Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp selloff on Friday, with the Sensex plunging more than 1,000 points and nearly Rs 5 lakh crore being wiped off investor wealth, as worries over a weak monsoon forecast, continued foreign investor selling and uncertainty around a US-Iran peace deal rattled sentiment.The Sensex closed 1,092.26 points lower at 74,775.74,…
BENGALURU: Karnataka home minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday claimed that Union minister dharmendra Pradhan was “forced” to resign, adding that his exit did not address the underlying issues.Kharge also took a swipe at Dharmendra Pradhan, calling his four-page resignation letter a “love letter” and alleging that the resignation was aimed at preventing anti-national forces from…
Mangaluru: Even as preparations began for the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the second phase of the Mahatma Gandhi Nagar Vikas Yojana (MGNVY 2.0) worth Rs 165 crore, local vigilance squads will be formed in all the wards of Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC), where various works will be taken up. MLC Ivan D’Souza said that development…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to suicide.Jackie Falk, born Jaqueline Falk, the daughter of famed movie star Peter Falk, has passed away. She was 60 years old at the time of her passing. She left for her heavenly abode on Monday this week.As per the LA Times, Falk passed away by suicide. The Los…
Tim Cook wrapped up 15 years as Apple’s CEO with a tidy thesis. Speaking at an all-hands meeting inside the Steve Jobs Theater on Tuesday, the outgoing chief told employees that three conditions had to be true before he could pass the baton—the business had to be firing, the product pipeline had to be loaded,…
Bengaluru: Karnataka State Lottery Retailers’ Association Thursday alleged that the state is missing out on around Rs 5,000-6,000 crore annually in revenue because of its ban on lottery ticket sales.Based on seizures by police and through surveys, the association pointed out that lottery tickets from Kerala where their sale is legal have significantly penetrated the…
Arsenal vs PSG (Agency Image) The biggest night in European club football has arrived as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain prepare to battle for the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 title at the iconic Puskás Aréna in Budapest on Saturday. For Arsenal, the final presents an opportunity to finally end their long wait for European glory. The…
Volkswagen India today finally launched the new entry-level Volkswagen Tayron Life SUV in the Indian market, priced at Rs 41.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Tayron Life sits below the range-topping R-Line trim and is priced about Rs 5 lakh lower, making it a more affordable alternative. The VW Tayron Life will be locally manufactured at…
Bengaluru: Even as state govt maintains that there is no shortage of auto LPG, auto drivers in several parts of the city are reporting difficulties in refuelling.The auto drivers complain supply constraints have forced them to visit multiple bunks and wait in long queues. At several stations, police have stepped in to manage crowds, urging…
World Champion D Gukesh faces a crucial final-round clash against Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2026. Currently last with eight points, Gukesh must defeat Carlsen in their classical game to move ahead of the Norwegian and avoid finishing at the bottom. Meanwhile, Wesley So, Praggnanandhaa, and Alireza Firouzja remain locked in a thrilling three-way battle…
