A recent national report reveals that Mumbai grapples with significant PM2.5 pollution, exceeding national standards in hotspots like Deonar and Sion. CREA’s analysis of Indian cities’ air quality from January to June 2025, highlights Mumbai’s concerning pollution levels compared to other coastal cities such as Chennai.
BMW India introduces the new 2 Series Gran Coupe. It features a refreshed design and enhanced features. The car will be manufactured in Chennai. It is available in two petrol variants. The model gets sharper styling and a reworked cabin. It includes a curved display and leather-free interiors. The car is powered by a 1.5-litre…
Wordle, a word puzzle created by Josh Wardle, has become very popular. Players guess a five-letter word daily. The game gives feedback using colored tiles. The New York Times acquired Wordle. It is played on their website. The game is ad-free. Players get six attempts daily. There are also unofficial archives with past puzzles. Wordle…
Ontario drivers are increasingly frustrated with speed cameras, particularly in Brampton, where a petition demands their removal. Critics, led by Carolina Cutruzzola, argue the cameras disproportionately impact working-class commuters, turning roads into constant surveillance zones.
A landslide near Mannagundi in Kokkada village has halted traffic on National Highway 75 between Mangaluru and Bengaluru. Authorities are working to clear the debris, but delays are expected. Heavy rains across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi caused flooding and damage, with Surathkal and Thenka reporting the highest rainfall.
The Central Board of Film Certification faced scrutiny from the Bombay High Court regarding a film based on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s life. The court questioned the delay in processing the certification applications. The filmmakers raised concerns about the delay and the demand for a No Objection Certificate. The CBFC assured the court…
Anshul Bammi reprises his role in ‘Aarti Anjali Awasthi’ after a 20-year leap. His character, responsible for the lead couple’s tragedy, faces the journalist daughter seeking revenge. The actress now plays dual roles as both mother and daughter.
In Mangaluru, a man lost Rs 4.66 lakh to an online job scam after a fraudulent app hacked his phone and accessed his parents’ accounts. Separately, in Udupi, Nisha B lost Rs 1.12 lakh in an investment scam after being persuaded by anonymous callers. Police have registered cases at Surathkal and Hiriyadka police stations to…
A French appeals court Thursday ordered the release of pro-Palestinian Lebanese militant Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, who has been imprisoned for 40 years for the 1982 killings of two foreign diplomats. In November last year, a French court ordered his release conditional on Abdallah leaving France.
