Row Over National Song In Karnataka As Minister Challenges Opposition Over Reciting All Stanzas

A Bengaluru CEO took matters into his own hands by repairing a broken footpath using his own money after civic authorities failed to act on his complaints. Facing persistent civic apathy and inaction over the city's pothole and pedestrian safety issues, the resident spent 2,700 rupees from his personal pocket to construct a cement ramp at a damaged junction on his daily walking route. He stated that he had previously raised a ticket on the BBMP portal and reached out to helplines, but received only automated responses. Arranging raw materials and labour through a friend, he completed the repair work himself to make the pavement accessible for pedestrians, wheelchairs, and strollers.

A former Tamil Nadu Education Minister is facing raids in connection with an alleged 100-crore scam involving government clearances and certificates for private schools. The investigation, conducted by the Central Crime Branch, follows earlier arrests in the case. Raids were carried out at the residence in Trichy. The opposition party has hit back, alleging political targeting and stating that they will prove their innocence in court.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s planned public appearance outside London’s iconic Shard skyscraper was cancelled on Tuesday after police raised crowd-safety concerns, disappointing hundreds of supporters who had gathered and waited for hours to see him.

A planned fan meet in London has been cancelled over public safety and crowd management concerns after hundreds gathered outside The Shard hotel, prompting police intervention. London's Metropolitan Police advised against proceeding with the gathering due to disruptions to commuters and proximity to a nearby hospital. The political party TVK issued a statement on X requesting supporters not to assemble outside the hotel and expressing regret for the inconvenience. The development comes during a UK tour aimed at attracting investments, which saw the signing of investment deals worth 12,300 crore rupees expected to generate over 9,400 jobs, alongside recollections of past crowd surges at Chennai airport.