Vickie Belcher, a researcher from Texas, learned Kannada in Bengaluru. Her story inspired a resident welfare association to start free Sunday classes for non-Kannadigas, fostering local connection.
HSR Layout police summon Narmada restaurant chain owner after a woman files a formal complaint. Owner Manjunath Shettar called to record statement. Latest updates.
A Zepto delivery executive was brutally thrashed by a car driver in Bengaluru's HSR Layout, leading to his collapse. Police have registered a case. Read the shocking details.
A 23-year-old cook in Ghaziabad was arrested after a viral video showed him spitting on chapatis. This is the latest case under UP's strict new food contamination ordinances. Read the shocking details.
NGT refuses UP's plea for more time on sewage plants, cites worsening pollution. State secretary must appear at next hearing. Key facts and data inside.
BDA President Satish Mallya and expert T Mahesh call for a uniform sewage policy, warning that standalone apartment STPs are insufficient for Bengaluru's drainage crisis. Read more.
BDA's early-morning demolition drive in Thanisandra's Gupta Layout leaves over 40 families homeless. Residents allege the action is to facilitate access to VIP land. Read the full story.
Residents of Darshana Society in Nagpur's Ward 34 boycott NMC elections, citing encroachments, garbage, and inaction by civic bodies and local leaders. Read their protest.
IMC report reveals sewage contaminates Indore's water due to ageing pipes & negative pressure. A Rs 3358 crore overhaul is needed to secure the city's future. Read the full investigation.
Bengaluru police probe illegal constructions on encroached government land in Yelahanka's Kogilu village. Two activists arrested, a third accused to be held soon. Details inside.
A Bengaluru job seeker was allegedly defrauded of Rs 4.78 lakh by an immigration consultancy promising a job in Armenia. HSR Layout police have filed an FIR. Read the full details.
Bengaluru govt to allot houses to 26 evicted families from Kogilu Layout, following strict eligibility norms. BJP opposes, calls it appeasement. Full details inside.
Karnataka High Court directs state to file detailed response on PIL for rehab of 3000 displaced in Bengaluru demolition. Govt identifies 3 relocation sites. Read the latest.
Greater Noida residents face health hazards from stagnant sewage on roads and parks. NGT orders action, but little progress seen. Read about the ongoing civic crisis.
Dozens in Greater Noida's Sector Delta 1 fall ill with vomiting and diarrhoea after sewage mixes with drinking water. Authorities plug leak, distribute medicines as residents demand better infrastructure.
At least 30 residents in Greater Noida's Delta 1 report illness, blaming sewage-mixed water. GNIDA denies contamination evidence but orders city-wide testing. Details inside.
Dayananda Sagar Dental College in Bengaluru faced chaos after a bomb threat email. Police conducted a 4.5-hour search, declaring it a hoax. Read the full details.
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Khurda shut for a week after 62 jaundice cases. Lab reports confirm faecal contamination in school's water supply. Read for details on the outbreak and corrective measures.
Yelahanka police book four agents for collecting rent from families living on government land in Kogilu Layout earmarked for a waste plant. Read the full story.
A diarrhoeal disease outbreak in Indore's Bhagirathpura area has hospitalized 16, with patients suffering liver abscess & severe dehydration. Victims cite sewage-mixed tap water for months. Read the full investigation.
Residents of Kodialbail ward report sewage contaminating drinking water wells. MLC Ivan D'Souza intervenes, instructs officials for immediate resolution. Read more.
Advanced robotic tech helped BWSSB pinpoint a 40-year-old corroded sewage pipe contaminating water in Lingarajapuram, sickening dozens. Supply halted, new pipes being laid. #Bengaluru #WaterCrisis
A robotic inspection in Bengaluru's Lingarajapuram traced water contamination to a 40-year-old rusted pipeline and a sewage leak. BWSSB is replacing pipes and advises residents to upgrade connections. Read more.
Your induction cooktop's performance depends on its size and coil design. Learn how these hidden factors affect heat distribution, multitasking, and energy efficiency in real Indian kitchens.
In Bhopal's Gond Basti, drinking water pipes run under sewage lanes. While one lab report found dangerous contamination, BMC later declared water safe. Residents face health risks daily. Read the full investigation.
Indore health officials declare a waterborne disease outbreak an epidemic in Bhagirathpura, with 10 fatalities. Central and state teams are investigating the contamination source. Read for latest updates.
A survey in Chennai's Uthandi found 90% of shops illegally extended onto VGP layout road, causing congestion and accidents. Authorities promise action based on the report.
A Bengaluru family's ordeal with suspected sewage-contaminated water leads to illness and exposes gaps in BWSSB's monitoring system. Residents demand proactive safety checks.
A viral video shows untreated water entering Uttarakhand's Khoh river, raising contamination fears. Officials promise action as SPECS data reveals a decades-old sewage crisis in Doon valley.
Indore faces a water contamination crisis with 20 new diarrhoea cases reported. Health officials screen over 9,000 residents. Read about the city's response and safety measures.