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India joins elite nations manufacturing homegrown telecom equipment as BSNL launches 4G network and 97,500 towers, boosting Digital India and rural connectivity.In a landmark step for India’s telecom sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated BSNL’s indigenously developed 4G stack on Saturday, placing India among a select group of nations manufacturing its own telecom equipment.Also Read:Orchids International School faces flak for running without mandatory approvals in BengaluruCoinciding with the silver jubilee of BSNL, the PM also commissioned more than 97,500 mobile towers, including 92,600 4G sites, built at a cost of around Rs 37,000 crore using homegrown technology. The cloud-based network…

In a rare love story from Japan, a younger man tied the knot with his classmate’s mother, overcoming age gap objections and winning over family with gestures of commitment.Love knows no age, and a remarkable example has emerged from Shizuoka, Japan. Isamu Tomioka, 33, recently married Midori, 54, the mother of his former classmate, creating headlines for the unusual age gap and family dynamics.Also Read:Orchids International School faces flak for running without mandatory approvals in BengaluruIsamu first met Midori during school parent-teacher meetings while attending classes with his friend. Over the years, their paths crossed occasionally, but a strong connection…

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has spoken about the team’s mindset and preparations ahead of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, which begins on September 30. Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the tournament marks a historic run for the Women in Blue, who will begin their campaign against Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Stadium. Leading the side into her fifth World Cup, the 36-year-old Harmanpreet acknowledged the enormous expectations from fans but insisted the team is focused on playing with freedom. ALSO READ – Pakistan’s Shoaib Akhtar Calls ‘Abhishek Sharma’ As ‘Abhishek Bachchan’ On Live TV, Actor’s Reply Wins…

A man reportedly assaulted JB Nagar traffic PSI Kavita near Indiranagar 100 Feet Road during a drunk-driving check, sparking widespread outrage.Bengaluru witnessed a disturbing incident when a male driver allegedly abused JB Nagar traffic PSI Kavita during a routine drunk-and-drive check near Vaper Pub on Indiranagar’s 100 Feet Road.Also Read:Orchids International School faces flak for running without mandatory approvals in BengaluruAccording to police, Aditya Agarwal arrived in his Verna car and, upon seeing the police, was asked to undergo a breathalyzer test. He refused and reportedly verbally abused PSI Kavita, insisting she speak Hindi instead of Kannada, shouting “Hindi! Hindi!”…

Karun Nair’s childhood coach, Vijay Madyalkar, has spoken out on the batter’s recent snub from India’s Test squad for the upcoming series against the West Indies. Madyalkar expressed his disappointment and firmly believes that Nair deserved another chance, particularly considering he is well-suited to batting in Indian conditions. He acknowledged that batting in English conditions is tough and praised Nair for doing his best during the recent challenging England tour. “I felt very bad for him. He was deserving one more chance, that is what I feel. But, again, it is the selectors’ call. They think in a different way,”…

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav etched his name into the record books after becoming the highest wicket-taker of the Asia Cup 2025. The left-arm wrist-spinner achieved the milestone during India’s thrilling clash against Sri Lanka, where he added one more scalp to his tally and now sits alone at the top of the wickets chart. Match Contribution In the high-pressure encounter, Kuldeep bowled four overs, conceding 31 runs and dismissing one batter. While the figures might look modest on paper, that solitary wicket carried immense value, it propelled him past UAE’s Amjad Javed, who was tied with him at 12 wickets…

Parents allege violations as Orchids The International School near Tumakuru Road begins admissions without essential clearances, raising questions on education department’s inaction.A major controversy has erupted around Orchids The International School after allegations surfaced that its campus near Tumakuru Road, Makali, has started operations and even opened admissions for the 2025-26 academic year without obtaining the necessary clearances.Also Read:Bengaluru’s property services go mobile! GBA to launch an e-Khata appParents and education activists accuse the school of misleading families by concealing facts and pushing forward admissions for classes 1 to 8 despite lacking vital documents. Reports confirm that the institution has…

South Korea voices ‘serious concerns’ with Russia over military alignment with North Korea Seoul, Sep 27 (IANS) South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has met his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, and discussed security issues related to the Korean Peninsula, the foreign ministry said on Saturday. During the meeting held in New York the previous day (local time) on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Cho briefed Lavrov on Seoul’s North Korea policy aimed at easing tensions and building trust with North Korea to ultimately promote peace and stability on the peninsula, the ministry said in a statement. Cho also…

Greater Bengaluru Authority to roll out a dedicated e-Khata mobile app in 10 days, allowing property owners to apply directly from their smartphones with key documents.In a major boost to Bengaluru’s digital governance, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) is set to launch a dedicated mobile app for e-Khata services within the next 10 days. The initiative aims to simplify property-related documentation and make services more user-friendly for citizens.Also Read:After 30×40 sites, will Siddaramaiah cabinet exempt 60×40 sites from Occupancy Certificates?Until now, e-Khata applications were handled through the official web portal and Bengaluru One centres. With the new mobile app, property…

Jaishankar furthers India’s ties with countries around the world at meetings, encounters with ministers  United Nations, Sep 27 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met several foreign ministers gathered here for the high-level session of the General Assembly to build on India’s relations with their countries and gain insights into their worldview. He also participated in meetings of three groups, BRICS, the ten-member group of major emerging economies; IBSA, the India-Brazil-South Africa group, and a joint conclave of India and CELAC, the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States. At these meetings, the need to reform the multilateral institutions was…