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Get the appGetThe 308-wheeled ‘Bahubali Truck’ transported a 200-tonne vacuum boiler from Belgium to Lakhimpur-Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, taking six months. The truck moved at 4-5 km/h, covering 10-20 km daily through Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar. The boiler is for India’s first polylactic acid-based bioplastic plant at Kumbhi. The journey attracted public attention along the route.
Deccan Herald··Lakhimpur-Kheri
PoliticsPhoto: The News MinuteKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has approved prosecuting suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, former Controller of Examinations at KPSC, for allegedly leaking Veterinary Officers' recruitment exam papers. Gangwar is accused of leaking questions and answers via middleman Basavaraj Kannale, who reportedly collected Rs 1.5 crore from candidates, with Rs 1.3 crore given to Gangwar. Shivakumar emphasized the government's commitment to transparency and fairness in recruitment.
The News Minute··Bengaluru
BusinessPhoto: ET Energy PowerKEC International has secured contracts worth ₹2,872 crore from PGCIL for the design, supply, and installation of 765 kV high-voltage transmission lines. These recent wins have helped the company achieve a year-to-date order intake exceeding ₹13,500 crore, marking a significant growth in its business.
ET Energy Power·
SciencePhoto: News18 HindiFarmers in Mithilanchal are troubled by an invisible pest attacking cauliflower crops. These pests are visible in the morning but disappear during the day. Agricultural scientists advise farmers to monitor their fields in the morning to correctly identify the pests and avoid spraying pesticides without expert guidance.
News18 Hindi·
PoliticsPhoto: Prabhat KhabarFormer Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah stated in Baramulla that Pakistan raises the Kashmir issue internationally, which helps protect Kashmiris. He criticized the central government and expressed distrust in Delhi's intentions. BJP countered by urging Abdullah to visit Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to see the situation himself. Abdullah also highlighted concerns about Jammu and Kashmir's healthcare system during his speech.
Prabhat Khabar··Baramulla
BusinessPhoto: TOI WorldA $69.5 million oceanfront mansion in Golden Beach, Florida, has set a local sales record. The 17,500-square-foot estate was bought by Delaware-based Meridian Coast LLC, reportedly connected to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. If confirmed, this purchase would add to Bezos' estimated $234 million real estate holdings on Indian Creek Island near Miami.
TOI World··Golden Beach
Deccan Herald··Lakhimpur-Kheri
The 308-wheeled ‘Bahubali Truck’ transported a 200-tonne vacuum boiler from Belgium to Lakhimpur-Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, taking six months. The truck moved at 4-5 km/h, covering 10-20 km daily through Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar. The boiler is for India’s first polylactic acid-based bioplastic plant at Kumbhi. The journey attracted public attention along the route.
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