Bengaluru: Governance in Karnataka has slowed significantly as the political executive shifts its focus to high-stakes bypolls in Bagalkot and Davanagere South, with ministers spending weeks on campaign duties.All cabinet ministers, including CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar, are engaged in electioneering. Congress has deployed around 20 ministers in Bagalkot and another 10 in…
Spain’s Lamine Yamal has criticised sections of Spanish fans for anti-Muslim chants during Spain’s friendly against Egypt, saying such behaviour should not be tolerated in football.The incident took place at RCDE Stadium on Tuesday, where parts of the crowd were heard chanting: “bote, bote, bote musulman el que no bote”, which translates to “jump, jump,…
US President Donald Trump has proposed a $1.5 trillion defence budget for 2027, the largest in decades, underscoring a sharp focus on military spending amid the ongoing US-led war against Iran. The proposal, released on Friday, outlines a significant increase in Pentagon funding while calling for a 10% reduction in non-defence spending by shifting certain…
CSK vs PBKS toss (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: The toss moment in the IPL 2026 match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings turned unexpectedly chaotic due to the deafening crowd at Chepauk. As captain Ruturaj Gaikwad came forward to speak, the noise made it nearly impossible for anyone to hear, creating a light-hearted but awkward…
Quick catch-up for today Bhagwant Mann defended Raghav Chadha’s removal as a routine party decision and accused him of going against AAP’s line. An Iranian crude tanker bound for India rerouted to China amid payment and sanction-related challenges. A French ship crossed Hormuz after signalling nationality, hinting at a possible shift in Iran-France dynamics. BJP…
Abhishek Bachchan saw the stardom of his parents Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan while growing up. While he carved his own path as he made his debut with ‘Refugee’ in 2000, he’s been in the industry for 26 years now and been amidst fame. Not to mention, he also went on to marry a global…
NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings are dealing with the absence of MS Dhoni ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings, as the veteran has been ruled out for the first two weeks due to a calf strain. On Friday, PBKS won the toss and decided to bowl first in Chepauk.The team had a…
NEW DELHI: Russia has offered to increase its supply of crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to India as the ongoing Middle East crisis adds volatility to the global energy market, reported PTI citing officials familiar with the discussions. The energy cooperation formed a key part of talks on Thursday between Russia’s first deputy…
Maruti Suzuki India has significantly expanded its after-sales footprint in India, adding a record 502 new service touchpoints in FY 2025-26. This marks the highest number of service additions by the company in a single financial year, taking its total network to 5,926 touchpoints across 3,000 cities and towns.The latest expansion is aimed at improving…
Bengaluru techie dies by suicide after baby drowns in bucket BENGALURU: What was supposed to be a routine afternoon at a West Bengaluru home ended in a gruesome double whammy Wednesday.An 11-month-old boy drowned in a bucket of water at his home in Byraveshwaranagar on Nagarabhavi Main Road, following which, his mother died by suicide,…
