‘Created by nature’: DK Shivakumar blames vehicles, traffic, rain for Bengaluru’s pothole-riddled roads; 7,000 already fixed, says DY CM

Karnataka’s Deputy CM, DK Shivakumar, attributes Bengaluru’s pothole problem to natural causes like heavy rain and traffic, countering criticism of negligence. Despite repairing over 7,000 potholes, thousands remain, prompting a police report and citizen involvement. Shivakumar also refuted claims of IT companies leaving due to poor infrastructure, asserting the government won’t be threatened.

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Shammi Kapoor used the web before it came to India; the creator of the Kapoor family website is still online today

Shammi Kapoor, the iconic Bollywood star, was also a tech enthusiast who embraced the internet long before it became mainstream in India. He established an online presence in the early 1990s and even created a website dedicated to the Kapoor family, showcasing his foresight and passion for preserving cinematic history in the digital realm. The…

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UP cleric rapes, impregnates 14-year-old madrassa student; held

A 14-year-old girl was allegedly repeatedly raped and impregnated by a 32-year-old cleric inside a Saharanpur madrassa over several months. The horrific abuse surfaced when she complained of abdominal pain. Police have arrested the accused, who reportedly threatened the victim. Authorities are now investigating his family’s involvement and questioning other students, with the cleric’s brother…

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