Layoff jitters: As Bengaluru techies flock to office, traffic worsens on Outer Ring Road; engineers say, ‘we need better infrastructure, not just WFH’

Bengaluru’s tech sector faces increased traffic congestion on Outer Ring Road, worsened by job insecurity and fear of layoffs. Employees are prioritizing office presence, leading to a 20-45% rise in vehicular flow at tech parks. Traffic police propose work-from-home on Wednesdays, while commuters emphasize the need for improved infrastructure to alleviate the gridlock.

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‘Jolly LLB 3’ box office collection day 5: The Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi film sees growth on Tuesday, crosses Rs 65 crore

Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi’s ‘Jolly LLB 3’ witnessed a decent opening, grossing ₹12.5 crore on its first day. Positive word-of-mouth fueled a significant 50% growth on Saturday, followed by further gains on Sunday. Despite an expected Monday dip to ₹5.5 crore due to Navratri festivities, the film rebounded on Tuesday, earning ₹6.5 crore, benefiting…

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Youth killed, another injured after sambar deer leaps onto motorcycle in Karnataka

A tragic accident near Shankaranarayana resulted in the death of a 22-year-old youth, Shreyas, and injuries to his friend Vignesh when their motorcycle collided with a sambar deer. The incident occurred as they were returning from Kamalashile Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple. Shreyas succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital, and the deer also…

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‘I felt like garbage’: Travis Kelce takes full blame after brutal collision knocked Kansas City Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy out in Brazil game

In the Kansas City Chiefs’ season opener, Travis Kelce collided with rookie Xavier Worthy, causing a shoulder injury that sidelined Worthy. Kelce took responsibility, expressing frustration and acknowledging Worthy’s importance to the team’s offense. Despite the setback, Kelce aimed to rally the team, highlighting the need for improved performance and a stronger start.

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Texas DACA ruling could strip Dreamers of their right to work and access to education: Here’s why it matters nationwide

A recent US court ruling could strip over 90,000 DACA recipients in Texas of their legal right to work and access in-state tuition. The Fifth Circuit decision targets key protections under the 2022 DACA regulation, applying only within Texas. The change could impact education, employment, and economic stability across the state. Experts warn the consequences…

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