Suvendu Adhikari, Mamata Banerjee, MK Stalin and EPS NEW DELHI: The stage is all set for high-stakes electoral battle as West Bengal and Tamil Nadu head to the assembly elections on Thursday (April 23).Tamil Nadu is voting in a single phase across all 234 seats, while West Bengal will vote for 152 seats in this…
Rajasthan Royals’ Dhruv Jurel stumps Kolkata Knight Riders’ Cameron Green. (ANI Photo) JAIPUR: It was a truly instinctive and athletic piece of wicketkeeping as Dhruv Jurel, playing his part to perfection for Rajasthan Royals, stumped Cameron Green of Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden last Sunday. Even Sachin Tendulkar singled out his presence of mind….
Oil prices slip. Photo credit: Reuters Oil prices fell on Monday after US-Iran talks in Switzerland concluded with Tehran saying it had secured waivers for oil and petrochemical exports, easing concerns over potential supply disruptions in global energy markets.Brent crude futures were down $1.53, or 1.90 per cent, at $79.04 per barrel. Prices had earlier…
Udupi: DC Swaroopa TK Wednesday directed officials to ensure that industrial units are completed within the stipulated timeframe, warning that delays would result in cancellation of allotments and their reassignment to new entrepreneurs.She was chairing meetings of the district-level single window committee, industrial grievance (Spandana), district export promotion committee, PM Employment Generation Programme, and the…
A study found that one in three adolescents in Bengaluru city are at risk of developing health issues due to alcohol or tobacco use Bengaluru: In a move aimed at curbing rising concerns over underage drinking in the city, state govt Monday launched a stringent crackdown on liquor-serving establishments and directed police to issue notice…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly facing public resistance in the United States, according to multiple recent surveys and public reactions reported over the past few months. While major technology companies such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Meta continue investing billions of dollars into AI infrastructure, polls show growing concern among Americans about both AI technology…
Transport minister Ramalinga Reddy Monday warned employees of state-run road transport corporations against participating in the statewide bus strike scheduled for Wednesday, stating that disciplinary action will be initiated against those abstaining from duty.The warning comes after the joint action committee (JAC) of transport unions decided to go ahead with the agitation over wage revision…
Brijesh Sharma made his IPL debut on Monday after being named in the playing XI of the Rajasthan Royals for their match against the Chennai Super Kings.Rajasthan Royals had picked the Jammu and Kashmir pacer at his base price of Rs 30 lakh in the IPL 2026 auction. At that time, he had not played…
Mangaluru: A protest march demanding the closure of the tollgate at Brahmarakootlu was held on Tuesday, under the leadership of former minister B Ramanath Rai. The protest, organised by the Toll Gate Action Committee, began at BC Road (Brahmashree Narayana Guru Circle) and proceeded up to the Brahmarakootlu tollgate.Addressing the gathering, Ramanath Rai said the…
