Bengaluru: A security lapse at a paying guest accommodation proved costly for an inmate after a thief used a room key left on a common dashboard to steal a laptop, cash and other valuables from a room in Ashwathnagar, Marathahalli, on June 8.According to the complaint filed by Bantuboina Naveen, 30, who stays in room…
Image credit: Manu Bhaker’s X handle NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker will compete in two events at the upcoming Asian Games after being named in India’s 30-member shooting squad announced by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Thursday.The Asian Games will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4,…
UK ‘Go Home’ letters row: A pregnant Sri Lankan care worker living legally in the UK fears she could be separated from her husband and daughter after the Home Office reportedly ordered her dependents to leave the country, in what critics say is a contentious fallout of Britain’s immigration crackdown.According to a report by The…
Mangaluru: Like-minded organisations have decided to launch a campaign against the appointment of the chairperson and members of the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR), alleging irregularities in the selection process.Referring to the appointments made by the undersecretary of the department of women and child development, Gangadevi HC, on May 27, to…
Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman, center, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo) Bangladesh created history on Thursday by clinching their first-ever ODI series victory over Australia, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match contest with a composed five-wicket win in the second match.A lengthy rain interruption of nearly two-and-a-half hours forced officials to revise Bangladesh’s target under…
A former New York City police detective who admitted to having sex with a woman shortly after arresting her will avoid prison time.Matthew Lambert pleaded guilty on Wednesday to three counts of official misconduct and one count of receiving unlawful gratuities. Instead of a prison sentence, Lambert was handed two years of probation, ordered to…
The World Bank has lowered its global growth forecast for 2026 to 2.5%, citing the economic fallout from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, rising energy prices and heightened uncertainty across markets.In its latest Global Economic Prospects report, the lender warned that global growth could slow further to 1.3% if energy supply disruptions become…
Mangaluru: The Dakshina Kannada Bus Owners Association has announced an increase in bus fares starting June 13. According to a release from the association, the decision has been taken in the backdrop of rising diesel prices and maintenance costs.It stated that the bus owners are under financial distress and have expressed the need for revision…
In the narrow bylanes of Gowthamapura, near Ulsoor, a five-foot Pele, frozen in yellow jersey and blue shorts, stands as both landmark and lightning rod. In the narrow bylanes of Gowthamapura, near Ulsoor, a five-foot Pele, frozen in yellow jersey and blue shorts, stands as both landmark and lightning rod. In the narrow bylanes of…
The UAE Ministry of Education has clarified the circumstances under which students may retake examinations remotely, as well as the measures schools must take when technical issues disrupt centralised electronic tests.According to the ministry, remote exam retakes may be approved for students who are unable to attend in person due to specific circumstances. These include…
