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New DelhiSeptember 10, 2025 05:45 PM IST First published on: Sep 10, 2025 at 05:45 PM IST On Tuesday, B Sudershan Reddy, the joint Opposition nominee for the Vice-President election, got 300 votes, falling 152 short of the NDA’s C P Radhakrishnan. The Opposition had been hoping to get 320-plus votes, suggesting some cross-voting from its ranks. CPI(M) leader and Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas weighs in on the lack of “coherence” among Opposition parties. Excerpts: * How do you see the outcome of the Vice-President election? Congress leader Jairam Ramesh declared confidently after the voting how all 315 Opposition…

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is preparing for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across the country later this year. According to sources cited by India Today, the announcement could come even before the Bihar elections conclude, with groundwork in most states expected to be completed by September. This would pave the way for an October launch. CEOs were asked how soon they could be ready for the revision, and most assured the Commission that the groundwork would be complete by September, India Today’s report stated. The meeting, which stretched over three and a half hours, focused…

A mysterious sticky substance found in ancient bronze jars in southern Italy has finally been identified as honey, solving a 70-year-old archaeological puzzle. The discovery, detailed in a study published by the Journal of the American Chemical Society, sheds new light on the ritual and everyday uses of honey in classical antiquity. The residue was originally excavated in 1954 from a Greek-era subterranean shrine in Paestum, roughly 60 kilometers south of Pompeii. At the time, eight bronze jars were found partially filled with a waxy, amber-colored substance that defied conclusive analysis for decades. The latest investigation, led by chemists from…

(Bloomberg) — Flying Blue, the joint loyalty program of Air France and KLM, soared to the top of Point.me’s 2025 global airline rewards rankings for the second year in a row.Point.me, a subscription-based flight search platform that helps travelers find and book airline award flights using points and miles, evaluated 59 programs worldwide through Aug. 1. Using qualitative and quantitative data from more than 22 million searches and more than 500 million search results, Air France — KLM’s Flying Blue retained the top spot, followed by American Airlines Group’s AAdvantage program and Alaska Air Group’s Mileage Plan.“Looking at the industry as a whole, these are the most rewarding programs,…

Viral dashcam video sparks police action after a boy standing through a car’s sunroof hits his head on a height restriction barrier in Vidyaranyapura.Bengaluru police have filed a suo moto case after a disturbing video of a boy standing through a car’s sunroof and hitting a height restriction barrier in Vidyaranyapura went viral. The child collapsed on the spot, and the incident, captured on another car’s dashboard camera, has raised serious concerns over parental negligence and road safety awareness.Also Read:Bengaluru: Child injured while popping out of SUV sunroofThe Yelahanka Traffic Police swung into action after the video surfaced on social…

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday issued notices acting on a petition filed by the Bengaluru Praja Vedike and others challenging the Bengaluru twin tunnel road project, which they allege was “hastily announced”, bypassing mandatory environmental impact assessment procedures.The notices have been issued to the Karnataka Government, Greater Bengaluru Authority, State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Ltd (B-SMILE), the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and the project consultants. The ambitious infrastructure project was first announced in May 2024 during the Karnataka Government’s budget speech, proposing a 16.74-km twin-tube tunnel connecting Hebbal to Silk…

The Karnataka State Police has launched a public awareness initiative urging citizens to stay safe online and protect themselves against the growing threat of cybercrime. The campaign emphasizes the importance of cautious online behavior under the slogan “Stop Cybercrime – Think Before You Click.”With cybercriminals employing increasingly sophisticated tactics, the police are reminding internet users to verify information before sharing it and to safeguard their passwords at all times. Online scams, phishing, data theft, and fraudulent transactions are among the common cyber threats faced by individuals across the state.Also read: File your cybercrime complaint with a QR code now in…

ED seizes gold, cash, and freezes assets in high-stakes money-laundering caseThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday arrested Karwar’s Congress MLA Satish Krishna Sail in connection with the 2010 illegal iron ore export scam worth ₹86 crore. The legislator was brought to Bengaluru late Tuesday night, medically examined at Bowring Hospital, and later produced before a magistrate.Also Read:Ineligible beneficiaries to be removed: Karnataka CM orders monthly cleanup of guarantee schemesSources confirmed that ED will seek Sail’s custody to probe deeper into his alleged role in exporting 1.2 lakh tonnes of iron ore fines between April 19 and June 10, 2010, in…

We’ve all experienced it—the undeniable craving for something sweet right after dinner. Whether it’s a piece of chocolate, a cookie, or a slice of cake, these sweet cravings can feel almost automatic. But have you ever wondered why your body insists on that sugary fix? Sometimes, these cravings are more than just a desire for taste—they can be signals from your body indicating underlying health or lifestyle factors. Understanding why you crave sweets after dinner can help you manage these urges more effectively and make healthier choices. Here are six common health reasons behind those post-dinner sweet cravings, along with…

The muddy shallows of the Cape Fear River in southern North Carolina have yielded a remarkable archaeological find: the remains of four previously undocumented shipwrecks, including what may be the long-lost Spanish warship La Fortuna, destroyed during a failed 1748 raid on the British colonial town of Brunswick. The discovery was made by a team of graduate students and maritime archaeologists from East Carolina University’s Program in Maritime Studies during a field expedition at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site, located about 12 miles (19.31 km) south of Wilmington. The research team, led by Dr. Jason Raupp, unearthed 40 preserved…