Mangaluru: A large number of fish were found floating along the Phalguni backwater stretch downstream of the Maravoor vented dam on Thursday, triggering alarm among residents and prompting an investigation by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB).Preliminary findings pointed to suspected discharge of untreated or partially treated sewage into the stretch, sources said. A…
eBengaluru: In a setback to conservation efforts at Bannerughatta Biological Park (BBP), Shivani — a young female giraffe that one of the zoo’s star attractions — died on Thursday after battling a sudden intestinal complication despite days of intensive veterinary care.In a setback to conservation efforts at Bannerughatta Biological Park (BBP), Shivani — a young…
Prince Yadav celebrates after taking Virat Kohli’s wicket. (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants pacer Prince Yadav produced the moment of the night in Lucknow after dismissing Virat Kohli with a stunning nip-backer — a wicket that, remarkably, came from advice given by the RCB superstar himself.In a rain-hit IPL 2026 clash reduced to…
Sneako posts disturbing messages after Australia reportedly issues lifetime ban against streamer (Image via Getty) Controversial streamer Nico ‘Sneako’ Kenn De Balinthazy is once again making headlines after posting a series of worrying messages on X during and after his Australia visit. The latest post, shared on May 7, 2026, said, “I am ready to…
DY Chandrachud (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has been roped in to settle the high-profile property dispute between late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s mother Rani Kapur and his wife Priya Kapur over the family trust, tied to his Rs 30,000 crore estate. As they expressed willingness for mediation, Supreme…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed grave apprehension over allowing individuals to challenge religious practices and said it would break every religion and constitutional court as thousands would clog courts with PILs, based on self-assessments of these customs, to seek quashing the customs and norms. The remark came from a bench of CJI…
Akshay Kumar‘s ‘Bhooth Bangla’ ended the reign of Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, with its arrival in cinemas. The horror comedy won the audience’s hearts by bringing back a strong sense of nostalgia. The movie has completed three weeks in theatres. The film has been showcasing low but steady box office numbers since it entered…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s playoff hopes remain strong despite a recent loss, holding a solid third place with 12 points. While their Net Run Rate offers a crucial advantage, top-order batting instability is a growing concern. One more win could secure their spot, but avoiding a late collapse against tough upcoming opponents is vital for a…
The statistics ministry on Thursday issued uniform guidelines for calculating Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) with 2022-23 as the revised base year, aiming to bring greater consistency and comparability in measuring economic performance across states and Union Territories, PTI reported.The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) said the move follows the revision of the…
Mangaluru: Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader Thursday directed officials to provide electricity connections to drinking water projects without delay, citing disruptions to water supply in several areas.Chairing a meeting on drought management and monsoon preparedness in Ullal taluk at Praja Soudha, Khader said that in many places tanks had been constructed and borewells drilled, but…
