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IndiGo has expanded its eco-friendly ground transport fleet by introducing six electric buses at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), Bengaluru. The airline has procured the Skyline Pro-E 12m model from Eicher Trucks and Buses, marking another step in its strategy to make airport operations more sustainable.Also read: Bengaluru airport’s T2 set for Phase 2 expansion, to add 2.78 lakh sq m, 40 new apron stands at a cost of ₹17,000 croreThe newly deployed vehicles are designed specifically for tarmac operations. Each bus measures 12 metres in length, 2.6 metres in width, and has a 6-metre wheelbase with a ground clearance of…

The Asia Cup 2025 has reached a tense stage, with Group B shaping up for a dramatic finish. After Afghanistan’s defeat to Bangladesh, the equation in the group has become tricky, but the Afghans still have a realistic chance of progressing to the Super Fours. Here’s how the qualification race stands. Current Standings Sri Lanka sits at the top of Group B with four points from two matches and a strong Net Run Rate (NRR) of +1.546. Bangladesh also has four points from three games, but their NRR is in the negative. Afghanistan, after their loss to Bangladesh, remain on…

The widow of Alexei Navalny said Wednesday that two independent labs have found that her husband was poisoned shortly before his death in a Russian prison.Navalny, who crusaded against official corruption and staged massive anti-Kremlin protests as President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest foe, died in the Arctic penal colony in February 2024. He was serving a 19-year sentence that he believed to be politically motivated.Authorities said that the politician became ill after a walk but have otherwise given few details on his death. He was 47.In a video released Wednesday, Yulia Navalnaya said that biological samples from Navalny’s body had been…

Paramount Pictures When J.J. Abrams rebooted the “Star Trek” franchise in 2009, it was quite a gamble to convince longtime Trekkies that anyone but William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy could play Kirk and Spock. But while the reboot was ultimately well received by both critics and audiences, who praised newcomers Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto, there was one aspect of the 2009 picture that was, well, distracting to say the least. If the infamous J.J. Abrams lens flares were the first thing that came to your mind, then you’re in good company.…

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday heard multiple petitions filed by film producers and the Multiplex Association of India challenging the state government’s recent move to limit movie ticket prices at ₹200. The regulation, introduced last Friday through an amendment to the Karnataka Cinema (Control) Rules, 2014, fixes Karnataka movie ticket price at ₹200 across theatres, except for premium screens with fewer than 75 seats. The cap is effective from the date of its notification in the official gazette.Also read: ₹200 ticket cap shakes Sandalwood: Can big-budget blockbusters survive?A single-judge bench of Justice Ravi V. Hosamani took up the matter.…

On Valentine’s Day in 2008, three boats on the Chenab sailed from Akhnoor in Jammu towards Pakistan carrying rose-mounted toy guns, heart-shaped balloons, and a message of peace and love. For several years, these boats sailed towards Pakistan annually on February 14. The brain behind this was Darakhshan Andrabi, then an emerging peace activist and founder of the Socialist Democratic Party (SDP).By 2014, Andrabi’s political ambitions had gravitated her towards the BJP. Last week, the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board chairperson found herself in the middle of a political storm as parties in the Valley demanded her resignation and apology…

Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India’s greatest bowling all-rounders, turned 39 on Wednesday. Known for his sharp cricketing brain and relentless consistency, Ashwin has left behind a body of work that few can rival. Test Cricket: Where Ashwin Ruled Supreme In 106 Test matches, Ashwin has taken 537 wickets at a superb average of 24.00. His best figures of 7/59 underline his ability to dismantle batting line-ups. With 37 five-wicket hauls and eight ten-wicket match hauls, he sits among the finest in history. Globally, he is the eighth-highest wicket-taker, while in India, only Anil Kumble (619) is ahead of him. Add…

WINDSOR, England (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump is in the United Kingdom for a two-day state visit that aims to show the trans-Atlantic bond remains strong, despite differences over Ukraine, the Middle East and the future of the Western alliance.King Charles III is hosting Trump at Windsor Castle where the president will be treated to the best of royal pageantry Wednesday: horse-drawn carriage rides, honor guards, a lavish white-tie banquet and more. Trump is the first U.S. president and world leader to get invited to a second state visit to the U.K. After his royal welcome, he will hold…

India’s Varun Chakravarthy has reached a remarkable career high by becoming the No. 1 ranked bowler in the ICC Men’s T20I rankings. The Chennai-born mystery spinner is only the third Indian bowler in history to achieve this milestone after Jasprit Bumrah and Ravi Bishnoi, underlining his rise as one of the format’s elite performers. Chakravarthy’s journey to the top has been built on persistence and consistency. At 34, he is not a newcomer by any means, but over the past 12 months he has cemented his role as a reliable match-winning option in India’s T20I setup. His unique ability to…

A chaos broke out in Nani Bhagol village of Matar taluka in Kheda district, Gujarat, after a board was put up outside a mosque. The sign stated that playing Garba is strictly prohibited around the dargah, mosque, and madrasa at Nani Bhagol Hussaini Chowk. As soon as local Hindu organizations came to know about it, they filed a police complaint, claiming the controversial board was against the Constitution. Speaking to OpIndia, District Bajrang Dal Convenor Keyur Patel said that this matter is from Nani Bhagol village of Matar taluka of Kheda district. On early Monday 15th September, the Hindu organization…