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70-acre defunct NGEF factory land is being redeveloped into a state-of-the-art green park with cultural hubs, eco-tourism attractions, and recreational spaces, reviving Bengaluru’s ‘Garden City’ charm.Bengaluru’s eastern corridor is set to get a stunning new green lung space as the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) transforms 70 acres of the defunct NGEF (New Government Electrical Factory) premises in Baiyappanahalli into an ultra-modern ‘Tree Park’. With a vision to revive Bengaluru’s lost ‘Garden City’ identity, the project combines eco-friendly features, recreational hubs, and cultural attractions to create a unique tourist and community-centric destination.Also Read:NewsFirst turns 5: Celebrating fearless, unbiased journalism…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has refused to bow to pressure from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and confirmed that Elite Panel Match Referee Andy Pycroft will once again officiate the high-voltage India-Pakistan encounter in the Asia Cup Super 4s on Sunday. “Andy Pycroft is the match referee for the Indo-Pak game,” a tournament source told PTI. Not Official  Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Although the full list of officials for the match has not yet been formally released, the other referee available in the tournament is former West Indies captain Richie Richardson. Pycroft was also in charge…

Bengaluru reeled under heavy overnight rain that left several low-lying areas waterlogged and traffic movement severely affected. The city recorded 7 cm (71.2 mm) of rainfall between Thursday evening and early Friday morning, surpassing the monthly average for September well before the month’s end.According to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bengaluru usually receives 208 mm of rainfall in September. However, this year’s total has already reached 217 mm, with more showers in store. Officials attributed the downpour to upper-air circulation prevailing over Maharashtra and parts of south-interior Karnataka.Also read: Nadahabba Dasara Mahotsav: Schools closed for 18 days from…

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine.The Chinese AI company DeepSeek released a chatbot earlier this year called R1, which drew a huge amount of attention. Most of it focused on the fact that a relatively small and unknown company said it had built a chatbot that rivaled the performance of those from the world’s most famous AI companies, but using a fraction of the computer power and cost. As a result, the stocks of many Western tech companies plummeted; Nvidia, which sells the chips that run leading AI models, lost more stock value in a single…

The Indian cricket team edged out Oman by 21 runs in their last league match of the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Friday,  September 19. But beyond the on-field action, it was India captain Suryakumar Yadav’s off-field gesture that captured global attention, earning widespread praise for embodying the true spirit of cricket. After the end of a thrilling match in Abu Dhabi on Friday night, Suryakumar led his teammates towards Oman players for handshakes, hugs, and smiles – a stark contrast to the frosty post-game exchanges seen in India’s earlier clash…

G. Gershoff/Getty Images Vanessa Lachey’s path from childhood to her role in the “NCIS” franchise first reached celebrity status when she won Miss Teen USA in 1998. From there, she balanced her initial batch of minor acting roles with what was, for a time, her more prominent professional job — hosting. She spent a few years anchoring various MTV shows before landing a correspondent and sometimes guest host gig on “Entertainment Tonight” between 2005 and 2024. Of course, most people associate her these days with the Netflix dating show “Love is Blind,”…

Bengaluru will soon house a National Data Centre for Test Data Archival and Analysis, expected to be operational within the next two years. The facility will serve as a comprehensive repository for design records, failure mode analyses, prognostics, and other Research and Development (R&D) data generated across the country.Also read: Karnataka to host first Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 head of BTSThe initiative, spearheaded by the Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), aims to preserve critical technical knowledge that often gets lost when experts retire. By creating a structured archive, the centre…

Town Planning Officer Maruti Bagli’s meteoric rise from Group-C to Group-A, misuse of Hyderabad-Karnataka quota, and massive illegal wealth are now under Lokayukta scanner.In a massive anti-corruption breakthrough, the Karnataka Lokayukta has unearthed shocking revelations about Town Planning Officer Maruti Bagli, exposing a trail of irregular promotions, quota misuse, and disproportionate assets worth over ₹4.72 crore — 178% more than his known income.Bagli, who joined government service as an Assistant Town Planner (Group-C) in 2010, quickly climbed the ladder to Group-A Assistant Director within just 12 years. Lokayukta documents reveal that each promotion was riddled with procedural violations and misuse…

Bengaluru will host the inaugural Bengaluru Skill Summit (BSS) 2025 from November 4 to 6, just ahead of the Bengaluru Tech Summit scheduled later in the month. The three-day event is positioned as a key initiative by the Karnataka government to strengthen the skilling ecosystem and prepare the workforce for emerging industries.Also read: Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 to showcase global innovation at BIEC from November 18Centred on the theme “Workforce 2030: Scale, Systems, Synergy,” the summit will spotlight strategies to build a future-ready talent pool. The state, which already accounts for nearly ₹4.11 lakh crore or about 43 per cent…

It might sound shocking, but studies have shown that the soles of your shoes carry more bacteria than your toilet seat. Every step you take outside exposes your shoes to dirt, germs, and harmful microorganisms. If left uncleaned, these bacteria can affect your health and hygiene at home. Here’s why regular shoe cleaning is essential and how to do it effectively:- 1. Shoes Pick Up Germs Everywhere Add Zee News as a Preferred Source From public transport to sidewalks and parks, your shoes come into contact with countless surfaces. Bacteria, viruses, and fungi can cling to your shoe soles, making…