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Bengaluru: A surge in passenger footfall as thousands headed towards Vidhana Soudha for Freedom Habba forced BMRCL to temporarily shut two Purple Line stations Saturday evening over overcrowding and public safety concerns.Sir M Visvesvaraya Central College and Cubbon Park Metro stations were closed around 7pm as crowds swelled near the event venue, with trains instructed to skip both stations. BMRCL had also announced that Dr BR Ambedkar Vidhana Soudha Metro station would remain closed from 10.30am to 9.30pm Saturday following directions from authorities. All three stations were reopened to passengers around 10pm.“Considering the heavy crowding, the operations wing took a…
Hyderabad: A 67-year-old man lost ₹4 lakh after cyber fraudsters targeted him in a digital arrest scam. The complainant was put under severe stress after being questioned about whether he had any links with the founder of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI).The complainant, a retired insurance company employee, received a call from a person claiming to represent the Data Protection Board of India. The caller alleged that a SIM card issued in the complainant’s name had been used in criminal activities. When the senior citizen denied owning the SIM card, he was connected to a person impersonating a…
Chennai: A 29-year-old man was arrested by the Chitlapakkam All Women Police for repeatedly sexually abusing a Class 6 girl in Selaiyur.Police said the man lived with the girl’s mother, who had separated from her husband. The man repeatedly sexually abused the girl over a period of time.The girl informed her mother about the abuse, but no action was taken. The girl later disclosed the abuse to her teacher at school, who filed a complaint.Police registered a case and conducted an investigation confirming the man had sexually abused the girl. Police arrested him under the Pocso Act and remanded him…
Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday said that around 8,000 govt jobs will be created in Goa over the next six months. He told the youth to explore opportunities and invest in the renewable energy sector in the state.In his Independence Day address, the last such address of his current tenure ahead of the assembly elections in 2027, Sawant sought to touch upon a range of issues, including employment, healthcare, the Majhe Ghar and Majho Flat initiative, the state’s Happiness Index and fulfilling the demands of the ST community, including political reservation.CM said that 2,500 sanands have been handed…
Engels is West Ham’s fourth summer signing after the recruitment of Venezuela midfielder Keiber Lamadrid, Dutch defender Joel Veltman and Israel winger Manor Solomon.West Ham director of player recruitment Nils Koppen told the club website:, external “Arne is a player we have been tracking for some time as a key target.”For a player who is still very young with his best years in front of him, he has very good experience and has established himself at a big club, showing consistency and confidence.”Arne has the right traits, both as a player and as a character, to fit into what we…
What a relief when the pressure is beginning to ease today. The Moon reduces the burden of your thoughts and Mercury assists in organizing your thoughts that are scattered into something useful. You’ll feel more relaxed and more in the moment, and more open to enjoying your surroundings.A small gathering or a gathering of family members can make your day more pleasant. There may be laughter at the table, conversation about old tales and a feeling of knowing that you don’t need to deal with every issue on your own. If your recent days were a bit heavy and dreary,…
Relationships often begin with the promise of forever, but keeping a marriage strong can require far more than love alone. Over time, small disagreements, unmet expectations and unresolved issues can quietly create distance between partners.With 25 years of experience in divorce and family law, divorce lawyer James J Sexton has had a front-row seat to more than 1,000 high-conflict divorces in New York. In the August 10 Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin podcast, James opened up about what he has learned from watching thousands of relationships end. (Also read: From swipes to self-worth: Dating coach reveals how apps are changing…
Srinagar, Aug 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said Jammu & Kashmir should become the starting point for strengthening federalism in the country.Addressing people at Bakshi Stadium on the 80th Independence Day, the Chief Minister said the occasion was a time for celebration as well as reflection on India’s journey over the past eight decades. He called for further strengthening democracy and federalism.Abdullah recalled the resistance put up by the people of J&K against the tribal invasion in 1947, saying people in villages, towns and streets stood up against the attackers even before the Army reached the region. “Those who had…
Hamas political chief Khalil al-Hayya was set to travel to Cairo on Saturday evening for talks with Egyptian officials, a Hamas source told AFP, ahead of a visit by US President Donald Trump’s envoy Jared Kushner to the region.Hamas chief heads to Cairo for talks ahead of Kushner visitHayya, who will be visiting Egypt for the first time since assuming leadership of Hamas in late July, is due to meet with Egypt’s intelligence chief Hassan Rashad on Sunday morning, the source said.Kushner will visit Israel and Egypt next week in hopes of bridging gaps on a Gaza plan rejected by…
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (right) and Chirag Shetty (File photo) NEW DELHI: A recurring shoulder injury has been a source of frustration for Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and, at times, irritation for his partner Chirag Shetty, but the Indian doubles pair have no plans to change their aggressive approach as they target a strong showing at their first World Championships on home soil.Satwik has been managing the shoulder problem for the last few years, with recurring flare-ups making it difficult for the pair to maintain momentum after a good tournament. The duo won the Singapore Open Super 750, their first title in two years,…