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Despite efforts by the Karnataka government to phase out polluting vehicles, the state’s vehicle scrapping initiative has received a lackluster response. Launched in alignment with national policies aimed at retiring vehicles over 15 years old, the program has fallen short, with only 0.07 percent of eligible vehicles being scrapped over the past two years.Also read: Bengaluru: Benefits for scrapping old vehicles will be streamlined and honoured soonBengaluru, with a staggering 34 lakh vehicles aged over 15 years, stands at the center of this issue. The city is home to 21 lakh two-wheelers, 7 lakh cars, and 6 lakh other vehicles,…

At least five civilians died after Russia launched drones, missiles and guided aerial bombs at Ukraine overnight into Sunday, in a major attack that officials there said targeted civilian infrastructure.Moscow sent over 50 ballistic missiles and around 500 drones into nine regions across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday morning.Four people died in a combined drone and missile strike on Lviv, according to regional officials and Ukraine’s emergency service. The historic western city is often seen as a haven from the fighting and destruction further east. At least four more people sustained injuries, the emergency service said. The strike…

Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed confidence that newly appointed ODI captain Shubman Gill will carry forward the legacy of India’s great leaders, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and others who have guided the team with distinction. The BCCI’s Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed on Saturday that he personally informed Rohit Sharma about the management’s decision to hand over the ODI captaincy reins to Shubman Gill. The 26-year-old will begin his captaincy journey with a three-match ODI series against Australia, starting October 19 at the Optus Stadium, Perth. A Proud Moment for Punjab Add Zee News as a Preferred Source…

Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], October 5 (ANI): Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) spokesperson Manoj Pandey on Sunday said the party is demanding 12 seats in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. He added that two senior JMM leaders will meet the Bihar LoP and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav to discuss the seat allocation. The Election Commision of India is reviewing preparedness in the Bihar and has been meeting with political parties. On Sunday, the second day of its two-day visit to Bihar, the Election Commission of India (ECI) reviewed the preparedness of enforcement agencies for the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections. The Commission, led by Chief Election…

KolkataOctober 5, 2025 01:26 PM IST First published on: Oct 5, 2025 at 01:24 PM IST Just over six months ahead of the West Bengal Assembly polls, the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has found a new line of attack against the BJP-led Centre. Once again raising the issue of the Centre’s “step-motherly treatment” towards West Bengal, the TMC is targeting the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), the Central agency that oversees dams along the Damodar river, for releasing water into the state and creating a “man-made flood”.Though the corporation has denied the allegations, the TMC is set to gherao the DVC…

Former India chairman of selectors Krishnamachari Srikkanth did not hold back in his criticism of the team management for including Harshit Rana in the ODI squad for the Australia tour. He highlighted the constant reshuffling in the squad and questioned the omission of Sanju Samson from the backup wicket-keeper position. Srikkanth focused particularly on Harshit Rana, who debuted across formats within four months starting November 2024 and was part of the recent Asia Cup-winning squad. Rana was selected as one of the four specialist pacers for the three-match ODI series in Australia. Srikkanth stated, “By making such selections constantly, they…

India’s selection committee has chosen Dhruv Jurel as the backup wicketkeeper for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, a decision that has sparked conversations among cricket fans and experts. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained that the move was driven primarily by batting positions and team balance rather than performance alone. Why Jurel Was Preferred Over Samson “It’s more because of position,” Agarkar said. “Sanju Samson bats at the top of the order. He batted at number three when he scored his hundred. Jurel usually bats lower down the order, similar to KL Rahul. If you are looking at spots, there…

India all-rounder Rahul Tewatia has criticized Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi over the controversial Asia Cup 2025 trophy incident, emphasizing that despite Naqvi running away with the trophy, India remains the true champion. Tewatia stated, “As far as the trophy is concerned, based on what we heard and saw, we did not get the trophy. Our players and management were waiting. We found out that the trophy wasn’t given. The players were made to wait for a long time, and the trophy was taken back. They went to play cricket and won the final. In history, the name…

Australian pacer Henry Thornton was hospitalized in Kanpur following a severe suspected case of food poisoning during the ongoing India A vs Australia A one-day series at Green Park Stadium. Thornton, who was already experiencing mild stomach discomfort prior to arriving in Kanpur, developed acute gastrointestinal symptoms after consuming food at the team hotel. Local management closely monitored his condition, but as his infection worsened, he was admitted to Regency Hospital under the care of senior doctors. He remained there for two days under observation. ALSO READ – India’s ODI Squad Vs Australia 2025: Rohit Sharma Removed As Captain, Jasprit…

The shooting of “Khela,” produced and directed by Bharat VJ under the banner of Bharat Films, has been completed. Vihaan Prabhanjan, known for his roles in the television serials Shravani Subramanya and Myna, plays the lead role. Actress Sangeetha Bhatt features in a special role. The film has been shot in Bengaluru, Mysore, and Uttara Kannada. Post-production work is currently in progress. “Khela” marks the first production and directorial project of Bharat VJ, son of senior director Vishnukanth. The film is based on a love story with a distinct approach. Ashika Rao plays the female lead.…