Multiple US cities deactivate Flock cameras and cancel contracts A growing backlash against Flock’s Safety’s Automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras is spreading across the United States, with hundreds of cities deactivating cameras or ending contracts while some residents have physically damaged the devices. The opposition is largely driven by concerns over privacy, the scale…

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Heavy rains lashed several parts of Kerala on Saturday, triggering landslides, flooding low-lying areas, swelling rivers and dams, and prompting authorities to launch large-scale rescue and evacuation operations in affected regions.According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), six people were killed in rain-related incidents across the state.Four of the deaths occurred…

Karnataka’s real estate sector is witnessing a major development. In February, the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) raised the Floor Area Ratio in its industrial regions to 5.2, from a previous cap of 3.25.With this amendment, industrial plots along roads wider than 30 metres can reach a FAR of 5.2. Roads of 24–30 metres…

New York City’s business climate under Mayor Zohran Mamdani remains under scrutiny amid scrutiny of several billionaires. Yet, Airbnb has reportedly reaffirmed its commitment to the city by purchasing a six-storey building at 281 Park Avenue South in Manhattan’s Gramercy neighbourhood for $81.5 million. A New York Post report claims that the 42,500-square-foot Beaux-Arts building…