Bengaluru: Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) officials have identified several technical and design challenges in adopting full solar traction for the upcoming Blue Line.Responding to a study by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) that has proposed running the corridor entirely on solar power, BMRCL officials, addressing a seminar on the study, on Tuesday said solar traction is not a part of the detailed project report (DPR) on which the Blue Line is being implemented. “Of course, the study has revealed half the information and it gives us … an opportunity to really think about how we can best implement this. But there are some challenges that need to be resolved before we draw conclusions,” said Dodde Gowda, chief engineer (traction), BMRCL.Namma MetroThe Blue Line corridor, when completed, will be 55 km long and will stretch from Central Silk Board to Kempegowda International Airport in North Bengaluru. It will also serve the Outer Ring Road (ORR), which is home to a large number of technology parks in the city.Gowda said rooftop solar capacity estimates will need to be reevaluated based on feasibility and installation best practices, citing prior experience where vendor assessments led to “heavily undercuts” of initial expectations. He said lack of space for expansion between KR Pura and Central Silk Board was another limiting factor.“Only at four stations do we have this extra space for installation of solar equipment and instruments. For the remaining stations, the layout has already been done; it is at a very advanced stage and now the equipment is being moved to these substations for installation as we are working on a very tight target,” Gowda informed.He said BMRCL is already implementing solar initiatives on other corridors including the Yellow Line and Green Line extension along Kanakapura Road.On financing, Gowda said solar traction has not been included in the DPR cost and would require alternative models such as public-private partnership. He said private parties currently install and operate solar systems and are paid for production, but would need to raise additional funds to scale it up for traction.He also highlighted the need for a dedicated technical study on injecting solar power into the 33kV network of the Metro. Beyond solar panels, components such as cables, transformers and switchgear will be needed, officials said.

Komalpreet Kaur, a 19-year-old Indian student, died after being hit by a car and trapped under it in Perth, Australia. The accident happened at the Bentley Plaza car park on the Albany Highway near John Street at around 11.30pm last Saturday. When Komalpreet was taken to Royal Perth Hospital she was alive with serious injuries. He later died in the hospital. The 19-year-old driver of the blue Hyundai i30 hatchback has not yet been charged and is part of the investigation. Witnesses told 9News the driver was known to the women and was pleading with people to call an ambulance.Nathan Burge, who was present when Kaur was hit by the car, said he heard a loud bang. “I just started yelling, ‘Any man, any man’, I’m pointing at people, blocking them, ‘Any man, any man’, I wanted to turn that car over,” he said. “We got 10 to 12 good people on it…we got [the car] Up and someone pulled him out.A woman from the crowd came in and began giving CPR before taking Kaur to hospital, where she later died.A fundraiser was set up with the goal of raising $50K (Australian), but has now surpassed the goal as over $82k has been raised. “It is with great sadness that we share the heartbreaking loss of Komalpreet Kaur, a beautiful young woman, 19, who tragically died in a car accident in Perth, Australia,” wrote fundraiser organizer Harpinder Singh Kaler.It said, “Komalpreet was full of life, kindness and dreams for the future. Her sudden passing has left her family and friends devastated and struggling to cope with this unimaginable tragedy.”“We are raising funds to support Komalpreet’s family during this incredibly difficult time. Donations will help cover funeral expenses, memorial arrangements and the significant costs involved in bringing her body back to India so she can be laid to rest with her loved ones in her homeland. This has been a heavy burden for the family emotionally and financially. Any contribution, no matter how small, will provide much-needed support and help return Komalpreet to her family. Will do.”Komalpreet is a resident of Ludhiana who was studying nursing in Perth and was also working part time. His father Amrik Singh is a retired Subedar from the Indian Army.

