NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday released a list of nine candidates for the upcoming Puducherry Legislative elections, which it is contesting in alliance with All India NR Congress. The Central Election Committee of the BJP met on March 18 to decide on candidates in poll-bound states.According to the list, A Namassivayam will…
Actor Bharath candidly discussed the volatile nature of the film industry at the ‘Kaalidas 2’ audio launch, emphasizing that an actor’s market value is dictated by their last film’s performance. He highlighted the crucial role of a good director in an actor’s career and reflected on ‘Kaalidas’ as his significant comeback film. The massive success…
Mangaluru: Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) has appointed Kishore Alva as chairman of its Karnataka state council for the 2026–27 term.Alva has over three decades of experience across multinational corporations, energy, infrastructure and international trade. He has held leadership and strategic roles at Cogentrix, CLP-I, Unocal 76 and the US-India Business…
Bengaluru: In a relief for the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), the Karnataka high court has upheld the acquisition of certain pieces of land at Gubbalala village for the formation of a further extension of Banashankari VI Stage by linking the existing VI Stage Layout through Kanakapura-Bengaluru Main Road.The preliminary notification for the scheme was issued…
Mumbai Indians marked a light moment in their IPL 2026 preparations as captain Hardik Pandya and teammates celebrated the birthday of Afghanistan’s Allah Ghazanfar during a training camp.The celebration took place during a practice session, where players and support staff gathered to mark the occasion. Ghazanfar, a young spinner, is part of the MI squad…
File photo: UK PM Keir Starmer (Picture credit: AP) Britain has assured Cyprus that its military bases on the island will not be used for offensive action in the Iran conflict, even as London strengthens protective measures around the Republic of Cyprus amid regional tensions.As per news agency Reuters, the assurance was conveyed during a…
NEW DELHI: Brace yourself for steeper domestic airfares as airlines will now be able to pass on their hugely escalated operating costs to passengers from next week. The domestic airfare cap of Rs 18,000 (UDF, passenger security fees & taxes extra) that was imposed on Dec 6, 2025, during the IndiGo crisis will be lifted…
NEW DELHI: Power distribution companies in Mumbai, Delhi and Noida emerged as the top performers in 2024-25 among all electricity utilities surveyed by the ministry of power.Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited (AEML), Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) in the capital, and Noida Power Company Limited (NPCL) in Uttar Pradesh grabbed the top spots in the…
Mani Ratnam’s Dil Se remains iconic not just for its powerful narrative but also for its unforgettable music, composed by AR Rahman. Among its standout tracks was ‘Satrangi Re’, choreographed by Farah Khan and featuring Shah Rukh Khan alongside Manisha Koirala. While the song became visually and musically memorable, Farah revealed that bringing it to…
The future of MS Dhoni in the IPL has once again become a major talking point after former India cricketer Robin Uthappa suggested that IPL 2026 could mark the end of Dhoni’s illustrious career with Chennai Super Kings. Speaking on JioHotstar’s TATA IPL: Out or Out of the Park, Uthappa offered a detailed perspective on…
