Why does B'luru face waterlogging & flooding every time it rains?
Experts attribute this to decades of unplanned development spurred by the IT boom of the 1990s. "We've over-concretised Bengaluru, leaving no space for water to percolate," said civic activist V Ravichandar. “Low-lying areas are built upon, and roads are sometimes lower than drains..Our drainage was designed for 75 mm rainfall/hour, but...we see 120–130 mm/hour, overwhelming the system," he added.
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Experts attribute this to decades of unplanned development spurred by the IT boom of the 1990s. "We've over-concretised Bengaluru, leaving no space for water to percolate," said civic activist V Ravichandar. “Low-lying areas are built upon, and roads are sometimes lower than drains..Our drainage was designed for 75 mm rainfall/hour, but...we see 120–130 mm/hour, overwhelming the system," he added.
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'Spy' Jyoti Malhotra's online display picture under scanner over its background: Report
An online display picture used by YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, arrested on charges of spying, is being probed, News18 reported. The picture shows her standing in front of a board titled 'Qazigund', which is often called 'Gateway to Kashmir' and lies in J&K's militarily-sensitive Anantnag. This comes as reports suggest Jyoti's videos were used by Pakistani intelligence operatives to get information.
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An online display picture used by YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, arrested on charges of spying, is being probed, News18 reported. The picture shows her standing in front of a board titled 'Qazigund', which is often called 'Gateway to Kashmir' and lies in J&K's militarily-sensitive Anantnag. This comes as reports suggest Jyoti's videos were used by Pakistani intelligence operatives to get information.
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Jupiter was once twice its current size, then it shrank: Study
Jupiter, already the largest planet in our solar system at around 143,000 kilometres wide, was once more than twice its current size and later shrank, a study published in Nature Astronomy said. Its magnetic field may have been 50 times stronger during this early phase, the research added. These revelations come after analysing the orbits of Jupiter's smallest inner moons.
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Jupiter, already the largest planet in our solar system at around 143,000 kilometres wide, was once more than twice its current size and later shrank, a study published in Nature Astronomy said. Its magnetic field may have been 50 times stronger during this early phase, the research added. These revelations come after analysing the orbits of Jupiter's smallest inner moons.
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Central govt employees retiring a day before annual pay hike to get notional increment
Central government employees retiring a day before their annual pay hike date would be eligible to get notional increment for the purpose of calculating the pension admissible to them, an official order said. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling. The existing rules allow employees to choose either July 1 or January 1 as their increment date.
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03:21 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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Central government employees retiring a day before their annual pay hike date would be eligible to get notional increment for the purpose of calculating the pension admissible to them, an official order said. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling. The existing rules allow employees to choose either July 1 or January 1 as their increment date.
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Ukrainian forces would come 2nd even in contest of idiots: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the Ukrainian forces "would come second even in a contest of idiots". Accusing Ukrainian forces of "directly shelling and destroying" World War 2 monuments, he stated, "This gives us every reason to say that these are people with a neo-Nazi ideology". Putin said this during his visit to Russia's Kursk region.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the Ukrainian forces "would come second even in a contest of idiots". Accusing Ukrainian forces of "directly shelling and destroying" World War 2 monuments, he stated, "This gives us every reason to say that these are people with a neo-Nazi ideology". Putin said this during his visit to Russia's Kursk region.
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Suniel Shetty defends his remark on daughter Athiya not choosing 'comfort of C-section'
Suniel Shetty has defended his remark wherein he said he is proud of daughter Athiya for choosing to undergo normal delivery instead of choosing "the comfort of having a caesarean baby". "I [discussed] the importance of a young father...seeing his wife's delivery. That's what elevates his wife to a pedestal," he stated. "That's why mothers are considered 'devis'," Suniel added.
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03:40 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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Suniel Shetty has defended his remark wherein he said he is proud of daughter Athiya for choosing to undergo normal delivery instead of choosing "the comfort of having a caesarean baby". "I [discussed] the importance of a young father...seeing his wife's delivery. That's what elevates his wife to a pedestal," he stated. "That's why mothers are considered 'devis'," Suniel added.
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TMC's anti-Hindu cruelty exposed: BJP on report on Bengal violence
BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi said the probe committee's report revealed that a TMC leader was involved in the violence in Murshidabad that erupted last month. Trivedi said, "The report exposed TMC's anti-Hindu cruelty...The findings confirm...the violence was religiously motivated." "The chain of violence against Hindus by targeting them is...visible from Murshidabad to Pahalgam," he added.
