Chandan M | Dec. 13, 2025, 10:56 a.m.
Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh — Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Friday met the Indian blind women’s cricket team, winners of the inaugural Women’s Blind T20 World Cup, at Mangalagiri and announced financial rewards and infrastructure support in recognition of their historic achievement. Congratulating the team for their victory in Sri Lanka last month, Pawan Kalyan presented ₹84 lakh in financial assistance, distributing ₹5 lakh each to 17 players and ₹2 lakh to support staff members. In .....
Read more...Chandan M | Dec. 12, 2025, 5:39 p.m.
Guwahati, Assam — In a dramatic development in the death case of renowned singer Zubeen Garg, the Assam Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed a 3,500-page chargesheet naming four accused on murder charges, marking the most significant breakthrough since the singer’s mysterious death in Singapore on September 19, 2025. According to the chargesheet, four individuals have been charged under Section 302 (murder) of the IPC: Shyamkanu Mahanta — organiser of the North East India Festival in.....
Read more...Chandan M | Dec. 12, 2025, 4:51 p.m.
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh — Cognizant has officially begun construction of its massive new technology campus in Kapuluppada IT Hills, marking one of the largest IT investments in Andhra Pradesh in recent years. The global tech firm is investing ₹1,583 crore to build the facility, which is expected to generate 8,000 high-skill jobs in AI, digital engineering, and cloud technologies by 2029. As part of the launch, the company also inaugurated a temporary 1,000-seater TechFin centre at Rushi.....
Read more...Chandan M | Dec. 12, 2025, 4:40 p.m.
Veteran Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away at the age of 90 at his residence in Latur, Maharashtra, following a brief illness. Patil, a prominent figure in Indian politics for decades, served in several key roles, including Lok Sabha Speaker, Union Home Minister, and Governor of Punjab. Known for his calm demeanor and long parliamentary career, Patil played a significant role during the UPA era. However, his tenure also drew criticism, especially over his.....
Read more...Chandan M | Dec. 8, 2025, 4:33 p.m.
Philanthropist and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty has urged the Government of Bharat to introduce strict regulations governing how children are portrayed on social media platforms. Speaking at a public event, Murty expressed concern over the growing trend of parents using their children as content creators or “child influencers” without any oversight, describing it as a serious threat to their wellbeing and future. Murty compared social media to a double-edged knife, saying it “can cut a fruit or.....
Read more...Chandan M | Dec. 3, 2025, 2:39 p.m.
Bharat Faces Surge in Bomb Threat Emails, Triggering Nationwide Security Alerts Over the last 48 hours, Bharat has witnessed a dramatic surge in bomb threat emails, prompting major security operations across multiple cities, including Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Thane. Even an international IndiGo flight was forced to make an emergency landing amid the wave of alerts. Though authorities later confirmed all threats were false, the rapid succession of incidents has raised serious concerns abo.....
Read more...Chandan M | Dec. 1, 2025, 5:19 p.m.
The EPFO portal—meant to help citizens access their own PF savings—continues to move at its trademark pace: somewhere between buffering and frozen. Users report the same old story: OTP arrives instantly, but the website? Still loading… still processing… still thinking… For many, this isn’t a one-time glitch but a permanent feature of the EPFO experience. Some even joke that a sloth could complete a PF claim faster than the portal loads a single page. And the irony isn’t lost on taxpay.....
Read more...Chandan M | Nov. 11, 2025, 7:07 p.m.
New Delhi: A powerful car explosion near Delhi’s historic Red Fort on Monday evening has left the national capital on high alert. The blast, which occurred around 6:52 PM on November 10, 2025, killed at least eight people and injured over twenty others, according to initial reports. 📍 Location & Time The explosion took place near Gate 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, on Subhash Marg, Old Delhi. Witnesses said a vehicle halted at a traffic signal before it suddenly exploded, sending flames .....
Read more...Chandan M | Oct. 27, 2025, 12:36 p.m.
