Sadashiva Nagar, Bangalore

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) plans to declare approximately 1,500 km of arterial, sub-arterial, and major roads as non-vending zones to ensure clear pedestrian pathways. Vendors will be allowed to operate on other roads if they do not obstruct pedestrian movement.

The long-standing sewage leak at Sankey Tank has reportedly been plugged. This addresses a significant civic issue that likely impacted local sanitation and environmental conditions in the vicinity. The resolution of this problem is expected to improve the local environment and public health.

The ongoing conflict in West Asia has disrupted the supply chain of construction materials, leading to potential delays of three to six months in completing housing projects in Bengaluru. Credai, Karnataka, plans to approach K-RERA seeking extensions under the 'force majeure clause' due to these supply chain disruptions and rising material prices.

Bengaluru has climbed to 8th position globally in the fastest-growing luxury housing markets, experiencing a 9.4% y-o-y price increase. This surge, detailed in Knight Frank's Wealth Report 2026, is attributed to India's expanding ultra-wealthy population. Despite a depreciating rupee, rise in prime property prices has reduced the purchasable space for $1 million in Bengaluru to 357 sq. m., a 3.5% decline from the previous year.