Farmers in Kolar-Chikkaballapur called for Kolar bandh on Monday and staged protest demanding intervention of govt with support price Bengaluru/Kolar: The growing distress among mango growers in Karnataka’s largest mango-producing belt of Kolar–Chikkaballapur triggered a day-long bandh in parts of Kolar Monday, with farmers demanding immediate government intervention and the announcement of a support price…
Marketa Vondrousova (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, file) NEW DELHI: Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been handed a four-year ban after refusing to take an anti-doping test at her home in December 2025. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said an independent tribunal found the Czech player guilty of violating anti-doping rules. Her suspension will run…
England’s Gus Atkinson and Ben Stokes (AP Photo) England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson have been cleared of any wrongdoing following an investigation into a nightclub incident that occurred after their team’s victory over New Zealand earlier this month. The pair had already been handed written warnings by the England and Wales…
Tata Motors is all set to debut the Sierra in an all-electric avatar. The Sierra EV is scheduled to launch in India on June 30 and will join Tata’s growing EV portfolio as a premium midsize electric SUV. Ahead of its debut, the company has released a fresh teaser confirming one of the model’s biggest…
A file photo of rooftop solar plant under the Centre’s PM Surya Ghar Yojana Bengaluru: Thousands of rooftop solar owners in Karnataka could face lower returns on future installations if Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) proceeds with its proposal to reduce solar tariffs for projects commissioned between July 2026 and June 2029. In a draft…
The Championships Wimbledon (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As Wimbledon 2026 approaches, Indian doubles veteran Rohan Bopanna has picked defending champion Jannik Sinner and Elena Rybakina as his favourites to win the men’s and women’s singles titles. Despite calling the field highly competitive, the 46-year-old backed Sinner to retain his crown and believes…
Investor sentiment received a boost after weekend talks between the United States and Iran. US Vice President JD Vance said the discussions had created a “good foundation for a successful final deal”. US stocks traded near record levels on Monday as easing oil prices and optimism over progress in US-Iran talks helped support investor sentiment,…
Argentina vs Austria, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score: Argentina will look to book their place in the Round of 32 when they take on Austria in a crucial Group J clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Monday. The defending champions started their campaign in dominant fashion, registering…
Mumbai: Health insurers have still some way to go in winning customer trust. Satisfaction of policyholders at the time of claims remains moderate at 82.8 on a 100-point scale, but a sharp rise in unexplained claim rejections and continued reliance on reimbursement routes are eroding consumer trust, according to Policybazaar’s “Is India Happy with Health…
Germany’s Nico Schlotterbeck (AP Photo) Germany’s FIFA World Cup campaign has suffered a major setback with defender Nico Schlotterbeck ruled out for the remainder of the tournament after sustaining a serious ankle injury.The Borussia Dortmund centre-back picked up the injury during Germany’s 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast, forcing coach Julian Nagelsmann to rethink his…
