A former New York City police detective who admitted to having sex with a woman shortly after arresting her will avoid prison time.Matthew Lambert pleaded guilty on Wednesday to three counts of official misconduct and one count of receiving unlawful gratuities. Instead of a prison sentence, Lambert was handed two years of probation, ordered to…
Ebola outbreak (Image credit: AP) Hours after the Indian government issued a travel advisory asking citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has announced that India has sent emergency medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.In a post…
The trailer for Dhanush’s upcoming film ‘Kara’ has generated significant excitement, showcasing him as a mysterious bank robber. Directed by Vignesh Raja and featuring a strong supporting cast, the crime thriller promises intense action, gripping mystery, and a potential box office hit. The film’s stylish presentation and engaging storyline have fueled high expectations among fans….
In 1973, a partial human skull was uncovered in Hahnöfersand, Germany, during archaeological work. It did not come with any clear cultural objects nearby, which made early classification difficult. At first glance, the bone seemed unusual. Its shape carried features that looked partly Neanderthal and partly modern human. That observation led some researchers to suggest…
Koppal: A first additional district and sessions court in Gangavathi Thursday sentenced six persons to death and fined them Rs 3 lakh each for the murder of BJP Yuva Morcha city unit president Venkatesh Kurubar alias JNN Venki last Oct. Six others were acquitted for lack of evidence. The court directed that the fine be…
The government has issued a second global tender to import 70 lakh tonne of urea for the kharif season, despite a sharp rise in international prices, as it moves to ensure adequate fertiliser supplies amid disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis, PTI reported.The global price of urea has jumped from $447 per tonne in…
China’s space mission (AP image) China has selected two Pakistani astronauts as candidates for its space programme, according to the state’s Manned Space Agency.In a statement issued on Wednesday, the agency said that Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud have passed multiple rounds of selection and will soon travel to China for training. One of…
Planning a bank visit? You might want to reschedule! Bank customers planning a visit in March 2026 are being advised to check branch holiday schedules, as a four-day bank holiday is approaching. Since banks observe both national and state-specific holidays, closure dates can vary across different regions, making it important to plan ahead to avoid…
New Delhi: India’s mobile app market crossed a major monetisation milestone in the first quarter of 2026, with total revenue surpassing $300 million (around Rs 2,500 crore), marking a 33% year-on-year increase, according to a Sensor Tower report. In Q1 2025, total revenue was roughly $225 million.The market recorded 6.2 billion downloads during the quarter,…
US stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday, putting Wall Street on course for a fourth consecutive weekly loss, although a modest easing in oil prices helped stabilise broader global markets, according to an AP report.The S&P 500 declined 0.5% in morning deals and was headed toward its longest losing streak in a year….
