December 5, 2025

Bengaluru Metro Faces Calls for Safety Doors After Fatal Track Incident

After a deadly metro track incident in Bengaluru, commuters push for Platform Screen Doors at all stations. BMRCL says costs and challenges block retrofit on old lines but plans to install PSDs on new routes.

December 5, 2025

New U-turn Near GKVK Cuts Bengaluru Commute by 1.5 km, Eases Traffic

A new U-turn near GKVK has reduced travel distance for commuters from Airport Road by over 1.5 km. The change eases traffic jams at Byatarayanapura junction by splitting busy traffic into manageable points.

December 5, 2025

Eight Red Sanders Smugglers Arrested with 12 Logs in Annamayya Forest Crackdown

Police caught eight red sanders smugglers and seized 12 logs in Annamayya district's Sanipaya forest. The suspects tried to escape but were arrested and taken for questioning.

December 5, 2025

Namibia Fails to Lift Global Ban on Rhino Horn Trade at CITES Meeting

Namibia's plans to lift the international ban on rhino horn and elephant ivory trade were rejected at CITES. Despite owning huge horn stockpiles, Namibia couldn't win the two-thirds votes needed. Rhino deaths and poaching remain a big worry for conservationists worldwide.

December 5, 2025

Karnataka urged to form Sannati Development Authority and boost Buddhist heritage tourism

Karnataka's Boudha Sahitya Mattu Sanskrutika Parishat demands the state government create Sannati Development Authority and fund nine key Buddhist sites to promote tourism.