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The BRS leader says the govt. has failed to keep any of the pre-poll promises made to the small section of the society

District Collector has warned residents along the Manali and Karuvannur rivers to remain vigilant as the water level in the rivers could rise by up to 30 cm from the present level following the release of water from the dam

Sonia Gandhi’s memoir Belonging has been dropped by Penguin India just two months before its scheduled release. While the publisher says it remained willing to publish the book, Congress has alleged that it caved to pressure from the BJP over sections on Narendra Modi, the RSS and India-China relations.

The other two members are environmentalist Sridhar Radhakrishnan and New Delhi-based Varun Santhosh

The State Government manages to contact two of the 39 people from West Bengal missing in Nepal flash floods

From mud-swallowed homes and makeshift mortuaries to grieving families waiting for news, volunteers describe the devastation in Nuwakot, Rasuwa and Dhading as they provide food, clothes and medical aid.

The ₹5,50,08,874 grant, awarded for four years, will support the ADAPT-EB project — Developing Accessible Diagnostics and Affordable Precision Therapies for Epidermolysis Bullosa in the Indian population.

Ward 141 councillor A. Raja Anbazhagan said councillors should consider resigning before the next Council meeting if the ward development funds were not released

In a notable development, foreign BFSI companies ramped up their leasing activities for global centers in India, resulting in a remarkable seventy percent year-on-year rise. Conversely, foreign IT-ITeS firms have cut back on office space absorption. The commercial real estate market in India reflects changing dynamics, with other service and manufacturing sectors displaying distinct trends in their leasing decisions.

The Karnataka High Court has raised serious concerns over the alleged unlawful detention of an activist by the Whitefield Police. Noting a pattern of procedural violations at the station, the court highlighted that the activist was apprehended following a Facebook post celebrating a canceled show. The police initiated action under a suo motu case, lacking a formal complaint, prompting authorities to demand clarifications on these irregularities.

Sir Geoffrey Boycott has high praise for Harry Brook's exceptional batting skills but expresses concern that Brook isn't fully harnessing his potential in Test cricket. He believes Brook's style is too reminiscent of white-ball play, suggesting it could hinder his development. Boycott sees similarities between Brook and legendary players like Lara and Tendulkar but laments that his advice went unheeded.

The Bombay High Court took a firm stance against the Maharashtra FDA, rebuking its treatment of Cipla and five eateries. The court underscored that the FDA's decisions compromised natural justice and displayed an inflexible approach. With the court's direction, the FDA rescinded its suspension of the Mumbai Cricket Association restaurants and reinstated Cipla's drug sale licence. The court called on the FDA to practice due diligence in its enforcement strategies.

Tom Brady has seven Super Bowl rings, but one of his most personal collections lives on his phone. The former NFL quarterback revealed that he created separate folders for his championship victories and saved congratulatory messages sent after each one. The habit has preserved a private record of a career that included 10 Super Bowl appearances and five Super Bowl MVP awards.

In Langtang National Park, a large ice and rock collapse triggered a severe flooding incident, revealing Nepal's ongoing struggle with natural disasters intensified by climate change. Rapid urban growth and human activities exacerbate exposure to these perilous weather events. Although the government has taken steps to bolster disaster management, glaring weaknesses in early warning systems persist. To better manage risks, the country must focus on improved monitoring and stronger infrastructure.

A gang in Haiti has freed thirteen hostages, including women and children, following a brutal assault. UNICEF played a crucial role in securing their release from a farming community. This incident in Kenscoff underscores the rampant violence impacting children across Haiti. The region has faced numerous fatalities and displacement due to gang activities, although mass abductions are less frequent and often yield unpredictable results for those abducted.