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Gold smuggling racket busted at Bengaluru airport, 5 arrested
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence's Bengaluru Zonal Unit intercepted a smuggling network at Kempegowda International Airport, seizing 3.356 kg of gold paste worth approximately ₹5 crore and arresting five individuals. The syndicate used coded exchanges in restricted areas like washrooms and smoking zones, with preliminary investigations indicating involvement of foreign operatives and insider assistance within the airport ecosystem.
Hindustan Times - Bengaluru · The Hindu - Karnataka
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Bengaluru traffic police propose major infrastructure plan to ease congestion
Bengaluru traffic police have proposed 35 flyovers, 25 underpasses, and 101 skywalks to address congestion and safety issues, based on an audit of hotspots and accident-prone areas. The plan also includes over 3,700 smaller interventions like improved signage and drainage, with East Bengaluru identified as a priority zone. Implementation will be phased due to financial and logistical constraints, aligning with ongoing Metro and suburban rail expansions.
Times of India - Bengaluru
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Nearly two years on, white-topping of 1.3km road in Bengaluru’s Malleswaram remains unfinished
White-topping work on a 1.3-kilometer stretch of Malleswaram's 8th Main Road, approved in June 2024 with a November 2025 deadline, remains incomplete after nearly two years, causing significant disruption. The project, costing Rs 15.5 crore, has led to the closure of the road, rerouting of BMTC buses, and reported business losses for local shops, with full completion now estimated to take another two months. Delays are attributed to utility replacement work by BWSSB and a transfer of the project from BBMP to Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Ltd in September 2025.
Times of India - Bengaluru
