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Days after a retired Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) chief financial officer (CFO) posted a heartfelt message on LinkedIn, narrating his ordeal of having to pay bribes to ambulance drivers, policemen and civic authorities following the death of his 34-year-old daughter, the Bengaluru police on Thursday suspended two police officials. The viral post by Sivakumar K has since been deleted. Sivakumar’s daughter, Akshaya Sivakumar, an IIM Ahmedabad graduate, reportedly died in September. In a recent post, Sivakumar said he was sharing the pain he experienced following her death, as he repeatedly had to pay bribes to the ambulance driver, the…

Days after a retired Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) chief financial officer (CFO) posted a heartfelt message on LinkedIn, narrating his ordeal of having to pay bribes to ambulance drivers, policemen and civic authorities following the death of his 34-year-old daughter, the Bengaluru police on Thursday suspended two police officials. The viral post by Sivakumar K has since been deleted. Sivakumar’s daughter, Akshaya Sivakumar, an IIM Ahmedabad graduate, reportedly died in September. In a recent post, Sivakumar said he was sharing the pain he experienced following her death, as he repeatedly had to pay bribes to the ambulance driver, the…

A lifelong Congress Seva Dal worker, 74-year-old Bidhu Bhushan Das is surprised and alarmed to find himself embroiled in a controversy after singing a line from Rabindranath Tagore’s iconic Amar Sonar Bangla — a song he says he has cherished since childhood. A video of him humming the line “Amar Sonar Bangla, ami tomay bhalobasi (My golden Bengal, I love you)” at a Congress Seva Dal event in Assam’s Sribhumi district has been widely shared by the Assam BJP unit and state ministers, who slammed it as a rendition of the Bangladesh national anthem. The Seva Dal is the grassroots…

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Union Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on the opposition INDIA bloc in Bihar on Thursday, saying the Mahagathbandhan will be wiped out in the state in the upcoming assembly polls.  Addressing a rally in Bihar’s Lakhisarai district, Shah sharply reacted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s comment on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the people of Bihar will take revenge on Congress.  The Union Home Minister alleged that the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha insulted ‘Chhathi Maiyya’ while criticising Modi, saying those worshipping the goddess were doing…

Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) faces criticism for promoting a Wayanad tour package instead of highlighting Karnataka’s own scenic destinations, triggering a political row.A social media post by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) promoting a two-night, three-day tour to Wayanad in Kerala has triggered a major controversy. The post described Wayanad as a “misty paradise waiting for you,” inviting citizens to explore the destination, but many questioned why Karnataka’s tourism board was promoting a Kerala location.Also Read:BDA reclaims encroached land worth ₹12.3 crore in BTM 1st StageSeeking thrill or tranquillity? Find both in Wayanad! Trek scenic trails,…

Delhi, October 30, 2025: Vegas Mall, Dwarka’s premier shopping and lifestyle destination, continues to strengthen its premium retail mix with the exciting addition of two distinguished brands — Bombay Shirt Company and IRTH. The newly launched stores further elevate the mall’s positioning as a one-stop destination for fashion-forward shoppers seeking quality, innovation, and style. Located on the First Floor, Bombay Shirt Company brings bespoke tailoring and contemporary craftsmanship to Delhi’s discerning audience. Known for blending tradition with technology, the brand allows customers to personalize every aspect of their shirt from fabric and fit to buttons and cuffs creating a truly customized…

Can you tell me a little bit of the story of “Golden,” and did you know it was going to be a hit right off the bat?I mean, in our little circle, yes, it was a hit but definitely not this caliber at all. The melody came quite instantly. It was on my way to the dentist.The most inspired.Getting a gold filling, by the way. So the melody came really fast, but when we finished it, I had this session with Mark [Sonnenblick], my cowriter, right after, and Mark was so excited. I was like, “I have this melody.” He…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The latest in a sustained Russian campaign of massive drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure brought power outages and restrictions in all the country’s regions Thursday, officials said, with the Ukrainian prime minister describing Moscow’s tactic as “systematic energy terror.”The strikes, which were the latest in Russia’s almost daily attacks on the Ukrainian power grid as bitter winter temperatures approach, killed at least two people and injured 17, including children between 2 and 16 years of age, according to authorities.Russian launched more than 650 drones and more than 50 missiles of various types in…

Kantara: Chapter 1, written and directed by Rishab Shetty, has received strong response from audiences and is performing well at the box office. The film features Ayra Krishna from Bhatkal as the young queen, the wife of King Kulasekhara. Her role in the film has drawn attention and has led to new opportunities in the Kannada film industry. Ayra Krishna is originally from Moodabhatkal. In 2016, she participated in the Top Model Hunt competition in Bengaluru, contesting alongside actress Rashmika Mandanna, and secured the second position. She also reached the final list of Miss Universe India. Following that, she acted…

The Kannada film Operation London Cafe (OLC) is set for theatrical release on November 28. The team has shared the release update through a new poster, marking the beginning of the countdown for the film’s arrival in cinemas. Produced by Vijay Kumar Shetty Hawral, Ramesh Kothari, Deepak Rane and Vijay Prakash under the banner of Indian Film Factory (Udupi origin) in association with Marathi production house Deepak Rane Films, the film is planned for a simultaneous release in Kannada, Marathi and Hindi. Kavish Shetty, who made his debut with Zilka, appears in a mass, action-oriented role in Operation London Cafe,…