The World Bank has sanctioned USD 426 million for a new initiative to enhance water security for over four million residents in Bengaluru, officials said.

A 13-year-old boy with physical and mental impairments died while his father was critically injured after they jumped into Saryu river here in an alleged suicide bid on Wednesday evening, police said.

Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, has taken a surprising lead in New York City’s mayoral primary, prompting Andrew Cuomo to concede. This race highlights the Democratic Party’s internal divisions and signals the rise of its progressive wing. Mamdani’s focus on affordability and grassroots campaigning resonated with young voters, but his socialist views could face challenges in the general election.