Corruption row: Uttarakhand CM suspends Haldwani supreintending engineer Peyjal Nigam

Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami’s government acts against misconduct. Shailesh Bagauli suspends Sujeet Kumar Vikas. Vikas is charged with accepting bribe for registering a firm. Sanjay Kumar alleges Vikas took ₹10 lakh in installments. The money went to a company linked to Vikas’s wife. Vikas did not respond to the allegations. His actions violated conduct rules.

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Big push to infra: Double-decker flyovers, metro expansion coming, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, on The Times of India, Bengaluru’s 41st anniversary, shared his vision for the city, recalling its serene past and acknowledging its current challenges in traffic and infrastructure. He emphasized the government’s commitment to addressing these issues through significant investments in infrastructure projects, while also stressing the importance of balanced urbanization and preserving…

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41st anniversary of The Times of India, Bengaluru: Charaiveti, Charaiveti; Bengaluru will keep moving, persevering and learning

The global world of work is undergoing significant shifts, impacting fiscal spending, hiring practices, and job security. While these forces affect the world, Bengaluru stands out as a thriving job market due to its diversification, meritocracy, and innovation. The city’s success is attributed to a combination of factors, including a supportive ecosystem and a culture…

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Donald Trump says Coca-Cola agrees to use cane sugar: What is cane sugar Coke or Mexican Coke, and is it healthier than regular Coke?

President Trump announced Coca-Cola’s potential switch to cane sugar, sparking interest in “cane sugar Coke” and “Mexican Coke.” While Coca-Cola acknowledged discussions, health experts caution that cane sugar may not be significantly healthier than high-fructose corn syrup. The move has political and economic implications, with potential benefits for sugarcane producers and concerns from corn refiners.

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Shutdowns of cellphone internet links sweep Russia, further limiting already-stifled net freedom

Cellphone internet shutdowns, purportedly to thwart Ukrainian drones, have become widespread across Russia, impacting daily life from Rostov-on-Don to Siberia. These disruptions, affecting payments, transportation, and access to essential services, are raising concerns about the Kremlin’s increasing control over the internet. Experts warn of the long-term consequences of these measures, which legitimize restrictions and curtail…

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