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Bengaluru's autorickshaw services are severely disrupted due to an acute auto LPG shortage, with nearly half the fleet off the roads. Global supply issues and the closure of private outlets have overwhelmed public sector stations, leading to long queues and impacting drivers' earnings. Authorities suggest a temporary switch to petrol for dual-fuel vehicles.
A 36-year-old IT professional from Kerala, G S Sharanya, survived for four days alone in Karnataka's Kodagu district after getting separated from her trekking group. Enduring dense forests and unpredictable weather with limited water and no mobile network, she was eventually located by a tribal community. Sharanya emerged unharmed, showcasing remarkable resilience and a lack of fear during her ordeal.