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Civic polls in Bengaluru were last held in 2015, and councillors’ terms ended in 2020. As a result, the BBMP missed out on securing ₹1,475.90 crore under the 15th Finance Commission’s million-plus cities challenge, which could have been used to address the rising levels of PM10) in the city.

Though civic staff collect garbage from households, often residents, commercial establishments and vendors dump it in vacant sites, street corners

Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda responded to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks by calling his alliance with the Congress a "forced marriage" that ended in an "abusive relationship.

The MLA also alleged that the district administration had failed to act on the illegal mining activities in the government at Mallapanahalli

Meta Platforms challenged a Rs 10 lakh penalty imposed by the CCPA for unauthorized walkie-talkie sales on Facebook Marketplace. Meta argued its platform is a digital notice board, not an e-commerce site, and it doesn't facilitate transactions or charge fees. The company claims the CCPA exceeded its jurisdiction and violated natural justice principles.

Several IPL greats like Sunil Narine, Piyush Chawla, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja have taken plenty of wickets but never won the Purple Cap. Their focus on economy, control, and team roles often limits big wicket hauls, despite consistent performances over many seasons.

Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, known as 'Gabbar,' has expanded his real estate portfolio beyond his ₹5 crore Delhi home. He recently acquired a lavish 6,040 sq ft apartment in Gurugram for a staggering ₹69 crore. Dhawan also previously owned a luxurious Australian mansion, which he later sold. His impressive car collection further highlights his affluence.

US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised allies for not backing Washington's military actions against Iran, questioning their commitment. He stated the US, as the world's most powerful nation, doesn't need assistance, despite earlier calls for help to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Many key allies have expressed reluctance to join offensive operations.

Elias Pettersson had a milestone game, as he scored twice to hit his 200th goal in the NHL and enable the Vancouver Canucks to defeat the Florida Panthers in a decisive manner. His maturing legacy came into the limelight and helped in an eventual NHL match outcome in Vancouver.