March 2026 saw multiple launches, facelifts and line-up revisions across segments in the Indian automotive market. Key introductions included updated midsize SUVs such as the Skoda Kushaq and Renault Duster, while models like the Hyundai Exter and Verna received mid-cycle updates. Manufacturers also revised variant offerings, with changes made to the Kia Sonet and Tata…
Mangaluru: The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) has urged that the long-pending Mangaluru Haj Bhavan project should be initiated immediately, and direct flights for the Haj pilgrimage from Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) should be resumed.Anwar Sadath Bajathur, SDPI district president, told reporters on Monday that promises of constructing the Haj Bhavana were made for…
Karnataka deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar BENGALURU: Karnataka deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar on Monday said three free tickets for IPL matches will be provided to each MLA, while two complimentary tickets will be given for international matches, with an option to purchase two more. Speaking to reporters at his Sadashivanagar residence after a meeting…
A 76-year-old British broadcast engineer working with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 matches was found dead in his hotel room in south Mumbai, police said on Tuesday.As per news agency PTI report, the deceased, identified as Jan William Langford, was discovered unconscious in his room…
Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey made a breakthrough in understanding a decades-old geographical mystery by identifying a large granite body buried beneath the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS). The team came upon the mystery after noticing some exotic (pink) boulders located on top of black volcanics within the Hudson Mountains. Following this, they conducted…
AI-generated image used for representation The United States’ newly developed missiles marked the opening salvo of the long-anticipated war campaign against Iran, launched under Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury on February 28. On the very first day, US-made ballistic missiles struck a sports hall and an adjacent elementary school near a military facility in Lamerd,…
Bihar Stampede during puja at Nalanda Temple; injuries reported NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a stampede in Nalanda and announced ex gratia compensation for the victims.At least eight women were killed in the incident at the Shitala Mata…
Anne Hathaway has reportedly declined an opportunity to play a villain in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day.’ Meanwhile, buzz is building as she might just be on the verge of joining Marvel’s Phase 7 in a pivotal role that could intertwine with the reimagining of the X-Men. Interestingly, Sarah Snook has likewise turned down the same…
Khaleel Ahmed and Ravindra Jadeja (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: It was a night of emotions, memories and closure as Ravindra Jadeja found himself at the heart of a touching moment following Rajasthan Royals’ emphatic eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 clash at Guwahati.While Rajasthan dominated the contest on the field,…
Historically, companies maintained a sizeable bench by hiring in anticipation of future projects. (AI image) Indian IT sector majors – Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Wipro, Infosys, HCL Tech, and Tech Mahindra – have seen their bench strength drop by 25% in the last two years. Bench strength acts as a traditional reserve workforce with an…
