Bengaluru PGs under scanner, 23 served notices over food safety and hygiene violations

The Food Safety Division of the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department conducted a special inspection drive across paying guest (PG) accommodations in Bengaluru on Friday, following widespread public complaints about poor food quality and unhygienic conditions. The inspection campaign covered PGs across Bengaluru city, Bengaluru Rural and areas under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). Officials inspected a total of 64 PG accommodations during the drive.

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Vikrant Massey, the OG Bablu Pandit, praises Mirzapur The Movie; urges fans to watch it on the big screen

One of the most awaited films of 2026, Mirzapur: The Movie, has finally arrived in theatres. Directed by Gurmmeet Singh, the film marks the theatrical debut of Prime Video’s hit series Mirzapur. It opened to a strong response from audiences on Day 1.

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EPOS IMPACT 100 Review: Excellent microphone, for calling job with comfort and quality

The EPOS IMPACT 100 is a professional-grade headphone set with an extended mic – basically designed for those who spend the whole day bouncing between calls, meetings, and long conferences. Priced at Rs. 5,289 (by the time of writing, at the Amazon India store), you get a lightweight headset with a crisp, focused microphone, a comfortable design, and an easy USB plug-and-play – no setup headaches. The company focuses on delivering a pro-level experience without draining your budget.

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Eight students killed as car rams into parked lorry in Kerala’s Thrissur

Eight students killed as car rams into parked lorry in Kerala’s Thrissur

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Truck gets stuck between barriers at railway crossing in Poland, moments later disaster strikes

A passenger train crashed into the trailer of a truck at a railway crossing in Poland after the vehicle stopped on the tracks as the crossing barriers came down. CCTV footage captured the incident, showing the truck entering the crossing before the barriers lowered, leaving the trailer in the path of the approaching train.

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Fire department orders evacuation of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s office in Kolkata over safety norms

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s office is again in controversy. The fire department on Friday ordered the evacuation of Abhishek Banerjee’s office at 9 Camak Street in Kolkata. Notably, the Fire Department ordered the 6th and 7th floors and basement of the 9 Camac Street building to be evacuated.

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Akshay Kumar recalls Asrani’s last-ever shot for Haiwaan, says ‘there can be no one like you’

Akshay Kumar has remembered veteran actor Asrani, who passed away last year, with an emotional tribute. The two worked together in several films, including Haiwaan, which marks one of their final collaborations. Akshay also recalled getting the opportunity to witness Asrani’s last-ever shot for the upcoming film.

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OPINION | UP polls: Picture is now clear

The battle lines for next year’s crucial Uttar Pradesh assembly elections have been drawn. Broadly, there are three big camps – one, BJP and its NDA allies; two, SP may ally with Congress; and three, BSP will contest alone. Owaisi’s AIMIM is the dark horse. It was being said in political circles that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is facing issues with Delhi and also that there is resentment among Brahmins. The Delhi part is now over and the latest update on the Brahmin resentment issue is: ‘work in progress’.

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Waterlogging witnessed at IGI Airport in Delhi after heavy rainfall, several flights affected | Video

Massive waterlogging was on Friday witnessed at Indira Gandhi International Airport after heavy rainfall lashed the national capital. Notably, heavy rainfall in the national capital region affected several flights arriving in Delhi, causing delays to domestic flights, including those coming from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Port Blair.

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Smriti Mandhana breaks Mithali Raj’s record, becomes leading run-scorer in women’s cricket history

Smriti Mandhana has etched her name into the record books by becoming the leading run-scorer in the history of women’s international cricket. She achieved the feat with a scintillating century during India’s Asia Cup 2026 clash against Hong Kong at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. 

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