Experts, citizens slam Karnataka’s plan for metro line to Tumakuru, call suburban rail a better alternative
The Hindu
Karnataka government faces criticism for proposing Namma Metro extension to Tumakuru, deemed impractical and costly by activists and citizens.
The Clamorous reed warbler is as loud as they come, but in the urban environment, it is outshouted. Weed clearing in urban habitats brings down its home, the bulrushes. Bulrushes in wetlands are not encroachments, but ‘legal homes’ to birds in the crake and rail family and warblers, so government line agencies ought to tread on them thoughtfully
Uttar Pradesh ATS arrests a dental student for alleged connections to an ISIS online module, probing extremist recruitment activities.
Rajinikanth refutes TVK leader's claims about DMK threats preventing his political entry, expressing gratitude to supportive political figures.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin celebrates the Union government's approval for archaeological excavations, crediting DMK's persistent advocacy for the win.
Dilip Ghosh will contest Kharagpur Sadar in the 2026 West Bengal polls, aiming for increased BJP votes.
A hotel fire in Pahalgam leads to one death from a reversing fire tender; multiple LPG blasts hinder firefighting efforts.
The Clamorous reed warbler is as loud as they come, but in the urban environment, it is outshouted. Weed clearing in urban habitats brings down its home, the bulrushes. Bulrushes in wetlands are not encroachments, but ‘legal homes’ to birds in the crake and rail family and warblers, so government line agencies ought to tread on them thoughtfully
The people of at least one State will heave a sigh of relief now that the schedule for five Assembly elections — all in April — has been announced.
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A.P. DGP pays tribute to Potti Sriramulu on his 125th birth anniversary, honouring his sacrifice for a separate Andhra Pradesh.
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