NEW DELHI: Retail inflation based on consumer price index (CPI) inched up for the fourth consecutive month to 3.9% in May from 3.5% in April on account of acceleration in food prices, data released by NSO on Friday showed. The food index rose 4.8% in May, above 4.2% in the preceding month.Despite the staggered increase…
Mangaluru: Akhila Bharata Tulu Okkoota (All India Tulu Federation) has urged the Karnataka government to declare Tulu an official language of the state.Addressing reporters, Okkoota president AC Bhandary said Tulu, one of the oldest Dravidian languages, is the mother tongue of over 1.8 million people and the cultural language of Tulunadu. Despite its rich literary…
Trump administration shocked everyone when Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced in August 2026 that the US government had taken a 10% stake in chipmaker Intel. “BIG NEWS: The United States of America now owns 10% of Intel, one of our great American technology companies. This historic agreement strengthens U.S. leadership in semiconductors, which will both…
CNG cars continue to attract Indian buyers due to their lower running costs, especially at a time when fuel prices remain a key consideration. Suitable for daily commuting, long-distance travel and commercial applications, these vehicles offer a more economical alternative to petrol-powered models. Manufacturers have also improved the overall appeal of factory-fitted CNG vehicles in…
After helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru retain the IPL title, Virat Kohli spoke about the changes in his batting, the demands of modern T20 cricket and the lessons he hopes young Indian cricketers can learn from his journey. He urged upcoming players to understand match situations and adapt their game accordingly.Kohli, who played an important role…
Students entering to write the NEET-UG retest at one of the exam centres at govt PU College for Girls, Balmatta, in Mangaluru Sunday Mangaluru: National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) was conducted again within two months across 12 examination centres in Dakshina Kannada Sunday, with officials reporting smooth proceedings. Pleasant weather eased movement and waiting conditions for…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka high court has ruled that the erstwhile BBMP, now Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), is not empowered to compel the relinquishment of privately owned land free of cost for widening a road under the Master Plan.Justice Suraj Govindaraj made the observation while allowing a petition filed by Bengaluru resident M Shashikumar.“If the respondents…
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (10) reacts after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Australia and Egypt in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Friday, July 3, 2026.(AP Photo/Sam Hodde) Mohamed Salah has made it clear which football icon he would choose to share a final World Cup “last dance” with, naming Lionel Messi ahead of…
Benchmark indices surged sharply on Wednesday, with investors turning bullish as easing oil prices and hopes of renewed US-Iran talks lifted sentiment across sectors.The BSE Sensex jumped 1,263.67 points, or 1.64%, to close at 78,111.24, after rising as much as 1,422.85 points, or 1.85%, during the session. The NSE Nifty climbed 388.65 points, or 1.63%,…
NEW DELHI: An Airbus A321 operated by Air India with about 190 people aboard suffered a tail strike while going around — aborting landing and taking off again — at Bengaluru airport on Thursday. A Boeing 747 jumbo jet had taken off before this flight from Delhi was to land. The enormous wake turbulence —…
