Politics
BMC Pothole Repair Spend Down 55% on Non-Highway Roads
BMC's pothole repair spending on non-highway roads dropped 55% to Rs 40 crore this year, citing road concretisation. Total tenders worth Rs 93 crore include highways.
World
Uttarakhand Minister's Son Wedding at Tiger Reserve Raises Concerns
Preparations for the wedding of Uttarakhand cabinet minister Khajan Das's son were carried out inside Rajaji Tiger Reserve without permission, leading to a case under the Wildlife Protection Act.
Entertainment
Aamir Khan Breaks Down at Ek Din Event, Praises Sai Pallavi as Best Actress
Aamir Khan got emotional at the Ek Din event, breaking down in tears. He praised Sai Pallavi as the best actress and joked about son Junaid's work.
Business
Two-Wheeler Thieves Arrested by Bengaluru Police, Vehicles Worth Rs 15 Lakh Recovered
Talaghattapura police arrested Mohammed Khasif and Usman Khan for stealing parked motorcycles. They broke handle locks, sold bikes cheap, or abandoned them. Vehicles worth Rs 15 lakh recovered.
Lifestyle
Technology
Kufos Launches Climate Science & Data Analytics Programme
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies introduces a five-year integrated programme in climate science and data analytics, blending core climate studies with advanced analytics.
Polish Streamer Breaks MrBeast's Charity Record
Polish streamer Łatwogang raised over 211 million złoty ($53M) in a 9-day charity livestream, breaking MrBeast's previous record. Funds go to children fighting cancer.
Lorry driver loses Rs 50,000 after being lured via dating app
A 30-year-old lorry driver in Trichy lost Rs 50,000 after a gang befriended him on a dating app, abducted and robbed him near the bus terminus.
India's Peak Power Demand Hits Record 256 GW, Solar 22%
India met a record peak power demand of 256 GW on Saturday, with solar contributing 22%. The milestone underscores the growing role of renewables amid heatwave-driven consumption.
GITAM Selected for Quantum Tech Teaching Lab
GITAM University in Visakhapatnam is among 23 institutions selected to establish a quantum technologies teaching lab, supported by the Union government's DST with Rs 75 lakh, and GITAM investing Rs 25 lakh.
