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Bengaluru plans a massive Rs 1.5 lakh crore infrastructure overhaul to become a global metropolis. The ambitious project includes urban tunnels, elevated roads, metro expansion, and improved waste and water management. While aiming to ease traffic, critics question its car-centric approach and environmental impact, advocating for greater public transport investment.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's cryptic social media post, Word power is world power, fueled speculation about a potential leadership change. The remarks followed a late-night meeting with cabinet colleague Satish Jarkiholi, reportedly to discuss an alleged unwritten pact for a chief minister transition. The Congress high command confirmed consultations to resolve the ongoing power tussle.

Bangalore experiences a pleasant, sunny day today with temperatures ranging from 15.6C to 24.5C, perfect for outdoor activities. While yesterday's moderate air quality lingers, masks are advised in traffic. However, residents should prepare for a significant shift, as heavy rain is forecast for November 29 and 30, bringing cooler temperatures before conditions improve next week.

Authorities have apprehended a husband-wife duo accused of masterminding a large-scale fake Nandini ghee racket spanning Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The couple allegedly operated an advanced production unit in Tamil Nadu, diluting genuine ghee with oils and repackaging it to deceive consumers. This operation was exposed following internal KMF checks and subsequent raids.

The event by Coding Ninjas' 10X Club was hosted in partnership with Zense Club of IIIT Bangalore; the conference was attended by over 200 students and professionals

A 70-plus grandmother is stranded at Doha's Hamad International Airport for over 24 hours due to flight disruptions caused by an Ethiopian volcanic eruption. Air India has cancelled multiple flights, leaving passengers like Biswas's grandmother without hotel arrangements, facing visa expiry and medication access issues.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged an end to ransition confusion, stating the central leadership holds the final decision. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar confirmed a confidential leadership pact among leaders post-election victory. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated that the high command will decide the CM face.

A young mother in Bengaluru died after accusing her husband of slowly poisoning her with mercury injections. Her pre-death statement, recorded from her hospital bed, detailed the alleged poisoning and subsequent torture. Police are now investigating the case as a dowry death, awaiting forensic reports to confirm the presence of mercury.

A tragic accident claimed the lives of senior IAS officer Mahantesh Bilagi and two family members in Kalaburagi. Their car veered off the road after attempting to avoid a stray dog, leading to the fatal crash. Bilagi, a 2012-batch officer and MD of Karnataka State Minerals Corporation, was en route to a family wedding.

Karnataka Congress legislators have met with senior party leaders in New Delhi to discuss the demand for Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's elevation as Chief Minister. The legislators stressed the need for the high command to resolve the leadership uncertainty, which they believe is detrimental to the party.