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With new Yellow Line stations opening, Bengaluru Metro explores advertising, retail, parking, and land use to strengthen non-fare income and cover salaries.The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is planning a major push to increase its non-fare revenue share from the current 12–14% to as high as 25%, according to officials. The expansion of the Yellow Line from RV Road to Bommasandra has opened fresh opportunities for income beyond ticket sales.Also Read:Revised Master Plan-2041: Bengaluru bets on global experts, drone tech, and TOD for a sustainable futureAt present, non-fare earnings mainly come from retail outlets, advertisements, and parking facilities. Recently,…

After past failures, BDA turns to world-class agencies, advanced mapping, and transit-oriented development to shape a liveable, future-ready Bengaluru.Five years after shelving the heavily criticised Master Plan-2011 draft, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has taken a bold leap into the future with the launch of the Revised Master Plan 2041 (RMP-2041). This ambitious blueprint aims to balance Bengaluru’s breakneck urbanisation with sustainable, scientific growth over the next two decades, creating a liveable, well-connected, and environmentally conscious metropolis.Also Read:Bengaluru gets 75-member Greater Bengaluru Authority to coordinate five new corporationsA Global Shift in City PlanningFor the first time, Karnataka is going global,…

Managing diabetes starts with making smart food choices, especially at breakfast—the meal that sets the tone for your entire day. Two popular “healthy” options often recommended are ragi (finger millet) and oats. Both are rich in nutrients, but which one is truly better for diabetics in the morning? Let’s break it down. Ragi (Finger Millet) for Diabetics Nutritional Benefits: Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Rich in dietary fiber, which slows down digestion and helps control blood sugar levels. Low glycemic index compared to many grains. Packed with calcium, iron, and essential amino acids. Why It’s…

Amid the wave of retirements from India’s senior players, including Ravichandran Ashwin and Cheteshwar Pujara, fast bowler Mohammed Shami has made it clear that he has no plans to step aside anytime soon. The 34-year-old dismissed rumours about his future, saying he will only leave the game when he feels the drive is gone. ‘Whose Life Improves If I Retire?’ In a fiery response to critics, Shami questioned the intent behind the chatter. “If someone has a problem, tell me. Whose life will become better if I take retirement? Mai kiski zindagi mein patthar bana hua hu ki tumhe mujhse…

Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India’s greatest ever spinners, could soon be making history off Indian shores. After officially announcing his retirement from the IPL, Ashwin is now reportedly keen to become the first Indian men’s cricketer to feature in The Hundred, England’s 100-ball competition. According to The Telegraph, the 38-year-old is eager to start a new chapter in his career by participating in overseas leagues—something previously restricted by BCCI rules. With Ashwin no longer tied to domestic cricket obligations, his entry into The Hundred seems not just possible but increasingly likely. And if it happens, it could reshape the tournament’s…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital early Thursday killed at least three people and injured 24, local authorities said.Among the dead was a 14-year-old girl, said Tymur Tkachenko, the head of Kyiv’s city administration, citing preliminary information. The numbers are expected to rise. A five-story residential building in the Darnytskyi district was hit directly. “Everything is destroyed,” Tkachenko said. A strike in central Kyiv left a major road strewn with shattered glass. The attack affected over 20 locations across the capital, local authorities said. Rescue teams were on site to pull people…

Summary Cadillac has signed F1 drivers Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas Cadillac chose these drivers for their proven success, putting stability first to build their new team for 2026 Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss called them “builders” who will help create the team’s identity In a landmark announcement for Formula 1, Cadillac has confirmed that Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas will lead their charge as the sport’s newest team in 2026. This high-profile driver pairing marks a significant statement of intent from the American automotive giant, which will become the 11th team on the F1 grid. Both drivers return to the…

BhopalAugust 28, 2025 08:01 AM IST First published on: Aug 28, 2025 at 08:01 AM IST Share Bhind BJP MLA Narendra Singh Kushwaha courted controversy after he threatened to slap Bhind District Collector Sanjeev Srivastava and called him the “biggest thief” during a protest over fertiliser shortage on Tuesday. A video of the confrontation, which went viral on Wednesday, shows the Collector telling the MLA, “Chori nahin hone doonga (Will not allow theft).” To this, Kushwaha angrily retorts, “Sabse bada chor tu khud hai (You are the biggest thief of all).” The video also shows the MLA raising his hand…

With the West Bengal headed for the Assembly elections due in March-April 2026, Indian Secular Front (ISF) chief and its lone MLA, Naushad Siddiqui, 32, recently sent a letter to CPI(M) veteran and Left Front chairman Biman Bose, seeking an alliance with the Left and “early negotiations for seat-sharing” for the polls.While not averse to renewing their alliance, the CPI(M) leadership indicated that it would consider Naushad’s proposal cautiously. There is already a possibility of the Left and the Congress again joining hands for the upcoming elections. The ISF was founded by the Furfura Sharif sufi shrine’s cleric Peerzada Abbas…

As President Donald Trump ramps up efforts to control the Federal Reserve, investors worry he’ll use central bank tools to fix something that’s not supposed to be a central bank problem: America’s ballooning debt bills.Trump said Tuesday he’s ready for a legal fight over his attempt to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook and looking forward to having a “majority” on the central bank’s board. That could advance the president’s campaign for lower interest rates, which he says will save the country “hundreds of billions.” There are two main reasons why the government’s debt costs have soared lately: bigger budget deficits and…