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Bengaluru’s Big Infra Push: Multiple infrastructure projects to ease traffic in city – Check details

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. 

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OPINION | Opposition should wait for Bihar draft electoral list

There was uproar by the opposition in both Patna and Delhi over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar. In the state assembly, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav claimed, not a single Bangladeshi or Rohingya has been found as a voter in the electoral list. He asked why Election Commission is silent on this issue. Tejashwi Yadav questioned why the names of 51 lakh voters are being removed. He described the withdrawal of voting rights as “murder of democracy”.

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Why UPI apps switch from cashbacks to useless coupons? There’s clever business strategy

When UPI was first introduced in India, all apps offered cashbacks to their users. Google Pay gained significant popularity due to the substantial cashbacks users received on every transaction. However, now only a few platforms, such as BHIM, still offer cashbacks, even though the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) encourages platforms to do so to increase their market share.

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OPINION | Why did Dhankhar resign? The Inside Story

Speculations continue about the exact reasons behind the abrupt resignation of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar. The fanfare with which Dhankhar was elected as Vice-President was not there when he exited silently. There was neither a farewell function nor were there any speeches by top leaders extolling his tenure.       

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Saiyaara to U, Me Aur Hum: Films where lead characters had Alzheimer’s

Saiyaara to U, Me Aur Hum: Films where lead characters had Alzheimer’s

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Detonators, gelatin sticks found in plastic bag at BMTC bus stand in Bengaluru

Six gelatin sticks and several detonators were discovered in a plastic carry bag near a toilet at the Kalasipalya BMTC bus stand in Bengaluru on Wednesday, raising serious security concerns.

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GATE 2026 registration forms to be filled from this date, check key details

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, will soon release the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 for admission to postgraduate engineering programmes for academic session 2026-27. As per the previous trends, the GATE 2025 exam registration forms are expected to be released in August. However, there is no official confirmation on the same. Candidates are advised to keep a track of the official website.

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2025 Renault Triber Facelift launched in India starting at Rs 6.29 lakh

Renault has launched the facelifted version of its Triber MPV in India. This marks the first major update for the company’s MPV, which was initially launched in 2019. The facelift now offers three new color options and design changes, including a slimmer grille, LED lighting elements, and a redesigned dashboard layout. The MPV retains the same engine and features a new interior color theme.

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India makes biggest leap in passport power index, visa-free access to 59 countries

India has made the largest leap in the Henley Passport Index over the past six months, climbing eight positions from 85th to 77th place. The Henley Passport Index ranks the world’s most powerful passports based on the number of destinations their holders can enter without a visa.

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Agra conversion case: Key accused Abdul Rehman sent to 10-day police custody

In a major development in the Agra religious conversion case, the prime accused Abdul Rehman has been sent to 10-day police custody by a local court on Tuesday. During initial interrogation, Rehman is said to have made several startling revelations about a long-running and well-organised conversion racket operating under the name “Operation Ummat”, as per officials. 

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