Udupi: Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Kota Shrinivas Poojary directed health department officials to ensure that patients referred from district hospitals to private hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka scheme receive necessary treatment without hurdles.He was speaking while chairing the DISHA meeting held at the zilla panchayat on Saturday. The MP said the govt has implemented several schemes…
Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ release is postponed as the CBFC has referred the political thriller to the Election Commission. Concerns over the film’s sensitive dialogues and political imagery potentially influencing voters during the ongoing election cycle have led to this unprecedented move. The industry now anticipates a post-election release, possibly in May or June 2026….
London commuters brace for 4 days of tube strike disruption / Image: File London is preparing for another week of major travel disruption after talks between Transport for London (TfL) and the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) failed to stop planned Tube strikes. The industrial action is now officially set to go ahead across…
At the Times Internet Half Marathon, the real momentum of the race wasn’t just created by speed, but by those who mastered control. Pacers – steady, disciplined, and focused – became the silent architects of the course, guiding hundreds of runners towards their goals with precision.In the 10K category, their impact was immediate. Groups of…
Bengaluru: Yelahanka police Monday arrested a 44-year-old daily wage worker and three of his associates on charges of murdering a food delivery agent, whose body was found inside a rajakaluve (storm drain) in Yelahanka Friday last, with preliminary police investigations revealing that he was strangled to death. Police said the man was killed because he…
Robert Downey Jr., a cultural phenomenon since the late 70s, stands as a testament to resilience with a net worth of USD 300 million. His illustrious career, highlighted by legendary performances in ‘Iron Man’ and the ‘Avengers’ series, showcases his unique ability to captivate audiences. Even amidst life’s hurdles, Downey Jr. Robert Downey Jr has,…
Palm Beach Pete not Jeffrey Epstein A Florida man has finally cleared the confusion after a viral video made many people believe they had spotted a lookalike of the late Jeffrey Epstein on a highway. The short clip showed a man wearing sunglasses and a white cap, driving a convertible in South Florida. It spread…
Elon Musk sparred with lawyers for a third day Thursday at his California trial against OpenAI, struggling to explain why his own for-profit AI empire differs from the one he is trying to take down.“Few answers are going to be complete, especially when you cut me off all the time,” the visibly irritated multi-billionaire said…
Mangaluru: A 44-year-old woman from the city has fallen victim to an elaborate courier (parcel) scam, where fraudsters posing as international cargo agents duped her of Rs 6.84 lakh by promising delivery of a high-value parcel allegedly sent by her husband working abroad.According to the complaint, the victim’s husband is employed in Dubai and regularly…
BENGALURU: Overwhelmed by mounting business debts and the critical illness of his sister, a 26-year-old man allegedly attacked his family members before attempting to kill himself. Two of them died, while the other two, including the alleged attacker, are battling for life.The incident occurred at Mallenahalli near Attibele in Anekal taluk Saturday night. The deceased…
