Bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line all set to be inaugurated tomorrow: Check route, timings, ticket fare
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate the Bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line on Sunday. Once operational, the Yellow Line’s 19.15 km stretch from RV Road to Bommasandra is expected to significantly ease travel across the city.
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Uttarakhand CM announces Rs 5 lakh aid for Dharali disaster victims
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has sanctioned Rs 5 lakh each as immediate financial aid for families in Dharali village, Tehsil Bhatwadi, District Uttarkashi, whose homes have been completely damaged in the recent disaster. The same amount will be provided to the families of those who lost their lives in the calamity. According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), a three-member committee, headed by the Secretary, Revenue, has been set up to oversee rehabilitation and sustainable livelihood measures for affected villagers. The committee will submit its preliminary report within a week.
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Eastern Railway introduces first air-conditioned local train on Ranaghat–Sealdah route | Video
Eastern Railway is set to operate its first-ever air-conditioned (AC) local train, marking a significant upgrade in suburban rail services. The inaugural ceremony will take place on August 10 (Sunday), with passenger services commencing from August 11 (Monday). The new train will run between Ranaghat and Sealdah stations, offering commuters enhanced comfort at an affordable fare.
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Election Commission declares Tejashwi Yadav’s EPIC card as ‘fake’, demands original by August 16
The Election Commission of India (EC) has declared as fake the EPIC (Electoral Photo Identity Card) number displayed by Tejashwi Yadav during a press conference. The card number shown, RAB2916120, was found to be unauthorised and does not match any record in the EC’s database. This has raised serious concerns about the authenticity of the document presented by the Bihar Leader of Opposition.
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PM Modi speaks to Putin amid Trump tariff blitz, invites Russian President to visit India later this year
PM Modi speaks to Putin amid Trump tariff blitz, invites him to visit India later this year
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Reports of India halting defence deals with US are false and fabricated: Defence Ministry sources
The Ministry of Defence has categorically denied media reports claiming that India has paused talks on defence procurements from the United States in response to the recent tariff hike by US President Donald Trump. The ministry labelled the reports as ‘false and fabricated,’ asserting that procurement cases are proceeding as per standard procedures.
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OPINION | Trump must know: Modi can hit back
US President Donald Trump hardened his stance on Friday, saying there was no question of talks with India over a bilateral trade agreement unless the tariff issue was resolved. He was asked by an Indian reporter at the Oval Office whether he expected talks to resume in the light of 50 pc tariff to be imposed on India, Trump replied, “No, not until we get it resolved”. Meanwhile, in fast-paced developments, Russian President Vladimir Putin met Indian national security adviser Ajit Doval in Moscow on Thursday and agreed to visit India anytime this year.
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Hidden saree at Prajwal Revanna’s farmhouse nailed former JDS MP: Here’s how
Four years after the crime and a year after it came to light, suspended JD(S) leader and former MP Prajwal Revanna was last week sentenced to prison term for the remainder of his life, while the court imposed an overall fine of Rs 11.50 lakh on him, directing that Rs 11.25 lakh of it be paid to the victim woman, a domestic help to the family of the accused.
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‘Sign under oath’: Karnataka CEO challenges Rahul Gandhi’s poll rigging allegations
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Karnataka issued a letter to Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, mere hours after his sensational press conference alleging large-scale irregularities in the state’s electoral rolls. The CEO demanded that Gandhi substantiate his claims of electoral fraud with a signed declaration under oath, as per Rule 20(3)(b) of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.
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Raksha Bandhan 2025: Free bus rides for women announced across multiple states | Check full list
India will celebrate the festival of Raksha Bandhan on Saturday (August 9) this year. It is considered a cherished festival of sibling love and bonding. On this special occasion, several state governments have rolled out a heartwarming gift for women — free travel on government buses. While some states have offered free rides for a day, a few have extended the benefit for two or even three days. Notably, states like Punjab and Karnataka already offer free bus services to women throughout the year. In Delhi, only women residing in the capital can enjoy free travel in DTC buses.
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