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Friday, January 9, 2026
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Topic: Bengaluru

How Kannadigas justify adding jaggery in Sambar—Sea level, idli-fermentation speed

In Tamilian style, sambhar, chutneys and podi, etc. are all dumped on an idli or dosai. In Karnataka, dosey and idli with chutney is the authentic combination.

Demands ‘impossible’, says Siddaramaiah as private transport strike brings Bengaluru to a halt

Drivers of autos, private buses, cabs claim financial losses due to Shakti scheme giving free bus rides to women. Around 36 unions have made about 30 demands to government.

An American ‘marwari’, tequila, Ambareesh – California Burrito’s origin story in Bengaluru

The similarities between Indian and Mexican cuisine are what founder Bert Mueller focused on. Rice, beans and corn were the common denominator.

SubscriberWrites: Namma Metro: A catalyst for economic transformation

Between Phases I, II, and III, the metro will cover 175 kilometers at an estimated costof INR 11,600 crores, 30,000 crores, and 16,300 crores for each of the 3 phases.

All Bengaluru police stations will soon have trained teams to track ‘hate posts’ online

Talking about the decision, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B. Dayananda says ‘whatever happens in law and order, the origin (of the problem) is through social media’.

Tech-based transport’s teething troubles in Bengaluru: Autos vs bike taxis, gaps in govt policy

The city's auto rickshaw drivers are crying foul against the government for 'allowing' bike taxis in Bengaluru, which they say are snatching away their livelihood.

First Jain monk, now a CEO & MD — back-to-back murders trigger BJP-Congress spat in Karnataka

Two IT executives were found murdered Tuesday. Congress accuse BJP of communalising the crime while opposition party calls its rival 'anti-Hindu'.

India’s Vedanta Ltd initiates review of steel businesses

BENGALURU (Reuters) - Indian metals-to-oil conglomerate Vedanta Ltd on Friday said it has initiated a strategic review of its steel and steel raw materials businesses. The review will begin

‘Scared’ Siddaramaiah scrapped proposed bridge in 1st term — Shivakumar remark stirs Congress pot

Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar said CM Siddaramaiah 'got scared', scrapped proposal for 'steel bridge' in Bengaluru between Basaveshwara Circle & Hebbal Junction.

Delhi, Mumbai India’s ‘most liveable cities’ & Bengaluru not far behind, shows Economist data

According to Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index, Delhi & Mumbai both scored 60.2, sharing 141st rank. Meanwhile, 10 of China’s 19 cities in the list were in top 100.

On Camera

Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.