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Namma Metro advances Yellow Line services on Monday to handle the post-Independence Day passenger surge, with normal timings resuming from Tuesday.Bengaluru: Namma Metro in a media release has announced that Yellow Line services will begin earlier than usual at 5:00 AM on Monday, August 18, 2025, to accommodate the expected surge in commuters following the extended Independence Day weekend.Also Read:₹30 for a suitcase on Namma Metro? Bengaluru commuter’s post triggers debateThe first trains will depart from R.V Road and Delta Electronics Bommasandra stations at 5:00 AM. However, officials clarified that this advance start is a one-day special arrangement and that…

Two months after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi laid the groundwork for the Congress’s revival in Madhya Pradesh, the state unit has unveiled its strategy of strengthening its grassroots organisation by appointing former ministers, MLAs, and relatives of powerful leaders as district presidents. Of the 71 district president appointees, 21 are repeats, while 50 are new faces.However, with many of the leaders appointed district chiefs harbouring high political ambitions, protests have broken out, yet again exposing deep factional rifts in the state Congress. Several public protests, social media tirades, and resignations have brought to the fore the extent of the…

Paramount Pictures “Star Trek” is the science fiction franchise perhaps best known for thoughtful stories that explore complex issues and examine society’s problems in the present through a lens of the future. Still, the saga has its action as well, and its intrepid explorers often find themselves coming into conflict with interstellar rivals like the warlike Klingons, the scheming Romulans, or the enigmatic Tamarians With any conflict, of course, comes the question of strength, and in “Star Trek” that can mean the power of a starship as much as any collective strength…

Masked gunmen targeted the Sector 57 Gurugram residence of YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT winner Elvish Yadav, triggering alarm after a gang claimed the attack online.In the early hours of Sunday, Gurugram’s Sector 57 witnessed chaos as unidentified attackers unleashed almost 30 rounds of gunfire at the residence of YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT winner Elvish Yadav. The strike occurred between 5:30 and 6:00 AM before the shooters fled the spot.Also Read:Sandalwood actor Ajay Rao addresses divorce rumours, appeals for family privacyBullets hit the ground and first floors of the building while Yadav’s family and caretaker were inside. Fortunately, no…

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi intensified his challenge to the Election Commission by launching his 1,300-kilometre ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ from Sasaram, Bihar, spotlighting concerns about electoral integrity.  Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rashtriya Janata Dal leaders Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav also joined the INDIA bloc’s campaign against what it claims to be “vote chori” or vote theft.  The ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’– which Gandhi described as a “fight to save the Constitution” — will cover 20 districts in the poll-bound state.  Gandhi accused the Election Commission of a new conspiracy to “steal” polls in Bihar through the special intensive…

The Oval Invincibles delivered a breathtaking performance at The Oval, smashing their way to the highest-ever total in men’s The Hundred history and cruising to a dominant win over Welsh Fire. Invincibles Create History Batting first, the Invincibles piled up an astonishing 226/4 in 100 balls, setting a new benchmark for the tournament. Their innings was filled with power, precision, and fearless stroke play, leaving the Welsh Fire bowlers with no answers. Jordan Cox Steals the Show The star of the night was Jordan Cox, who unleashed a scintillating knock of 86 from just 29 balls*. His innings included 10…

The Bengaluru Development Authority’s bold land push targets 17 villages, aiming to extend Kempegowda Layout and add 6 new layouts along PRR-2.Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) has unveiled one of its largest-ever expansion drives, with plans to acquire 5,755 acres across 17 villages on the western outskirts of the city. The move is aimed at extending the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout, while also setting the stage for Bengaluru’s next wave of housing development.Also Read:CM Siddaramaiah flags delay in ₹880 crore central grant for SCSP/TSP schemesThe project stretches beyond the NICE Road corridor, touching villages between Mysuru Road and Magadi Road,…

Spanish champions Barcelona made a winning start to their La Liga 2025 campaign, defeating Mallorca 3-0 in their season opener on Saturday. The Catalan giants struck early when Lamine Yamal’s cross found Raphinha, who headed home in the 7th minute. Minutes later, Yamal’s involvement again created danger as Mallorca failed to clear properly, and Ferran Torres fired in from the edge of the box to double the lead in the 23rd minute. Controversy and Red Cards for Mallorca The match turned chaotic soon after. Mallorca players were left frustrated when the referee allowed play to continue after Antonio Raillo went…

Flagging off his ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar’s Sasaram, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi Sunday said that now the entire country knows that the BJP and Election Commission are stealing votes.The Congress leader also said the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Bihar is “their latest conspiracy to steal elections by adding and deleting votes”. He asserted that the INDIA bloc and the people of Bihar will not allow this “vote chori (vote theft)”. In the rally held at the BIADA ground in the Sasaram district, Gandhi was joined by Rashtriya Janata Dal’s Lalu Prasad…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE, alongside the preparatory tri-nation series involving Afghanistan and the hosts, the UAE. The selection has drawn attention for the absence of two of Pakistan’s biggest modern-day stars, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, signaling a bold new direction in team building. Salman Ali Agha to Lead Middle-order batter Salman Ali Agha has been entrusted with the captaincy, continuing his role as T20I skipper. His leadership will be crucial as Pakistan looks to rebuild with a younger core ahead of future global tournaments.…