In a notable development related to the infrastructure push in Bengaluru, Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Ltd (B. SMILE) has initiated the preparatory works to upgrade the Outer Ring Road, which is 22 km long. The agency seeks to ensure that the road, running between Baiyappanahalli and Silk Board Junction, is on par with international standards.
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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