Bengaluru | India: A potentially dangerous situation has emerged near the Varthur Police Station Bus Stop, where a large open electrical connection box (current pole connection) has been left exposed to the public. The uncovered box, located in a high-footfall area, poses a serious risk of electric shock, particularly during the rainy season when waterlogging increases the chances of electrocution. Local residents and commuters have expressed alarm and are urging the concerned authorities .....
Read more...Chandan M | Aug. 29, 2025, 2:32 p.m.
India's IT sector is experiencing a significant transformation in 2025, characterised by widespread layoffs as companies adapt to the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI). Since January, over 100,000 technology professionals have lost their jobs, surpassing the total number of layoffs in 2024. This trend reflects a broader industry shift towards automation and AI-driven operations. Major Companies Implementing Layoffs Tata Consultancy Services (TCS): Reduced 12,261 employees, .....
Read more...Chandan M | Aug. 25, 2025, 10:19 a.m.
Bengaluru, Varthur Main Road: In what seems more like an experiment than retail practice, two MedPlus outlets in Varthur have been spotted displaying products such as shampoos, chocolate powders, body soaps, and toilet cleaners directly under the scorching sun outside their stores. While soaps and cleaners may survive a few hours in the heat, experts caution that food-related items and health supplements exposed to direct sunlight risk losing their quality, effectiveness, and safety. The sit.....
Read more...Chandan M | Aug. 23, 2025, 5:55 p.m.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) continues to produce large volumes of coins to meet circulation needs across the country. According to the RBI’s Annual Report 2023–24, a total of 12,056 lakh pieces—equivalent to 1.2056 billion coins—across denominations of ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, ₹10, and ₹20 were supplied during the year. Coin supply in India has fluctuated significantly in recent years. In FY 2020–21, the RBI issued more than 3 billion coins, the highest in recent history. This was followed by a sharp .....
Read more...Chandan M | Aug. 13, 2025, 6:40 p.m.
Bengaluru | Karnataka: Vinay Jagadish, an IT professional, suffered injuries after falling on the road due to an uncovered pothole near Hoodi Main Road, close to the metro station, while returning home after completing his night shift. The incident has ignited widespread anger after Vinay posted a video on Instagram, criticising the quality of civic work carried out by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). In his post, Vinay wrote: "BBMP is the new Yamaraja Leaving incomplete work .....
Read more...Chandan M | Aug. 13, 2025, 4:10 p.m.
A 20-year-old engineering student from Noida was diagnosed with multiple slipped discs after repeatedly engaging in ego lifting — attempting to lift weights far beyond his safe capacity to impress others. The young man, who had been consuming protein and creatine supplements on the advice of a gym instructor, trained without medical clearance, proper supervision, or gradual progression in his workout plan. Experts report that the combination of excessive loading, poor lifting form, and inadequat.....
Read more...Chandan M | Aug. 1, 2025, 11:01 a.m.
Bangalore | Karnataka: Over a six-month period from September 2024 to March 2025, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) recorded over 27,000 instances of passenger misconduct across the Namma Metro network. Among the violations, playing loud music inside metro coaches was the most frequent, with 11,922 reported cases. Another 14,162 violations involved commuters occupying priority seats designated for senior citizens, pregnant women, and persons with disabilities. Additionally, 55.....
Read more...Chandan M | July 31, 2025, 12:38 p.m.
Mumbai | The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] that sought permission to organize a protest rally at Azad Maidan in Mumbai in solidarity with the people of Gaza. The court, while rejecting the plea, emphasized the need to prioritize domestic issues and civic responsibilities over protests about international affairs. Background of the Case The petition stemmed from the Mumbai Police's decision to deny permission for a protest .....
Read more...Chandan M | July 30, 2025, 5:04 p.m.