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BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi said the probe committee's report revealed that a TMC leader was involved in the violence in Murshidabad that erupted last month. Trivedi said, "The report exposed TMC's anti-Hindu cruelty...The findings confirm...the violence was religiously motivated." "The chain of violence against Hindus by targeting them is...visible from Murshidabad to Pahalgam," he added.
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Startup's engineering internship offers ₹10 stipend due to bot error, gets 1,900 replies
An internship opening at Mumbai-based startup Faclon Labs for engineering graduates mentioned a monthly stipend of ₹10, which went viral on social media. The company later clarified that the internship offers a monthly stipend of ₹10,000 and that the earlier posting "crawled by Naukri.com bots which took ₹10/month erroneously". Despite the error, the offer received responses from 1,900 applicants.
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An internship opening at Mumbai-based startup Faclon Labs for engineering graduates mentioned a monthly stipend of ₹10, which went viral on social media. The company later clarified that the internship offers a monthly stipend of ₹10,000 and that the earlier posting "crawled by Naukri.com bots which took ₹10/month erroneously". Despite the error, the offer received responses from 1,900 applicants.
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Why does the stomach growl when a person is hungry?
Growling is more commonly associated with hunger because it is typically louder when the stomach and intestines are empty. When the stomach has been empty for a few hours, it begins to secrete a hormone called ghrelin. When this hormone reaches brain, it triggers feelings of hunger. As a result, the muscles in digestive system contract and cause these sounds.
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Growling is more commonly associated with hunger because it is typically louder when the stomach and intestines are empty. When the stomach has been empty for a few hours, it begins to secrete a hormone called ghrelin. When this hormone reaches brain, it triggers feelings of hunger. As a result, the muscles in digestive system contract and cause these sounds.
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Two boys, including a minor, hacked Indian govt sites during Op Sindoor; arrested in Gujarat
An 18-year-old named Jaseem Shahnawaz Ansari and a minor boy have been caught by Gujarat ATS for hacking Indian websites and posting anti-India messages during Operation Sindoor. Gujarat ATS said the two accused used to post proof of their hacks on their Telegram channels. They hacked websites by flooding them with online traffic, making the site unavailable to legitimate users.
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An 18-year-old named Jaseem Shahnawaz Ansari and a minor boy have been caught by Gujarat ATS for hacking Indian websites and posting anti-India messages during Operation Sindoor. Gujarat ATS said the two accused used to post proof of their hacks on their Telegram channels. They hacked websites by flooding them with online traffic, making the site unavailable to legitimate users.
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Ola Krutrim techie who died by suicide asked roommate to tell family he died in accident: Police
Ola Krutrim techie Nikhil Somwanshi, who allegedly died by suicide, had texted his friend to inform his family and others that he had died in an accident, police said. The roommate then traced Nikhil's last live location and found his slippers near Bengaluru's Agara Lake. Earlier, a colleague linked Nikhil's death to "extreme work pressure" in a Reddit post.
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Ola Krutrim techie Nikhil Somwanshi, who allegedly died by suicide, had texted his friend to inform his family and others that he had died in an accident, police said. The roommate then traced Nikhil's last live location and found his slippers near Bengaluru's Agara Lake. Earlier, a colleague linked Nikhil's death to "extreme work pressure" in a Reddit post.
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EU adopts 4 sets of new Russia sanctions
The European Union on Tuesday adopted four sets of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, including a 17th package targeting Moscow's shadow fleet, and measures related to chemical weapons, human rights, and hybrid threats. The sanctions will reportedly impact over 130 individuals and entities. Notably, the EU has been progressively cracking down on Russia's shadow fleet of tankers.
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The European Union on Tuesday adopted four sets of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, including a 17th package targeting Moscow's shadow fleet, and measures related to chemical weapons, human rights, and hybrid threats. The sanctions will reportedly impact over 130 individuals and entities. Notably, the EU has been progressively cracking down on Russia's shadow fleet of tankers.
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Pakistan plans to seek $4.9 billion in loans
Pakistan is preparing to borrow $4.9 billion from international banks to meet its external financing needs and strengthen its foreign exchange reserves after failing to achieve its growth target, according to reports. Pakistan achieved a growth rate of just 2.68% against the projected 3.6%, reports added. This comes after IMF approved two bailout packages worth $2.4 billion for the country.
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Pakistan is preparing to borrow $4.9 billion from international banks to meet its external financing needs and strengthen its foreign exchange reserves after failing to achieve its growth target, according to reports. Pakistan achieved a growth rate of just 2.68% against the projected 3.6%, reports added. This comes after IMF approved two bailout packages worth $2.4 billion for the country.
