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The average duration to traverse 10 km in Bengaluru was 30 minutes and 10 seconds, which is 50 seconds more than it was in 2023

A devastating wildfire in Los Angeles, fueled by high winds and dry conditions, has resulted in 11 fatalities, destroyed thousands of homes, and forced widespread evacuations. The Santa Ana winds, alongside drought-like conditions and rapid urbanization, exacerbated the fire's spread, overwhelming firefighting efforts. Authorities are investigating the fire hydrants' failures during critical moments.

State’s interests, impact on environment being ignored, says government. An estimated 745 million tonnes of sand deposits are present in the Kerala coast

Committee members will personally give away cheques to the kin of deceased and those injured in A.P., Tamil Nadu and Kerala

The armed forces had already grounded it; civil operators include BSF, Jharkhand government and Mauritian Police Force

The 20-member strong Anaswaram engages in making terracotta products throughout the year

The release of funds on such a large scale is a bold step taken by the government, which is overcoming the impediments in its path one by one, says Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav

Novak Djokovic has enlisted Andy Murray as his new coach for the Australian Open, marking a surprising collaboration between the two long-time rivals. The partnership is seen as a move by Djokovic to gain an edge in his pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title.

Juna Akhara expelled mahant Kaushal Giri for accepting a 13-year-old girl as a 'donation' from her family and initiating her as a monk. The girl was returned to her family, and a new age limit of 22 years has been set for women seeking sainthood. This decision followed objections from top saints and legal concerns.

In Dhanbad, Jharkhand, the principal of a private school allegedly instructed 80 girls to remove their shirts for writing messages on them during a 'pen day' celebration. The district administration has initiated an investigation. A committee including various district officials will probe the incident, with appropriate actions to follow based on their findings.

Dhankhar says employees, particularly those in premier services, continued in service even after their superannuation, by getting some ad hoc positions

Akasa received three aircraft in 2024 after adding an aircraft per month for two years; pilots expect training timelines to spill over before they can start flying

A widow and her two children in Chandausi, Uttar Pradesh, were forcefully evicted from their home after authorities claimed it encroached on a historic stepwell discovered last month. Despite being issued a notice with a 24-hour deadline, they were evicted within an hour. The family alleges their property documents are legitimate, while officials say they are fake.