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Bengaluru

Shantinagar walkways get urban makeover push

BDA Leaders Prioritize Safety, Cleanliness, and Green Urban Spaces On Monday morning, BDA Chairman and MLA Shri N.A. Harris, along with Central City Corporation Commissioner Shri Rajendra Cholan, conducted a detailed inspection of Shantinagar area under Bengaluru Central City

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Bengaluru

Bengaluru North Commissioner inspects key projects

In a proactive review of civic works, Bengaluru North City Commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar conducted early morning inspections of crucial infrastructure projects on Monday. The visits were aimed at assessing progress and ensuring timely completion of works critical to easing urb

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Bengaluru

Karnataka Congress criticizes Centre over e-bus allocation

The recent approval to provide 750 electric buses to Karnataka’s transport corporations has sparked a political debate between the state Congress and the BJP-led central government. Under the PME-Bus service scheme, KSRTC will receive 350 buses, NWKSRTC 200, and KKRTC 200, totali

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Bengaluru

DCP Traffic East reviews key junctions

In a bid to ease traffic congestion during peak hours, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic East) carried out an inspection of major junctions on Monday. The visit covered Vibgyor U-Turn, Marathahalli Bridge Junction, and Le Arabia Junction, all falling under the limits of

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Bengaluru

Minor held for attempted assault in Nelamangala

A 17-year-old boy was apprehended by villagers on Monday after allegedly attempting to sexually assault a woman walking in Bolamaranahalli village, police said. The incident has sparked outrage and gone viral on social media. According to the complaint lodged at Nelamangala Ru

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Bengaluru

Joint CP reviews Mekhri Circle congestion

Authorities Plan Long-Term Measures to Tackle Peak-Hour Traffic Challenges Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Bengaluru visited Mekhri Circle on Monday morning to review the peak-hour traffic congestion in the area falling under the Sadashivanagar Traffic Police Station li

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Bengaluru

DK Shivakumar meets L&T leadership team

Shivakumar L&T Meet Karnataka’s Minister for Finance and Energy, DK Shivakumar, held a constructive meeting on Monday with Shri S.V. Desai, Whole Time Director and Senior Executive Vice President of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), along with his senior team, to discuss the state’s infr

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Bengaluru

Potholes at Basaveshwara circle repaired promptly

GBA deploys advanced technology to enhance road safety and ensure smoother travel for city commuters. The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) on Monday carried out urgent road repair works at Basaveshwara Circle, a major junction in the city’s central limits, by deploying advanc

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Bengaluru

CM reviews monsoon damage response

Officials Discuss Emergency Measures and Coordination to Protect Citizens from Flood Risks Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday convened a comprehensive video conference with divisional officers, deputy commissioners, and Zilla Panchayat CEOs to assess the damage caused by th

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Karnataka

Old Hubballi Hospital Handover Delayed

Handover of the long-awaited Old Hubballi Hospital to the health department remains stalled due to administrative formalities, delaying completion of the crucial healthcare facility Hubballi The HDMC's Old Hubballi Maternity and General Hospital project holds great signific

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Karnataka

Villagers Seek Minister’s Intervention Over Worsening Highway

Villagers from Khanapur taluk have urged the Public Works Minister to intervene and repair the rapidly deteriorating Belagavi–Chorla highway CH NewsBelagavi Residents of Kanakumbi, Kalmani, Jamboti, and Kusmali in Khanapur taluk have urged Public Works Minister Satish Jarki

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World

WHO Urges Taliban to Ease Female Aid Restrictions

ISLAMABAD The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged the Taliban to lift restrictions on Afghan female aid workers, allowing them to travel without male guardians to provide crucial medical care in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. The Septem

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World

UN Rights Chief Condemns Mass Killings in Gaza

Geneva The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, condemned Israel on Monday for the “mass killing” of Palestinian civilians in Gaza and for obstructing the delivery of lifesaving aid, calling the situation a matter for the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Sp

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World

Zelensky Backs Tariffs on Nations Trading with Russia

Zelenskyy Supports US Tariff Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed strong support for imposing tariffs on countries that maintain economic relations with Russia, including ongoing purchases of Russian oil and gas. Speaking to ABC News, Zelensky called Trump’s ap

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News

Hyundai Ulsan Plant: The Beating Heart of Automotive Efficiency

Amid the rolling industrial landscapes of southeastern South Korea lies an automotive marvel that has become a global benchmark for manufacturing scale, efficiency, and innovation, the Hyundai Ulsan Plant. Known as the world’s largest single automobile manufacturing complex, this

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News

Wolfsburg: Birth of an Automotive Giant

Wolfsburg’s story begins with the rise of Volkswagen in pre-World War II Germany. In 1938, under the direction of the Nazi regime, the foundations were laid for both the plant and the adjacent city, intended to produce the people’s car, the Volkswagen Beetle. The plant initially

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India

Kerala to contest SC ruling on Teachers’ Eligibility Test

Thiruvananthapuram Kerala Education Minister V. Sivankutty on Monday announced that the state government will challenge the Supreme Court’s recent order making the Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET) mandatory for all in-service teachers of Classes 1 to 8 in non-minority schools.

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