600 gelatin sticks, 100 detonators seized from car in Bengaluru; 1 held

In Oirschot, retired wind turbine blades have been creatively repurposed into a noise barrier, effectively reducing sound levels to match that of traditional concrete walls. Known as Blade Barrier, this pioneering initiative is undergoing rigorous testing and evaluation of its practicality, maintenance needs, and environmental impact, with trials expected to persist until the conclusion of…

US Open players face a potential $50,000 fine for skipping mandatory post-match media duties, even after elimination. The lesser-known rule covers press conferences and broadcaster interviews, with illness or injury providing exceptions. The requirement has previously caused controversy, most notably when Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open in 2021 after refusing to participate in…

The Bharatiya Janata Party has rejected Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of police excesses. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra stated no bullets were fired during the protest. He accused Gandhi of spreading a false narrative and using students politically. Patra also questioned Gandhi’s selective focus on certain student groups. The party maintained that ministers attend Parliament when their…