Author: Rahul M

THE BJP doesn’t seem to be making much headway in its efforts to strengthen the NDA coalition ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, with T T V Dhinakaran publicly ruling out a return to it as long as AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami or EPS remains its chief ministerial candidate.Two days ago, former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai called on Dhinakaran, the AMMK (Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam) founder, reportedly urging him to reconsider returning to the NDA. While insisting that their hour-long meeting was not political in nature, and that Annamalai called on him as a friend,…

From September 25, the Royal Mart Junction U-turn on Whitefield Hope Farm Main Road will be closed, with alternative routes in place to reduce peak-hour gridlock.In a bid to tackle chronic traffic snarls in East Bengaluru, the city’s traffic police have rolled out new restrictions along the bustling Whitefield Hope Farm Main Road. Starting September 25, motorists will no longer be able to take a U-turn at the Royal Mart Junction.Also Read:Bengaluru Airport City to get CNG, PNG facilities under GAIL gas pactAccording to the advisory from the Whitefield Traffic Police Station, vehicles heading from Ambedkar Gutte towards Hope Farm…

About a third of the way in, we hear another fake audioclip, this time portraying a Department of Justice official telling Maxwell in a 2025 interview, “We need you to help us cover up some of Donald Trump’s crimes.” (The Justice Department released redacted transcripts of the actual Maxwell interview last month.) This is when Bad Pedophile takes a sharp turn to chronicle the relationship between Trump and Epstein. It would be a shame to spoil a sequence this ridiculous and sublime, so I’ll leave it at that.Like any good satire, the mockumentary’s sharpest moments are flecked with bits of…

India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar has acknowledged the leadership qualities of Shreyas Iyer and indicated that the middle-order batter could be considered as a future ODI captain. Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain of India A for the upcoming three-match One-Day series against Australia A, starting on September 30 at home. He has replaced Rajat Patidar and Tilak Varma in the leadership role for this assignment. With the Indian ODI side expected to undergo a leadership transition in the near future, Iyer joins a list of potential successors to Rohit Sharma, which already includes current Test captain Shubman Gill. ALSO…

The BCCI has announced two significant leadership calls for upcoming fixtures. Shreyas Iyer will captain India A in the one-day series against Australia A, while Rajat Patidar has been appointed skipper of the Rest of India (ROI) side for the prestigious Irani Cup. Iyer to Lead India A Shreyas Iyer, who has played a vital role in India’s middle order in recent years, has been given the responsibility to lead the India A squad in the limited-overs matches against Australia A, beginning September 30 in Kanpur. Despite ongoing back stiffness that ruled him out of red-ball commitments, Iyer continues to…

A new partnership between Bengaluru Airport City Limited and GAIL Gas Limited will bring a CNG and clean energy hub to Kempegowda International Airport, boosting green mobility.In a big push towards sustainable mobility, Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL) has signed an agreement with GAIL Gas Limited, a subsidiary of GAIL (India) Limited, to set up a city gas distribution facility at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA).The upcoming facility will not only host a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station but also integrate Piped Natural Gas (PNG) systems across installations, along with other clean energy solutions aimed at reducing carbon emissions.Also Read:Bengaluru’s Hebbal-Silk…

After an underwhelming comeback during the Test series in England, Karun Nair was left out of India’s squad for the upcoming home series against West Indies. India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the 15-member squad on September 25 for the two-match Test series against West Indies. Among the most notable omissions was veteran batter Karun Nair, who had returned to the Test side earlier this year after an eight-year absence. However, his unimpressive performances in England meant he could not retain his place. Devdutt Padikkal has been drafted in as his replacement. ALSO READ – Who Will Open For India In…

The World AI Summit 2025 is set to commence tomorrow in Bengaluru, drawing more than 150 global speakers and over 1000 key stakeholders, including AI experts, policymakers, innovators, and industry leaders.Also read: Bengaluru: KIA urges passengers to arrive early amid festive rush and heightened securityThe event is spearheaded by Dr. Ekroop Caur, IAS, Secretary of the Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, who serves as the Programme Mentor. Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister of Electronics, IT & Biotechnology, and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka, will be the Chief Guest for the…

The ₹19,000-crore Hebbal–Silk Board twin tunnel project sees its bid deadline pushed to October 15, as technical complexities, cost-sharing challenges, and environmental hurdles mount.The city’s ambitious Hebbal-Silk Board twin tunnel road project, pegged at a staggering ₹19,000 crore, has hit yet another roadblock. For the second time, Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Ltd (B-SMILE) has extended the deadline for private firms to submit bids—this time to October 15.Also Read:NGT puts brakes on Bengaluru’s ₹19,000-cr twin tunnel project over EIA, eco concernsInitially floated in July, the tenders invited bids for a 16.74 km six-lane underground road, split into three packages. The deadline, first…

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