‘Acceptable in my culture’: Indian real estate agent gives bizarre reason for luring 9-year-old into his car in Canada

37-year-old Manoj Govindbalunikam was sentenced to 18 months after being found guilty of abducting a minor in Canada An Indian real estate agent in Canada told a court he abducted a 9-year-old boy because it was “acceptable in his culture.” He is now struggling to avoid deportation following his conviction.37-year-old Manoj Govindbalunikam was sentenced to…

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3 Bengaluru youths returning from Dharmasthala drown in Hassan backwaters | Bengaluru News

Three young men from Bengaluru drowned in the Hemavathi reservoir backwaters near Shettihalli Church in Hassan (Representative image) HASSAN: Three youths from Bengaluru drowned in the backwaters of the Hemavathi reservoir near the historic Shettihalli Church in Hassan district on Sunday, police said.The deceased were identified as Charan (20), Milan (23) and Manikantha (20), all…

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‘Trust Trump, not panicans’: Donald pushes ‘the peace president’ image after ‘reopening’ Hormuz

Image shared on social media US President Donald Trump on Friday called himself “The Peace President,” even as he issued fresh warnings of military action against Iran if ongoing negotiations fail.The post, shared by the “Trump War Room” X account and amplified by Trump on on Truth Social, featured a digital poster branding him as…

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RCB IPL 2026 playoff qualification scenarios: Royal Challengers Bengaluru still in control despite Lucknow setback | Cricket News

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s playoff hopes remain strong despite a recent loss, holding a solid third place with 12 points. While their Net Run Rate offers a crucial advantage, top-order batting instability is a growing concern. One more win could secure their spot, but avoiding a late collapse against tough upcoming opponents is vital for a…

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BJP used money, threats and ‘partisan’ returning officer in Haryana: Congress | India News

Congress leaders Deepender Singh Hooda and Rajendra Pal Gautam address a press conference NEW DELHI: Congress Tuesday said the governing BJP employed “money power, threats and misuse of returning officer” to win the Haryana Rajya Sabha election at any cost, as it slammed the rival for again “exposing its anti-Ambedkar character” by trying to steal…

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JKBOSE class 10 result 2026 summer zone Jammu division out at jkbose.nic.in; check direct link here

JKBOSE 10th Class Results Summer Zone Declared JKBOSE 10th Result 2026: Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) released the Class 10th Result 2026 for the Summer Zone Jammu Division at 11 AM on 21st April 2026.All students taking part in annual exams have been informed that they can check their scorecards via official…

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Khosla and Desai come to the Musk-Altman party

Vinod Khosla; Anand Desai TOI correspondent from Washington: If the dotcom era gave investors dreams of effortless millions and the crypto boom offered visions of digital billions, the coming IPOs of SpaceX and OpenAI – likely in June and September respectively – promise something more intoxicating: trillion-dollar fantasies wrapped in Silicon Valley superlatives. One company…

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New draft rules soon on ‘E85 & more’ vehicles as government pushes ethanol shift | India News

NEW DELHI: The government is likely to issue a fresh notification for laying down the test requirements for vehicles that can run on almost 100 per cent ethanol (E100) and petrol, a move that would encourage automobile manufacturers to produce Flex-Fuel Vehicles (FFVs).While the road transport ministry, in December 2022, had notified the “applicability of…

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Garment worker killed, husband injured in Bengaluru bus hit | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: A 30-year-old garment worker died and her husband escaped with injuries when a rashly driven BMTC bus knocked down their bike at Gollarahatti Cross near Nelamangala Sunday night. G Lakshmi, the victim, stayed off Magadi Main Road and was from Yadgir in North Karnataka.Lakshmi was riding pillion with husband Devendrappa, a daily-wage worker, when…

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