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Bengaluru Woman Suffers Crushed Ankle, Rs 2 Lakh Bill After Pothole Accident

Aishani Khanna sustained a crushed ankle injury after her scooter hit a pothole on the Whitefield-Varthur road near Nexus Mall in Bengaluru. The accident resulted in a hospital bill amounting to Rs 2 lakh. The incident highlights the ongoing concern over poor road maintenance in the city. Pothole-related accidents have been a persistent problem in Bengaluru, drawing repeated criticism from residents and road safety advocates.

Tharoor Urges Paid Maternity Leave to Boost Breastfeeding Among Informal Workers

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has called for paid maternity leave as a measure to improve breastfeeding rates in India. He highlighted that over 160 million women work in the country's unorganised sector and are often forced to return to work within weeks of giving birth. This early return to work, driven by financial necessity, disrupts breastfeeding practices for a significant portion of the female workforce. Tharoor argued that adequate paid leave would give mothers in the informal economy the time needed to breastfeed their newborns properly.

Analysis | 13 Years, One Glass: PM Modi's College Speech Reflects How India Has Evolved

What makes the 2026 return so effective as political storytelling is that PM Modi did not discard the glass metaphor. He let it mature.

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CO2 boosted Wisconsin forest productivity 39%, but ozone offset the gains

A long-term experiment in Wisconsin examined how elevated levels of carbon dioxide and ozone affect forest ecosystems. Over eleven years, higher CO2 concentrations significantly increased forest productivity and the amount of carbon stored in the ecosystem. However, elevated ozone levels had the opposite effect, reducing both productivity and carbon content. When both gases were present together, CO2 promoted growth while ozone simultaneously suppressed it. The findings underscore the complexity of how forests respond to changing atmospheric conditions.

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8 dead, 3 critical after suspected hooch consumption in MP's Sagar district

Eight people died and three others are in critical condition after allegedly consuming illicit liquor in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district. The victims belonged to four different villages in the district, with the deaths occurring on Saturday night. Authorities have confirmed the fatalities and ensured that the critically ill are receiving medical attention. Medical teams have been deployed to the affected areas to monitor and manage the situation. The local administration has urged residents experiencing any symptoms to come forward for immediate medical screening.

Pakistan Women Collapse to Lowest T20I Score of 55 Against India in Asia Cup

Pakistan's women's cricket team suffered a historic batting collapse against India in the Women's Asia Cup, recording their lowest-ever T20I total. India bowled out Pakistan for just 55 runs in what proved to be a crushing defeat. Despite the heavy loss, Pakistan mentor Wahab Riaz expressed confidence in the squad's potential and acknowledged that changes are needed ahead of future tournaments. Pakistan must now beat Hong Kong to keep their chances of advancing in the competition alive.

Mark Zuckerberg's Global Property Portfolio: From Irish Castle to Hawaii Ranch

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have recently acquired Strancally Castle in Ireland, adding to an already extensive real estate portfolio. The couple owns multiple homes in Palo Alto, California, where Meta is headquartered. Zuckerberg's holdings also include two lakefront estates at Lake Tahoe and a large tract of land in Hawaii. Beyond the West Coast, he owns a prominent mansion in Washington, DC, and a waterfront property in Miami.

PM Modi Coins 'Dimagi Naxals' Term While Addressing Youth at Delhi College

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed students at a prominent Delhi college, targeting a Gen-Z audience with his speech. During the address, he introduced the term 'Dimagi Naxals' to describe a certain ideological opposition he perceives as a hindrance to national progress. Modi urged young people to develop an aspirational vision aligned with the goal of building a developed India. The speech appeared aimed at politically engaging younger voters while framing his development agenda in accessible language.

FPIs withdraw Rs 7,443 crore from Indian equities in early September

Foreign portfolio investors turned net sellers in early September, pulling out Rs 7,443 crore from Indian equities after two consecutive months of net inflows. Rising crude oil prices and persistently high US bond yields were the primary factors behind the reversal in sentiment. Foreign investors also continued offloading holdings in the Indian debt market during this period. Analysts suggest that future FPI activity will largely depend on global cues, including trends in bond yields and inflation data.

Delhi Master Plan 2047 to Revamp Old Colonies via Property Pooling Scheme

Delhi's Master Plan 2047 introduces a property pooling mechanism that allows residents to merge their individual plots for collective redevelopment. The initiative targets aging and fragmented neighbourhoods, aiming to transform them into well-planned residential communities. Upgraded infrastructure such as wider roads, improved civic utilities, and sustainable water systems are central to the plan. Government housing bodies and community societies are also included as stakeholders in the redevelopment process. The overarching goal is to modernise older urban pockets across Delhi with superior amenities and cohesive design.

Vijay Look-Alike Steals Show at Udupi's Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations

Thousands of devotees gathered in Udupi, Karnataka, to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami in a grand fashion. A man bearing a striking resemblance to Tamil actor Vijay became an unexpected centre of attention during the festivities. The look-alike drew widespread fascination among onlookers, adding an unusual twist to the traditional religious celebrations. The incident highlighted the reach of Vijay's popularity beyond Tamil Nadu and into Karnataka.

‘Something much bigger’: Trump planning major Middle East reset after Iran war

‘Something much bigger’: Trump planning major Middle East reset after Iran war

Netherlands Moves Gold Reserves to London Amid Global Economic Uncertainty

The Netherlands has relocated a portion of its gold reserves to London as a strategic precaution amid rising global tensions. The Dutch central bank made the move to ensure quicker access to its holdings during potential crises. London was chosen due to its status as the world's most liquid gold trading hub. This decision reflects a broader trend of central banks diversifying their gold storage locations following the global financial crisis.

Punjab Family Cremated Wrong Body, Son Found Alive 15 Days Later

A Punjab family received a shocking call informing them that their son Ravi Kumar was alive, nearly 15 days after they had cremated an unidentified body believing it to be his. Ravi had left home on August 5 and failed to return, prompting his father and brother to search for him without success. Unable to locate him, the family had apparently identified and cremated a body they mistakenly believed was Ravi's. The case has raised serious questions about the body identification process followed before the cremation. Authorities are now looking into the circumstances surrounding the mistaken identification.

'Students tormented by BJP': Rahul backs MPSC paper leak protests in Maharashtra

India news Live Updates, 6 September 2026: Massive fire breaks out in Mumbai’s Saraswati Bhavan, mobile phone warehouse completely gutted

'Highly useful' but no breakthrough: What was discussed in Putin-US talks on Ukraine