Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Proposes Rs 5,000 Fee to Combat Alleged Wheelchair Misuse at Airports
Nov 17, 2025 06:22 pm CST
Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has sparked debate by suggesting a Rs 5,000 fee for airport wheelchair services after a viral video showed extensive usage on US-India routes. While some support the idea as a deterrent against misuse, critics argue it would unfairly burden elderly travelers and those with genuine mobility needs who rely on such assistance to navigate complex international airports.
DK Shivakumar Meets Industry Leaders to Address Bengaluru's Infrastructure Challenges
Oct 26, 2025 04:53 pm CST
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar held a strategic meeting with industry leaders Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and TV Mohandas Pai to discuss Bengaluru's infrastructure issues including road conditions, traffic, and waste management. The government seeks collaboration with business leaders to improve the city's global standing and address growing concerns about urban development challenges.
P Chidambaram Proposes Accountability System for Bengaluru Road Infrastructure Development
Oct 22, 2025 04:08 pm CST
Congress MP P Chidambaram addresses the Bengaluru road infrastructure controversy between Biocon's Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, suggesting a new accountability framework where private companies supervise public works execution rather than merely providing funds. The proposed system aims to improve infrastructure quality by holding supervising entities responsible for project outcomes.
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Defends Kannadiga Identity While Advocating for Bengaluru Infrastructure Improvements
Oct 22, 2025 03:46 pm CST
Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw firmly responds to trolls questioning her Kannadiga identity following her critiques of Bengaluru's infrastructure problems. Born and educated in Bengaluru, the prominent entrepreneur maintains she has consistently advocated for infrastructure improvements across different political administrations, recently calling for urgent action from current government leaders to transform Karnataka's capital into a world-class city.
Biocon Founder Meets Karnataka Leaders Amid Ongoing Bengaluru Infrastructure Debate
Oct 21, 2025 02:08 pm CST
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Biocon founder, met with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in Bengaluru following her vocal criticism of the city's deteriorating infrastructure. The meetings sparked public interest as they occurred amid a heated exchange between business leaders and government officials over Bengaluru's road conditions and waste management issues that impact India's premier technology hub.
Harsh Goenka Criticizes Karnataka Deputy CM for Dismissing Bengaluru Infrastructure Concerns
Oct 20, 2025 04:07 pm CST
RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka has criticized Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar for dismissing Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's concerns about Bengaluru's infrastructure problems. The controversy highlights tensions between business leaders and politicians over the city's development challenges, with Shivakumar claiming the criticism is politically motivated while Mazumdar-Shaw maintains she has consistently raised these issues across multiple administrations.
DK Shivakumar vs Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw: The Battle Over Bengaluru's Crumbling Infrastructure
Oct 19, 2025 07:07 pm CST
The ongoing public dispute between Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Biocon Chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw highlights growing concerns about Bengaluru's deteriorating infrastructure. As industry leaders criticize road conditions and waste management, government officials defend their efforts while questioning the timing and motivation behind these public statements. This controversy underscores the challenges facing India's tech capital as it struggles to maintain infrastructure amid rapid growth.
Karnataka vs Andhra Pradesh: The Battle for Investment Amid Bengaluru's Infrastructure Challenges
Oct 15, 2025 05:54 pm CST
The ongoing rivalry between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh over investment opportunities has intensified following Google's $15 billion investment in Andhra Pradesh. While Karnataka officials defend Bengaluru's status as India's premier tech hub despite infrastructure challenges like potholed roads and waste management issues, Andhra Pradesh ministers are actively courting businesses by highlighting these problems and offering alternative investment destinations with better infrastructure and incentives.
Bengaluru Infrastructure Crisis: Citizens Threaten Tax Boycott as Government Accelerates Pothole Repairs
Oct 15, 2025 04:09 pm CST
Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar reports swift progress on Bengaluru's pothole filling projects, while citizen groups threaten to withhold property taxes over deteriorating infrastructure. The government faces mounting pressure to address road conditions in India's IT hub, with officials promising a Rs 1,100 crore plan to develop 550 km of arterial roads across the city.
BMTC Bus Breakdown Causes Massive Hours-Long Traffic Jam on Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road
Oct 14, 2025 10:03 pm CST
A single BMTC bus breakdown near Ecospace Junction paralyzed traffic on Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road for hours, causing commuters to spend up to 2 hours traveling just 12 kilometers. This incident highlights the city's ongoing infrastructure challenges amid rapid urbanization and inadequate public transportation options, drawing criticism from residents and business leaders alike.