore 'dhoti' to movie

A builder used "abundant water storage" as the primary selling point for their newest building in Bengaluru, which struck a humorous chord with people on the internet given the city's ongoing struggles with water storage.&nbsp;

A photo of a hoarding that had an advertising from the real estate company Urbanrise was shared on social media by a number of Bengaluru locals.

When the builder unveiled their most recent project, a community of villas called "Paradise on Earth," they emphasised the impressive 3.85 crore litres of water storage capacity above other data like the number of villas or the cost per square foot.

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Social media users posted the picture of the hoarding along with captions reading, “How Bengaluru is selling Apartments. Scary and funny at the same time.”

One user commented, “How the post, "38500 Kilo Litres of water. An average household uses 0.349 KL of water per day. So if there are 100 units of houses, then approximately it will last them 3 years, 200 units -&gt; ~1.5yrs and so...

"Bengaluru sells apartments. Sad story about our large cities. A wakeup call for our city administrators!” another wrote.

Nestled in the lap of nature, "Paradise on Earth" in Gangasandra is encircled by 2,190 acres of beautiful green reserve forests. Bengaluru's first sustainable villa community is called Paradise on Earth, according to the company.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/madras-hc-rejects-plea-seeking-slain-tn-bsp-chief-armstrongs-burial-in-party-office-premises-738732">Madras HC rejects plea seeking burial of slain TN BSP chief Armstrong in party office&nbsp;premises</a>

The advertisement made many laugh online, but it also started a conversation about the city's water-related problems.

On the post, one user commented, "At least they recognised issue."

“A new approach to marketing has emerged, where individuals are now promoting with water. Fast forward 20 years, and billboards may showcase luxurious villas surrounded by vast amounts of oxygen...,” another comment read.

Residents of Bengaluru have been dealing with acute shortage of water, and many high-rise buildings and communities are dependent on regular tanker supplies.

(With inputs from agencies)

A builder used "abundant water storage" as the primary selling point for their newest building in Bengaluru, which struck a humorous chord with people on the internet given the city's ongoing struggles with water storage.

A builder used "abundant water storage" as the primary selling point for their newest building in Bengaluru, which struck a humorous chord with people on the internet given the city's ongoing struggles with water storage. A photo of a hoarding that had an advertising from the real estate company Urbanrise was shared on social media by a number of Bengaluru locals. When the builder unveiled their most recent project, a community of villas called "Paradise on Earth," they emphasised the impressive 3.85 crore litres of water storage capacity above other data like the number of villas or the cost per square foot. How Bengaluru is selling Apartments. Scary and funny at the same time. pic.twitter.com/3Alof0hJUJ — Vansh Lohia 𝕏 (@vanshlohia05) July 7, 2024 × Social media users posted the picture of the hoarding along with captions reading, “How Bengaluru is selling Apartments. Scary and funny at the same time.” One user commented, “How the post, "38500 Kilo Litres of water. An average household uses 0.349 KL of water per day. So if there are 100 units of houses, then approximately it will last them 3 years, 200 units -> ~1.5yrs and so... "Bengaluru sells apartments. Sad story about our large cities. A wakeup call for our city administrators!” another wrote. Nestled in the lap of nature, "Paradise on Earth" in Gangasandra is encircled by 2,190 acres of beautiful green reserve forests. Bengaluru's first sustainable villa community is called Paradise on Earth, according to the company. Also read: Madras HC rejects plea seeking burial of slain TN BSP chief Armstrong in party office premises The advertisement made many laugh online, but it also started a conversation about the city's water-related problems. On the post, one user commented, "At least they recognised issue." “A new approach to marketing has emerged, where individuals are now promoting with water. Fast forward 20 years, and billboards may showcase luxurious villas surrounded by vast amounts of oxygen...,” another comment read. Residents of Bengaluru have been dealing with acute shortage of water, and many high-rise buildings and communities are dependent on regular tanker supplies. (With inputs from agencies)

Builder's water storage pitch for new Bengaluru villas has internet in splits amid city's water woes

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Builder's water storage pitch for new Bengaluru villas has internet in splits amid city's water woes