Bengaluru

Local·2026-08-31T15:35:53+00:00

Over 41 deaths in 19 months: Reason behind banning two-wheelers on E-City and KIA Road elevated corridors

In simpler terms, more than 35 police stations in the city recorded fewer fatal accidents than the incidents that occurred on the Electronics City flyover. When it comes to the KIA Road flyover, more than 10 stations recorded fewer fatal accidents than the said elevated corridor. It has to be noted that Yelahanka is the station that witnesses the highest number of accidents, while Electronics City station witnesses the fourth-highest number of accidents every year in the city.

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Local·2026-08-31T09:33:33+00:00

Thousands rally to save Bengaluru’s Lalbagh, oppose tunnel road project

Protestors opposed the State’s The Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) (Amendment) Bill, 2026 which empowers the government to alienate 5% of the park land to the tunnel road project that passes below Lalbagh. Reddy demanded that the State government immediately scrap the recent amendment to the The Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) Act, 1975. They raised slogans “ Hasire Usiru, Ulisi Ulisi Lalbagh Ulisi ”, “ Nammadu Nammadu Lalbagh Nammadu ” on the occasion.

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Local·2026-08-31T05:35:26+00:00

Brace for super cyclones, heatwaves, empower citizens to be prepared: Professor Ramachandran

Similar Story Chennai Facing intense heat, children in Chennai’s Ramapuram are becoming the city’s climate stewards by Subasree August 26, 2026 Environment Armed with instruments, Chennai students map local heat hotspots and hope to influence the city's climate action through their work. Trained through a joint initiative by the Chennai Climate Action Group (CCAG)'s Youth Climate Resilience Movement and the Pudiyador Learning. They record heat and humidity at different times of the day, surveying residents about their experiences and identifying how heat is distributed across their locality.

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Politics·2026-08-31T06:42:51+00:00

Nepal flash floods LIVE: Death toll goes past 900; over 4,000 still missing

Unlock these with Subscription Rescue workers taking part in a rescue operation near the tunnel of the Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project, following deadly flash floods and mudslides, in Rasuwa, Nepal | Photo Credit: via Reuters T he death toll from flash floods in Nepal rose to 903 on Monday (August 31, 2026), with bodies continuing to be recovered, while 4,247 people are still missing following the disaster, authorities said. Nichlaul Tehsildar Amit Singh, who led the operation, said, “the bodies were transported in two ambulances and handed over to the Nawalparasi administration at the.

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National·2026-08-31T11:23:17+00:00

Delhi High Court rejects German firm's plea against C-DOT's emergency-alert deal

The case, which has been before the high court since 2024, came up for an urgent hearing after the Centre launched a nationwide test of a multilingual cell broadcast system using C-DOT’s technology on 2 May. The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a plea by Germany-based Utimaco Technologies challenging the Centre’s decision to appoint state-owned Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) as the sole implementation agency for India’s emergency cell broadcast system without a public tender.

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World·2026-08-31T02:34:52+00:00

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Markets Likely To Open In Red As Iran Hits US Bases In Jordan

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates: Oil prices up over 1% following US strike on Iranian launch sites in Hormuz.

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World·2026-08-31T08:13:40+00:00

Algeria president seeks death penalty for arsonists after deadly forest fires

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said he was not ruling out foul play after 100 wildfires were recorded Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has said he wants to reinstate the death penalty for arsonists, following a wave of forest fires that have killed at least 12 people. Algerian civil authorities were on Sunday afternoon still battling to battle some of the fires, with the Algerian Press Service noting that 18 out 19 fires that had broken out in the previous 24.

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World·2026-08-31T06:45:43+00:00

US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks

Published On 31 Aug 2026 31 Aug 2026 Save Share Iran targets Jordan after first US attack in a month on social media Share Add Al Jazeera on Google. Iran targets Jordan after first US attack in a month | Newsfeed | Al Jazeera Iran targets Jordan after first US attack in a month The US has launched its first strikes on Iran in a month, hitting sites on Larak Island. The US and Israel launched wide-ranging strikes on Iran on 28 February, with Iran responding by attacking Israel, US bases and allied states in the Gulf, and effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz to marine traffic.

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World·2026-08-31T14:42:40+00:00

War and heat: Why are wheat prices soaring?

With Russia the world’s largest wheat exporter, and Ukraine among the top 10 grain-producing countries, these attacks have taken their toll on global wheat and grain supply. While Russian missile attacks have impacted Ukraine’s grain exports, Ukraine’s drone attacks in the Sea of Azov have also sharply curtailed Russian shipments of both grain and wheat. Total wheat supplies are forecast down 13 percent from the previous year, with larger beginning stocks dampening the effect of the smaller crop.” For Canada, the world’s sixth-largest wheat producer, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service.

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Sports·2026-08-31T07:20:21+00:00

Sooryavanshi falls on 92, misses out on breaking Tendulkar’s record from 1988 during Duleep Trophy

Sachin Tendulkar is currently the second-youngest to the mark, slamming his maiden century at 15 years and 230 days in 1988 during a Ranji Trophy match. At 15 years and 157 days, Sooryavanshi could have become the second-youngest Indian to record a First-Class century. Sooryavanshi still managed to achieve a record during his innings, becoming the youngest to score a half century in the Duleep Trophy.

Sportstar - Cricket

Sports·2026-08-31T03:54:13+00:00

‘Everyone is worried’: Pacer Mohammad Abbas acknowledges troubles surrounding Pakistan Test team

| Photo Credit: AP Pakistan pacer Mohammad Abbas said the team is gravely concerned about its performances in longest format after slipping to a 194-run loss against England in the second Test at Lord’s on Sunday. The 36-year-old had a satisfactory game from a personal standpoint, earning a spot in the coveted honours board, but could not stop his side from slipping to yet another series defeat. We’re not batting, bowling or fielding well and we discuss this all the time in meetings.” RELATED | Root asks England players to celebrate as ‘grown-ups’ after series win Despite showing some fight.

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Sports·2026-08-31T15:51:53+00:00

'I'm confident in my abilities' - Maphaka ready to step up in Rabada's absence

I've led a bowling attack before with the Lions, with South Africa under-19 and I've been in the Proteas for a little bit now," Maphaka said.

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Over 41 deaths in 19 months: Reason behind banning two-wheelers on E-City and KIA Road elevated corridors

Thousands rally to save Bengaluru’s Lalbagh, oppose tunnel road project

Brace for super cyclones, heatwaves, empower citizens to be prepared: Professor Ramachandran

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Nepal flash floods LIVE: Death toll goes past 900; over 4,000 still missing

Delhi High Court rejects German firm's plea against C-DOT's emergency-alert deal

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Markets Likely To Open In Red As Iran Hits US Bases In Jordan

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Algeria president seeks death penalty for arsonists after deadly forest fires

US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks

War and heat: Why are wheat prices soaring?

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Sooryavanshi falls on 92, misses out on breaking Tendulkar’s record from 1988 during Duleep Trophy

‘Everyone is worried’: Pacer Mohammad Abbas acknowledges troubles surrounding Pakistan Test team

'I'm confident in my abilities' - Maphaka ready to step up in Rabada's absence