The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) announced on Sunday (August 17) that Yellow Line trains will begin operations at 5:00 am on Monday (August 18), instead of the usual 6:30 am. The move comes in anticipation of a surge in passenger traffic after the extended Independence Day weekend. The first trains will depart simultaneously from RV Road and Delta Electronics Bommasandra stations at 5:00 am.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Thursday rejected Italian media reports claiming that the probe into the Air India Flight AI-171 crash had been completed, terming the claims “incorrect and speculative.” Issuing a clarification, the aviation accident probe body said the investigation is still underway, and no final conclusions have been reached.
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A dramatic CCTV video has gone viral showing a huge sinkhole suddenly engulfing a busy road in Shanghai, China, swallowing vehicles and chunks of pavement in seconds. The footage reveals the road cracking and collapsing into a deep void, with bystanders fleeing as nearby structures and debris tumble in, highlighting ongoing concerns over rapid urban construction quality.
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