Mangaluru: In a major development, the govt on Tuesday issued an official order for the construction of a medical hospital in Puttur, fulfilling a long-pending demand of the people. A 300-bed hospital will be built at Sediyapu in Bannur village with a sanctioned budget of Rs 180 crore.MLA Ashok Kumar Rai stated that along with…
A HEARTY IFTAR GATHERING: Fayiza Sulaiha’s Iftar party featured traditional homemade dishes, besides fruits, salads and fresh juices. Some items were brought by family and friends. As dusk falls over Bengaluru during Ramadan, several neighbourhoods turn into vibrant food hubs. The call to prayer at sunset marks the end of the day’s fast — with…
The venue was undisclosed. The guest list was sealed. No phones, no recording devices, no press. Somewhere in Rome this week, Peter Thiel, PayPal co-founder, Palantir architect, and the man whose money helped carry Donald Trump and JD Vance to the White House, stood before a hand-picked audience of academics, technologists, and conservative Catholics and…
Vijay at an Iftar event in Mamallapuram on Wednesday CHENNAI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay on Wednesday dismissed speculation about his party joining any alliance, stating that there would be no compromise on its core principles of secularism and social justice.Speaking at an Iftar event in Mamallapuram, Vijay said, “From the time we entered…
Most higher reaches of Kashmir received moderate to heavy snowfall, while the plains were lashed by rains, disrupting vehicular movement in some stretches. (PTI Photo) SRINAGAR: Wet weather has brought the chill back to the Kashmir Valley, lowering temperatures across the region and prompting people to turn to warm clothing and traditional and electric hamams…
Amid the massive buzz surrounding Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, the film has already started garnering attention even before its full-fledged theatrical run. Adding to the excitement, Allu Arjun has now shared his first reaction—and it’s nothing short of glowing. The Pushpa star took to social media to praise the film’s scale, performances, and patriotic appeal,…
Jerome Powell (AP file photo) US Federal Reserve policy: Jerome Powell-led Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged within the 3.50%-3.75% band. “In support of its goals, the Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3‑1/2 to 3‑3/4 percent. In considering the extent and timing…
Mangaluru: Ubaradka in Sullia taluk in Dakshina Kannada experienced a brief spell of rain accompanied by light hail on Wednesday afternoon. According to advocate Ramamohana Ubaradka, the rainfall occurred between 2.30 pm and 3 pm, during which the region witnessed light hail showers lasting about 5 to 10 minutes. Source link
British journalist Mehdi Hasan criticised American far-right activist Laura Loomer on social media over her recent comments on the Taj Mahal, calling into question her understanding of Islamic architecture. On X, Hasan wrote, “The most famous Islamic architecture in the world! How can she be this dumb?”Loomer is a MAGA bigwig who is known for…
NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, road transport minister Nitin Gadkari had surprise visitors at his chamber in the Lok Sabha. Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, accompanied by a delegation of small truck and bus body builders from Rajasthan reached his office seeking relaxations in the Bus…