Bangalore | As India crosses record-high automobile sales—over 41 lakh vehicles sold in FY 2024–25—the contrast between private comfort and public apathy has never been sharper. Across city roads, highways, and public parks, litter continues to accumulate, much of it tossed casually from within air-conditioned cars. This has reignited a basic yet powerful question among civic experts: If someone can afford a car worth ₹8 lakh or more, why not spend ₹200 on a small dustbin to keep the vehicle and.....
Read more...Chandan M | July 29, 2025, 4:14 p.m.
Srinagar | In a major breakthrough in India’s fight against cross-border terrorism, three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists responsible for the brutal April 22 Pahalgam attack were killed in a high-intensity encounter under Operation Mahadev, conducted in the Harwan-Dachigam forest area on the outskirts of Srinagar between July 28 and 29. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing the Lok Sabha on July 29, confirmed that the militants killed were Suleiman Shah, alias Hashim Musa (the mastermind.....
Read more...Chandan M | July 23, 2025, 4:07 p.m.
Bengaluru, July 23, 2025 - A growing trend of individuals performing unconventional acts in public spaces for social media "reels" is sparking debate and drawing mixed reactions across India. Recent incidents involving a young girl dancing on a busy road and a boy performing pull-ups inside a metro train have brought the issue of civic sense and public disruption to the forefront, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of existing regulations. The phenomenon, fueled by the desire for viral .....
Read more...Chandan M | July 18, 2025, 5:46 p.m.
Bangalore | Karnataka: A growing number of street vendors and micro-business owners in Bengaluru are rejecting digital payments such as UPI, shifting to cash-only transactions. This reaction follows a recent crackdown by the state’s Commercial Taxes Department, which issued GST show-cause notices to traders whose digital receipts crossed the annual thresholds of ₹40 lakh for goods or ₹20 lakh for services. What’s Behind the Move? Data-driven scrutiny Authorities conducted a data analysis of.....
Read more...Chandan M | July 16, 2025, 6:07 p.m.
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), once a revolutionary party built on anti-caste, anti-elitist principles, is now facing growing criticism for functioning as a dynastic enterprise. The influence of M. Karunanidhi's family, which spans multiple generations and branches, dominates both the political leadership of the party and government positions in Tamil Nadu. This consolidation of power within a single family has triggered widespread concerns about political monopoly, suppression of internal.....
Read more...Chandan M | July 12, 2025, 1:47 p.m.
Vatsala, the revered female elephant believed to be more than 100 years old, passed away on July 8, 2025, at the Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh. Known affectionately as “Dadi” (grandmother), Vatsala was a living symbol of resilience, compassion, and wildlife conservation in India. Born in Kerala’s Nilambur forests, she was rescued in the early 1970s and brought to Madhya Pradesh, where she spent decades assisting forest staff in tiger tracking, patrols, and wildlife rescues. In 1993, she .....
Read more...Chandan M | July 10, 2025, 3:19 p.m.
Bangalore | India: In an alarming trend that’s gaining momentum across Indian cities, content creators and social media users are increasingly filming and photographing women and girls in public spaces — without their knowledge or consent. From metros, footpaths, and buses to cafes and shopping centers, women are becoming unwilling subjects in short-form videos and viral content. What’s Happening? Popular platforms like Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok (via VPNs) are flooded with .....
Read more...Chandan M | July 8, 2025, 2:10 p.m.
A nationwide general strike, or Bharat Bandh, is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2025, with participation expected from more than 25 crore workers across sectors. The strike has been called by a joint coalition of 10 central trade unions, including AITUC, INTUC, CITU, HMS, SEWA, and others. It marks one of the largest coordinated industrial actions in independent India’s recent labour history. The bandh is a protest against a series of government policies that the unions have described as an.....
Read more...Chandan M | July 7, 2025, 5:46 p.m.
Himachal Pradesh is currently facing one of its worst monsoon disasters in recent history. Since June 20, 2025, the state has been battered by intense rainfall, leading to a series of cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides that have caused widespread destruction across multiple districts. As of July 7, the official death toll has risen to 78, with 37 people still reported missing and more than 115 injured. The worst-hit regions include Mandi, Kangra, Chamba, and Sirmaur, where entire villages.....
