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The Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway’s 71-kilometre stretch in Karnataka is now open to the public, with no toll fees. The ₹17,000 crore project will reduce travel time from Bengaluru to Chennai to just three hours. The highway, connecting three states, is set to boost regional economic activity.

Basic salary and pensions are increasing for government employees. A significant salary hike of Rs 25,000 is on the horizon. Details about who qualifies for this increase are provided.

RJD chief Lalu Prasad has endorsed Mamata Banerjee to lead the INDIA alliance, dismissing any potential Congress reservations. Lalu's son Tejashwi previously stated his support for any senior leader chosen by consensus, while TMC MP Kirti Azad and Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi also voiced their support for Banerjee's leadership.

Infosys' Electronics City campus now has a metro plaza connecting directly to the Konappana Agrahara station on the Yellow Line. Funded by Infosys Foundation, the station features advanced facilities and links via a 372-metre flyover. It opens in mid-2025, benefiting 20,000 commuters.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall in Kerala after a brief break, with particularly intense rainfall expected on Thursday (Dec 12) and Friday (Dec 13). An orange alert has been issued in various districts.

Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj will feature a cultural extravaganza, including Kavi Sammelan with esteemed poets like Vishnu Saxena and Kumar Vishwas, from January 10 to February 24.

Kerala High Court indicates road closure for CPM conference in Vanchiyoor may be contempt of court, violating prior orders, and seeks detailed affidavit from government.

The Yogi Adityanath government is using AI and other technologies to count the estimated 40-45 crore devotees expected at the 2025 Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. This initiative aims to create the largest headcount in the world, setting a new benchmark for crowd management at massive events.

A Bengaluru-based woman shared her experience of rejecting a job offer due to the ‘unprofessional’ behaviour of the CEO of a company she had applied to.

A BEST bus crash in Kurla, Mumbai, claimed the lives of six people, including 19-year-old Afreen Shah and 55-year-old nurse Kanis Ansari. The deceased include a teenager returning home and a nurse on her way to work.