Author: Rahul M

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Queen Camilla fought off an indecent attack when she was a teenager by taking off her shoe and bashing the assailant in the groin, according to a new book on the royal family.Camilla was on a train to London’s Paddington Station in the mid-1960s when the man next to her reached out and attempted to touch her, according to an excerpt from “Power and the Palace” by Valentine Low, a former royal correspondent for the Times of London. She told former Prime Minister Boris Johnson about the attack when he was mayor of London.“Camilla said, ‘I…

In Sanjaynagar, traffic cops seized a bus along with passengers simply for halting near Esteem Mall, sparking commuter outrage and raising questions for the Traffic Police Commissioner.Bengaluru was left stunned after a shocking case of police misconduct in Sanjaynagar exposed the misuse of authority by traffic cops. For the simple act of halting near Esteem Mall in Hebbal, Constable Kumar stormed into the bus, threatened the driver, and declared the vehicle would be seized. Acting under the instructions of the Sanjaynagar Traffic Inspector, he went a step further-locking in the passengers themselves.Also Read:52-year-old cab driver burns live-in partner alive in…

Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to earthquake in Afghanistan: PM Modi as death toll crosses 812 New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the devastating earthquake in Afghanistan, as the death toll rose to 812, and conveyed India’s readiness to provide humanitarian aid. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi said, “Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to the earthquake in Afghanistan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families in this difficult hour, and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured. India stands…

Any nation justifying terrorism shall be challenged: Diplomatic expert supports PM Modi’s strong message at SCO New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful statement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in China and called for unified global stance against terrorism, emphasising that there can be no double standards in combating terror. Reacting to the Prime Minister’s remarks, Shubashish Banerjee, a noted diplomatic expert and Founder of the P3 Strategic Think Tank, told IANS that India’s message is clear and unwavering. “India has always upheld a consistent philosophy against terrorism. We have never hesitated to…

The escalating cost of private education in India is raising serious concerns, even among affluent families. In major urban centers, particularly Bengaluru, school fees have seen sharp increases, prompting debates about affordability, access, and whether quality education is becoming an exclusive privilege. The issue recently gained widespread attention after a prominent international school’s fee structure for the 2025–26 academic year went viral on social media.Also read: Karnataka tops in school education costs, reveals national surveyAccording to the fee details, parents are expected to pay Rs 7.35 lakh annually for a child in Grade 1, while those with children in Grades…

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The Karnataka High Court Monday disposed of a Public Interest Litigation seeking a Metro station at Chikkajala on the under-construction Blue Line, observing that decisions on the location of stations are the prerogative of state authorities. A bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C M Joshi disposed of he plea filed by residents of Chikkajala by referring to a similar decision taken in July in a plea for a Metro station at Bettahalsuru, which is located a few kilometres away from Chikkajala on the Blue Line that will connect Kempegowda International Airport to the city’s Central Silk Board.…

The Commerce & Transport Department of Odisha has announced the expansion of the Odisha Yatri app with two transformative features: ‘Ama Bus’ ticket booking and Chilika boating ticketing services, starting with Satapada. The update allows users to book tickets for government-operated buses under the Ama Bus initiative directly through the app, offering improved accessibility, transparency, and ease of travel. Additionally, tourists visiting Chilika Lake can now select boating packages, choose travel dates, make payments, and receive QR-coded digital tickets—all within the app. These tickets are validated at the boating point, where boats are assigned via an integrated system. The Android…

PM Modi emplanes for New Delhi after concluding China visit for SCO Summit Tianjin (China), Sep 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned for New Delhi after concluding his two-day visit to China, during which he held several significant meetings with various world leaders – including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin – and also attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, on Monday. “Concluding a productive visit to China, where I attended the SCO Summit and interacted with various world leaders. Also emphasised India’s stand on key global issues. Thankful to President Xi Jinping, the Chinese…

Monsoon fury batters Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa worst hit Islamabad, Sep 1 (IANS) As torrential monsoon rain lashes Pakistan, the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province has been hit the hardest, bearing the brunt of the disastrous heavy downpours largely due to the lack of an early flood warning system, local media reported on Monday. Torrential monsoon rains claimed the lives of over 802 people and injured more than 1,088 across the country since June 26, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Reports suggest that heavy rains, flash floods, and cloudbursts killed as many as 485 people, including 84 children, across multiple regions…