England and Croatia open Group L of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a fixture carrying far more significance than a typical group-stage encounter. The clash reunites two nations whose recent World Cup histories have become closely intertwined, most notably through Croatia’s unforgettable extra-time victory in the 2018 semi-finals, a result that propelled the Balkan…
Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan India captain Shubman Gill overcame intense heat and cramps to score 154, while Ishan Kishan struck his second ODI century as India beat Afghanistan by 170 runs in the second ODI in Lucknow on Wednesday and sealed the three-match series 2-0.After Afghanistan chose to bowl first in difficult afternoon conditions,…
Kevin Warsh (AP file photo) US Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh-led FOMC on Wednesday kept the key interest rate unchanged in the 3.5% to 3.75% range. This is Kevin Warsh’s first policy review after taking over from Jerome Powell as US Federal Reserve chair.“The Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds…
Mangaluru: Reinforcing the message that protecting the planet begins with individual action, St Aloysius PU College celebrated Eco-week 2026, under the theme ‘Our Earth, Our Future, Our Responsibility’ with the motto ‘Hope for a Greener Tomorrow.’ Organised jointly by Eco Club and Centre for Environmental Concern (CEC), the event combined expert sessions, practical workshops and…
Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) completed 86% of its project to replace conventional streetlights with energy-efficient LED lights across its jurisdiction.In a release, BNCC said the project, being implemented under public-private partnership (PPP) model, aims to improve energy, public safety and modernise streetlighting infrastructure.According to BNCC commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar, installation of centralized control and…
India Women continued their impressive run in the T20 World Cup with a comprehensive 95-run victory over the Netherlands on Wednesday. Powered by a dominant opening partnership from Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, India posted 209/5 — their highest total in Women’s T20 World Cup history — before bowling out the Dutch side for 114…
Gurnoor Brar has taken three-wicket hauls in both of his first appearances for India. (AP) TimesofIndia.com in Lucknow: Gurnoor Brar may have quickly earned attention for his pace, hard lengths and ability to trouble batters at the international level, but the right-arm pacer believes his journey is rooted firmly in the domestic circuit and the…
New Delhi: Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has urged oil and gas companies to review and strengthen their compensation policies beyond statutory requirements to ensure adequate support for families of workers killed or permanently disabled in accidents.While several companies have already enhanced their voluntary compensation packages following its interventions and continued follow-up, the…
Mangaluru: BJP functionaries including MLC Kishore Kumar Puttur and Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Karnataka home minister Priyank Kharge over his remarks on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), accusing him of making politically motivated statements to divert attention from the Congress govt’s failures.Kishore Kumar Puttur said…
Last month alone, RPF South Western Railway (SWR) had seized illegal liquor from railway stations worth RS 83.3 Lakh. This is the highest number recorded in the last three financial years higher than the combined seizures of 2024/25 and 2025/26. Bengaluru: Authorities seized illegal liquor worth Rs 83 lakh from Karnataka’s railway stations in May alone,…
