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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Plastic soy sauce bottles shaped like fish are tiny, cute and beloved by many sushi eaters. But in the state of South Australia, the decorative containers swam into a growing net of outlawed plastics.Officials enacted an unusually specific ban on the fish-shaped bottles beginning Monday, saying they were worse for the environment than other condiment containers. The state of 1.9 million was the first in Australia to institute the prohibition in an initiative to curb plastic waste. South Australia’s government has annually added new items to its list of banned plastics, making the measures the…

The cricketing world was taken by surprise when Rahul Dravid stepped down as Rajasthan Royals head coach on August 30, 2025. The franchise announced the move via social media, stating that the former India captain declined a “broader position” within the setup. But South African great AB de Villiers has added fuel to the fire, claiming that Dravid may have been “sort of kicked out” in a fashion reminiscent of Premier League football sackings. Dravid’s Short-Lived Return to the Royals Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Rahul Dravid, who had earlier led and mentored Rajasthan Royals between 2012 and…

Activists and residents rally at Cantonment Railway Colony urging BBMP to protect 368 heritage trees, warning against reversal of the Biodiversity Zone status.Environmental activists and residents gathered on Sunday at the iconic Cantonment Railway Colony to oppose any move that could endanger 368 century-old trees standing on the site. Demonstrators hung placards on the trees with sharp slogans, pressing the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to honor its earlier commitment to safeguard the area as a biodiversity zone and warning against any reversal of that stand.Also Read:BBMP unveils ₹124.5 crore action plan to tackle dust, traffic chaos and pollution in…

The Duleep Trophy 2025 has been struck by a wave of high-profile withdrawals, with Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Tilak Varma, and Kuldeep Yadav all set to miss the semifinals due to injuries and international commitments. With the tournament’s knockout stage scheduled to begin on September 4, the absence of these key players has reshaped the semifinal line-ups, forcing selectors into last-minute changes. Sarfaraz Khan’s Injury a Blow to West Zone Add Zee News as a Preferred Source For West Zone, the biggest setback is the injury to Sarfaraz Khan, who was in sublime touch during the recently concluded Buchi Babu…

Under the National Clean Air Programme, BBMP will use the ₹124.5 crore grant to curb dust pollution, green open spaces, improve traffic junctions, and boost public awareness.The Climate Action Cell of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has received ₹124.5 crore under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) to implement an annual action plan aimed at reducing air pollution across the city. The funds, sanctioned under the 15th Finance Commission Air Quality Grants, will be utilised for road improvement, greening of open spaces, traffic decongestion, and large-scale public outreach programmes.Also Read:Greater Bengaluru Authority from tomorrow: Check how the city will be…

Team India captain Rohit Sharma is once again making headlines, but this time it’s not for his batting exploits. The 38-year-old opener was spotted at the Mumbai airport on Sunday, August 31, returning from Bengaluru after undergoing pre-season fitness assessments at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE). What stole the spotlight was not his fitness routine, but his lighthearted exchange with paparazzi, which has quickly gone viral on social media. Rohit Sharma has lost weight, it can be clearly seen in this video.never believe on that NRI fans post, they are just jealous because Rohit won 2 icc trophy…

A man broke into a women’s paying guest (PG) accommodation in Bengaluru, where he allegedly sexually harassed and robbed a 21-year-old resident before escaping. According to the Bengaluru police, the incident occurred in the PG between 3 and 4 am on August 29. The victim initially mistook the intruder for her roommate, who she thought was returning from work. The police said the man allegedly touched the woman inappropriately. When the woman protested upon seeing the knife-wielding attacker, he threatened her to remain silent. He also physically assaulted her multiple times, according to the First Information Report (FIR) filed by…

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Desperate Afghans clawed through rubble in search of missing loved ones after a strong earthquake killed some 800 people and injured more than 2,500 in eastern Afghanistan, according to figures provided Monday by the Taliban government.The 6.0 magnitude quake late Sunday hit towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangarhar province, causing extensive damage. One resident in Nurgal district, one of the worst-affected areas in Kunar, said nearly the entire village was destroyed.“Children are under the rubble. The elderly are under the rubble. Young people are under the rubble,” said…

BBMP officials reappointed under GBA as Maheshwar Rao takes charge as Chief CommissionerThe much-awaited Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will come into existence from September 2, marking a historic shift in the city’s governance. As part of the transition, the government has ordered the reassignment of IAS, IPS, KAS and KSPS officers currently serving under BBMP to new posts within the GBA framework.Also Read:Greater Bengaluru Authority from tomorrow: Check how the city will be dividedAccording to the notification, Maheshwar Rao, who has been holding additional charge as BBMP Chief Commissioner, will now formally serve as the first Chief Commissioner of GBA,…

Bengaluru’s governance gets a major shake-up as BBMP makes way for five corporations with constituency-wise ward divisionsA New Era in City GovernanceBengaluru’s civic administration enters a historic transition from tomorrow (September 2, 2025) as the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) comes into effect. The current Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will be replaced by five municipal corporations, each with two zones, creating a total of ten administrative divisions.The move promises decentralisation, quicker decision-making, and region-specific development, though it also means wards from the same Assembly constituency may now fall under different corporations.Also Read:No change in wards for now: BBMP Commissioner clarifies…