Bengaluru airport flies past 400-million passenger milestone as global traffic soars

Bengaluru airport’s new milestone Bengaluru: Marking a major milestone in its aviation journey, Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) surpassed the 400-million passenger mark in April since the start of its operations, cementing its position as one of the country’s most dynamic air hubs. The achievement comes on the back of a robust surge in international passenger…

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Why SIR has become more than a voter roll exercise for Congress | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has triggered deep anxiety within governing Congress, which is treating the drive as a high-stakes battle to preserve its foundational electoral math rather than a simple bureaucratic exercise.The political panic stems directly from the state’s delicate demographic balance. At the heart of the friction is the…

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Bengal to launch edit pption for Annapurna Yojana applicants | Kolkata News

Annapurna Yojana status watch Kolkata: The state govt is preparing to introduce an “edit” option on the Annapurna Yojana portal to address widespread complaints over rejected applications, officials said. This feature will allow applicants whose forms have been rejected to correct errors and update information without submitting fresh applications.In a meeting last week, chief secretary…

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Vijaya Mehta dies at 91: Anupam Kher mourns theatre legend, says, ‘She never raised her voice, she raised your standards’ |

Vijaya Mehta dies at 91: Anupam Kher mourns theatre legend, says, ‘She never raised her voice, she raised your standards’ (Image credits: Instagram) Veteran Indian theatre director, actor and filmmaker Vijaya Mehta passed away on Tuesday night due to age-related ailments. She was 91.Affectionately known as “Bai” in theatre circles, Mehta breathed her last at…

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ECHS polyclinic to boost healthcare access for 22,000 veterans in Buldhana | Pune News

Pune: The Army has initiated construction of a new polyclinic under the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) in Buldhana district, about 400 km from Pune, with the facility expected to benefit over 22,000 former servicemen and their families.Army officials said the groundbreaking ceremony for the polyclinic was held at Sagwan village recently. The land was…

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