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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday visited the site of the devastating fire in Vivek Vihar that claimed nine lives, offering condolences to grieving families and assuring full government support in the aftermath of the tragedy. New DelhiDuring her visit, Gupta met sur
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has welcomed the resounding victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance in the Assam Assembly elections, calling it a strong endorsement of development-focused governance and people-centric leadership. GuwahatiReacti
Gopalpur The Long Air Defence Course conducted at the Army Training Command’s Army Air Defence College in Gopalpur culminated on Tuesday, marking the successful completion of an intensive 44-week training programme aimed at enhancing technical and tactical expertise in modern air
Kolkata The West Bengal Assembly elections of 2026 have been remarkable from various viewpoints, such as the peaceful polling in contrast to the state's history of electoral violence and an unprecedented voting percentage. This achievement has been facilitated by three officia
Patna A Chinese national has been arrested near the Jogbani Integrated Check Post in Araria for allegedly attempting to enter India without valid travel documents, raising fresh concerns over border security. The accused, identified as Zhou Huan (born January 20, 1985), is a r
BENGALURU In a city famous for its creative commute stories, one autorickshaw driver has officially raised the bar by transforming his vehicle into a luxury "compact lounge." A local passenger, Poorna, was left speechless after hailing a ride that felt more like a high-end hot
BENGALURU As the May long weekend kicks off, Bengaluru’s infamous traffic has shifted from the city center to the highways, sparking a viral social media debate about where everyone has disappeared to. A witty comment by an X user claiming "Half of Bangalore" is currently stuc
BENGALURU Commuters across Karnataka are facing a major travel crisis as transport workers from all four state corporations announced a massive indefinite strike starting May 20. The standoff between the Joint Action Committee of Transport Employees and the state government ha
BENGALURU Karnataka’s Minister for Forest and Environment, Eshwar Khandre, launched a blistering attack on the Central government, accusing the BJP of showing its "anti-poor colors" following a steep hike in commercial gas prices. His comments come just a day after oil marketi
BENGALURU In a major relief for homeowners, the Karnataka High Court has ruled that Revenue Department officials no longer have the authority to issue notices or demolition orders for houses built on agricultural land within the city's limits. The ruling clarifies that such po
BENGALURU Karnataka’s plan to build a massive "Mega Krishi Market" in Bengaluru has finally received the green light from the Supreme Court. Minister for Agriculture Marketing, Shivananda Patil, announced that the government has emerged victorious in three major legal battles
BENGALURU Chief Minister Siddaramaiah issued a stern directive to state secretaries, urging them to prioritize the rule of law over political pressure. During a high-level meeting, the CM emphasized that the government’s reputation rests on the integrity and agility of its top
Silk Board’s Elevated Escape BENGALURU Bengaluru commuters finally received a massive gift, as the long-awaited double-decker flyover between Central Silk Board and Ragigudda officially opened to traffic. The 3.5km elevated corridor, which cost ₹500 crore to build, promises
A sudden flash flood devastated Bengaluru’s iconic Bookworm bookstore, but a passionate community rallied to help it recover BENGALURU A mere 40 minutes of heavy rain and hail turned a quiet evening into a disaster for Bookworm, one of Church Street’s most iconic landmarks.
Following the fatal Bowring Hospital wall collapse, the GBA has launched an urgent citywide safety drive to demolish dilapidated structures and clear hazardous storm-damaged trees. BENGALURU Following the tragic collapse of a compound wall at Bowring Hospital that claimed s
The newly rebranded Greater Bengaluru Authority township is projected to generate over ₹15,000 crore in surplus for Karnataka’s treasury. The Karnataka government is eyeing a massive financial windfall from the newly rebranded Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) suburban townshi
Bengaluru Three passengers suffered minor injuries after a BMTC bus crashed into a compound wall near Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Ground. The incident happened as the bus travelled from Shivajinagar towards Anil Kumble Circle. Police said the driver lost control while takin
BENGALURU Government of India introduced the Solid Waste Management Rules 2026, requiring homes to separate waste into four types, but early challenges are already visible in Bengaluru. The system adds “special care waste” like bulbs and medicines to existing categories. Offic
