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Bengaluru

Centre approves Bengaluru-Mumbai superfast train

The Ministry of Railways has approved a new superfast train connecting Bengaluru and Mumbai, fulfilling a demand of over 30 years, announced MP Tejasvi Surya on Saturday. The announcement is expected to benefit millions of daily commuters, business travelers, and families traveli

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Bengaluru

Bharathinagar residents stage pothole puja

Pothole Protest Ritual In a unique protest highlighting the persistent issue of road damage, the Bharathinagar Residents’ Forum performed a pothole puja on Webster Road at Cox Town on September 27. The ritual, drawing attention from local citizens and commuters, aimed to urge

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Bengaluru

Officials Review Bengaluru’s Five Guarantee Schemes Progress

Officials stress timely delivery and coordination to boost citizen welfare and development outcomes. A comprehensive review of the government’s five guarantee schemes was conducted at the Ramanagara District Panchayat Auditorium in Bengaluru South District, where officials fro

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India

Uddhav Thackeray demands loan waiver for farmers

Thackeray accused BJP government of neglecting farmers, urging Rs 50,000 per hectare aid like Punjab’s model Mumbai Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday demanded that the Maharashtra government announce a complete loan waiver and grant Rs 50,000 per hectare to

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World

Unexplained drone flights raise security concerns in Northern Europe

Drones spotted near Skrydstrup, Jutland Dragoon, and possibly Karup Air Base; airspace closures affected no civilian flights Copenhagen Danish defense officials have reported multiple drone sightings over key military sites, sparking growing security concerns in Northern Eu

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Karnataka

11-Year-Old Boy Killed as House Wall CollapsesBagalkot

A boy died after a wall of his house collapsed due to incessant rains in Mahalingapura town of the district in the early hours of Saturday. An 11-year-old boy, Darshan Nagappa, died while sleeping at home in Latur after the wall of his house near Ambedkar Circle collapsed due

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Karnataka

Court Exists to Protect People, Says Justice Nataraj

Vijayanagara High Court Justice R. Nataraj emphasized that the court is the most important institution for protecting the common man, and maintaining its integrity is a shared responsibility of the local community. He made these remarks during the inauguration of the newly

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Karnataka

Strong Passenger Response to Three Vande Bharat Trains

Saving Travel Time HubballiVande Bharat, the semi-superfast express service of Indian Railways, has been introduced to enable faster and more comfortable travel. From the commercial city of Hubballi-Dharwad, three Vande Bharat trains are currently operating and receiving an en

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Karnataka

Belagavi Crosses 100 Tourism Landmarks with Three New Additions

Belagavi has become the second district in Karnataka to reach 100 officially recognised tourist destinations under the state’s Tourism Policy 2024–29. BelagaviUnder the Tourism Policy 2024–29 introduced by the state government, Belagavi district has officially secured recognit

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Sports

Rakshikha, Sindoor reach Pickleball final

Chennai  The Rise Up Championship – Pickleball By The Bay 2025 promises an exciting climax in the women’s doubles category as Rakshikha Ravi and Sindoor Vineet Mittal are set to face Snehal Kishor Patil and Joshika Premkumar in the final. Both pairs earned their spots in the t

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Business

World Food India 2025 summit sees Rs 1 lakh crore MoUs

New Delhi The World Food India 2025 summit has made a strong start, with Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth over Rs 1 lakh crore signed in just the first two days. The event, held at Bharat Mandapam, is helping India move closer to its goal of becoming a global food bas

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Business

US tariffs threaten India’s growth, Says Report

Kolkata High tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian goods pose a serious risk to India’s economic growth, according to a recent report by Crisil Intelligence. The tariffs are expected to affect both exports and investments from India. Despite this challenge, the rep

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Business

New logistics plan boosts efficiency, sustainability

Clean Cargo Network New Delhi India’s new Integrated State and City Logistics Plan aims to improve supply chain efficiency while helping the country meet its sustainability goals. The plan encourages the use of low- and zero-emission vehicles and the creation of low-emissio

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Business

FM Sitharaman to inaugurate 4th KEC 2025 on Oct 3

A high-level session on global economy, led by Dr. PK Mishra, will address reforms and key challenges New Delhi The fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2025) will begin on October 3, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman opening the event in the national capital. This

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News

Challenges and Solutions to E-Waste Management in India

Electronic waste (e-waste), comprising discarded electrical and electronic devices, is the fastest-growing waste stream globally. India, being one of the largest consumers of electronic products and third-largest generator of e-waste worldwide, faces a critical challenge in manag

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Entertainment

Meenakshi Chaudhary joins John Abraham’s Force 3

Actress Meenakshi Chaudhary has reportedly bagged her first major lead role in Bollywood with Force 3, the next installment in John Abraham’s popular action franchise. Directed by Bhav Dhulia, the film is currently in pre-production and is expected to deliver intense action and t

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