Author: Rahul M

New Delhi: An elderly Muslim man cutting meat in the open while men in skull caps and women in hijabs crowd the airport, Ranghar, and cricket stadium, take over government land, and infiltrate the borders—these Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated visuals are part of the Assam BJP’s election ad campaign. The latest video comes on the heels of a series of controversial videos released by the BJP, as it makes illegal immigration and Hindu-Muslim divisions its poll planks for the upcoming state elections. Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal are the states going to the polls in 2026. The advertisement shows “Assam…

Bengaluru residents are calling for the reinstatement of the Chikkaballapur–Bengaluru Cantonment MEMU train service, which was withdrawn by South Western Railway (SWR) in January 2025. The cancellation has triggered concern among daily commuters, particularly those from northern Bengaluru and surrounding towns, who argue that the service played a crucial role in reducing road congestion.Also read: Bengaluru pothole crisis forces BlackBuck to exit Bellandur, ORR traffic woes hit tech hubThe train, which operated via Baiyappanahalli, was considered an important link for passengers connecting to the Namma Metro network. Regular users believe its absence has increased dependency on road transport, worsening traffic…

To ensure a seamless travel experience during the festive season, Indian Railways has announced the operation of Weekly Special Trains to accommodate the surge in passenger demand. These trains will connect key destinations across the East Coast Railway zone, offering enhanced connectivity and convenience for travellers. Jhansi–Puri–Jhansi Weekly Special (01929/01930) The Jhansi–Puri Weekly Special Express (Train No. 01929) will depart from Jhansi at 11:55 AM every Friday until November 28, 2025. The return journey, Train No. 01930 Puri–Jhansi Weekly Special, will leave Puri at 11:45 PM every Saturday until November 29, 2025. This train will stop at major stations in…

Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar has credited Gujarat Titans coach Ashish Nehra for sharpening his batting skills, which played a crucial role in his recent success in the Test series against England. IPL Preparation Under Nehra Paid Off Speaking on former cricketer Kris Srikkanth’s YouTube channel, Sundar revealed that his preparation with GT during the IPL season had a direct impact on his Test performance. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source “I was with Ashish Nehra at GT in the IPL. In this IPL, the amount of batting preparation I did, I have never played that much in my life.…

Bengaluru: Bengaluru’s crumbling infrastructure, already under attack from industry leaders and residents, is the subject of scrutiny yet again—this time by Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy. The Mandya MP and former chief minister of Karnataka hit out at current Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar Thursday over the dilapidated state of the city under the Congress government, saying that it is “tragic that Bengaluru is now gaining infamy as the ‘City of Potholes’.” He also accused the Bengaluru city corporation of “swallowing taxpayer money”. “The Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister are responsible for this disgrace. Today, Bengaluru…

Bengaluru, long recognized as India’s technology hub, is now steering into a new phase as an industrial powerhouse. The rollout of three major corridors—the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC), Bengaluru-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (BMIC), and Hyderabad-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (HBIC)—is reshaping the city’s growth trajectory and redefining real estate opportunities.Also read: Bengaluru real estate market sees record sales of 130,000 units in Q1 2024The CBIC has already reduced travel time between Bengaluru and Chennai to under three hours, spurring investment in Hoskote and Tumakuru. Warehousing clusters, plotted layouts, and budget-friendly commercial developments are emerging rapidly. Smaller towns along the stretch are gaining investor…

Hey, market mavens, grab your coffee and let’s dive into the pulse-pounding action that’s got the trading floor – and your screens – lighting up this morning. If you’re scanning the biggest movers, Adagio Medical Holdings (ticker: ADGM) is stealing the show with a jaw-dropping leap. As of this writing, shares are rocketing up over 26% in pre-market trading, from yesterday’s close around $1.63 to hovering near $2.06. That’s the kind of move that makes you sit up straight and wonder: What’s got this medical innovator firing on all cylinders? Folks, in the wild world of stocks, especially in the…

Listen up, folks! If you’re glued to the markets this early Thursday morning, September 18, 2025, you might’ve caught a real eye-opener: Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: LASE) is rocketing higher in pre-market trading, up a whopping 33% as of this writing to around $3.73 a share. That’s the kind of move that makes you sit up straight and wonder, “What just happened?” Well, pull up a chair, because this isn’t some random spike—it’s tied to a game-changing announcement that’s got the defense world buzzing. And in a market where headlines can swing fortunes overnight, let’s break it down plain and…

Folks, grab your coffee and hold on tight because if there’s one thing that gets my blood pumping in this market, it’s a surprise takeover that sends shares through the roof! As of this writing on September 18, 2025, shares of 89bio, Inc. (ticker: ETNB) are absolutely exploding higher, up more than 85% in pre-market trading alone. We’re talking a leap from yesterday’s close around $8 to hovering near $15 – that’s the kind of move that has traders everywhere yelling “Booyah!” But before you rush to your screen, let’s break this down nice and easy, because in the wild…

Lucknow: Kunda strongman Raghuraj Pratap Singh, also known as Raja Bhaiya, is again in the spotlight. His estranged wife, Bhanvi Singh, has written to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) alleging that her husband owns illegal and banned weapons. Acting on her complaint, the PMO forwarded the matter to the Union Home Ministry, which then directed the Department of Internal Security to investigate and also sought a report from the Uttar Pradesh principal secretary (home). In her complaint, which ThePrint has seen, Bhanvi alleged that Raghuraj Pratap Singh is in possession of a large stock of lethal foreign weapons, including Turkish…