A suspected terrorist, Girish Bora alias Gautham, linked to the banned ULFA group, was arrested by Assam NIA in Bengaluru’s Jigani area. He allegedly planted IED bombs in Guwahati and worked as a security guard under a false identity. Further investigation is ongoing.
As of Thursday morning, rainfall had ceased in most parts of the city, although overcast skies lingered. Local trains resumed operations with only minor delays reported. The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses also hit the roads early.
A complaint with the Lokayukta targets five officials, including Dharwad District Collector Divya Prabhu, for alleged embezzlement in guarantee schemes. RTI activist Mabusab Yaraguppi claims fraudulent documents misappropriated crores during government-organized beneficiary meetings in Dharwad district.
Atishi became Delhi's third female Chief Minister last week and was earlier seated at number 19. Her rise to prominence has been swift, having taken over the Chief Minister's role on September 23. She replaced Kejriwal in the leadership position after his departure from office and now sits at the helm of the Delhi government.
In Nellibidu village, Chikkamagaluru, villagers carried a 70-year-old woman, Lakshmi, 3 km to a hospital due to poor road connectivity. Despite decades of petitions for better infrastructure, residents face ongoing hardships, relying on a suspension bridge and enduring neglect from local officials.
The Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project (BSRP) has faced setbacks, reducing its second-phase extension from 452 km to 142 km due to South Western Railway objections. K-RIDE plans to submit a new proposal to the Railway Board, aiming to integrate with the proposed Outer Ring Railway Project.
The controversy stemmed from an article in Saamana, the Shiv Sena's mouthpiece, that accused Medha and her husband Kirit Somaiya of being involved in a "toilet scam" in the Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation. Medha's plea claimed that these accusations were baseless and intended to tarnish her image.
On Wednesday alone, Mumbai recorded nearly half of its monthly average rainfall for September, with figures showing the city has now surpassed its September average of 360 mm by over 40%. In the 24-hour period leading up to Thursday morning, the Santacruz weather station recorded 170.3 mm of rainfall, while the Colaba observatory registered 169.2 mm.
A stunning satellite image from NOAA's GOES-16 (GOES East) captures the formidable scale and intensity of Hurricane Helene as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida's coast. The image highlights the storm's expansive reach and clearly defined eye, illustrating the serious threat it poses to the region.
Former Speaker K.B. Koliwad urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to resign amid corruption allegations linked to the MUDA land scam. Koliwad emphasized accountability and transparency, stating that Siddaramaiah could return as CM once cleared. A Lokayukta investigation follows a complaint regarding a ₹56 crore land deal.
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