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NCW seeks probe into sexual abuse allegations against DMK worker
National Commission for Women (NCW) took suo motu cognisance of a media report alleging sexual harassment involving a DMK worker in Tamil Nadu. NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar termed the allegations as "disturbing" and wrote to Tamil Nadu DGP demanding an immediate, impartial, and transparent investigation. The wife of the accused claimed that he forced girls to "sleep with politicians".
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04:01 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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National Commission for Women (NCW) took suo motu cognisance of a media report alleging sexual harassment involving a DMK worker in Tamil Nadu. NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar termed the allegations as "disturbing" and wrote to Tamil Nadu DGP demanding an immediate, impartial, and transparent investigation. The wife of the accused claimed that he forced girls to "sleep with politicians".
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Maha village gets public transport for 1st time since Independence
A passenger bus rolled into a remote Naxal-affected village in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district for the first time since Independence, News18 reported. The initiative aims to improve access to healthcare, education, economic opportunities, and overall development in the Katejhari village. "This is not just a bus, but a means of development for the people of this village," a police official said.
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A passenger bus rolled into a remote Naxal-affected village in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district for the first time since Independence, News18 reported. The initiative aims to improve access to healthcare, education, economic opportunities, and overall development in the Katejhari village. "This is not just a bus, but a means of development for the people of this village," a police official said.
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Teens behind cyberattacks on govt sites during Operation Sindoor failed Class 12
Jaseem Shahnawaz Ansari and a minor, arrested for cyberattacks on Indian government websites during Operation Sindoor, have both failed Class 12, Gujarat ATS said. "They became experts in cyber activities in past 6-8 months. They've learned Python and other languages...and identified tools and applications to launch DDoS attacks," ATS said. The minor is almost 18 years old, it added.
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Jaseem Shahnawaz Ansari and a minor, arrested for cyberattacks on Indian government websites during Operation Sindoor, have both failed Class 12, Gujarat ATS said. "They became experts in cyber activities in past 6-8 months. They've learned Python and other languages...and identified tools and applications to launch DDoS attacks," ATS said. The minor is almost 18 years old, it added.
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Heatwave warning issued for several states, list released
Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely in isolated pockets of West Rajasthan during May 21-23. Heatwave conditions are also likely in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, east Rajasthan during May 21-23; west Rajasthan on May 24- 25; south Uttar Pradesh and north Madhya Pradesh on May 21-22. Hot and humid weather is likely to prevail over Odisha.
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Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely in isolated pockets of West Rajasthan during May 21-23. Heatwave conditions are also likely in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, east Rajasthan during May 21-23; west Rajasthan on May 24- 25; south Uttar Pradesh and north Madhya Pradesh on May 21-22. Hot and humid weather is likely to prevail over Odisha.
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Red carpet laid out for CM in rain-hit B'luru, removed after criticism
Bengaluru civic officials laid out a red carpet in front of an open stormwater drain in HBR Layout ahead of CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar’s visit to the rain-hit area. The move drew criticism from locals and BJP, given the damage and inconvenience caused to residents across the city amid flooding. The carpet was removed following the criticism.
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Bengaluru civic officials laid out a red carpet in front of an open stormwater drain in HBR Layout ahead of CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar’s visit to the rain-hit area. The move drew criticism from locals and BJP, given the damage and inconvenience caused to residents across the city amid flooding. The carpet was removed following the criticism.
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Man plots to kill romantic rival, feed body to pigs; caught after hiring undercover FBI agent
A 57-year-old man from US' New York has pled guilty to a murder-for-hire scheme wherein he planned to murder his romantic rival, the father of his former lover's child, and then feed his body to pigs. However, the murder plot was thwarted as the pig farmer, whom the accused hired to dispose of the body, was an undercover FBI agent.
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04:44 pm Wednesday, 21 May, 2025
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A 57-year-old man from US' New York has pled guilty to a murder-for-hire scheme wherein he planned to murder his romantic rival, the father of his former lover's child, and then feed his body to pigs. However, the murder plot was thwarted as the pig farmer, whom the accused hired to dispose of the body, was an undercover FBI agent.
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What is Russia's shadow fleet, the target of latest EU sanctions?
The European Union on Tuesday imposed sanctions on Russia's 'shadow fleet' over the war in Ukraine. As per The Guardian, the Russian shadow fleet is a collection of around 500 old and uninsured secret oil tankers. The EU says Moscow uses this fleet to secretly export oil to other countries, dodging sanctions. The new sanctions target 189 shadow fleet vessels.
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The European Union on Tuesday imposed sanctions on Russia's 'shadow fleet' over the war in Ukraine. As per The Guardian, the Russian shadow fleet is a collection of around 500 old and uninsured secret oil tankers. The EU says Moscow uses this fleet to secretly export oil to other countries, dodging sanctions. The new sanctions target 189 shadow fleet vessels.
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