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing investigation over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday announced a series of institutional, technical and administrative reforms, while Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the preparations for the upcoming NEET (UG) re-exam and tighten security arrangements in states.These reforms come weeks after the NEET-UG exam was canceled on May 3 following allegations that parts of the question paper were leaked ahead of the exam. The controversy revived concerns over exam security after earlier irregularities involving NEET 2024, including allegations of paper leaks, grace marks controversy, questionable perfect scores and claims of organized malpractice networks operating in several states.The NTA said it has initiated measures to strengthen its “leadership team, institutional capacity and oversight mechanisms” in line with the recommendations of the high-level expert committee headed by former ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan.As part of the restructuring, four senior officers, including two Joint Secretary level officers designated as Additional Directors General, have been deployed to the agency to improve administrative oversight and operational monitoring. NTA has also advertised three specialist leadership positions – Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and General Manager (Human Resources) – aimed at modernizing the examination system, institutional governance and internal accountability structures.According to the agency, the proposed CTO will oversee the complete digital examination ecosystem, including confidential question paper management, AI-powered integrity controls, biometric and facial authentication systems, cyber security safeguards and anomaly analysis designed to detect suspicious patterns during examinations.The agency said the comprehensive reforms will include technology-enabled security measures at each stage as well as structural changes in question paper preparation, translation, printing and logistics. It also proposed a continuous monitoring system, stronger audit framework, professional training, better stakeholder coordination and better grievance redressal mechanism for students and parents.During Tuesday’s review meeting, Pradhan stressed that all the shortcomings identified in the previous examination process should be comprehensively addressed and eliminated. He directed officials to ensure that the re-examination is conducted in a “safe, seamless and fool-proof manner” under stringent protocols. The Minister also directed officials to strengthen surveillance, maintain vigil at the centers and hold coordination meetings with District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police of the states to ensure adequate arrangements, transport assistance, medical aid and student facilitation system for the candidates appearing in the examination across the country in the coming weeks. Officials were also asked to ensure uninterrupted power supply, secure storage facilities for examination material and quick response teams for emergencies.

RR vs LSG Live Score, IPL 2026: A high-pressure encounter awaits on Tuesday when Rajasthan Royals take on Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, which could play a decisive role in shaping the IPL playoff race. With the league stage entering its final stages, every result now holds great importance and both teams approach with contrasting momentum.

Lucknow Super Giants are coming into the contest against Chennai Super Kings on the back of an emphatic win, which has resulted in new confidence in the team. Their performance reflected poise and authority, starting with Akash Singh’s brilliant spell of 3/26, which dismantled the CSK top order and changed the momentum early in the contest. Chasing the target, Mitchell Marsh produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting, scoring 90 off just 38 balls to lead LSG to a comfortable seven-wicket win.

The win not only revived Lucknow’s campaign but also highlighted their ability to perform under pressure during the business end of the tournament. Under the leadership of Rishabh Pant, LSG will now aim to maintain that momentum by avenging their previous defeat to Rajasthan this season.

Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals have returned to Jaipur looking for an immediate turnaround after their poor form. Their recent defeat in Delhi, a high-scoring thriller, was their third consecutive defeat and added to the pressure on the team. With their playoff hopes hanging in the balance, the Royals will be desperate to value home conditions and gain confidence heading into the crucial stage of the competition.

With both teams chasing crucial points and momentum becoming increasingly valuable, fans can expect an intense and fierce contest under the lights in Jaipur.

RR vs LSG Squad:

Lucknow Super Giants Team: Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (WK/Captain), Mukul Chaudhary, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Mayank Yadav, Akash Maharaj Singh, Prince Yadav, Josh Inglis, Manimaran Siddharth, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Himmat Singh, Ayush Badoni, Avesh Khan, George Linde, Anrich Nortje, Matthew Britzke, Mohsin. Khan, Arjun Tendulkar, Akshat Raghuvanshi, Arshin. Kulkarni, Naman Tiwari

Rajasthan Royals Team: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ryan Parag (captain), Ravi Singh, Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Joffra Archer, Adam Milne, Brijesh Sharma, Yashraj Punja, Dasun Shanaka, Luan-Dre Pretorius, Ravi Bishnoi, Sushant Mishra, Aman Rao Perala, Ravindra Jadeja, Sandeep Sharma, Shimron. Hetmyer, Tushar Deshpande, Nandre Berger, Kuldeep Sen, Yudhavendra Singh. Singh Charak, Kwena Mafaka, Vignesh Puthur

It’s all about royal love and the moments that will last forever after saying ‘I do’. meghan markle And prince harry Walked down the aisle this time eight years ago, completing an unreal milestone. The Duchess of Sussex shared never-before-seen photos on social media of the adorable moments from the ceremony, where a crowd gathered to cheer on the couple.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s unseen wedding photos: A shared moment of love

Markle posted two sets of photos, one of the wedding ceremony and the other of their first dance at the reception. Captioning ‘Eight years ago today…’, the ‘Suits’ actress wore a white dress and was smiling from ear to ear during her wedding ceremony. Celebratory examples included Elton John playing the piano at the royal wedding, an intimate photo shoot of the newlyweds, and small playful moments in the monasteries of St. The bride and groom at George’s Chapel in Windsor. Amidst all the photos of Harry admiring Meghan, he took time out to look at the wedding bouquet she held in her hands. View this post on Instagram.In the second post, Meghan and Harry danced their hearts out in the middle of the dance floor, with lights shining all around them as they continued their seductive eye contact. From a romantic affair to upbeat disco moves, the royals knew well how to celebrate love and they covered the entire ground.

