Today’s GDP data is being seen as a sign of India’s underlying economic strength. (AI image) India’s economy continues to defy all growth projections. But for how long? At 7.8%, India’s GDP growth for the fourth quarter of FY 2025-26 beat all estimates by a wide margin. Retaining its tag of being the fastest growing…
Rain in Mangaluru on Friday Mangaluru: With the southwest monsoon making its onset over Karnataka, widespread rainfall lashed across three coastal districts on Friday, bringing much-needed relief from the sweltering heat. Dakshina Kannada remained under cloudy skies throughout the day as rain continued in several parts.According to rainfall data recorded in the 24-hour period ending…
Indian student suffered a massive accident in Chicago after she slipped and fell 25 ft down at a subway station. Spandana Lagishetti, an Indian student studying at Elmhurst University, Illinois, suffered a massive accident after she reportedly fell 25 feet down at a subway station. The accident took place on May 30, according to the…
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Friday denied any “data breach” claims after it alleged “repeated cyber attacks for the past 3 days” on its online portal. It filed a complaint with the Intelligence Fusion & Strategic Operations (IFSO) Unit of Delhi Police.“The portal, launched on 2nd June 2026 to facilitate…
Union minister Pralhad Joshi (File photo) NEW DELHI: More than 75 lakh households will be powered by rooftop solar systems installed under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana by Dec, minister for new and renewable energy Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday.“PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is transforming India’s energy landscape at an unprecedented pace….
Toyota Kirloskar Motor is stepping into India’s growing anime and pop-culture space with a new partnership. The carmaker has announced its collaboration with Animation Express for Anime India 2026, a multi-city event series focused on anime, manga, gaming and Japanese pop culture. Toyota at Anime India 2026: Venue and dates The first event under this…
Deepa Bhasthi will speak on ‘Thinking as Dissent: Some Thoughts on Language and the World in Mangaluru on Tuesday Mangaluru: Booker Prize–winning translator and writer Deepa Bhasthi, an alumna of Mangalore University, will return to the university’s public platform for the first time since receiving the award, when she delivers a special lecture in Mangaluru…
Sikhs in Southampton say they are living in fear and avoiding going out after a Sikh man named Vickrum Singh Digwa was jailed for the murder of student Henry Nowak. Sikh community leaders are warning of rising racial abuse and intimidation in the city.Community representatives told The Times that many Sikhs are now reluctant to…
NEW DELHI: Amid concerns over the impact of intermittent renewable energy generation on grid stability, state-run NTPC has decided to set up flexible coal-fired thermal power units to provide balancing support and ensure reliable power supply.The power giant said rapid expansion of renewable energy capacity was transforming the power sector and advancing the country’s clean…
New Delhi: State-run Oil India Limited (OIL) on Friday said it has reported the presence of natural gas in its third exploratory well in the Andaman shallow offshore block, further indicating hydrocarbon potential in the region.In a regulatory filing to stock exchanges, the company said natural gas was encountered in exploratory well Vijayapuram-3, drilled 15…
