Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) smiles during the World Cup Group J match between Argentina and Algeria (AP Photo/Ed Zurga) Lionel Messi once again stole the show for Argentina, scoring the first World Cup hat-trick of his career in a 3-0 victory over Algeria and equalling Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 goals to become the joint-highest…
India and the UK on Wednesday announced that their landmark free trade agreement (FTA) will come into force on July 15, paving the way for tariff reductions, greater market access and enhanced economic cooperation between the two countries.The announcement marks the final step before implementation of the trade pact, which was signed last year and…
Ferry service between Sulthan Battery and Tannirbavi in Mangaluru Mangaluru: The increase in diesel prices has put ferry associations in the city under financial strain. The BMD Ferry Service, Thota Bengre Ferry Service operated by Mahajana Sabha Bengre, and Boloor Mogaveera Ferry Service Committee have raised concerns over rising operational and maintenance costs.Saleem Hasan, director,…
Government Higher Primary School, Nalyapadavu at Shakthinagar in Mangaluru Mangaluru: Quality teaching, committed staff and expanded financial and institutional support under the PM SHRI scheme have helped the Govt Higher Primary School at Nalyapadavu in Shakthinagar record a sharp rise in admissions in the current academic year, with about 201 new students joining the campus….
Bengaluru: From next year, the Common Entrance Test (CET) application process is likely to be integrated with II PU examination application process, preventing students from submitting multiple CET applications in the same year.As per discussions between Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB), that holds II PU exam, and Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), which is…
Mangaluru: Even as hiring remains sluggish in the IT sector, computer science-related engineering programmes — especially those focused on artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and machine learning (ML)— have emerged as the most sought-after choices among students in Dakshina Kannada this year.Placement outcomes this season were stronger for students from core engineering branches than for many…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signalled progress in ongoing trade negotiations with India, saying the two sides were close to finalising an agreement.“We are very close to the deal,” Trump told reporters when asked about the proposed India-US trade pact on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.The remarks come amid intensified negotiations between New…
Mangaluru: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the opposition BJP of remaining silent on the Yettinahole project, which it claims will lead to water scarcity in Dakshina Kannada.Addressing the media on Wednesday, AAP state vice-president Vivekananda Salins said the BJP frequently speaks about Hindus being in trouble, but now everyone is in trouble. He…
Fertiliser availability and prices may take another three to four months to return to normal despite a tentative US-Iran peace agreement and the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, industry executives said.While the agreement is expected to ease pressure on global energy and shipping markets, executives said disruptions caused by the conflict in West…
Udupi: Manipal police have registered a case against a minor and the owner of a car in connection with rash and negligent driving of the vehicle, which collided with a parked scooter outside a house in Udupi.According to the complaint filed by Chandrakala Harish,36, a resident of Badagubettu village, Udupi, the incident occurred on Tuesday…
