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A significant controversy has emerged following the alleged removal of an “I Love Muhammad” banner in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur. The members of the Muslim community have launched agitations in multiple regions across the country, from Bihar to Hyderabad. The incidents have even led to violence in Godhra, where extremists have vandalised a police station. Furthermore, an organised campaign is taking place on social media with Muslim youths disseminating posts under the hashtag ‘I Love Muhammad.’ The occurrence has been labelled as an “insult to the Prophet” of Islam and is cited as the reason behind the protests in the nation.…

Gujarat Titans spin sensation Sai Kishore reflected on his preparation for the Indian team following the Indian Premier League (IPL), stating he’s working on his batting, fielding and bowling to be multi-skilled player, and with unshakeable confidence, Kishore believes he’s one of India’s top spinners, ready to seize opportunities and make a mark at the international level. He debuted in 2022 for the Gujarat Titans. He has played 25 matches in IPL, taking 32 wickets at an average of 20.34 runs, with a best bowling figure of 4/33. Kishore has also played three fixtures for India in T20S, scalping four…

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, is setting up a quantum computing centre at its Bengaluru campus to give students and faculty practical exposure to one of the world’s fastest-growing technologies. The initiative was announced by Vice-Chancellor S Vidyashankar during the 10th anniversary celebration of Mysuru Royal Institute of Technology (MRIT) and the orientation programme for first-year BE students on Thursday.Also read: Karnataka to host first Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 ahead of BTSHighlighting the importance of skills beyond academic learning, the Vice-Chancellor urged engineering aspirants to prepare themselves for a competitive job market where opportunities are increasingly driven by new-age technologies.…

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,”…

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…