Read more...Chandan M | July 1, 2025, 11:38 a.m.
Tumakuru, Karnataka: The Ammasandra Cement Plant, located in the Tiptur Taluk of Tumakuru district, is one of Karnataka’s oldest industrial units. Established under the name Mysore Cements Limited in 1958, the plant has undergone several phases of development, expansion, and ownership change. Today, it operates as HeidelbergCement India Ltd, under the flagship Mycem brand. However, the legal and environmental compliance status of its mining lease — ML No. 2024 — continues to draw public interes.....
Read more...Chandan M | June 30, 2025, 10:28 a.m.
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: In a case that has drawn national attention, the Madhya Pradesh government has taken disciplinary action against multiple engineers after a newly constructed railway overbridge (ROB) in Bhopal’s Aishbagh area was found to have a critical design flaw — a sharp 90-degree turn mid-structure. The flaw was widely criticized by citizens, urban planners, and on social media, where videos of the bridge quickly went viral. Concerns were raised about driver safety and engineerin.....
Read more...Chandan M | June 27, 2025, 7:29 p.m.
Chamarajanagar, Karnataka | In a deeply concerning incident, a tigress and her four cubs were found dead in the Male Mahadeshwara Hills Wildlife Sanctuary (M.M. Hills), located in Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar district. The discovery was made during a routine patrol on the morning of June 26, sparking widespread outrage and prompting immediate intervention by both state and central authorities. Discovery and Suspected Cause Forest officials located the carcasses in the Meenyam Range, where the .....
Read more...Chandan M | June 27, 2025, 11:51 a.m.
New Delhi — In a significant step toward improving civil documentation and legal identity across India, the Registrar General of India (RGI) has issued a directive to all State governments instructing that birth certificates must be issued to mothers of newborns before they are discharged from hospitals — particularly government-run hospitals, which account for over 50% of all institutional births in the country. The directive aims to streamline birth registration, reduce delays, and ensure e.....
Read more...Chandan M | June 26, 2025, 2:54 p.m.
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and redefine work, LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky has delivered a sharp and timely assessment of the labor market’s future. In a recent media interaction and subsequent interviews, Roslansky declared that AI-driven job disruption is not just a risk, but a certainty, and that the only viable path forward for professionals is rapid and continuous reskilling. “Yes, AI will disrupt jobs — but it’s also an invitation to evolve. The real winne.....
Read more...Chandan M | June 26, 2025, 11:14 a.m.
New Delhi, India – Once hailed as the man who promised to revolutionize India’s smartphone industry, Mohit Goel, founder and former managing director of Ringing Bells Pvt. Ltd., has become a familiar name in police files across multiple states. From the widely publicized Freedom 251 smartphone scam to his more recent arrests in cases involving dry fruit trade frauds and criminal extortion, Goel’s downfall has been marked by controversy, deception, and over 35 criminal cases registered across the.....
Read more...Chandan M | June 25, 2025, 12:03 p.m.
Bengaluru: The much-anticipated Dommasandra Circle flyover project in southeastern Bengaluru remains incomplete nearly five years after construction began, leaving residents frustrated, commuters stranded, and public infrastructure in disarray. Launched around mid-2020, the flyover was proposed to ease traffic congestion at the busy Dommasandra junction, a critical intersection connecting Sarjapur, Varthur, Attibele, and surrounding areas. However, as of today, the project lies in a partially.....
Read more...Chandan M | June 21, 2025, 1:14 p.m.
Yoga is not a modern fitness trend — it is a spiritual and philosophical system that originated in ancient India over 5,000 years ago, long before modern nations or borders existed. It emerged as a method to unify the body, mind, and soul through discipline, breath control, meditation, and ethical living. Pre-Vedic & Indus Valley Period (Before 1500 BCE) Archaeological Evidence: Seals from the Indus Valley Civilization (Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro) depict figures seated in classic meditative po.....
