NEW DELHI: Surge in use of air-conditioners amid the scorching heat pushed power demand to an all-time high of 270.8 gigawatt (GW) on Thursday, almost matching the peak projected by the ministry of power for the summer of 2026.It was the fourth consecutive day that national power demand breached the previous record and touched a…
RR’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has sounded a note of caution around the rising hype surrounding teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of IPL 2026, while also backing the youngster to deliver in what could be a defining season.Speaking on JioStar, Pathan pointed out that the real test for Vaibhav will…
Bengaluru: A security lapse at a paying guest accommodation proved costly for an inmate after a thief used a room key left on a common dashboard to steal a laptop, cash and other valuables from a room in Ashwathnagar, Marathahalli, on June 8.According to the complaint filed by Bantuboina Naveen, 30, who stays in room…
Bengaluru: From AI-powered clinical assistants and virtual surgical training to smart yoga mats, personalised genomics and digital pathology, experts at the Healthcare and Artificial Intelligence (HAI) Conclave 2026, organised by the Global Healthcare Academy on Friday, showcased technologies they believe will redefine medicine over the coming decades, while stressing that artificial intelligence must support—not replace—clinical…
An Indian-origin Melbourne leader has called out what she describes as silence from politicians over racism targeting Indian Australians, saying the issue is about dignity, safety and equal respect.Roshena Campbell, Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne and a Liberal Party politician, said there was a clear difference in how different communities are treated when facing abuse.She…
NEW DELHI: For thousands of elderly and critically ill patients dependent on the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), the biggest risk is no longer just the disease—it is the delay in getting approval for treatment.A representation sent to Union health minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has flagged how life-saving procedures and drugs are getting stuck in…
Mangaluru: The construction of a bridge over the Siriya River at Kamajalu-Poovandka in Manila village has been a long-standing dream of locals in this region, as well as the villagers from Kerala. Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai said that a grant of Rs 20 crore has been approved for the construction of the bridge over…
LONDON/KOLKATA: Anisha Chakraborty texted her brother Raktim in the US from Birmingham last Friday to say she had good news to share. The 28-year-old from Kolkata’s Mukundapur had been job-hunting after completing her master’s with distinction at Aston University and had just made it to the final round of an interview.Raktim, who is based in…
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada DC Darshan HV expressed concern over pet shops in the district operating without mandatory registration under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.Pet shops selling live animals and birds must be registered under the Act, the DC said while chairing a meeting of the Dakshina Kannada District Animal Welfare Association at the…
Glenn Phillips (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru completely outplayed Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1, winning by 92 runs after posting a huge total of 254/5. Rajat Patidar led the charge with a stunning unbeaten 93 off just 33 balls, smashing nine sixes and five fours. Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya also chipped…