About the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry tied the knot in a lavish ceremony on May 19, 2018, in the presence of celebrities, families and friends. She wore a delicate milky white gown with full sleeves, an open bateau neckline and a long train that ran along the hallway. Meanwhile, Harry wore his military uniform during the ceremony and a suit during the reception. Many stars including Idris Alba, Priyanka Chopra, Oprah Winfrey, David Victoria BeckhamSerena Williams, and many others.

A British court on Monday heard explosive allegations that the Iranian state used Romanian citizens as “proxies” to carry out a knife attack on a London-based Iranian journalist associated with opposition broadcaster Iran International.Pouria Zerati, a British-Iranian journalist who worked for a Persian-language channel critical of Tehran, was stabbed three times near her home in Wimbledon, south-west London, in March 2024, according to news agency Reuters.Prosecutors described the attack as a “deliberate, planned act of violence” allegedly perpetrated by Iran.

Romanian couple on trial

Romanian nationals Nandito Badia, 21, and George Stana, 25, are on trial at Woolwich Crown Court. Both have denied charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and causing unlawful hurt.A third suspect, David Andrei, who was accused of restraining Gerati during the attack, was arrested in Romania, but is not part of the current trial.According to prosecutor Duncan Atkinson Casey, Badia allegedly stabbed Zerati while Andrei held him down. Stana is accused of driving the getaway car.

Prosecutors allege conspiracy linked to Iran

Opening the prosecution’s case, Atkinson told jurors that the attack was “no random attack or robbery” but a targeted campaign linked to Iran’s campaign of intimidation against dissidents and journalists abroad.“This was deliberate, planned violence intended to cause serious injury,” he said.The court heard that prosecutors believed the attack was ordered “by a third party acting on behalf of the Iranian state”, with the accused allegedly motivated by money.Iran has denied any involvement in the stabbing.

Iran International on target of Tehran

Zerati works for Iran International, a London-based Persian-language broadcaster that is backed by Saudi interests and is a staunch critic of the Iranian regime. Tehran had previously labeled the network a “terrorist organization” and accused it of serving as a spying platform.Jurors were told that in November 2022, posters featuring photographs of journalists, including Zerati, appeared in Tehran bearing the ominous message: “Wanted: dead or alive.”The prosecution argued that Zerati had become an “obvious and easily identifiable target” for violence.The court also heard claims that the operation involved months of surveillance.Prosecutors said Stana was stopped by police during an alleged reconnaissance near Zerati’s Wimbledon residence in March 2023. Officers reportedly found him wearing gloves and a surgical mask, carrying scissors, while another unidentified man had a sports bat hidden in a bag.WhatsApp messages shown to the jury allegedly discussed puncturing the tires of Zerati’s car.Further reconnaissance was reportedly carried out in the weeks before the March 2024 attack, with phone data placing suspects in the area repeatedly.

escape route and money route

After the stabbing, the attackers reportedly abandoned the vehicle and fled in a Mazda driven by Stena before taking a taxi to Heathrow Airport. Prosecutors said the three then boarded a flight to Geneva.The court heard that investigators discovered more than £80,000 transferred through accounts linked to Stana’s sister, which was allegedly funded through a London-based construction company. Prosecutors claimed that spies linked the money transactions to a British-Iranian dual citizen.

Widespread pattern of ‘Iranian terror’

Atkinson told jurors that Iran had become dependent on criminal gangs and operatives hired abroad, rather than directly deploying its own agents.“In recent years, the Islamic Republic has increasingly used proxies, such as criminal gangs, to carry out threats and violence,” he said. He described the attack as part of a broader campaign of “Iranian terror” targeting dissidents and critics abroad.The trial is expected to last for several weeks.