Special train services between Bengaluru and Kalaburagi to continue till Oct. 29
The Solapur Division of Central Railway has decided to continue operating special train services between Bengaluru Cantonment and Kalaburagi, with some extending to Yeswanthpur, in view of the continued passenger rush following the Deepavali festival. According to a release issued on Thursday, the Railways will operate additional and extended services between October 23 and 29,... Read More
Sexual assault case prompts heightened security measures in Kazhakuttam
The recent sexual assault of a woman IT professional in Kazhakuttam has prompted the Thiruvananthapuram City Police to intensify security across the area, which houses thousands of women IT employees in hostels and other accommodations. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order, Traffic) T. Farash said that while special security measures are already in place... Read More
Dutch firm GX Group announces ₹500-crore photonics investment in India
GX Group, which has an R&D (research and development) centre in Chennai, will form a subsidiary named GX Quantum Photonics in Manesar, Haryana to channel this investment. Photo: GX group website. The Netherlands-headquartered GX Group announced on Friday (October 24, 2025) that it would invest ₹500 crore into photonics module development and manufacturing in India,... Read More
36 school vehicle drivers caught driving under the influence of alcohol
In a special two-hour drive, the West Division Traffic Police on Friday caught 36 drivers allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. According to the official release, the drive started around 7 a.m. and concluded at 9.30 a.m. . Of the 5,881 drivers checked for alcohol consumption, the test found 36 drivers positive, the release... Read More
Cracker shop owner extorted, two booked
The Bajpe police have filed a case against a murder accused and another person for allegedly trying to extract crackers from a cracker shop owner. In a video statement, Mangaluru Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy said on Friday that Prashanth alias Pachhu, an accused in a murder and six attempt to murder cases, and one... Read More
6.5 lakh passengers utilised train services operated by Salem Railway Division for Deepavali
The Salem Division of Southern Railway has fulfilled travel needs of about 6.5 lakh passengers through regular and special services for the Deepavali festival. Twelve special trains were operated from the Division: five each from Coimbatore and Podanur, and one each from Mettupalayam and Erode. Additionally, 37 TOD (Train on Demand) services originating from other... Read More
Guarantee schemes: Mysuru officials directed to address complaints
Officials in Mysuru district have been directed to focus on extending the benefits of the five guarantee schemes to remote and tribal-dominated areas. They have been asked to initiate more awareness drives in these regions to inform people about the schemes and how they can benefit from the same. In this connection, Mysuru District Guarantee... Read More
SPREE-2025 will ensure hassle-free medical services, says ESCI official
Employees State Insurance Corporation officials and Apitoria Pharma limited representatives during the release of SPREE-2025 brochures at Pydibhimavaram in Srikakulam district on Friday. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESCI) Assistant Director V. Shyam Prasad on Friday (October 24, 2025) said that the Scheme for Promotion of Registration of Employees and Employers-2025... Read More
President Droupadi Murmu urges women to make life choices with clarity, courage
President Droupadi Murmu greets the audience during the centenary celebrations of St. Teresa’s College in Kochi, Kerala, on Friday. | Photo Credit: H. Vibhu President Droupadi Murmu has urged women to make life choices with clarity and courage. Speaking at the centenary celebrations of St Teresa’s College in Kochi, Kerala, on Friday (October 24, 2025),... Read More
Swami Vivekananda’s ideals should be your mantra: Governor tells youth
Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot paying floral tributes to the portrait of Swami Vivekanand at the inauguration of the 11th convention of Karnataka Ramakrishna Vivekanand Bhavaprachar Parishad in Dharwad on Friday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot said that Swami Vivekananda wanted India to awaken spiritually, grow culturally strong, and become prosperous... Read More


