Author: Rahul M

From online e-passes to a 2,000-strong police presence and 100 CCTV cameras, Bengaluru’s Manekshaw Ground is fully prepared to host 9,000 attendees for the Independence Day celebrations.Bengaluru is set to celebrate Independence Day in grand style at Manekshaw Ground, with the BBMP and city police announcing full-scale preparations to ensure a safe and seamless event. BBMP Commissioner Maheshwar Rao confirmed that arrangements have been made to handle both large crowds and potential rain without disruption.Also Read:Bengaluru’s government hospitals to serve healthy ISKCON meals- Here’s the listThis year, 3,000 members of the public will be allowed entry alongside dignitaries, bringing total…

Two of India’s biggest cricketing icons, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, are at a career crossroads in the One-Day International (ODI) format. With no ODIs lined up for the national team in the immediate future and the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup still two years away, questions loom over their future in the format. Recent reports hint at the possibility of both stepping away from 50-over cricket altogether, with the Australia ODI series in October 2025 potentially marking their final appearance for India. In the midst of this uncertainty, speculation has emerged about the duo participating in the upcoming Vijay…

The Karnataka High Court has observed that in private aided institutions, a lack of vacancy in a specific institute should not be a ground to deny compassionate appointment. Instead, vacancies elsewhere in the district or state could be taken into account for the purpose of these appointments. The July 31 order passed by a single-judge bench of Justice Suraj Govindaraj was recently made public. The case in question involved Santosh Wadakar, whose father had passed away while in service as a first grade assistant in an aided institution in Karnataka’s Bagalkot district in 2009. Wadakar applied for compassionate appointment, but…

In Harayan’s Nuh district, a Muslim mob allegedly gathered after announcements were made from a mosque in the Firozpur Jhirka area after a dispute between a Muslim youth and a Hindu youth, Samay Singh Saini, over parking escalated into violence on 12th August. Stones and glass bottles were pelted from rooftops, a bike and several shops were torched by the rioting mob. The clash began in Mudaka village near Firozpur Jhirka. Village Sarpanch Ramsingh Saini said a boy named Isra (some reports say son of Isra) parked his vehicle on a road leading to the village. A local Hindu youth,…

HPRCA Junior Basic Teacher Recruitment 2025: The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog Hamirpur (HPRCA) has published a job advertisement for Junior Basic Teacher Vacancy on its official website. Check here for information on how to apply for the HPRCA Junior Basic Teacher Recruitment 2025, as well as the age limit and qualifications required. HPRCA offers lucrative career opportunities with competitive salaries and benefits. Keeping track of HPRCA’s recruitment notifications and diligently preparing for the selection process can significantly enhance your chances of securing a position with this prestigious organization. HPRCA Junior Basic Teacher Recruitment 2025 HPRCA Junior Basic Teacher Recruitment…

eHRMS Gujarat Anganwadi Various Recruitment 2025: The eHRMS GUJARAT Anganwadi has published a job advertisement for Anganwadi Worker, Mini Anganwadi Worker, and Anganwadi Tedagar Vacancies on its official website. Check here for information on how to apply for the Gujarat Anganwadi Anganwadi Worker, Mini Anganwadi Worker, Anganwadi Tedagar Recruitment 2025, as well as the age limit and qualifications required. eHRMS GUJARAT Anganwadi offers lucrative career opportunities with competitive salaries and benefits. Keeping track of eHRMS GUJARAT Anganwadi’s recruitment notifications and diligently preparing for the selection process can significantly enhance your chances of securing a position with this prestigious organization. eHRMS…

The Karnataka High Court ruled on August 5 that Industrial Training Institute (ITI) courses would, like Pre University Course, grant eligibility for an LLB degree if another degree, such as BCom or BA, had also been obtained, despite the listed language requirement. The petitioner completed an ITI course in 2015, and after completing a BA programme, applied for the LLB course at Karnataka State Law University. His application to Karnataka State Law University and other varsities was rejected, as according to a March 2025 government notification, students need to complete a language subject under the ITI. The petitioner’s counsel said…

The Tadas-led Maharashtra Kustigir Sangh questions the very existence of the parishad, claiming to be the official wrestling body of Maharashtra. The parishad also has another faction, which went to the polls nearly two weeks before Rohit Pawar’s election and formed its panel of office-bearers.Politically, there is a lot at stake. Wrestling is a popular sport in the rural areas of Maharashtra. It draws large crowds of spectators and the attention of sponsors, with organisers extracting significant mileage from these events.Moreover, wrestlers are like local celebrities in their villages and talukas, and close networking with them has always helped politicians…

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian shop manager Olarewanju Ogunbona says he uses Styrofoam and plastic packs at least five times a day — nothing unusual in the megacity of Lagos, one of the world’s most plastics-polluted urban areas.The city’s over 20 million people contributed 870,000 tons of the world’s 57 million tons of plastic waste in 2024. Lagos state authorities last month imposed a ban on single-use plastics, but residents say weak enforcement and the absence of alternatives have weakened its effectiveness.Under the law that kicked off on July 1, the use of single-use plastics such as cutlery, plates and…

Bengaluru’s Yellow Line is set to get a fourth train set this month, with the first coach already arrived from Kolkata and the rest expected by the end of August.Bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line, which currently operates with just three train sets, is set to get a much-needed capacity boost. The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has confirmed the arrival of the first coach of the fourth train set from Kolkata.Also Read:Miss a train, pay Rs 50? Yellow line commuters face unusual fine in Bengaluru metroThe complete train will comprise six coaches, but instead of arriving all at once, the…