THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Congress party is close to finalising its key ministers after consultations and reconciliation efforts. CM-designate V D Satheesan, who will assume office on May 18, said he would submit the complete list of the cabinet to the governor on Sunday.Satheesan’s efforts to persuade Ramesh Chennithala to join govt have succeeded in the second…
In the complex maze of trains, buses, and subway stations in Tokyo, a long-obscured form of gender-based harassment called Butsukari Otoko, or ‘bumping man,’ is on the rise. This type of violence occurs when men intentionally bump into women in crowded train stations during the busy rush hour period and use the anonymity of all…
Bengaluru: Bengaluru’s proposed double-decker metro corridors could reverse years of efforts to shift commuters towards public transport by making private vehicle travel more attractive, according to IISc Prof Ashish Verma. Releasing an independent technical assessment of the project, Verma argued that urban mobility planning should focus on increasing the share of trips made by Metro,…
ICSE ISC result tomorrow 2026 The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has officially confirmed that the results of the ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII) Year 2026 Main Examinations will be declared on April 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM. According to the official notice the results will be made available through…
Bengaluru: Even as the state govt claims to have filled the majority of potholes across the city, more than 1,200 craters continue to persist, highlighting gaps in execution, inter-agency coordination, and long-term road maintenance.According to official data, out of 41,150 potholes identified across Bengaluru till March 2026, nearly 39,887 have been repaired, leaving 1,263 still…
President Murmu serves food to a group of children (PTI photo) Murmu Hails Akshaya Patra Foundation’s 5 Billion Meals President Murmu serves food to a group of children (PTI photo) Murmu Hails Akshaya Patra Foundation’s 5 Billion Meals President Murmu serves food to a group of children (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Ensuring good nutrition for…
As Vicky Kaushal turned 38 on May 16, wife Katrina Kaif made the day extra special with a heartfelt birthday note that gave fans a rare glimpse into their life as parents. Along with unseen pictures from the intimate celebration, Katrina also shared an adorable moment featuring their baby boy and a special cake that…
Bengaluru: With conventional revenue streams nearing saturation and expenditure pressures mounting, the state resource mobilisation committee has advised the govt to explore alcohol tourism. Constituted to identify new revenue avenues, the committee has recommended that the govt encourage wine tourism as a niche but growing segment within India’s travel industry. The panel has proposed developing…
Bengaluru: The state govt’s push to outsource urban waste management to private players is yielding mixed results. While processing gains have been significant, persistent gaps are pushing unhandled waste into rural areas. Municipal administration minister Rahim Khan said waste management has been outsourced in 98 cities under a hire model, with the govt paying private…
Riteish Deshmukh‘s ‘Raja Shivaji’ has been receiving love from the audience since its arrival in theatres. The movie is based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of Hindavi Swarajya and the Maratha empire. The film has entered its second week in theatres and is showcasing a good box office score. Let’s take…
