New Delhi: Delhi did not record a single “clean air” day in the winter months, even though annual pollution levels showed signs of improvement, according to a report by Climate Trends based on Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) air quality monitoring data for 2024–25.The study warns that current evaluation metrics under the National Clean Air…
Udupi: In a heartwarming initiative, the department of paediatric oncology, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal, in collaboration with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, brought joy and hope to children undergoing cancer treatment by fulfilling their cherished wishes.The initiative aimed to uplift young patients and their families, offering moments of happiness and emotional relief during a challenging…
Mangaluru: An Indian spectacled cobra that got trapped in the blade of a grass-cutting machine at a house in Anantadi village of Bantwal taluk was rescued by snake rescuer Tejas Puttur after a two-hour operation on Monday.The incident occurred at the house of Purushotham Gowda. The family stored eggs in a bucket and placed the…
‘Thaai Kizhavi’ is nearing Rs 60 crore at the box office, showcasing a steady run even in its third week. The film, starring Radikaa Sarathkumar as a feared matriarch, blends dark humor with rural drama. Critics praised the storytelling and performances, though some noted issues in the second half. Its wide release continues to ensure…
Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma of India lift the T20 World Cup trophy. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India captain Suryakumar Yadav has offered a fascinating insight into what set apart the country’s back-to-back T20 World Cup-winning squads, describing the 2024 side as driven by “experienced enthusiasm” and the 2026 unit as fuelled by the “fiery…
Trump says Joe Kent was ‘weak on security’ after counterterrorism chief quits over Iran War US President Donald Trump on Tuesday welcomed the resignation of National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) director Joe Kent, saying the senior counterterrorism official was “very weak on security” and that it was “a good thing” he stepped down after protesting the…
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Tuesday approved Adani Enterprises Ltd’s Rs 14,535 crore bid to acquire Jaiprakash Associates Ltd through the insolvency process. In a regulatory filing, Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) informed that the NCLT, Allahabad bench, has “orally pronounced an order on March 17, 2026 “approving the resolution plan submitted by Adani…
Tirupur, a major hub for undergarment manufacturing with an annual turnover of around Rs 10,000 crore in both export and domestic markets, depends heavily on elastic as a key accessory. TIRUPUR: The Tirupur Elastic Manufacturers and Traders Association has announced a 25% increase in elastic prices starting March 18, citing a sharp rise in raw…
Udupi: A woman was defrauded of approximately Rs 1.5 lakh by online scammers who exploited the current LPG crisis. Police said a person named Devesh Joshi, who introduced himself as a representative from Mahanagar Gas Ltd Mumbai, called the complainant on March 11. The caller informed the complainant that the payment for gas made online…
Bengaluru: Over 8.6 lakh students will appear for SSLC exams starting Wednesday. Students will write first language test — Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, English and Sanskrit — on the first day in 2,871 exam centres across the state.Urging students to appear for examinations without fear, chief minister Siddaramaiah said: “On behalf of the…
