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Bengaluru : Frustrated by Bengaluru’s worsening traffic congestion, pothole-ridden roads and damaged footpaths, a 14-year-old boy from the city has developed a unique tech-based solution aimed at improving civic infrastructure. The teenager, Surya Utkarsh, has created an innovative mobile application called ‘RASTHE’, which works in a style similar to the popular dating app Tinder. The app is now gaining massive attention on social media for its creative approach towards solving one of Bengaluru ’s biggest urban problems. Surya shared details of the application through his X account, where his post quickly went viral and drew praise from netizens. According to the young developer, the app allows citizens to upload photographs of damaged roads, broken pavements and missing footpaths across the city. Users can then rate the condition of the roads and footpaths through a swipe-based interface similar to dating applications. If a road or footpath is in good condition, users can s...

Mangaluru : A shocking and unusual incident has surfaced in the Kavoor area of Mangaluru, where diesel has reportedly seeped into the wells of three residential houses, triggering panic among local residents. Laboratory tests conducted on the contaminated water samples have confirmed the presence of nearly 28 percent diesel content, raising serious concerns over groundwater pollution and public safety in the area. According to residents, the problem first came to light when a strong diesel -like smell began emanating from the well water during daily use. Initially suspected to be ordinary contamination, the situation turned alarming after a thick oily layer was seen floating on the surface of the water. Locals later conducted a simple test by dipping paper into the water and setting it on fire, only to find that it ignited instantly, indicating the presence of flammable fuel substances in the wells. Residents claim that despite repeatedly emptying and cleaning the wells using ...

Kolar: A tragic incident claimed the lives of a father and his two young sons after they drowned in a farm pond at Nakkanahalli village in Malur taluk of Kolar district on Sunday, May 17. The deceased have been identified as Srinivas (40) and his sons Chetan (13) and Rajesh (8). A case has been registered at Masti Police Station. According to police, the heartbreaking incident occurred when Srinivas had taken his children to a farm pond to teach them swimming during the weekend holiday. Police said the family had gone near an agricultural pond belonging to a local resident identified as Bhairappa. During the visit, Srinivas allegedly slipped and fell into the deep water. In an attempt to rescue him, the two children also entered the pond and all three drowned. “Preliminary investigation indicates that the father had taken the children to the pond to teach them swimming. It appears they accidentally slipped into the water and could not come out,” a police officer said....

Bengaluru: Four African women housed at a shelter home in the city escaped by breaking a window, police said on Sunday. The incident took place between 3 am and 6 am on May 11 at the ‘Home of Hope’ shelter run by New Ark Mission of India at Doddagubbi in north Bengaluru, they said. According to a complaint filed by Srinivas N, the manager of the shelter home, the institution housed foreign nationals staying in Bengaluru under the directions of the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO). “In our shelter home, there were 22 male foreign nationals and 18 female foreign nationals who were brought from various police stations in Bengaluru,” the complainant stated. Of this, four women, identified as Topista Kwikiriza, Nagawa Sheillah alias Tibiwa Irena, Safina Nakanyike, and Fitina Nzeyimana, allegedly escaped from the shelter home by breaking a window. “After searching for them everywhere and failing to get any information, I came t...

Bengaluru: The Federation of Muslim Organisations in Karnataka has questioned the state government over what it described as unfulfilled promises during its three years in power, stating that several key concerns of the Muslim community remain unresolved. Convention focused on unresolved Muslim community issues At a convention organised at Town Hall in Bengaluru on Saturday, May 16, under the theme, “What promises did the Congress government make? What has it delivered? What next?”, leaders from nearly 48 Muslim organisations representing both North and South Karnataka demanded clarity and accountability from the government. Also Read Rift brewing between Karnataka Muslims, Siddaramaiah government Speakers at the gathering expressed concern over issues such as Waqf disputes, educational opportunities, reservation-related matters and the hijab issue, saying these continue to remain major challenges for the community. Joint spokesperson of the federation, Tanveer Ah...

Bengaluru: P P Chaudhary, Chairman of the JPC on ‘One Nation, One Election,’ said on Saturday that holding State Assembly and Lok Sabha elections simultaneously is in the country’s best interest. He said that if this shared system is successfully implemented, the country will have a stable framework for the next 100 years. “‘One Nation, One Election’ must be implemented. Holding State Assembly and Lok Sabha elections at the same time is in the country’s best interest,” he told reporters. Voting won’t take place on single day but in phases: JPC chief He clarified that ‘One Nation, One Election’ does not mean all voting will take place on a single day. Instead, elections will be held in phases, based on the Election Commission’s convenience. The Lok Sabha member also called it a major electoral reform that future generations will remember, as it will help achieve the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’. Also Read One Nation One Election proposal threatens federal s...

Raichur: A shocking case of theft involving men disguised as holy saints has created panic in Sindhanur town of Raichur district after a medical shop owner was allegedly hypnotised and robbed of cash and gold ornaments in broad daylight. The entire incident, which has now surfaced through CCTV footage, has raised concerns about a gang of fraudsters targeting innocent people in the name of religion and spirituality. Case details According to police, the incident took place at “Sai Medicals,” a pharmacy located on one of the busy roads in Sindhanur town. A man dressed like a Hindu saint reportedly entered the medical shop seeking drinking water, claiming to be exhausted due to the intense heat. The shop owner, Vishnudattu, moved by sympathy and religious respect, reportedly offered the man chilled water from the refrigerator. After drinking the water, the fake saint allegedly began blessing the owner and his family, claiming that prosperity and happiness would soon ente...