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Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-Rera) has finally blinked and will soon make it mandatory for builders to mention parking spaces in allotment letters and agreements for sale an issue long flagged by flat buyers who have been having parking space-related disputes with builders. With this, accessibility-related concerns and safety and usability issues are also being addressed.

The NIA has filed a second chargesheet in the Bengaluru prison radicalisation case, naming three more individuals linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. The accused allegedly facilitated terror plots, aided prisoner escape, and smuggled phones into jail. This development expands the probe into a conspiracy threatening national security.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Rajajinagar MLA Suresh Kumar's 702 km cycling journey from Bengaluru to Kanyakumari. The 70-year-old MLA's feat, achieved five days after recovering from a serious ailment, highlights his grit and promotes fitness. Kumar's ride, part of a local cycling initiative, inspires resilience and healthy living.

A Supreme Court-appointed panel will inspect Bannerghatta National Park today following a plea against the government's 2018 decision to significantly reduce its eco-sensitive zone. The move, which shrunk the ESZ from 268.9 sq km to 168.

A visitor from Pune was impressed by Nexus Koramangala Mall's 'Pink Parking' initiative, reserved for expecting mothers. This thoughtful design choice, located near the entrance, offers convenience and dignity, highlighting the mall's commitment to inclusive and user-centric retail spaces. The mall aims to create empathetic environments by anticipating visitor needs.

The Home Minister's remarks come amid an alleged ongoing power tussle within the Karnataka Congress, with the Chief Ministership emerging as a contentious issue after the government reached its halfway mark. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, and Home Minister G Parameshwara are seen as key figures in the unfolding political churn.

Following recent fire mishaps, KSRTC is enhancing passenger safety by installing dash cams and saloon cameras in all its sleeper buses. These measures aim to monitor driver behavior and driving patterns, complementing existing safety features like fire detection systems and emergency exits to ensure secure long-distance travel.