Expelled MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal (File Photo) BENGALURU: Expelled MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal’s open declaration of the candidate he voted for became a point of contention, with Congress alleging election misconduct.Speaking to the media after voting concluded, MLA A S Ponnanna, former legal adviser to the chief minister, said former MP VS Ugrappa, who was…
A generation that will never smoke: Britain’s bold plan to end cigarette-consumption for good (AI photo) The United Kingdom Parliament on Wednesday passed a landmark bill aimed at phasing out cigarette use for future generations. Under the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, anyone born after Dec. 31, 2008, will never be legally allowed to buy cigarettes.The…
Sahibzada Farhan equals Virat Kohli (Screengrab) Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan broke Virat Kohli‘s T20 record after producing a sensational unbeaten century to lead Multan Sultans to a thrilling six-wicket victory over Hyderabad Kingsmen in a high-scoring Pakistan Super League (PSL) clash in Lahore on Wednesday. Chasing a daunting target of 226, Multan Sultans pulled off…
Until a goofy-looking German working in a Swiss patent office came around, all of us took an Englishman’s word for how the universe functioned. The received wisdom was that time flew linearly at the same pace for everyone and space was a grand stage that stood still. But then the patent clerk showed that not…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has finally made her much-awaited red carpet appearance at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, putting all speculation around her absence to rest.Lovingly referred to by fans as the “Queen of Cannes,” Aishwarya returned to the prestigious film festival in a breathtaking couture creation titled Luminara, designed by Amit Aggarwal and styled by…
Jitesh Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Agency Image) Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicket-keeper Jitesh Sharma has explained the intent behind his comment describing Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as “unprofessional”, a line that had led to discussion on social media.The remark originally came during a chat with AB de Villiers on his YouTube channel, where Jitesh was…
File photo: UK PM Keir Starmer (Picture credit: AP) Britain has assured Cyprus that its military bases on the island will not be used for offensive action in the Iran conflict, even as London strengthens protective measures around the Republic of Cyprus amid regional tensions.As per news agency Reuters, the assurance was conveyed during a…
Ohio gubernatorial candidate and Indian-American politician Vivek Ramaswamy spent nearly $12,000 in campaign funds on a luxury trip to Puerto Rico, according to campaign finance documents and reporting by MeidasTouch, a progressive political media organisation in the US.Records show that in November 2025, Ramaswamy’s campaign paid $11,898.25 to the Dorado Beach Ritz-Carlton Reserve, one of…
Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon sent social media into a frenzy with a fun new video. The two stars were seen dancing to the romantic song ‘Tera Ho Jaun’ from their upcoming film ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hi Hai’. Nupur Sanon, Stenben, and Varun Sharma later joined their energetic performance. Varun Dhawan and Kriti…
FILE – Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner watches his team in action against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first National League Championship game, Oct. 6, 1982, St. Louis. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy, File) Ted Turner, the billionaire media executive who transformed professional wrestling by turning WCW into the first true national rival to Vince McMahon’s…
