Bollywood actor Ananya Panday has once again shown that she’s not just talented on screen but also witty off it. Recently, the young star found herself at the centre of social media chatter when trolls accused her of applying “too much bronzer,” mistaking her natural holiday tan for heavy makeup. In response, Ananya released a playful and…

Read more...

Commuters on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road (ORR) are set to experience some relief next week as Panathur Road is scheduled to reopen on Friday, according to the Outer Ring Road Companies Association. The reopening is anticipated to significantly ease congestion on the Varthur–Marathahalli stretch, which has been heavily impacted due to prolonged closure for construction work. Impact of the Closure Panathur…

Read more...

Traffic near Budigere, on the outskirts of Bengaluru and under the jurisdiction of Channarayapatna Police Station, was significantly disrupted on Thursday due to a protest by local residents. The demonstrators blocked the main road, pressing the government to address long-standing demands, particularly the improvement of local road infrastructure. Authorities reported that vehicles traveling from Budigere Cross toward Kempegowda International Airport are being…

Read more...

In a city often defined by corporate hustle and long work hours, one Bengaluru man’s story is resonating widely for redefining what success truly means. Deepesh, a former corporate employee, made an unconventional yet inspiring decision — he quit his office job to become an Uber driver. What seemed like a risky move turned out…

Read more...

In one of Bengaluru’s most chilling recent murder cases, a seemingly natural death turned into a complex investigation that exposed a horrifying act of betrayal. What began as the sudden passing of a young doctor became a full-blown murder probe — all because her sister refused to believe what she was told. Dr. Mahendra Reddy, a…

Read more...

In a development that has drawn both curiosity and debate, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and his wife, Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty, have declined to participate in the Karnataka caste and socio-economic survey currently underway across the state. Their refusal comes amid an extensive data collection exercise by the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission (KSBCC) aimed at understanding the social, educational, and…

Read more...

Lucknow, October 16, 2025 — Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Uttar Pradesh, accusing it of mismanaging the state’s power sector and making life difficult for residents with frequent electricity cuts. He also targeted the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) over the installation of new prepaid…

Read more...

In a landmark move to protect the rights of one of the most unregulated and vulnerable sections of the workforce, the Karnataka Labour Department has introduced a draft legislation titled the Domestic Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2025. The draft aims to transform the working conditions of domestic workers across the state by mandating written employment agreements, minimum wages, registration,…

Read more...

As the festive season of Diwali and Chhath Puja approaches, airlines are ramping up operations to meet the massive travel demand from passengers heading home to Bihar. On Thursday, SpiceJet announced a series of special flights aimed at boosting connectivity to Patna and Darbhanga, two key destinations for festive travellers. The airline’s announcement follows closely…

Read more...

A dramatic face-off between two police forces — Punjab and Chandigarh — unfolded this week over the custody of a little-known political figure, Navneet Chaturvedi, who claims to be the president of the Janata Party (India). The confrontation, which lasted nearly 28 hours and drew in the judiciary, stemmed from allegations that Chaturvedi had forged…

Read more...