In an engaging Instagram video, Thejaswini Reddy shared her transformative journey across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Dubai. She recounted how Bengaluru broadened her horizons with its rich cultural mosaic, while in Hyderabad she embraced independence through her management of groceries and chores. Her transition to Dubai revealed the critical role of professional networking, teaching her valuable lessons through job application hurdles. Each city uniquely shaped her personal and professional identity.

On Thursday, various groups protested in Bengaluru against the special intensive revision of voter rolls. The protesters included activists, student organizations, and digital influencers voicing their concerns about transparency. They raised concerns about the process potentially excluding genuine voters and demanded a return to paper ballots. Key participants included YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and actor-activist Prakash Raj. The movement highlights issues surrounding voter registration and electoral integrity ahead of future elections.

The Supreme Court has ordered new elections in 50 municipal wards across Punjab. This decision follows a report detailing significant obstruction during the nomination process. The report highlighted incidents of candidates experiencing threats, assaults, and destruction of nomination papers. Fresh elections will take place in 28 wards in Patiala district and 22 in Moga. The local body elections originally occurred on December 21, 2024.

Five people, including two children, were injured after gas leaked from a cylinder pipe and triggered a flare-up at a hostel on the IIT Bombay campus in Mumbai’s Powai on Thursday night. The injured were taken to Rajawadi Hospital, with four later shifted to Kasturba Hospital for treatment.

Five people, including two children, were injured after gas leaked from a cylinder pipe and triggered a flare-up at a hostel on the IIT Bombay campus in Mumbai’s Powai on Thursday night. The injured were taken to Rajawadi Hospital, with four later shifted to Kasturba Hospital for treatment.

“When City went down to 10 men, I really felt United would find a way. Seeing Haaland score after all that VAR drama was painful as a United fan,” Chahal said.

Opposition INDIA bloc MPs faced police resistance during their protest march towards the Election Commission's office. After a meeting, they decided to visit Raj Ghat instead to observe a prayer. Prominent leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge participated in the prayer, highlighting issues with the Modi government. The number of attending MPs decreased compared to previous days, indicating some divisions within the bloc.

Opposition INDIA bloc MPs faced police resistance during their protest march towards the Election Commission's office. After a meeting, they decided to visit Raj Ghat instead to observe a prayer. Prominent leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge participated in the prayer, highlighting issues with the Modi government. The number of attending MPs decreased compared to previous days, indicating some divisions within the bloc.

Microsoft stock fell nearly 2% as the US targeted Microsoft’s green card filings for H-1B workers, while Italy opened an investigation into Microsoft-owned gaming companies over virtual currencies, consumer protection and gaming practices.

The Centre plans to significantly change the regulations governing animal experimentation. The proposed rules aim to allow institutional ethics panels to approve most experiments. Currently, only small animal experiments can be approved at the institutional level while larger ones require central oversight.