Bengaluru: Narratives of development and welfare ahead of the April 9 bypoll in Davanagere South are being overshadowed by a decisive undercurrent — the consolidation and possible shift of the Muslim vote, which forms a substantial share of the electorate. Based on estimates, Muslims number between 80,000 and 90,000 voters in an electorate of around…
Ajinkya Rahane (Image: IPL) Ajinkya Rahane etched his name into the record books as he became the 11th cricketer to play 200 matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The milestone came during Kolkata Knight Riders’ clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 at the Eden Gardens.Rahane, who made his IPL debut in 2008 for…
Fresh questions are swirling around the future of Tulsi Gabbard after Donald Trump privately sounded out advisers on whether she should remain in one of the administration’s most sensitive roles.According to a report by the Guardian, Trump has asked cabinet officials in recent weeks if he should replace Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. The…
Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan faces arrest following a sexual assault complaint by an actress. Allegedly, he entered her caravan without consent on a film set. The Women in Cinema Collective has voiced strong criticism, questioning systemic failures in protecting women. Ranjith denies the charges, asserting his innocence and preparing a bail plea. Trigger warning: This…
NEW DELHI: Politics in India seems to be in an era of freebies, where every party offers cash doles or concessions ahead of elections. Last year, the NDA offered Rs 10,000 to over 75 lakh women in Bihar just before the polls, which helped the alliance to achieve an overwhelming majority.Riding this trend, AIADMK and…
A farmer from Pune district has filed a civil lawsuit against actor Sonali Bendre and her filmmaker husband Goldie Behl, accusing them of land encroachment and “mafia-style” intimidation. The actor, however, has denied the allegations, calling the case a false attempt to extort money. A farmer from Pune district has filed a civil lawsuit against…
Sanjiv Goenka interaction with Rishabh Pant (Image: X) Lucknow Super Giants have clarified the much-discussed on-field interaction between owner Sanjiv Goenka and captain Rishabh Pant following their defeat to Delhi Capitals.After the loss, Goenka was seen in an animated conversation with Pant, with head coach Justin Langer also part of the exchange. While no audio…
As the US observes Good Friday on April 3 ahead of Easter Sunday on April 5, most essential services will continue without disruption since the day is not designated as a federal holiday.In the Christian calendar, Good Friday marks the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ and has long been associated with mourning, penance and…
Ola Electric has announced a sharp price cut for its flagship electric motorcycle, the Roadster X+ 9.1 kWh, making it significantly more accessible to buyers. The model is now priced at Rs 1,29,999, down from Rs 1,89,999, marking a reduction of Rs 60,000.The price drop comes as the company scales up production of its indigenously…
Mangaluru: National Environment Care Federation (NECF) secretary Shashidhar Shetty said that the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Southern Zone, Chennai, directed the Mangaluru Smart City Limited (MSCL) to strictly adhere to the CRZ Notification, 2011.Shetty told reporters here on Tuesday, that the NECF filed a petition before the NGT against the cycle track project being implemented…
