Football inspires millions across the world, and the FIFA World Cup is a celebration that fans eagerly look forward to. Following a request from the National Restaurant Association of India, our government has permitted hotels and restaurants in Bengaluru to extend food service timings from 1.00 am to 3.30 am on July 14, 15 and 19 to facilitate late night match screenings.
This decision has been taken while ensuring that public safety, law and order, and the convenience of citizens remain our highest priorities. I urge everyone to enjoy the matches responsibly and extend full cooperation to the authorities.
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Unsolicited advice on anyone planning to buy a house in Pune / PCMC.
Get a map of 2010 or pre 2010 Pune / PCMC and check the area under the municipal corporation limits. And buy a house only inside that perimeter. The reason being Pune's real estate boom was rapid and unplanned bcz of the growth of IT parks and quality of life it offers. All these areas Hinjewadi, Kharadi, Wagholi, Keshav Nagar, Mundhwa, Undri Pisoli, NIBM, Punawale, Tathawade, Ravet were barren lands / farms just 20-25 yrs ago. There are no water connections, u have to rely on Tankers, the service roads are in a mess, u will spend hours in traffic daily to get to your home because roads weren't planned keeping such growth in the mind. Most of these projects are built on nalas and springs, be ready to have water logged in ur society for days. And because of rampant construction and unauthorised RMC plants its always polluted and dusty. Its borderline unlivable.
Jai Maharashtra,
Two days ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to Indians to adopt austerity. Reduce gold purchases, avoid unnecessary foreign travel, consume less petrol and diesel, shift to electric vehicles, and embrace work-from-home practices. Why? Because gold and crude oil are imported, and they drain precious foreign exchange reserves. And with the Iran conflict escalating, global crude prices have surged sharply.
Fair enough. But the Prime Minister and senior leaders continue to travel across the country with massive convoys, roadshows, helicopters, flower showers, and extravagant political campaigns. Will the prime minister admit that ‘such political excesses were our mistake, and all of us including me, will not repeat it’? Why should the common man suffer for your mistakes? Is austerity meant only for the citizen and never for the political class?
Crude oil today is hovering around 90–100 dollars per barrel. But this is not the first time the world has seen such prices. During the 2008 financial crisis, during the Arab Spring of 2011–12, and the 2013–14 phase (when the BJP itself aggressively attacked the UPA over fuel prices) and again during the OPEC production cuts in 2022–23, crude prices had similarly touched these levels. During 3-4 such periods Dr. Manmohan Singh was the Prime Minister. Narendra Modi himself held the position once. Dr. Manmohan Singh did not ask citizens to stop travelling abroad. Narendra Modi himself did not make such appeals earlier either. So why now? When global crude prices had fallen to nearly 60–65 dollars per barrel, Indian citizens were still paying extremely high prices for petrol and diesel because of heavy taxation. The government earned lakhs of crores through fuel taxes. Where did that money go?
The Prime Minister once mocked the “freebie culture.” Yet elections - from Maharashtra to Bihar to West Bengal - are increasingly fought and won through precisely such populist giveaways. In Maharashtra, the ‘Ladki Bahin’ scheme has put tremendous strain on state finances. Instead of genuinely empowering women through jobs, education, and safety, governments distribute temporary cash benefits while inflation silently takes back much of that money. If the economic situation is indeed serious, will the Prime Minister openly ask all political parties to stop competitive populism?
The PM now asks citizens to reduce fuel consumption. Fine. But why did this wisdom not emerge during massive election campaigns involving thousands of vehicles, endless roadshows, and the transport of lakhs of supporters across states like West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala? That itself would have burnt crores of liters of petrol and diesel. This didn’t occur to you when massive money power was wielded to gain votes there? Citizens are also being advised to avoid foreign travel. But how many Indians can afford international travel today? Even the middle class that can afford it is living under constant job insecurity. Students wish to study abroad because India has not invested deeply enough in higher education over the last decade, nor created enough confidence in domestic institutions. All you seem to be interested in is imposition of Hindi.
Meanwhile, foreign institutional investors have been steadily pulling money out of Indian markets. Estimates suggest that nearly ₹1.5 lakh crore has exited over the past few months. The Prime Minister and his Chief Ministers travel to colder climates to cement investment deals. But if they are making those deals with Indian companies, why even go to Switzerland for it? The Prime Minister himself is embarking on another multi-country foreign tour beginning May 15. First cancel these travels and then preach austerity.
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#California made history by adding #Diwali to its official list of state holidays. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 268 into law, allowing public schools, community colleges, and state employees to observe the Festival of Lights with paid time off.
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I think the cartels and nexus need to be exposed by all who dearly care for the city. The Oxford of the East at one point in time, is in shambles. Many visiting us unfairly compare it with Nigeria with no basics provided to the dwellers and above all waste strewn across all over on the basis that, THIS AREA NOT UNDER PMC. Shame on the Developers and Establishment who should make those selling houses to take care of the area. However it's a ONE WAY TRAFFIC... only
"👏 THANK YOU, @ShefVaidya! 👏 You've exposed the truth about PMC's failure in our area! 🙌 It's clear that PMC is working under the influence of private cartels, neglecting citizens' needs. 🚫 Time for accountability & transparency! 💔 #PMCFAILURE https://t.co/kH6KMbUG5Y
Pune traffic is going from bad to worse. Every road is jammed. Public transport simply cannot keep up and road infra is crumbling. Something needs to be done about it.
@volklub Bohot confusion hai , Petrol car E20 compatible available but govt planning E27, possibility of banning Diesel cars. EV Charging infra ka issue hai. Nothing left to buy. So continue what you have till the dust settles.