Author: Rahul M

To tackle Bengaluru’s traffic chaos, the government is considering a congestion tax on cars with solo drivers, starting as a pilot on Outer Ring Road.Bengaluru’s traffic nightmare may soon see a bold experiment. The Karnataka government is reportedly considering a “Congestion Tax” on cars with only one person inside, hoping to reduce gridlock and encourage carpooling, cab-sharing, and public transport use.The plan may begin with a pilot project on Outer Ring Road (ORR), one of the city’s most traffic-heavy corridors. If successful, the congestion tax could be extended to other parts of the city. Cars with two or more passengers…

In view of Gandhi Jayanti, GBA has ordered a complete ban on animal slaughter and meat sales across Bengaluru on October 2, Thursday.Bengaluru will observe a complete ban on animal slaughter and meat sales on October 2, 2025, in view of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has issued an official order restricting such activities within the city limits.Also Read:Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line gets 5th train, services to run every 15 minutes soonAccording to the directive released by the GBA Special Commissioner (Health & Education), all slaughterhouses will remain closed, and the sale of meat in retail outlets…

The fifth metro train has arrived at Hebbagodi depot from Kolkata, promising smoother operations on the Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line with reduced wait times for commuters.Bengaluru’s metro commuters have a reason to cheer as the fifth train for the Yellow Line has officially reached the Hebbagodi depot. The new coaches, transported from Kolkata, mark another key step in expanding capacity and improving service frequency on the city’s bustling Yellow Line corridor.Also Read:Bengaluru metro’s yellow line stations finally get seating, ending commuter struggleCurrently, the Yellow Line is being operated with just four trains, resulting in a waiting time of 19 minutes…

Supreme Court’s nationwide order blocks electricity and water connections to buildings without OC and CC. Karnataka families are hit hardest, with the state government still struggling to find a way out.Karnataka is grappling with a massive housing and infrastructure crisis, as more than 10 lakh newly constructed homes remain without electricity and water connections. The deadlock stems from a Supreme Court order dated December 17, 2024, which made it mandatory for all buildings across India to secure a Commencement Certificate (CC) and an Occupancy Certificate (OC) before being provided with essential civic amenities.The apex court issued this directive with the…

NZ vs AUS: Australia faced a major blow just a day before the opening T20I against New Zealand, as veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was ruled out of the three-match series. The 35-year-old suffered a fractured forearm after being struck by a powerful shot from Mitchell Owen during a net session. Maxwell was bowling when Owen’s strike hit him near his wrist, forcing Cricket Australia to sideline him from the series. Josh Philippe Named as Replacement In Maxwell’s absence, Cricket Australia announced Josh Philippe as his replacement. The right-handed wicketkeeper-batter has represented Australia in 12 T20 Internationals, scoring 150 runs at…

Gurugram: After a long wait, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) Monday appointed former state minister Rao Narender Singh as president of the Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) and former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda as leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in the Haryana Assembly with immediate effect.Being the leader of the single largest opposition party in the assembly, Hooda will once again assume the role of Leader of the Opposition, a role he had from 2019 to 2024. The appointments were announced in a press statement issued by Congress general secretary (organisation) K.C. Venugopal. “Hon’ble Congress president…

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Prime Minister Keir Starmer will say Tuesday that Britain faces a stark choice between decency and division, in an attempt to reset his government and stem the rising popularity of the hard-right party Reform UK.Starmer will tell his center-left Labour Party that Britain faces “a fight for the soul of our country” as he tries to overcome dire approval ratings, a sluggish economy and the challenge posed by divisive Reform leader Nigel Farage.“Britain stands at a fork in the road. We can choose decency or we can choose division. Renewal or decline,” Starmer will say, according…

Bigg Boss Kannada 12 drops a never-seen-before twist, viewers won’t have to wait 100 days as a surprise finale is set to unfold in the third week itself.Bigg Boss Kannada 12 has stunned fans with a never-before twist right at the start of the season. While Rakshitha Shetty wwas eliminated on the very first day itself, Bigg Boss has now announced a much bigger surprise, there will be a finale in the third week of the show.Also Read:Bigg Boss Kannada season 12: Rest 9 contestants step into the houseColors Kannada released a special promo this morning where Bigg Boss revealed…

After weeks of scraping by to feed her six children in Gaza, the 38-year-old woman thought she’d found a lifeline.At a shelter, a friend told her about a man who could help with food, aid, maybe even a job. The woman — separated from her husband, and forced to shutter the business that once kept the family afloat — approached him. It was about a month into the war in Gaza, she said, and he promised her work, a six-month contract with an aid agency. On the day she believed she’d sign the paperwork, he drove her not to an…

India’s Asia Cup triumph over Pakistan in Dubai turned out to be far more than a thrilling five-wicket win—it became a story of controversy, defiance, and dramatic theatrics. In an exclusive revelation, India captain Suryakumar Yadav narrated how he saw the Asia Cup trophy “run away” with ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi following the final.  pic.twitter.com/heAVC2vkhQ  September 29, 2025   Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Suryakumar Yadav Reveals Trophy Controversy Speaking to The Indian Express, Suryakumar Yadav clarified the events immediately after India’s hard-fought victory. Despite beating Pakistan in a nail-biting contest, the Indian team refused to…