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…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition challeging the Centre’s decision to hold caste enumeration as a part of the upcoming Census saying that there was “nothing wrong with it.“A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, justice Joymalya Bagchi and justice Vipul Pancholi was hearing a PIL which argued that…
The ongoing conflict in West Asia has started affecting global oil supply and fuel prices. In India too, there is a growing focus on saving fuel and reducing unnecessary usage. While many people focus only on driving style to improve mileage, car maintenance also plays a huge role. A neglected car usually consumes more fuel….
Manu Bhaker with her personal coach Jaspal Rana (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s well-known shooting coach Jaspal Rana fell ill while returning from the ISSF World Cup in Munich and later underwent a medical procedure in Delhi. Rana, who coaches several Indian pistol shooters, including double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, is currently the high-performance coach…
‘Matter is concerning’: Kiren Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi over 54 foreign trips (Image credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has raised serious concerns over Rahul Gandhi‘s foreign visits, stating that every MP is required to inform the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Secretariat three weeks in advance before travelling abroad.“It is not a…
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard) French Open witnessed a major upset on Wednesday as world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka crashed out in dramatic fashion against Diana Shnaider. Despite being in complete control for much of the match, Sabalenka squandered a set lead and a double-break advantage before losing 3-6, 7-5, 6-0.The four-time Grand…
“I am lucky to be alive,” said Rohit Singh after a morning walk in Melbourne’s west turned into a violent racist attack involving elderly Indian-Australians.A group of around 12 seniors who regularly meet for walks, coffee and conversation at Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre in Point Cook were subjected to days of racial abuse before the…
Bengaluru: What began as a hopeful effort to secure her children’s education ended in heartbreak for a 39-year-old mother, who lost Rs 80,000 in cash that she had borrowed from her younger sister. Thieves allegedly stole the cash while she was boarding or not long after she had boarded a BMTC bus (route number 317)…
NEW DELHI: Meta Platforms, earlier known as Facebook, has moved the Delhi high court seeking a stay on a Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) order. It was fined Rs 10 lakh as penalty for the alleged unauthorised sale and listing of walkie-talkies on Facebook Marketplace.Unlike Amazon and Flipkart, Facebook is not an e-commerce platform but…
Athena Strand was only seven years old when she went missing from her home in Wise County, Texas, on November 30, 2022. Two days later, she was found dead. She had been staying with her dad and stepmom and was just playing near her house when the incident happened.According to the authorities, former FedEx driver…
