Bengaluru Metro
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Bengaluru Metro services on Green Line suspended after power breakdown, check what BMRCL said
Karnataka | Jul 21, 2026, 10:31 AM ISTThe technical teams have worked on a war footing to restore normal services. Eventually, the power supply was restored, and normal metro revenue services have resumed across the entire Green Line from 8.45 am, the BMRCL said
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Metro services restored in Bengaluru after massive outage paralysed commuters; BJP slams Congress
Karnataka | Jun 24, 2026, 10:36 AM ISTThe metro services on Bengaluru's Pink Line were disrupted during peak hours on Tuesday following a technical snag. Though the services resumed this morning, the disruption brought the city to a standstill during peak hours on Tuesday.
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Bengaluru Metro services on Purple Line affected due to technical snag, passengers express concern
Karnataka | Jun 23, 2026, 09:25 PM ISTTaking to social media platform 'X', the BMRCL said that as per the information received from the Operations Control Centre (OCC), a technical fault has been noticed in one of the trains at Cubbon Park Metro Station on the Purple Line.
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BJP MP Tejasvi Surya protests Bengaluru Metro fare hike with 'Khali trunk', detained | Video
Karnataka | Feb 09, 2026, 11:25 AM ISTBJP MP Tejasvi Surya staged a protest at the Metro Station against the Metro fare hike, which has been increased from Re 1 to Rs 5 depending on the distance. The hike has now been put on hold.
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Bengaluru metro fare hike put on hold amid commuter fury and BJP-Congress clash
Karnataka | Feb 08, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTBengaluru metro fare: The planned hikes preserved discounts-5% on smart cards during peak hours, 10% off-peak, Sundays, and holidays-but bumped tourist passes and group tickets by up to 5%.
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Bengaluru Metro hikes fares by 5% from February 9: Check revised rates across all zones
Karnataka | Feb 05, 2026, 10:48 AM ISTBengaluru Metro fare hike: The marginal increase is a minimum of Rs 1 and a maximum of Rs 5 across all ten fare zones on its entire network of 96.10 Kms.
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Bengaluru Metro to extend services on New Year's eve; check updated timings
Karnataka | Dec 30, 2025, 11:59 AM ISTIn view of an anticipated large footfall in the MG Road area, the MG Road Station will remain closed from 10 PM on December 31 for entry and exit. The BMRCL has extended the metro services across its three operational lines on New Year's Eve.
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Bengaluru woman recounts harassment during Metro ride, accuses police of going soft on accused
Karnataka | Dec 26, 2025, 11:43 PM ISTA young woman in Bengaluru has accused the police of failing to act strictly against a man who allegedly molested her inside a Metro coach. The accused was taken to the police station but was released with a warning, sparking criticism from the victim on social media.
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Man dies by suicide at Bengaluru Metro's Kengeri Station, services affected on purple line
Karnataka | Dec 05, 2025, 10:42 AM ISTBecause of the incident, services on the Purple Line were restricted to the Mysuru Road station for several hours on Friday morning.
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Bengaluru Metro: BMRCL announces operation of fifth metro train on Yellow Line from Nov 1
Karnataka | Oct 31, 2025, 03:40 PM ISTBengaluru Metro: With the addition of this train, the frequency of services on the Yellow Line during peak hours will improve to every 15 minutes, compared to the current 19-minute interval, the BMRCL said.
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Siddaramaiah stirs row over promise to rename Shivajinagar Metro Station after St Mary
India | Sep 11, 2025, 05:15 PM ISTSpeaking at the annual feast at St Mary’s Basilica, Siddaramaiah promised Archbishop Peter Machado to name the Shivajinagar Metro station after St. Mary. He said the proposal in this regard will be sent to the Central government and the request will be processed according to due procedures.
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Bengaluru metro's extra fee for suitcase divides internet
Karnataka | Aug 17, 2025, 11:32 AM ISTA Bengaluru commuter’s complaint about being charged ₹30 for carrying a suitcase on the Namma Metro has sparked an online debate.
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Bengaluru Metro's Yellow Line all set to be inaugurated today: Check route, timings, ticket fare
Karnataka | Aug 10, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTBengaluru Metro Yellow Line inauguration: Built at a cost of Rs 5,056.99 crore, the bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line from RV Road to Bommasandra will have 16 stations, such as BTM Layout, Silk Board, Electronics City, and Hebbagodi.
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Bengaluru’s Yellow Line Metro to be inaugurated by PM Modi on this date | Details
Karnataka | Aug 03, 2025, 02:46 PM ISTBengaluru metro: Tejasvi Surya attributed the on-schedule launch of the Yellow Line Metro to Prime Minister Modi’s direct involvement, which helped ensure the project would be completed before India’s Independence Day on August 15.
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Man behind Instagram account posting non-consensual photos of women on Bengaluru Metro arrested
Karnataka | May 23, 2025, 05:27 PM ISTA page named metro_chicks with more than 5,000 followers on Instagram frequently uploaded videos of women on the Bengaluru Metro without their consent.
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Bengaluru Metro services disrupted on Pink Line due to glitch, commuters express resentment
Karnataka | May 23, 2025, 11:40 AM ISTBengaluru Metro: The BMRCL issued a public advisory and said that trains had not been operating from Whitefield (Kadugodi) station since 5 am. It further added that until the issue was resolved, metro services on the Purple Line were running only between Ujwala Metro Station and Challaghatta.
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Bengaluru's Yellow Line metro: Launch date, key routes, and features revealed
Karnataka | Mar 10, 2025, 08:10 PM ISTThe much-awaited Bengaluru Yellow Line Metro from RV Road to Bommasandra will be operational by May 2025, says Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. The metro will improve connectivity to Electronics City, easing traffic congestion. Read more on delays, trial runs, and coach availability.
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Driverless train for Bengaluru Metro's Yellow Line to undergo CMRS inspection today
Karnataka | Feb 24, 2025, 11:26 AM ISTBengaluru driverless metro: This train will operate on the Yellow Line of the BMRCL from RV Road to Electronic City via Silk Board.
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Good news for commuters: Bengaluru Metro fare slashed by 30% after backlash over abnormal hike
Karnataka | Feb 14, 2025, 12:36 PM ISTGiving details, Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) Managing Director Maheshwar Rao stated that the board reviewed public feedback and decided to bring down the fare increases at specific points.
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Bengaluru Metro revises fare hike after public backlash, reduces rates by up to 30 per cent
Karnataka | Feb 14, 2025, 12:35 PM ISTBMRCL came under sharp criticism for introducing steep hike in Metro Rail fares. In some cases the fare hike was over 100 per cent prompting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to intervene.