United Airlines will cut more unprofitable flights over the next two quarters as it braces for a prolonged period of elevated jet fuel prices linked to the war involving Iran. However, strong travel demand continues to allow US carriers to raise fares.In a staff memo on Friday, chief executive Scott Kirby said the airline is…
Rain lashed Bengaluru Tuesday evening Bengaluru: Amid anticipation over the onset of southwest monsoon in Karnataka, Bengaluru witnessed widespread thundershowers Tuesday evening, bringing relief from the recent spell of humidity and scorching heat. Moderate to intense thundershowers, accompanied by strong and gusty winds, lashed several parts of the city, disrupting traffic during evening peak hours….
Mangaluru: A BSc student from Sullia completed the challenge of performing the classical Kuchipudi dance continuously for 24 hours in a bid to enter the ‘Golden Book of World Records’. Abhishek M Kanemaradka Mandekolu, a II BSc student from KVG Nehru Memorial College, Sullia, received the provisional certificate from the ‘Golden Book of World Records’…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday paid tributes to his outgoing colleagues in the Upper House while taking a dig at former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda. Kharge, speaking during his farewell said he had known the veteran leader for over 54 years and had worked closely with him,…
Mangaluru: The CBSE’s first-ever second board exam for Class 10, scheduled in May, has seen a strong response from students in coastal Karnataka, particularly those dissatisfied with their scores in science and mathematics after the results were announced.School managements said nearly 35% of students who appeared for the board exam have chosen to register for…
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative Usman Jutt was a man on a mission – till vanity got in the way. He successfully infiltrated into India from Pakistan with the objective of establishing a sleeper cell, but put that on hold while he checked into a medical clinic in Srinagar for a hair transplant. Nor is Jutt the…
Shashi Tharoor (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday weighed into the debate over the recitation of Vande Mataram, questioning whether the national song needs to be sung in full at every public event. Calling such a requirement “unnecessary and burdensome” for audiences, Tharoor said respect for Vande Mataram should not be…
KATSEYE members have finally addressed Manon’s hiatus, confirming she’s on a break due to health reasons. Speaking at Coachella, they expressed love and support, calling her “sister forever.” However, fans remain unconvinced, criticizing the timing of the announcement and suspecting damage control after Manon’s exclusion from their latest music video and promotions. With Manon removing…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an international health emergency over the spread of a rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, after the outbreak killed dozens of people. However, the agency stopped short of calling it a pandemic.“WHO…is hereby determining that the Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Friday announced that elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states will be held on June 18. According to the poll body, the vacancies are arising due to the retirement of sitting members between June 21 and July 19.The elections will cover four seats each in Andhra Pradesh,…
