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IRCTC offering a glimpse into the ‘divine south’ on Bharat Gaurav train. Here’s more…
A special Bharat Gaurav train has been announced for travellers to South India, from Bihar, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.
Unemployment rate surges in May, says PLFS report
On 16 June 2025, the Ministry of Statistics released its Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) – a Monthly Bulletin for the Month of May 2025. The key finding of the report shows that there is an increase in the unemployment rate in May in comparison with April 2025.
‘Griha-kshetre, Yuddha-kshetre’: Hike in minority housing quota ups political heat in Karnataka
A political firestorm erupted in Karnataka on Thursday after the state cabinet approved a 5 percent increase in the housing quota for minority communities — from 10 to 15 — under various urban and rural housing schemes.
Now, higher quota for minorities in government urban housing
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has said that the government was increasing quota for minorities in urban housing built by the Housing Department to 15 percent from the earlier 10 percent.
The following trains stand cancelled temporarily…
South Western Railway will be temporarily cancelling the following Weekly Express Special trains due to operational reasons, an official release has said.
Open to naming one Metro station after Field Marshal K M Cariappa: Deputy CM
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has said that he will discuss with the Chief Minister the possibility of naming one Metro station in Bengaluru after Field Marshal KM Cariappa.
South Western Railway GM inspects Belagavi station, assesses infrastructure works
Mukul Saran Mathur, General Manager of the South Western Railway recently conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Belagavi Railway Station to assess progress of ongoing infrastructure works.
From commute to crisis: Court ruling grounds bike taxis in Karnataka
A verdict by the Karnataka High Court has effectively suspended bike taxi operations from June 16, 2025.
Ahmedabad plane crash: What is a ‘Mayday’ call and why it’s the last cry for help in mid-air emergencies
A routine transcontinental flight turned into a nightmare when Air India Flight AI-171, en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed in the Meghani Nagar locality shortly after take-off on Thursday afternoon.
Indian Railways offers special trains between Bengaluru and ‘World Yoga Capital’ Rishikesh
In view of increased passenger demand, the Railway Board has approved operation of Train Nos. 06597/06598 Yesvantpur–Yog Nagari Rishikesh–Yesvantpur Express Special, an official release has said.
