Disruption

The sudden appearance of Naxalites in Coorg, Karnataka, ahead of the Lok Sabha elections raises security concerns. Transactions in cash by the Naxals spark suspicions about funding sources. Authorities are on high alert, aiming to prevent disruptions and ensure the safety of residents amidst fears of electoral interference.

Among the reasons cited by district police for denying permission were concerns over security threats, the city's tumultuous communal history, and potential disruptions to the general populace, especially students.

McDonald's, a popular fast-food chain, is currently experiencing technical problems that have disrupted its service and ordering systems across multiple countries including Japan, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, and Austria, leading to cash-only transactions and manual calculations in some outlets.

The technical glitch in the eGazette website added an unexpected dimension to the development, causing a momentary disruption in the information related to the CAA.

A circulating video featuring Chungreng Koren, a mixed martial arts fighter from Manipur, captures his emotional plea to PM Narendra Modi to visit Manipur and address the ethnic violence plaguing the region. Koren describes the dire conditions faced by residents of the state

This protest is likely to cause disruptions to train services, with farmers planning to sit on railway tracks in various districts, including Ferozepur, Amritsar, Rupnagar, and Gurdaspur, as highlighted by Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leader Sarwan Singh Pandher.

As India prepares to face England in the final Test of the series in Dharamsala on March 7, a report raises concerns about potential disruptions due to chilly weather and expected rainfall.

Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp experienced widespread outages, leaving users unable to access their accounts and prompting difficulties in logging back in. The disruptions were reported by tens of thousands of users, with Facebook being the most affected.

Southwestern Railway (SWR) has resumed train services between Bengaluru and Mysuru until March 12th after disruptions from construction near Level Crossing Gate No.15. Previously cancelled trains, including the Dr. MGR Chennai Central-Mysuru Daily Express and Mysuru-KSR Bangalore Daily Express, are now operational. 

Security agencies at Mumbai's Nhava Sheva port intercepted and confiscated a consignment from a ship bound for Karachi from China. The consignment was found to contain dual-use items with implications for Pakistan's nuclear and ballistic missile programs, prompting the seizure.

To manage the expected traffic disruptions, the Noida Police has outlined specific measures in their traffic advisory. Commuters traveling from Chilla border to Delhi are advised to use the Sector 14A flyover via Golchakkar Chowk Sector-15.

The RBI's statement highlights that if NPCI grants TPAP status to OCL, the '@paytm' handles should seamlessly migrate from Paytm Payments Bank to newly identified banks to prevent disruptions.

Passengers aboard the Mysore to Ayodhya train faced a tumultuous journey when a youth shouted objectionable slogans at Hospet station, leading to a two-hour delay and demands for action. Authorities intervened, providing additional security. Despite protests, the train resumed its journey, marking a rare disruption in its 11th consecutive trip.

Despite more than 31,000 AT&T customers reporting outages on the DownDetector digital-service tracking site, the company has not officially acknowledged the network disruption, and the outage reports persisted throughout the morning.

Bengaluru faces water supply disruption as BWSSB schedules emergency maintenance on Feb 27-28. Affected areas include numerous neighborhoods, coinciding with high summer demand. Residents express concern over timing but acknowledge the necessity of maintenance for water infrastructure efficiency.