Author: Rahul M

A detailed analysis of the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited’s (BMRCL) fare revision earlier this year has raised questions about possible calculation errors in the official methodology. According to an urban mobility expert, discrepancies in the way operating costs were computed may have resulted in commuters paying significantly more than justified — by as much as 32 per cent.Following the fare hike in February 2025, Metro passengers are paying a minimum price of Rs 10 and a maximum of Rs 90, making Bengaluru Metro the costliest in the country. The debate over Metro fares traces back to 2016, when the…

The Karnataka High Court Thursday dismissed a petition challenging the release of the film, Jolly LLB 3, and imposed a cost of Rs 50,000 on the petitioner for taking up the court’s time. The matter was heard by a division bench consisting of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C M Joshi. The courtroom comedy film starring actors Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi released on Friday. The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Bengaluru resident Syeda Neelufur had sought action on account of the film’s alleged objectionable content against the legal profession and judiciary. It sought a direction to the…

ISTANBUL (AP) — There is “absolutely no evidence” that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin wants to negotiate peace in Ukraine, the head of Britain’s foreign intelligence agency said Friday in an outgoing speech.Richard Moore, chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, or MI6 as it is more commonly known, said Putin was “stringing us along.”“He seeks to impose his imperial will by all means at his disposal. But he cannot succeed,” Moore said. “Bluntly, Putin has bitten off more than he can chew. He thought he was going to win an easy victory. But he – and many others – underestimated the…

Bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line will soon get its fifth train set, expected to cut waiting time from 19 minutes to 15 minutes starting October.Bengaluru’s Yellow Line Metro commuters have a reason to cheer, the long wait for more frequent services is finally ending. The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is all set to introduce the fifth train set on the Yellow Line, which will significantly reduce waiting times during peak hours.Also Read:South Bengaluru traffic drops 37% after yellow line metro; Tejasvi Surya calls it proof of mass transit powerCurrently, the Yellow Line operates with four trains, with a gap…

Team India is on the verge of scripting another historic milestone in T20 International cricket. When the Men in Blue step onto the field to face Oman in the Asia Cup 2025, it will mark their 250th T20I match, making them only the second team in history to reach this landmark. India’s T20I Journey So Far Since playing their first T20I in December 2006 against South Africa, India have been one of the most consistent and successful sides in the shortest format. Out of the 249 matches played so far, India has secured: Add Zee News as a Preferred Source…

The opening of the R.V. Road–Bommasandra Yellow Line has significantly decongested South Bengaluru’s busiest roads, easing bottlenecks and making traffic management smoother.Bengaluru’s Yellow Line Metro, connecting R.V. Road to Bommasandra, has dramatically changed the traffic landscape in the city’s southern corridor. Since its launch, congestion on this busy 19.15 km stretch has fallen by 38% during weekday morning peak hours and 37% during evening peak hours. Overall weekday congestion dropped by 30.6%, while non-peak hours saw a 17% decline.Also Read:BMRCL to expand parking at 11 metro stations as daily ridership crosses 10 lakhThe impact is even more visible on weekends.…

WHILE HE is holding investment roadshows in London these days, a reply on X by him to a post by a start-up CEO from Bengaluru showed that Andhra Pradesh Information Technology Minister Nara Lokesh is not averse to using unconventional ways to get business to his state.On Tuesday, Rajesh Yabaji, the co-founder and CEO of logistics start-up BlackBuck, expressed his frustration over Bengaluru’s pothole-filled roads in a post on X saying: “ORR Bellandur has been our office + home for the last nine years. But it’s now very, very hard to continue here. We have decided to move out.” Lokesh…

Good gut health is more than just smooth digestion, it influences immunity, mood, energy levels, and overall wellness. With so many lifestyle and dietary factors at play, it’s easy for our digestive system to fall out of balance. Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford Universities, shares in his September 10 Instagram post 7 practical tips to improve gut health and keep your system functioning at its best.  1. Don’t strain or linger on toilet Spending more than 10 minutes sitting and pushing can increase the risk of hemorrhoids. About 1 in 20 U.S. adults develops…

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary will replicate a policy announced Thursday by U.S. President Donald Trump and designate antifa a terrorist organization, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday. Antifa, short for “anti-fascist,” is an umbrella term for loosely affiliated far-left-activists and groups that resist fascism, fascists and neo-Nazis, especially at demonstrations. It resembles more an ideology than an organization, though some have embraced militant tactics.Orbán, a right-wing populist and strong Trump ally, said in comments to state radio on Friday that he was “pleased” by Trump’s announcement that he plans to designate antifa as a “major terrorist organization” in…

The Supreme Court upheld Karnataka HC’s decision approving Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq’s invitation to inaugurate the State-sponsored Dasara celebrations at Chamundi Temple.The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition challenging the Karnataka High Court’s decision that allowed the State Government to invite Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq as Chief Guest for the inauguration of Mysuru’s iconic Dasara celebrations at Chamundi Temple.Also Read:RBI’s new rules hit credit card rent payments: PhonePe, Paytm, CRED, Amazon Pay suspend serviceA bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta dismissed the matter after a brief hearing, even as the petitioner’s counsel argued that a non-Hindu…