Hundreds of Bengaluru students face trouble as traffic delays school buses during exams

Coronation Street fans think they've rumbled Ross Wilkes' end as they 'switch off' over child target

Ross Wilkes' latest move has left Corrie fans horrified

Asian Games 2026 Opening Ceremony Time: When will Nagoya opening ceremony begin and who will carry India’s flag?

Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Singh Toor will lead India at the opening ceremony. The Asian Games opening ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday. Bhaker made history at the Paris Olympics with two medals. Toor has won gold medals in men's shot put previously. They will carry the Indian flag for the event in Japan.

Asian Games 2026: India's men's soft tennis team advances to quarter-finals

India secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the Asian Games 2026 soft tennis competition. The team achieved this by finishing second in Group C with two victories. They began with a win against Laos and then lost to Chinese Taipei. India bounced back decisively, defeating Mongolia to advance. This marks a significant achievement for the Indian soft tennis contingent.

‘Don’t touch them’: Bird flu confirmed after 400 found dead at nature reserve

More than 400 birds have died at a popular nature reserve where part of the site is closed and visitors have been warned not to touch them.

What happened to Kent’s one-of-a-kind giraffe hotel?

Plans for a new hotel where guests could dine with giraffes are in limbo - despite a 9,000-strong waiting list.

Prisoner stabbed fellow inmate in head with pen after being told to be quiet

A violent prisoner who once threw a kettle of boiling water at a guard has now admitted stabbing a fellow inmate in the head 10 times with a pen.

‘It's devastating’: Family’s heartbreak at death of much-loved mum-of-three aged 30

A family have been left devastated by the death of a much-loved mum-of-three aged just 30.

Missing Lillia search LIVE as mum issues plea to Bolton girl, 13, one week after she vanished - updates

An urgent appeal has again been issued for 13-year-old Lillia

Hundreds of Bengaluru students face trouble as traffic delays school buses during exams

Schoolchildren travelling through Bengaluru’s Varthur-Gunjur corridor faced severe traffic delays on Thursday, with one 4-km journey taking 2.5 hours. Parents said school buses were delayed and students reached mid-term examinations anxious, while evening journeys took even longer. Residents blamed bottlenecks, damaged roads, heavy vehicles and poor traffic management, with some parents abandoning school buses for two-wheelers.

‘A parish council won’t sort out Britain’s immigration issues…’

After a village voted to leave the UK over asylum seekers, columnist Robert Boddy says it looks like Passport to Pimlico is getting a remake.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on India's FTAs, WTO reform, and why the status quo isn't an option

In New Mexico, 10,388 homes received free weatherization upgrades; the program reports 27% lower energy use and $210-$250 in annual utility savings

New Mexico's Energy$mart program provides complimentary home weatherization services, enabling residents to cut their utility bills by more than 25%. Since its launch in 2010, it has positively impacted thousands of families, offering notable annual savings. Beyond financial rewards, this program enhances indoor air quality and alleviates household stress, while also benefiting the environment by conserving resources and reducing carbon emissions, exemplifying how government action can improve lives.