Karnataka weighs ‘Section 108’ route to decide on privatisation of power sector | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government’s next move on the entry of private players into the state’s power distribution sector is expected to come up for discussion at the State Cabinet meeting on Thursday, with indications that it may invoke Section 108 of the Electricity Act to issue policy directions to the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC)….

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India-Japan trade: PM Modi, ‘younger sister’ Takaichi sign MoC including $10 billion investment, AI boost

India and Japan took their trade and strategic partnership a step further on Thursday, signing a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) and reaffirming their commitment to deepen bilateral and global cooperation. The agreements came as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit at Hyderabad House in New…

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Repeat offenders banished from Udupi district | Mangaluru News

Udupi: In a crackdown on crime and rowdy elements in Udupi, the superintendent of police and the special executive magistrate have issued externment orders against three repeat offenders. The orders were issued against Mohammed Danish Madani, 23, and Karani Muhsin, 44, under Kundapura Rural police station limits, and Ilyas, 36, under Shirva police station limits…

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Abhishek Sharma breaks KL Rahul’s T20I record in England, becomes fastest ever to… | Cricket News

India’s Abhishek Sharma celebrates his half-century (ANI Photo) India produced a much-improved batting performance against England in the first T20I at Chester-le-Street, but incessant rain forced the match to be abandoned before the hosts could begin their chase of 190. The visitors posted a competitive 189/7 in 20 overs, thanks largely to explosive knocks from…

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Who should file ITR & is income tax return filing mandatory for salaried taxpayers?

The important thing to understand is that ITR filing is a statutory requirement and an important financial record-keeping. (AI image) ITR filing AY 2026-27: Filing your income tax return (ITR) is an important financial record which should not be missed even if your income falls below the mandatory filing threshold. For salaried taxpayers the last…

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‘Happening for a long time’: How a ‘fired staffer’ exposed abuse at Capgemini’s Bengaluru daycare | Bengaluru News

A whistleblower who earlier reported alleged abuse of children at a daycare centre on the campus of an IT company in Bengaluru was fired from job, BENGALURU: An employee who earlier reported alleged abuse of children at a daycare centre on the campus of an IT company in Bengaluru was fired from job.The allegation comes…

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Folarin Balogun joins Zidane, Ronaldinho in unwanted World Cup history after red card against Bosnia | Football News

Referee Raphael Claus shows a red card to United States’ Folarin Balogun (right). (AP Photo) The United States booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, but the night ended in heartbreak for striker Folarin Balogun, who created an unwanted piece of World Cup history.Balogun…

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Cristiano Ronaldo shares five-word message for Portugal fans ahead of FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Croatia | Football News

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Cristiano Ronaldo has called on Portugal fans to create a home-like atmosphere ahead of the team’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Croatia on Friday. Portugal will face a tough challenge against a Croatia side led by veteran midfielder Luka Modric, with a place in the pre-quarterfinals…

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