US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) that a possible operation to seize Iran’s key Kharg Island would be “off the table” if both sides sign an agreement to end the war, which he said could be reached “as early as this weekend.”Also Read | Invade baby, invade: Trump eyes Kharg Island, Iran’s…
NEW DELHI: Government on Friday increased the price Aviation Turbine Fuel for international airlines by 5 per cent.This is the second straight monthly rise amid the global energy crisis.However, there is no change in the ATF price for domestic airlines.ATF prices have been increased by USD 76.55 per kilolitre, or 5.33 per cent, to USD…
Sanju Samson (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson was at his majestic best in the second T20I against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday.Samson had scored just 10 runs in the opening T20I and was under pressure to perform. He responded in style, smashing a 22-ball 57 to give India a…
NGOs involved in ABC activities say taking on the additional responsibility of shelter management is not feasible Bengaluru: Even as officials of Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) remain confident of beginning the relocation of stray dogs from institutional areas by the end of July, significant hurdles remain. The biggest challenge lies not in relocating the animals,…
Benchmark equity indices rallied sharply on Wednesday as a steep fall in crude oil prices and optimism around a possible US-Iran agreement boosted investor sentiment, PTI reported.The 30-share BSE Sensex surged 940.73 points, or 1.22 per cent, to close at 77,958.52. During the session, it climbed as much as 1,004.99 points to hit an intraday…
Govt plans childhood cancer registry as India battles 75,000 new cases a year NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is working with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on a nationwide system for early detection and reporting of childhood cancer, including a possible registry and making the disease notifiable, amid concern…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s talisman continues to redefine longevity and excellence in the IPL, and this latest milestone only adds to his towering legacy. Virat Kohli, already the league’s most prolific run-scorer, became the first batter to breach the 9,000-run mark, a feat that underlines both his consistency and hunger across seasons.“If anyone can…
Plans are underway to significantly upgrade the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with the Karnataka State Cricket Association initiating steps towards a long-term renovation aimed at enhancing capacity and overall fan experience.The move comes shortly after KSCA officials, led by president Venkatesh Prasad, met Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar to discuss an ambitious expansion plan….
SLUG: PILGRIM INFLUXBengaluru: Cows scavenging through garbage are a common sight in cities, but on Monday a far more alarming scene unfolded at Male Mahadeshwara Hills when an elephant was spotted rummaging through a mound of plastic-laden waste in search of food.The disturbing sight came amid a massive influx of devotees to Karnataka’s second-richest temple…
MUMBAI: One-year outright forward rates for the rupee breached the 100 level intraday while the domestic currency slid to a new low of 96.96 in the spot during intra-day trade, before closing at 96.82, down 29 paise from its previous close of 96.53, reports Mayur Shetty.A one-year outright forward spot rupee transaction is a foreign-exchange…