Read more...Chandan M | June 20, 2025, 11:39 a.m.
In a development that has stunned India’s legal and political circles, Justice Yashwant Varma, a sitting judge of the Delhi High Court (now transferred to the Allahabad High Court), is at the center of a high-stakes judicial scandal. In March, large quantities of cash were discovered in a storeroom attached to his official residence following a fire. Despite the gravity of the situation, no First Information Report (FIR) or criminal charges have been filed — raising the question: why not? The.....
Read more...Chandan M | June 19, 2025, 3:32 p.m.
The fashion industry, once celebrated for creativity and self-expression, is now facing global scrutiny for its staggering role in overproduction, waste, and environmental degradation. Each year, an estimated 80 to 100 billion garments are produced globally—yet up to 60 billion go unsold. That means one in three garments never even reaches a consumer’s closet. The Real Reason Clothes Are So Cheap The root cause of this waste is a volume-driven model embedded deep within the global apparel su.....
Read more...Chandan M | June 19, 2025, 12:22 p.m.
The Karnataka government is under increasing scrutiny after proposing a significant amendment to the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961, that would allow businesses to extend employee work hours up to 12 hours per day, including overtime. The draft law has been initiated and proposed by the state’s Labour Minister, Santosh Lad, in alignment with the central government’s model labour codes. It is currently under review and has not yet been tabled for final cabinet approval. .....
Read more...Chandan M | June 18, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
As India's young workforce flocks to LinkedIn in search of opportunity, a dangerous new trend is on the rise: fake job postings by scammers posing as recruiters. With the click of a “Easy Apply” button, many are walking straight into sophisticated traps—losing money, personal data, and in some cases, their peace of mind. A Platform of Promise — and Exploitation LinkedIn, once considered the most trusted professional networking platform, is now being exploited by cybercriminals to run phishin.....
Read more...Chandan M | June 18, 2025, 5:10 p.m.
In the murky shadows of India’s growing fintech boom, a silent crisis is brewing. An underground digital racket, masked as convenience lending, is devastating thousands of lives across the country. These are not traditional loan sharks operating in alleyways — they are apps, often brightly colored, disguised with names like EasyCash, LoanNow, RupeeFast, and CreditGo. But behind their innocent icons lies a new mafia: the Digital Loan Sharks. A Network of Exploitation Between 2022 and 2024,.....
Read more...Chandan M | June 17, 2025, 4 p.m.
On June 1, 2025, bulldozers arrived at Madrasi Camp, a decades-old settlement in Jangpura, South Delhi, inhabited predominantly by Tamil-origin migrants. The demolition was carried out following a Delhi High Court order, which stated that the encroachments obstructed the Barapullah drain, contributing to frequent flooding in the area. While Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta defended the action as essential and legally mandated, residents and opposition leaders condemned it as a violation of th.....
Read more...Chandan M | June 17, 2025, 11:39 a.m.
Jharkhand/Bihar, India - Despite global promises to eliminate child labour by 2025, over 22,000 children remain trapped in dangerous mica mines of eastern India, supplying the shimmering mineral used in cosmetics, car paints, and electronics. This figure, first exposed by international NGOs SOMO and Terre des Hommes in 2015, was reaffirmed in 2022 by European journalists investigating illegal mica mining in India’s tribal belts. As of 2025, no official report or government audit has contradic.....
Read more...Chandan M | June 15, 2025, 12:02 p.m.
The Karnataka High Court has upheld the suspension of bike-taxi services across the state, including in Bengaluru, effective from June 16, 2025. This follows an earlier April 2 order that prohibited bike-taxi operations until the state frames a regulatory policy under Section 93 of the Motor Vehicles Act. The division bench rejected requests from aggregators like Rapido, Ola, and Uber for interim relief, emphasizing that the Karnataka government has not adopted central guidelines or drafted i.....
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