Bengaluru: As the govt gets tough on drugs by introducing key anti-drug campaigns, Operation RISE (Refuse, Inform, Support, Empower)’ and Beda Bro (Let’s Refuse, Bro), conviction rates under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act paint a less encouraging picture.State police data shows a decline in convictions of cases booked under the NDPS Act…
England’s Jude Bellingham gets off the bus at the hotel where England will stay in Mexico City ahead of its World Cup round of 16 football match against Mexico, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo) England were welcomed by boos from local fans after arriving in Mexico City ahead of their FIFA World Cup round…
The Centre has once again raised the price at which it will procure onions for its buffer stock, taking it to Rs 2,125 per quintal from Rs 1,875 per quintal, a 13% increase aimed at improving farmer realisations and stepping up procurement. The revised procurement price will be effective from Saturday, July 4, 2026.The latest…
A sample at a city petrol bunk appears to show separation of petrol and ethanol, as claimed by operators Mangaluru: Fuel stations in the city are reporting a rise in complaints of engine damage allegedly linked to ethanol-blended E20 petrol. Vehicles are reportedly breaking down due to water droplets entering the fuel tank or accumulating…
Serena Williams withdrew from the women’s doubles event at Wimbledon because of a right knee injury, ending her planned reunion with sister Venus Williams at the tournament.The 44-year-old suffered the injury during her return to singles earlier this week, where she lost a three-set match.Announcing her withdrawal in an Instagram post, Serena wrote: “I’m heartbroken…
India has become the world’s second-largest mobile phone manufacturer and exporter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, highlighting the country’s efforts to build a complete electronics and semiconductor ecosystem.Speaking after inaugurating the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility, PM Modi said that India was now building the entire electronics value chain,…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s much-awaited India debut was a mix of excitement and disappointment. The 15-year-old became the youngest cricketer to play for India in international cricket, but also ended up with an unwanted record during the second T20I against England at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.The left-handed batter became…
England’s innings got off to a record-low start in the second T20I against India at Old Trafford on Saturday, as both their openers were dismissed for ducks for the first time in a T20I innings.Chasing 191, England were rocked in the very first over by left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, who removed both Phil Salt and…
With the India-UK trade pact set to take effect in 10 days, the finance ministry has notified the rules that will determine the origin of goods eligible for benefits under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).The trade pact is set to come into force on July 15. The notification issued by the Central Board…
The incident took place on June 30 within the limits of Talaghattapura Police Station in Bengaluru (Representative Image) BENGALURU: A woman was allegedly raped after being lured to a party on the pretext of a belated birthday celebration, and five men have been arrested in connection with the incident, police said on Saturday. The incident…
