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Bengaluru: In good news for citizens looking for a safe place to answer nature’s call, Bengaluru Solid Waste Management (BSWML) has started building and operating modular public toilets. The free-to-use toilets — called Eeze — are designed to be more hygienic, accessible and easier to maintain than conventional public conveniences.Each unit includes toilets for transgender persons and persons with disabilities, besides ramps.The project aims to improve public sanitation through prefabricated toilets with modern amenities. BSWML plans to build 35 toilets across Bengaluru. Construction has been completed at 34 locations, with work recently beginning at the final site in Basavanagudi.The first…

Hyderabad: Escalating the war of words with the BRS, AICC secretary SA Sampath Kumar on Wednesday dared senior BRS leader T Harish Rao to respond to the Congress’ allegations instead of issuing legal notices, asserting that the party would produce evidence to back its claims if the former irrigation minister responded to the allegations.Addressing a press meet at Gandhi Bhavan, Kumar reiterated his allegation that Harish performed occult rituals (kshudra poojas) for political gains and to bring drought and hardship to Telangana.He questioned why Harish Rao had chosen to issue legal notices instead of responding to the allegations. “Criticism and…

Dennis Woodside, CEO & president, Freshworks Chennai: Nasdaq-listed software as a service firm Freshworks’ revenue grew 16% to $ 237.4 million in the second quarter, compared to $204.7 million in the corresponding period last year. It reported a GAAP net profit of $3.2 million against a net loss of $1.7 million last year.This is the company’s first quarter of GAAP profitability in 2026 and was achieved through a combination of workforce restructuring, operational discipline and traction in its efforts targeting mid-market customers and what it calls agile enterprises. Freshworks’ general and administration expenses, which include the salary component, declined 19.5%…

Prayagraj: In a move aimed at making recruitment examinations completely cheat-proof, Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is mulling installing signal jammers in every examination room to prevent candidates from using mobile phones and other electronic gadgets during exams.“The new arrangement would strengthen the commission’s efforts to ensure transparency and eliminate unfair means during examinations,” UPPSC secretary Girijesh Kumar Tyagi said.At present, thermal scanners, iris scans and CCTV cameras are deployed at examination centres.Under the new system, each examination hall will be equipped with a signal jammer to block all forms of external communication. Although the officials of the commission…

Rourkela: Three persons, including two women, were arrested here on Tuesday for allegedly trafficking a 20-year-old woman from Rourkela to Madhya Pradesh, where she was allegedly sold for Rs 2 lakh, forcibly married and subjected to physical assault. The three accused have been identified as Gayatri Senapati (34), Kusumati Devi (37) and Sheikh Asraf Ali (29).Police said the victim, a resident of a locality under Plantsite police station limits, lodged a complaint alleging that she was lured with the promise of a job and taken to Madhya Pradesh in June. Investigations revealed that she was allegedly sold to a man…

His friends rescued him after nearly an hour of struggle Namakkal: A visually impaired man was rescued after he accidentally fell into an 80-foot-deep well near Kumarapalayam, in Namakkal district on Tuesday night.Police said M Sellappan, 28, was chatting with his friends near the Karuppanar temple grounds at Thavadapadi village. After a while, when he left for home, he slipped and fell into the well which was nearby.His friends immediately attempted to rescue him by climbing down the well, but their efforts were in vain. They quickly collected ropes from nearby residents, tied them together, and descended into the well.…

Shiv Kumar (in picture), succumbed to severe head injuries after being attacked by an unidentified youth, who fled the scene on a motorcycle. YAMUNANAGAR: A 50-year-old property dealer was killed in a broad daylight attack on Santpura Gurdwara Sahib Road in Haryana’s Yamunanagar, triggering panic in the busy locality.The victim, identified as Shiv Kumar, a resident of Bhagwangarh village in the Buria area of the district, succumbed to severe head injuries after being attacked by an unidentified youth, who fled the scene on a motorcycle.According to police, Shiv Kumar had just stepped out of his car and was walking when…

Action during the match between NEROCA FC (orange) and Indian Navy FC at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in Imphal on Wednesday NEROCA FC slumped to their first defeat of the 135th edition of Durand Cup, going down 0-2 to Indian Navy FC in a Group D clash in front of the home crowd at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in Imphal on Wednesday. The local side, who had started their campaign with a goalless draw against city rivals TRAU FC, remained rooted to the bottom of the group with one point from two games.Indian Navy FC, on the other hand, bounced…

Times News NetworkKanpur: Kanpur Nagar received around 64.4 mm of rainfall on Wednesday, bringing down the temperature and providing much-needed relief to residents from the sultry weather conditions. Widespread rain began early Wednesday morning and soon intensified into moderate to heavy showers that continued for nearly three hours. The rain was followed by light drizzle, which continued until around 10.30 am.The showers brought a noticeable change in the weather, with the maximum temperature recorded at 28.8 degrees Celsius, 0.2 degrees lower than Tuesday. The minimum temperature also dropped to 24.4 degrees Celsius following the rain received on Tuesday evening.According to…

Despite the expert personnel, a spot check revealed that the centre lacks vital equipment such as dynamometers, body composition analysers, resistance bands, TheraBands, electric massagers, foam rollers, massage balls, and specialised physiotherapy tools. Ludhiana: Nearly four months after its launch, the District Sports Medicine Centre at Guru Nanak Stadium continues to operate without crucial medical equipment and basic medicines, despite witnessing a steady daily turnout of injured athletes.Introduced by the Punjab govt in April 2026 across 11 districts—including Ropar, Patiala, Fazilka, Bathinda, Amritsar, and Ludhiana—the facility was set up to provide specialised healthcare, rehabilitation, performance guidance, and injury cure for…