Bengaluru: What promised to be a lucrative corporate overseas job opportunity turned into an ordeal of forced labour, brutal beatings and electric shocks for two men from Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) as they were trafficked by a cyber-slavery cartel operating in Thailand-Myanmar border area. The duo was fortunately rescued in a well-coordinated action by multiple…
Man reverses car, pins pedestrian against bus, killing him in Bengaluru BENGALURU: A 45-year-old man was killed in an early morning accident near Satellite Bus Stand (Mysore Road) Sunday after a car reversing at high speed rammed into him and crushed him against a parked bus. The incident occurred around 4.30am and was witnessed by…
Virat Kohli, widely regarded as one of the greatest Test batters of his generation, continues to earn admiration for his deep love and passion for the longest format of the game. Even after retiring from Test cricket in May 2025, Kohli has repeatedly spoken about how much the format means to him, something that recently…
SRINAGAR: An intruder from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) was caught crossing the LoC in north Kashmir’s Uri sector, the Army said Sunday as unconfirmed reports and a social media video suggested the sneak-in was driven by a love affair with a local woman.Sources said the man was identified as Zeeshan Ahmad Mir, 22, a resident of…
DHS clarifies what will happen to the H-1B visa fee after a court strikes it down and the administration appeals the ruling. After a court struck down the $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, the Donald Trump administration appealed the ruling by US District Judge Leo Sorokin. But before any further development, the Department of Homeland…
Rishabh Pant, Gautam Gambhir NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Friday stressed that Rishabh Pant does not need to change his natural style of batting but must play according to the demands of the match situation, echoing comments made a day earlier by assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate.Pant was removed as India’s Test…
Varun Dhawan apologised to a fan who waited five hours at a Lucknow promotional event for ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’, only for him to leave after five minutes. The actor explained he was asked to leave early by the cops. The film releases on June 5. Varun Dhawan and Mrunal Thakur visited Lucknow’s…
Veteran singer Hariharan penned a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Asha Bhosle, calling her a “part of our everyday existence.” He shared cherished memories, highlighting her immense contribution to music and her personal support. Hariharan emphasized that Bhosle’s voice, a constant companion since childhood for many Indians, created an eternal bond. Her legacy as an…
The United States has eased sanctions on Venezuela’s state-owned oil sector, allowing American companies to resume limited business with Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), as the Donald Trump administration seeks to expand global oil supplies during the ongoing Iran conflict, AP reported.The US Treasury Department on Wednesday issued a broad licence permitting PDVSA to sell…
Venkanna, who was riding with his grandchildren, met with a fatal accident while overtaking a water tanker from left Bengaluru: Against the backdrop of a senior citizen riding with his grandchildren coming under the wheels of a tanker truck at Yelahanka Newtown recently, traffic police requested commuters to strictly avoid overtaking heavy vehicles from the…
