Daily commuters near a Hebbagodi metro station in Bengaluru have flagged sewage-filled subway access, forcing 800-metre detours via Huskur Road/Bommasandra. Residents demand urgent drainage fixes, cleaning, and safer direct pedestrian entry.

Karnataka is planning a 24,000+ acre industrial land bank around Bengaluru, with major acquisition expected in the Anekal belt. The move aims to attract global investors, but farmer protests are growing over land loss concerns.

On Feb 7, prompt action by Hebbagodi Police rescued six people, including two children, trapped in a lift at GM Apartment, Tirupalya, Bengaluru, after a Namma 112 alert. Residents of Neotown in Electronic City, Bengaluru, have raised civic concerns as roads remain riddled with potholes and garbage despite high property taxes. Citizens are demanding accountability and immediate infrastructure repairs.

The Union Civil Aviation Minister said the proposed greenfield airport at Hosur is not recommended now, as airspace is prioritised for defence and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited operations; reconsideration may happen later.

Three men kidnapped a spa owner near Bettadasanapura in Electronic City for ₹2-lakh ransom on Feb 15; police rescued the victim and arrested the accused within hours.