For someone who was looked at as dispensable not too long ago, Sanju Samson is suddenly in demand. One day, he is addressing conclaves and attending awards in New Delhi, the next day, he is flying back home to Thiruvanthapuram for an event. Just like the team desperately wanted him back as an opener, to…
Mangaluru: After a month-long Ramzan season of fasting and prayers, Muslims across the coastal districts celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr on Friday, marking the beginning of the Shawwal month with devotion and joy.Special Eid namaz was offered at mosques across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi. Hundreds gathered at the Idgah Masjid at Lighthouse Hill in Mangaluru, where assembly speaker…
India’s current account deficit (CAD) is likely to widen sharply to 2.3 per cent of GDP in FY27 from 0.9 per cent in FY26 amid elevated oil prices and external sector pressures, according to a report by foreign brokerage HSBC, PTI reported.The report also projected the balance of payments (BoP) deficit to widen to $65…
Bengaluru: A private college professor has filed a complaint against her former student, who allegedly entered her house in Banasawadi on the pretext of using the restroom and stole gold ornaments worth over Rs 5 lakh.The teacher, Dr Sheela Anthony, caught the accused, identified as Elizabeth, red-handed and recovered her mangalya chain. However, she later…
Iran has rejected participation in a second round of peace talks with the United States, sharply escalating tensions amid renewed naval confrontations. Iran’s official news agency IRNA reported that there are “no plans” for further negotiations at this stage, blaming Washington for what it described as excessive demands, shifting positions and “constant contradictions”. It also…
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday urged “people to remain calm and avoid any kind of panic as all concrete steps are being taken to prevent shortages or disruptions in supply chains”. The minister, who chaired the 5th meeting of the informal group of ministers (IGoM) on the West Asia developments, said his…
The White House is moving closer to a decision on a proposed rule that could change how long foreign students are allowed to stay in the US on F-1 visas.The plan is currently under review at the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and would replace the existing “duration of status” system that…
The ODI squad could also see a fresh pace option in Prince Yadav, who has impressed in the IPL with his pace and accuracy. If Bumrah is rested, Mohammed Siraj is likely to lead the attack, with Prasidh Krishna also expected to be part of the squad. Another fitness call will revolve around Hardik Pandya,…
AWS CEO Matt Garman says Amazon is hiring 11,000 software development engineer interns and early-career hires in 2026, pushing back on fears that AI is eliminating software engineering jobs. His comments come after Amazon’s two biggest layoff rounds in six months—30,000-plus corporate cuts in total—and amid warnings from other tech leaders that AI coding tools…
When Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi got married in an intimate gurudwara ceremony in 2018, it caught many off guard. The two had never publicly acknowledged their relationship, so the sudden wedding quickly became a topic of discussion. Just six months later, the arrival of their daughter Mehr led to widespread curiosity about the timeline…
