Few nations enter major tournaments with a stronger blend of proven pedigree and emerging talent than France. Didier Deschamps has spent more than a decade constructing a squad capable of competing on multiple fronts, and the depth available to him is one of the principal reasons Les Bleus continue to be viewed as one of…
Bengaluru: The govt Monday issued a fresh order expanding the exemption for obtaining permanent electricity connections. The move is expected to benefit lakhs of homeowners across the state who were affected by earlier notifications and eligibility conditions.Under the revised order, owners of completed residential buildings constructed on plots measuring up to 2,400 sqft, with a…
A detailed bill recognising walking and cycling as rights has existed since 2021, but years of inaction have prevented its safeguards from reaching Karnataka’s streets. Bengaluru: More than four years before the Supreme Court observed that safe walking is part of the fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 21 and 19(1)(d), Karnataka had prepared a draft…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) watches the screen during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Argentina captain’s ninth-minute miss created a unique piece of FIFA World Cup history, adding to a statistical record that now sits alongside his remarkable…
In a city known for embracing diversity, Sunday showcased Bengaluru at its most colourful bringing together a single day of celebration. Bengaluru witnessed a rare convergence of celebrations, as the city marked International Yoga Day, World Music Day, World Motorcycle Day and Pride Month—each drawing thousands of participants across different corners of the city. From…
NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi added another remarkable milestone to his legendary career after scoring against Austria to become the outright highest scorer in FIFA World Cup history and extend his streak of scoring in consecutive World Cup matches.The Argentina captain found the net during the defending champions’ Group J clash in Dallas, taking his tally…
France’s Kylian Mbappe applauds the fans at the end of during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) France’s all-time leading scorer is expected to make his 100th international appearance against Iraq, with Kylian Mbappé also closing…
Bengaluru: Power supply will be interrupted in several parts of the city Tuesday, from 10am to 4pm, due to emergency maintenance works being carried out by KPTCL at 66/11KV RBI Layout and Adugodi sub-station.Affected areas: RBI Layout, Kothanur, JP Nagar 5th Phase, Shreyas Colony, Gaurav Nagar, Nataraja Layout, Nrupathunga Nagar, Jambusavari Dinne, Chunchaghatta, Brigade Millennium…
Udupi: Udupi police have arrested a local doctor and a resident for their alleged involvement in an illegal adoption and child trafficking racket involving a one-month-old baby girl. The arrested are Dr K Surendra Kamath, 76, a resident of Bannanje, and S Prakash, 50, a resident of Rajiv Nagar, Nejaru.Udupi SP Hariram Shankar said a…
During the day, it moved between 94.24 and 94.76 before settling at 94.63 The rupee depreciated by 30 paise to close at 94.63 against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by the strength of the American currency overseas and lingering uncertainty surrounding developments in the Middle East.Forex traders said the domestic currency witnessed volatile…
