Farmers stage a protest against the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT) project at Byramangala near Bidadi, in Bengaluru. (Janata Dal (Secular) via PTI Photo) Bidadi, a small town on the outskirts of Bengaluru, has become the centre of a major controversy in Karnataka.At the centre of the row is the proposed Bidadi Smart City project,...
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13-year-old ‘raped’ by over 12 men for 4 days in Rajasthan; 10 arrested
JAISALMER: A 13-year-old schoolgirl was allegedly sexually assaulted by nearly a dozen people over four days in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar, sparking widespread public outrage.A case involving the alleged sexual exploitation of a Class 8 student in Sriganganagar has led to multiple arrests and an extensive police investigation, with new details continuing to emerge after the...
Kerala government orders probe after protocol lapse causes Vijayan to miss flight
NEW DELHI: Kerala government on Sunday ordered an enquiry after leader of opposition in the Kerala assembly Pinarayi Vijayan missed his flight from New Delhi to Kerala due to a lapse in protocol.Kerala House Additional Resident Commissioner Aswathy Sreeniva said that a meeting was held on Sunday during which explanations were sought from protocol officials.“The...
The price tag on having fun: Why do hobbies feel more expensive than ever?
Why does it feel like hobbies are getting expensive? (AI generated image) You may logout, delete every social media app or change your algorithm, but can you escape the commercial packaging of simple activities that were once free but now cost a good portion of your salary?Some latest additions to this ever-diversifying social media dictionary...
‘SUV, Rs 65 lakh house’: Lavish lifestyle of key accused in Ram Temple ‘donation theft’ case
LUCKNOW: Investigators probing the alleged embezzlement of donations from the Ram Temple have widened their investigation to examine the assets and financial dealings of Anukalp Mishra, who police suspect to be one of the key conspirators behind the alleged theft.Officials are now probing whether his reportedly improved lifestyle and recent acquisitions were funded through the...
Sooryavanshi misses out again as India hand debuts to Prince and Suryansh
Suryansh Shedge and Prince Yadav (X-BCCI) India captain Shreyas Iyer opted to field after winning the toss in the second T20I against Ireland on Sunday, making two changes to the playing XI as the visitors looked to level the two-match series.India handed T20I debuts to batting all-rounder Suryansh Shedge and fast bowler Prince Yadav, while...
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in Ras Tanura; probe under way
Saudi Aramco refinery Fourteen people were killed after a helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Saudi Aramco crashed in the eastern Saudi city of Ras Tanura on Sunday, Reuters reported citing the state news agency.The cause of the crash was not immediately known, and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, the state news...
Skydiving trip ends in tragedy, as 11 die in France plane crash
11 killed in plane crash in France’s Tomblaine town. 11 people were killed in a plane crash in France’s Tomblaine town near Nancy city, reported news agency Reuters. The plane belonged to a parachutist school. The pilot and all 10 passengers, five students and five instructors, died in the accident, the local prefecture told the...
How Telegram’s NEET controversy reveals a bigger battle over coaching, piracy and access
Photo credit: PTI Telegram’s old-message editing feature remains disabled until June 30 despite the app’s restoration on Monday midnight, a day after the retest of NEET 2026 examinations took place.Since then, the controversy has shifted to deeper questions regarding the app’s nature, its role in the country’s shadow educational economy, and why the government considered...
‘Look inwards’: India tears into Pakistan over Karachi blast allegations
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external Affairs on Sunday rejected allegations made by Pakistan linking India to the recent terrorist attack in Karachi, advising Islamabad to take credible action against terror rather than pointing fingers.The ministry, in a statement, said that Pakistan should rid itself of its habitual tendency to rely on terrorism as an...
