Author: Rahul M

North Karnataka is once again grappling with the wrath of nature as heavy rainfall in neighboring Maharashtra has brought severe flooding to the region. What was supposed to be a celebratory Navratri festival for the people of the area turned into a tragic ordeal, with many lives lost in the floodwaters.Also read: The Bhima river floods Kalaburagi villages, displacing thousandsThe persistent rains in Maharashtra have triggered the release of large amounts of water from dams into the Bhima River, worsening the situation in the region. Last night alone, 2,63,500 cusecs of water were released from the Sina River Dam into…

CHIEF Justice of India B R Gavai’s mother and political activist Kamaltai Gavai will be the chief guest at an RSS event linked to Vijayadashami celebrations, in Maharashtra’s Amravati, on October 5.This is three days after the Sangh will hold its annual Vijayadashmi event at its headquarters in Nagpur, which this year also coincides with the centennial ceremony of the Sangh’s formation. Confirming that Kamaltai would attend the event, the CJI’s brother and a Republican Party of India (RPI) leader, Dr Rajendra Gavai, said: “The Gavai family has always maintained relationships that go beyond political boundaries, relationships that are above…

A research team has unlocked a new way to make sodium batteries perform well at room temperature, offering a cheaper and greener alternative to lithium. Credit: Stock A new technique stabilizes a metastable form of sodium solid electrolyte, enabling all-solid-state sodium batteries to maintain performance even at subzero temperatures. All-solid-state batteries are considered a safe and powerful option for running electric vehicles, electronics, and even storing energy from the power grid. However, producing them relies heavily on lithium, a metal that is costly, difficult to source, and damaging to the environment when mined. Sodium offers a cheaper, more abundant, and…

A 29-year-old man, who returned from Dubai last month, allegedly killed his wife and later died by suicide in Bengaluru Sunday night. The incident occurred near the Ullal main road, within the Jnanabharathi police limits. The deceased were identified as Dharmaseelan Ramesh, a labourer, and his wife Manju P, 27, who worked as a nurse at a local clinic. The couple had been married since 2022, said the police. The incident came to light around 9.30 pm when Manju’s father, Periyaswamy, 53, returned from Tumakuru, where he had been working as a labourer for two weeks. Periyaswamy arrived with his…

A 20-year-old college student on a two-wheeler died in Bengaluru on Monday morning after being run over by a speeding truck near Budigere Cross, raising concerns about road safety and infrastructure in the city’s eastern suburbs. The police identified the deceased as Dhanushree, a second-year BCom student at a private college in KR Pura. A resident of Virgonagar, Dhanushree stayed in Bhuvaneshwari Layout with her single mother and two sisters. The incident took place at around 8.30 am when Dhanushree was heading to college. According to the police, a speeding truck struck her vehicle just metres away from Bhuvaneshwari Enclave.…

Gleeden reports 270% growth in India, with women making up 58% of users. Bengaluru tops the chart, and the app plans to expand further in 2025.India’s online dating landscape took a surprising turn as Gleeden, the extra-marital app, announced 3 million users in the country. The revelation comes after a 270% surge in user base in 2024, highlighting India’s growing appetite for discreet relationships despite its traditional image of big fat weddings.Also Read:Bengaluru-Tumakuru Metro extension moves forward: Feasibility study approvedWomen lead the surge!Women are leading the trend, now making up 58% of users, with a 128% increase in female participation.…

Karnataka Government clears feasibility study for the long-awaited Bengaluru-Tumakuru Metro line, with DPR preparation under PPP model set to begin.The Karnataka Government has given the green light for a feasibility study on the long-awaited Bengaluru-Tumakuru Metro extension, signaling progress for the ambitious project. Home Minister G Parameshwara announced the development in Tumakuru on Monday.Also Read:Could RCB be sold after their maiden IPL title? Lalit Modi drops a bombshellAccording to Parameshwara, the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) conducted the feasibility study after awarding a ₹3 crore contract to a Hyderabad-based firm. The study has now been submitted to the government,…

On 29th September 2025, a Chinese court sentenced 16 people in connection with a Myanmar-based telecom fraud gang. The convicts were accused of fraud, drug trafficking and prostitution. As per the Wenzhou Intermediate People’s Court in China’s Zhejiang province, since 2015 the Ming family crime gang used its influence in the Kokang region of Myanmar to set up a number of “parks” and collude with financial supporters to carry out criminal activities including telecoms fraud, gambling operations, drug trafficking and organised prostitution. These crims involved over 10 billion yuan (US$1.4 billion). ⚖️ On Sept 29, 2025, Zhejiang Wenzhou Intermediate People’s Court…

IND vs AUS: India suffered a blow ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, starting October 19, as all-rounder Hardik Pandya is unlikely to feature. According to a reports, Pandya has been advised four weeks of rest due to a left quadriceps injury. He had earlier bowled just one over in India’s Asia Cup Super Fours clash against Sri Lanka before sitting out of the final against Pakistan, raising concerns about his fitness. Rest and Recovery Timeline While Pandya is set to miss the ODI leg of the Australia series, there is optimism that he could return for…

LADAKH was one of the frontiers breached by the BJP coinciding with its rise around 2014. That year’s Lok Sabha elections saw the party get its first-ever MP from Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal. The developments now come on the back of a consistent slide in those hard-won gains, including the BJP’s top leadership switching sides.Party leaders who have seen the BJP’s fluctuating fortunes in Ladakh from close quarters express dismay, saying that not only has the party failed to “handle the situation sensitively” but also broken its promises to an electorate that had placed its faith in the BJP. With…