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The Times of India

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Bengaluru auto crisis: LPG shortage, shut private outlets leave drivers waiting for hours; drivers told to switch to petrol

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.

6 Apr 2026 1:21 pm
500ml water, no network, no fear: Missing Kerala techie Sharanya survives 4 days in Kodagu forests, found safe

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.

6 Apr 2026 10:07 am
Throw yourself into experiences without the fear of failure

Banu Mushtaq, Nandita Das and Arundhati Nag engaged in a candid conversation about identity and change at the Bengaluru Art Weekend

6 Apr 2026 12:00 am
Beyond male vs female: Knee replacement focus shifts to patient needs

Gender differences in knee replacement surgery are shifting focus from implant design to patient experience, with expectations for pain relief and improved mobility remaining universal. While women often present with more advanced disease and face unique decision-making challenges, the field is moving towards a phenotype-based approach, customizing treatment to individual anatomy rather than gender-specific implants.

5 Apr 2026 11:27 am
2 murders in Bengaluru: 26-year-old man found dead on pavement; brawl turns fatal in JC Nagar

Tragedy struck Bengaluru as a 26-year-old man from Rajasthan was found fatally stabbed on Balagere Main Road. He had recently arrived seeking employment. In a separate incident, a dispute over an alleged insult to a girlfriend led to the stabbing death of a 25-year-old man in JC Nagar. Two friends have been apprehended for the crime.

5 Apr 2026 7:19 am