BENGALURU: A proposed Rs 2,588-crore intra state transmission project in Mandya district, Karnataka’s first to be implemented under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) model, has trig-gered concerns over its long-term financial impact on electricity consumers. The Karnataka Electrici-ty Board (KEB) Engineers’ Association has filed objec tions before the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Com-mission (KERC), arguing that…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan star all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has been suspended for three months after failing a dope test during the T20 World Cup earlier this year. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the decision on Friday, saying the positive test was linked to a “substance of abuse” that was not related to improving sporting performance.However,…
BENGALURU: Bengaluru’s wait for elected representatives in its city corporations will continue after the Supreme Court on Friday extended the deadline for completing elections to the five city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) until December 31, 2026. The latest extension came after the state government informed the court that a large number of…
Amid speculations that Sunday’s third and final ODI against England at Lord’s could be Rohit Sharma’s last international appearance, former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes the former captain is capable of signing off with a memorable century.As TOI reported earlier, the selection committee has decided that he will not be the first-choice opener after the…
England’s Joe Root plays (ANI Photo) Joe Root delivered a masterclass in ODI batting, anchoring England’s successful chase of 234 against India in the second ODI with an unbeaten 99 off 133 balls. At a time when wickets fell around him, the veteran stood firm, compiling a composed knock studded with nine boundaries to guide…
BENGALURU: Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra on Friday accused the Congress government of “forcibly seizing fertile farmland” in Bidadi in the name of the proposed Satellite Township to serve the “real estate interests of the High Command.“Speaking at a BJP protest in support of farmers from the Bidadi region, Vijayendra alleged that the state government,…
The Ministry of Power has released the draft Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)-III norms, proposing stricter fuel-efficiency standards for passenger vehicles from April 1, 2027. The draft has been put out for public consultation and will replace the existing CAFE-II norms, which are expected to remain in force until March 31, 2027.The proposed regulations will…
Union minister for consumer affairs, food and public distribution and new and renewable energy Pralhad Joshi with Nidhi Khare, secy, department of consumer affairs, during the 5th meeting of BRICS in Bengaluru on Thursday. BENGALURU: In a major geopolitical move aimed at breaking the long-standing Western monopoly on global trade rules, the BRICS bloc has…
San Francisco Unicorns captain Matt Short drives a delivery down the ground during the match between The San Francisco Unicorns and the Washington Freedom at the Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California, United States of America (USA). (Photo/sportzpics) Washington Freedom held their nerve in the last few overs to beat San Francisco Unicorns by seven runs in…
BENGALURU: An elderly man was killed after being run over by a tanker in Bengaluru’s Yelahanka New Town.The incident occurred on Thursday morning and was captured on CCTV footage.The accident took place while the man was dropping his grandchildren to school.He died on the spot, while the child narrowly escaped the tragic accident.The accused driver…
