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Bengaluru: Dipankar Sarkar, a 34-year-old food delivery executive, had taken the day off on Friday as his wife was unwell, helping with the cooking and taking care of their five-year-old son. The Sarkars live in house number 35 in a nondescript locality in Bengaluru’s Mahadevapura, within earshot of the bustling technology corridor in India’s IT capital. Unknown to him, his modest home (Number 35), barely 10 feet wide, comprising a kitchen, bathroom and a multipurpose hall-like space that doubled up as the bedroom and water storage area, was making news across the country. Show Full Article Congress leader Rahul Gandhi…

Geneva, Aug 9 (IANS) The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has warned that extreme heat is impacting millions of people around the world, with wildfires and poor air quality compounding the problem, highlighting the importance of early warning and heat-health action plans. WMO issued a bulletin on Thursday, stating that data from its members show increasingly frequent global heatwaves and record-breaking temperatures in many regions. According to the EU-funded Copernicus Climate Change Service, July 2025 was the third-warmest July globally (after July 2023 and July 2024). The average sea surface temperature was also the third highest on record. Arctic sea ice…

GuwahatiAug 9, 2025 11:00 IST First published on: Aug 9, 2025 at 11:00 IST Share Opposition parties in the state have alleged a breakdown of the law-and-order machinery in Upper Assam, citing a government policy that encourages “indigenous” people to possess arms in areas where they are in a “minority”, and vigilante activity by Assamese nationalist groups in Sivasagar and other towns. Both Congress leader Ripun Bora and Sivasagar MLA from regional party Raijor Dol called for President’s Rule, alleging that the state government is unable to provide security to its citizens. Various Assamese nationalist groups, including the All Tai…

The Metro Bank One-Day Cup 2025 produced a cricketing spectacle at Wantage Road, Northampton, as Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq delivered a career-best 159 off 130 balls, steering Yorkshire to a crushing 202-run victory over Northamptonshire. The elegant left-hander’s innings not only dismantled the home attack but also posed serious questions to Pakistan’s selectors, who overlooked him for the West Indies series. 45 | Imam-ul-Haq finally departs for 159 after some brilliant work on the rope from Tim Robinson. Yorkshire 324/4.Watch live https://t.co/CU8uwteMyd pic.twitter.com/PgA5TuyO3m — Northamptonshire Steelbacks (@NorthantsCCC) August 8, 2025 Imam’s Batting Masterclass Lights Up Northampton Facing a flat pitch and…

Washington, Aug 9 (IANS) Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a historic joint declaration for peace after decades of bitter conflict and significant loss of life as US President Donald Trump hosted both the leaders of the South Caucasus region in Washington, as confirmed by the White House. “For more than 35 years, Armenia and Azerbaijan have fought a bitter conflict that resulted in tremendous suffering for both nations…Many tried to find a resolution… and they were unsuccessful. With this Accord, we’ve finally succeeded in making peace,” said Trump on Friday. According to a statement by the White House, Azerbaijani President Ilham…

State government issues revised setback regulations, aiming for clarity, safety, and improved urban planning in Bengaluru’s rapidly growing skyline.In a move aimed at bringing order to the city’s vertical growth, the Karnataka government has amended Bengaluru’s zonal regulations under the Revised Master Plan (RMP) 2015, introducing fresh setback norms for new constructions. The notification, effective from August 1, lays out height- and plot-size-based requirements to ensure better light, ventilation, and emergency access in the fast-expanding city.Setback, the mandatory open space between a building and the property boundary, has long been a contentious subject in Bengaluru’s urban planning. With developers frequently…

ShimlaAug 9, 2025 10:00 IST First published on: Aug 9, 2025 at 10:00 IST Share Days after holding consultations with the All India Congress Committee (AICC) leadership in Delhi over the appointment of the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has said that he suggested to the party high command that the new party unit chief should be from the Scheduled Castes (SCs). “I suggested to the high command that the new HPCC chief should be from the Dalit community. If the high command considers it appropriate, a cabinet minister can also hold the post.…

New Delhi: Almost 25 years ago, a tall, lean young woman still in her early twenties walked into a Mumbai production house for an audition. Her co-star, Apara Mehta, recalled being instantly struck by her. Not just by her “pretty face”, but also by the fact that she was holding a book. Over the years, as Smriti Irani became a television sensation through her role as Tulsi Virani in the iconic drama Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Thi Bahu Thi, which has now made a comeback, she would always be seen sitting snugly with a book in between shots. Cut to 2014. Smriti…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bengaluru on August 10 to launch the Yellow Line metro between RV Road and Bommasandra, flag off new Vande Bharat trains, and lay the foundation stone for Metro Phase 3.Bengaluru will witness a major transport milestone on August 10 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Yellow Line metro, a 19.15 km stretch connecting Rashtriya Vidyalaya (RV) Road to Bommasandra with 16 stations. The Yellow Line will link the Green, Pink, and upcoming Blue metro corridors, ensuring faster connectivity from Electronic City’s IT hub to the city centre. Initially, trains will run every 30…