In the midst of Bengaluru's financial crisis, the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is proposing a tariff hike for Kaveri water. This has stirred up debates among citizens, especially given the recent water crisis in the city. While the Board cites the need for increased revenue to meet expenses, critics argue that this will further burden the city's residents.
Delhi residents woke up to cleaner air as the city's air quality improved significantly on Thursday. Eminent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jitender Singh Shunty will join Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in a formal ceremony. In other news, the source apportionment study data for several cities, including Delhi, shows that dust from various sources was the major contributor to air pollution.
The Delhi Metro's Blue Line services were delayed on Thursday due to a cable theft issue. The services will be affected throughout the day, and passengers are requested to plan their journeys accordingly and allow for additional travel time. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has assured that the issue will be resolved by the end of operational hours in the night. Stay updated on the latest business and stock market news, as well as personal finance tips and breaking news, on Zee Business.