Bengaluru: Pigmy agents employed by regional rural banks are not intermediaries appointed under the Reserve Bank of India-sanctioned model and hence cannot be called business facilitators, the Karnataka high court has ruled.“Their role is confined to the collection of deposits under the bank’s pigmy deposit scheme, and they do not undertake activities envisaged under the…
RR manager Romi Bhinder violates PMOA protocol (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder was spotted using a mobile phone in the team’s dugout during his team’s game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati on Friday, violating the PMOA (Players and Match Officials Area) protocol by doing so. The incident occurred during the 11th…
California Representative Eric Swalwell, a front-runner in the race for governor, is facing accusations of sexual assault and misconduct from four women, including a former aide who claims he raped her.The allegations involve a high-profile Democrat using his political stature to groom younger women in their twenties before engaging in inappropriate sexual messaging or non-consensual…
NEW DELHI: LPG tanker Jag Vikram loaded with 20,400 tonne of cooking gas safely crossed Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, becoming the first Indian-flagged vessel to pass through the conflict-hit maritime choke point since the announcement of a temporary two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, reports Dipak Dash. Jag Vikram is the ninth Indian-flagged…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court judge Justice B V Nagarathna on Saturday said that arbitration and mediation had become integral parts of a modern and responsive justice system and should not be viewed merely as alternatives to traditional litigation. She, however, highlighted the absence of a forum to deal with complaints against arbitrators who, in most…
Asha Bhosle has been admitted to the hospital due to chest infection on Saturday night. While reports suggested that she had a cardiac arrest, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle shared her health update on social media. She said, “My grandmother, Asha Bhosle, has been admitted to the hospital due to extreme exhaustion and a chest infection,…
Sanju Samson (Photo by BCCI) NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson returned to form in style, smashing a brilliant unbeaten 115 to guide Chennai Super Kings to their first win of IPL 2026, defeating Delhi Capitals by 23 runs. After a few quiet games, Samson led from the front, while the bowlers, led by Jamie Overton, sealed…
US President Donald Trump reacted to a social media post suggesting that a “wave of empty tankers” is heading towards the United States to collect crude oil. Sharing the post on Truth Social on Saturday, Trump wrote, “Great!!!”The post, by oil market researcher Rory Johnston, read, “Very cool seeing the wave of empty tankers heading…
Mangaluru: District minister Dinesh Gundu Rao directed that the ongoing multi-village drinking water projects in Dakshina Kannada district be completed quickly to ensure prompt water supply.On Friday, he held a meeting with officials at the DC’s office to discuss the drinking water arrangements for summer, and measures to address potential seasonal issues arising in the…
Bengaluru: As many as 26 police officers, currently serving in the rank of superintendent of police (SP), have written to the chief secretary and the DG&IGP, requesting them to confirm their promotions as superintendents of police (SP civil non-IPS), pending since 2023. Nine other officers of SP rank retired from service without govt ever confirming…
