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  BJP MP Tejasvi Surya protests Bengaluru Metro fare hike with 'Khali trunk', detained | Video

  Karnataka | February 09, 2026 11:25 IST

  BJP 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 | February 08, 2026 23:59 IST

  Bengaluru 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 | February 05, 2026 10:48 IST

  Bengaluru 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 | December 30, 2025 11:59 IST

  In 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 | December 26, 2025 23:43 IST

  A 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 | December 05, 2025 10:42 IST

  Because 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 | October 31, 2025 15:40 IST

  Bengaluru 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 | September 11, 2025 17:15 IST

  Speaking 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 | August 17, 2025 11:32 IST

  A 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 | August 10, 2025 0:00 IST

  Bengaluru 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 | August 03, 2025 14:46 IST

  Bengaluru 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 17:27 IST

  A 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 IST

  Bengaluru 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 | March 10, 2025 20:10 IST

  The 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 | February 24, 2025 11:26 IST

  Bengaluru 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 | February 14, 2025 12:36 IST

  Giving 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 | February 14, 2025 12:35 IST

  BMRCL 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.

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  Bengaluru Metro fare hiked by 50 per cent, check new ticket prices, discount offers

  Karnataka | February 09, 2025 13:06 IST

  The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) increased the maximum fare has been from Rs 60 to Rs 90 and the minimum balance has been increased from Rs 50 to Rs 90.

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  Ex-Air Force man jumps on Bengaluru metro track in front of approaching train

  Karnataka | January 21, 2025 0:04 IST

  As per Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL), Anil Kumar Pandey, Ex-Air Force man from Bihar jumped on the track while the train was approaching at Jalahalli metro station.

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  Bangalore Metro to see up to 40 per cent fare hike amid soaring operational costs

  Karnataka | January 19, 2025 16:33 IST

  The information on metro price hike comes close on the heels of the state transport department increasing bus fares by 15 per cent across all categories.