Uruguay beat Russia 3-0 to top Group A
Samara, June 25: Uruguay finished on top of Group A after thrashing 10-man Russia 3-0 in their final group stage match here on Monday.
Luis Suárez gave Uruguay the lead after 10 minutes with a superb free-kick just outside the penalty area, taking advantage of a gap created by Sergei Ignashevich tussling with Edinson Cavani.
Russian Denis Cheryshev then had the misfortune to double Uruguay's lead in the 23rd minute, a shot from Diego Laxalt that was going wide clipping his heels.
The hosts' hopes were then finished off by Igor Smolnikov picking up two yellow cards in rapid succession.
Uruguay sealed the deal in their favour in the 90th minute when Cavani followed up a header from Diego Godín that was saved by Akinfeev after a late corner, only for Cavani to tuck away the rebound.
Uruguay will next play the runners-up of Group B in the last 16 on Saturday in Sochi.
Russia, meanwhile, have finished second and will play the winners of Group B in the last 16 on Sunday at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
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Bengaluru Traffic Police unveils new website with real-time traffic updates
Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Traffic Police on Friday launched a new website aimed at providing citizens with a more convenient and user-friendly experience.
With a fresh design, improved navigation, and smarter features, the new platform (https://btp.karnataka.gov.in) replaces the old website and introduces unique tools to simplify traffic-related services and promote a smoother driving experience in the city, officials said.
The website has been designed and developed by the Centre for e-Governance, Government of Karnataka, according to a release from the police.
The traffic police stated that the website is divided into three main sections: Traffic Management, Enforcement, and Road Safety.
"By navigating these sections, users can report traffic violations, register complaints and suggestions, pay traffic challans, or dispute challans. Using enhanced data analytics, we can provide a Traffic Situation Map that gives real-time updates on traffic congestion, road closures, and diversions," said M N Anucheth, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Bengaluru City.
Through the "Navigate Bengaluru" section, the public has access to a dedicated platform that provides route suggestions and live traffic data to help navigate the city more efficiently, he added.
"There is also a separate section with timely traffic alerts and news," Anucheth noted.
