Seeking mobile numbers for policy information ‘dark pattern’: Irdai chief Ajay Seth

Seeking mobile numbers for policy information ‘dark pattern’: Irdai chief Ajay Seth (Image/ANI) MUMBAI: Irdai has flagged insurers seeking personal information to provide quotes or policy details as a ‘dark pattern’ and has commissioned a study by a public policy institute to define and track such practices over nine months. Speaking at an event organised…

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We’re not a trend; our stories deserve to be heard all year, says drag artiste Maya | Bengaluru News

Pride Month may have ended, but for Bengaluru’s queer community, the conversations, challenges and fight for visibility continue every day. Bengaluru-based drag performer Alex Mathew, popularly known as Maya the Drag Queen, reflects on why the momentum often fades after June, how the city’s queer culture has evolved beyond Pride marches, and why drag performers…

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Reels have reduced music to 15 seconds: All Ok | Bengaluru News

Kannada singer-rapper All Ok believes the way people consume music has changed dramatically — and not necessarily for the better. “Social media and short-video formats have shortened attention spans to an alarming level. Audiences no longer have the patience to sit through complete albums,” says the artiste, who recently released the single Ninna Bitre featuring…

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Norway vs Côte d’Ivoire, FIFA World Cup Match Result: Haaland saves Norway at the death to reach Round of 16 | Football News

Norwegian fans cheer after victory in the round of 16 soccer match between Ivory Coast and Norway during the 2026 World Cup, in Oslo, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (Javad Parsa/NTB via AP) Erling Haaland delivered when Norway needed him most, scoring five minutes from time to seal a 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire and send…

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300 acts of humanity: Bengalurean rolls up sleeves for blood donation milestone | Bengaluru News

Bhoopendra V with his wife Sujatha Bengaluru: When Bhoopendran V walks into a blood bank on Wednesday, it will not be just another donation. The 59-year-old Bengalurean is set to donate blood for the 300th time, a rare milestone achieved after nearly four decades of quietly responding to the needs of strangers.The journey began in…

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Goodbye, footpath. Hello, traffic, say Bengalureans | Bengaluru News

The state of footpaths in Dinnur Main Road Bengaluru: Imagine a footpath so unusable that almost everyone chooses to walk beside speeding buses instead.Welcome to Dinnur Main Road, one of RT Nagar’s busiest neighbourhood connectors. TOI found nearly 90% of pedestrians walking on the busy carriageway despite the presence of footpaths. Encroachments, garbage, parked vehicles,…

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Toronto Maple Leafs NHL trade rumor linked with blockbuster move for $57. 9M Columbus Blue Jackets Norris Trophy winner | NHL News

Zach Werenski #8 of the Columbus Blue Jackets controls the puck during the first period against the Washington Capitals at Nationwide Arena on April 14, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images) As NHL trade speculation heats up ahead of the new season, the Toronto Maple Leafs are among the teams most frequently…

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