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New government order merges GBA’s road projects with Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited, with Raghavendra Prasad BG appointed as chief engineer for major ongoing works.The Road Infrastructure Department of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has been merged with Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited (BSMILE), marking a major reorganization to streamline execution of ongoing projects worth ₹2,660 crore.Also Read:Quantum City sparks real estate boom in Hesaraghatta: Land values and residential demand surgeUnder the new government order, Raghavendra Prasad BG has been appointed chief engineer for both BSMILE and Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Company. He will oversee key projects including the Ejipura flyover (₹307…

The Government of Karnataka recently issued an order capping movie ticket prices at ₹200 for all shows and languages across multiplexes and single-screen theatres, with an exemption for multiplexes with 75 seats or fewer. This move aimed to regulate soaring ticket prices, especially for non-Kannada films, where prices had previously exceeded ₹1,000. The Multiplex Association of India and Hombale Films challenged the order, calling it illegal. Following a hearing, the Karnataka High Court, led by Justice Ravi Hosmani, granted an interim stay on the price cap for multiplexes. The film industry had long called for price regulation, with director S.V.…

South Korea’s ex-Prez Yoon rejects special counsel summons for questioning this week Seoul, Sep 23 (IANS) South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol has notified correctional officials he will not appear before a special counsel team for questioning later this week, officials said on Tuesday. On Saturday, special counsel Cho Eun-suk’s team summoned the jailed former president to appear for questioning on Wednesday over allegations related to his short-lived martial law declaration in December, Yonhap News Agency reported. “I understand that former President Yoon verbally informed a detention centre officer of his nonappearance,” assistant special counsel Park Ji-young said in…

The much-anticipated prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara, titled Kantara 1, is set to hit Indian screens on October 2, 2025. Even before its theatrical release, the film has garnered significant acclaim for its impressive trailer, massive production scale, extensive manpower, and the dedicated effort poured into its making. Adding to its growing list of accolades, the Indian Postal Department has paid tribute to Kantara 1 by releasing a special commemorative postal cover and picture postcard featuring visuals from the film. This rare honor reflects the cultural and cinematic impact the movie has already begun to make. Ahead of the…

“I escaped from the jaws of death five times – it is Daiva that protected me,” – the stunning disclosure from Rishab Shetty at the first media briefing of Kantara Chapter 1 even moved the media persons to some extent. The biggest moment was seen in Kantara, released in September 2022. For this prequel, Rishab Shetty and a team of nearly 1,000 people, working day and night for 250 days, spending 5 lakh hours of manpower, not only put in sweat but even blood at times. The pride of Indian cinema today, Rishab Shetty was, of course, very emotional when…

Yet another magnum opus from Hombale Films, Kantara Chapter 1—a prequel to Kantara (released on September 30, 2022)—is all set for a grand release on October 2, 2025, with massive making and investment. The visionary behind Hombale Films, Vijay Kiragandur, has planned to release Kantara 1 in over 7,000 screens across India. The count for overseas screens is yet to be announced, but the release will be simultaneous worldwide. On the opening day of Navaratri, September 22, the ever-innovative producer Vijay Kiragandur revealed that Kantara 1 is heading for release in over 30 countries, scheduled for Vijayadashami. In a historic…

HC rules that Real Estate Regulatory Authority cannot levy fees without clear legislative backing, citing Article 265 of the Constitution.The Karnataka High Court has quashed a September 3, 2020, circular issued by the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) that sought to impose retrospective “delay fees” on promoters and developers for late submission of quarterly updates and annual audit statements.Also Read:Karnataka High Court stays government order on ₹200 uniform cinema ticket priceThe circular required builders, developers, and promoters to file quarterly updates and annual audit statements under Section 7 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. Petitioners argued that…

Bangladesh: Awami League condemns custodial deaths of party leaders under Yunus regime Dhaka, Sep 23 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League party condemned the custodial death of its party leaders and activists across the country, including the killing of its leader Abu Bakkar Siddique Munna in Gaibandha district under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government. Slamming the Yunus regime, the party said that the people of Bangladesh are witnessing how the “illegal usurper, killer, fascist Yunus and his cohorts” are murdering Awami League leaders and activists through various means. “In this continuation, Abu Bakkar Siddique Munna (Munna Chairman), leader of the Awami League…

Gold prices hit an all-time high on Tuesday (23rd September), reaching ₹1,14,480 per 10 gram for 24 karat gold, ₹1,04,950 per 10 gram for 22 karat gold and, ₹85,900 per 10 gram for 18 karat gold. Gold prices in India have surged significantly since early 2024, influenced by several factors, including geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, Trump’s tariffs, and a depreciating US dollar. At the global level, gold prices also skyrocketed after the US Federal Reserve sliced interest rates last week. Compared to Gold prices five years ago, in 2020, the rise has been 112%. In 2020 (September 19, 2020), prices…

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte allege his involvement in the killings of at least 76 people while he was president and earlier a southern mayor, the International Criminal Court has revealed.The first charge cites 19 victims killed while Duterte was mayor of Davao City between 2013 and around 2016. The second involves 14 who died in targeted killings between 2016 and 2017 when Duterte was president. The third cited the killings of 43 people during so-called “clearance operations” between 2016 and 2018. The redacted charges were made public Monday…