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The Centre will soon write to West Bengal and Tamil Nadu to join the PM SHRI school reform initiative NEW DELHI The Central Government is preparing a fresh push to bring West Bengal and Tamil Nadu into the fold of the PM SHRI school scheme. Following recent election resu
New Delhi Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested 38-year-old Sumit Rana, wanted in the July 2025 murder of national boxing champion Vikas Bhinda. He was on the run for eight months and had been declared a wanted criminal. On July 29, 2025, Bhinda was shot dead at Baba Haridas Naga
Kolkata The public office of TMC leader and minister Aroop Biswas in Tollygunge was allegedly vandalised by unknown miscreants, with furniture and documents damaged. The incident comes amid rising political tension in West Bengal following recent election results. Similar atta
Jabalpur A district court in Madhya Pradesh has ordered an FIR after a tragic boat accident in Jabalpur killed 13 people. The court acted on its own, citing possible negligence by the cruise operator. It alleged the pilot left passengers and failed to help during the emergency
Ahmedabad Rising summer temperatures have led to a heavy rush at Ahmedabad’s municipal swimming pools, with nearly 15,000 people visiting daily. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation said 21 pools are currently open and additional batches have been started to manage the crowd. S
Jaipur Rajasthan’s Excise Department has launched a major statewide campaign against illegal liquor activities, registering 633 cases in five days. Under the direction of Excise Commissioner Namit Mehta, enforcement teams acted against the manufacture, storage, transport, and
BENGALURU Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday clarified that the reported shifting of the Indian Premier League (IPL) final from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad has no connection with demands from MLAs for match tickets. Responding to media queries near his Sadashivan
BENGALURU Bengaluru police have registered an FIR against actor Chetan Ahimsa following a controversy over his remarks on the memorial of Kannada icon Dr Rajkumar, intensifying a dispute that has drawn strong reactions from the film fraternity and fans. The case comes after
BENGALURU The Karnataka High Court has set aside a divorce order granted by a family court in favour of a husband, observing that serious allegations of mental cruelty linked to HIV infection cannot be accepted without supporting evidence. A Kalaburagi bench comprising Just
BENGALURU A 27-year-old civil engineer was brutally attacked and robbed after being lured into a meeting by a man he befriended on a dating app, in an incident reported under the Yelahanka police station limits. Police have arrested two accused in connection with the case a
BENGALURU The Special Court for People’s Representatives in Bengaluru has issued an arrest warrant against BJP MLA B.P. Harish from Harihar constituency after he failed to appear for hearings in a case related to alleged caste abuse. Presiding over the matter, Special Court
BENGALURU Admitting shortcomings in the party’s recent by-election performance, Union Minister V Somanna on Wednesday said the BJP should have functioned with greater unity and coordination, stressing that lack of teamwork had hurt its prospects. Speaking to reporters in th
Smooth travel for passengers BENGALURU In a move aimed at simplifying public transport and enhancing commuter convenience, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is set to introduce a rechargeable prepaid card system for bus passengers in the city. The p
Week after heavy rains, tree clearance and drain work remain incomplete BENGALURU Days after heavy rains battered Bengaluru on April 29, civic authorities are still grappling with the aftermath, as fallen trees, clogged drains and waterlogging continue to trouble residents
Ambitious blueprint aims to reshape growth, improve mobility, boost sustainability outcomes BENGALURU Declaring a bold vision for the city’s future, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said Bengaluru will be transformed into a world-class economic hub through a
BENGALURU The seizure of drugs worth Rs 65 crore across the city in the past 15 days has raised concerns about Bengaluru emerging as a drug hub. Despite intensified vigilance, police say the supply chain remains active. Investigations are underway to trace the source and netwo
BENGALURU The Janapadaru Cultural Forum will present the play “Neeragannadi” on May 9 at 6.30 pm at Janapadaru Auditorium, Nimbekayipura, near Hoskote. The performance, part of Rangamale-106, will be staged by the Nataranga troupe. The play is written by K.Y. Narayanaswamy and
BENGALURU Sadashivanagar police have arrested a man for allegedly harassing a 22-year-old woman who was walking with a friend at night in MSR Nagar. According to the complaint, the incident occurred around 9.50 pm on May 2 on 3rd Cross Road. The accused, identified as Akash, a
