A month into the Middle East conflict, its ripple effects are felt across economies worldwide. The crisis was triggered on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran, setting off a chain of events that has tightened Tehran’s grip over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. This narrow sea passage,…
The Delhi government has introduced the EV Policy 2.0 with a sharper focus on cleaning up the city’s ageing vehicle fleet. Backed by an allocation of Rs 200 crore, the new policy shifts away from simple purchase subsidies and instead links the highest benefits to scrapping older, polluting vehicles.At the centre of the policy is…
Mangaluru: A vibrant confluence of India’s diverse cultural traditions marked ‘Alva’s Traditional Day-2026′ celebrations held at Vidyagiri campus of Alva’s Education Foundation on Saturday.The event witnessed the presence of Kannada actor Shivarajkumar and his wife Geetha, who lauded the institution for showcasing a miniature version of India’s cultural richness.Inaugurating the programme, the actor appreciated the…
Bengaluru: Have you been feeling a nagging sensation in your eyes, often accompanied by redness and watering? Then you might be experiencing Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), say ophthalmologists, as a significant section of the IT city’s working population shows one or more symptoms of the condition.CVS is a group of eye and vision-related problems caused…
RCB’s Virat Kohli, left, and Rajat Patidar during the IPL 2026 opener. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru kicked off IPL 2026 in style, but skipper Rajat Patidar made it clear who stood at the heart of their dominant six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad — Virat Kohli.Chasing 202 at the M Chinnaswamy…
The United States is preparing for a possible expansion of its military operations in Iran, drawing up plans that range from limited, targeted ground raids to a broader deployment of troops, even as the White House publicly maintains that no decision has been taken. The evolving strategy reflects a widening gap between operational readiness on…
A first responder assists an injured boy following a strike that hit a residential building amid the US-Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, Saturday (AP) With no end in sight, Yemen’s Houthis, the newest entrant to the US-Israel initiated Iran war, carried out “second military operation” against Israel on Sunday, as part of the “Holy…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission, in a move aimed at strengthening the genuine registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs), on Saturday amended the Election Symbols Order to allow all candidates fielded by RUPPs to use a common symbol, if the party had polled at least 1% of the total valid votes in one of the two…
At the Delhi International Film Festival, esteemed actor Piyush Mishra celebrated Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar 2’, referring to it as ‘true cinema’ and dismissing any notions of propaganda surrounding it. He commended its remarkable screenplay. Additionally, notable figures in the industry such as Rajinikanth, Allu Arjun, and Alia Bhatt have also expressed their admiration for the…
RCB’s Virat Kohli, left, gestures to the fans as he walks out with teammate Tim David. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru kicked off IPL 2026 by rewriting the record books, pulling off the fastest-ever chase of a 200-plus target to defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium…
