NEW DELHI: Starting next April, all car manufacturers will be required to perform fuel-efficiency and mileage tests for new vehicle models under two conditions: with the air-conditioning system turned on and with it turned off, according to a notification issued by the road transport ministry on Sunday.For existing models, manufacturers may be granted a few…
Investors holding Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) issued between 2019 and 2021 can apply for premature redemption in June 2026, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) opening redemption windows for five bond tranches during the month.Investors planning to exit before the eight-year maturity period must submit their requests within the specified timelines through banks, post…
Mangaluru: A wooden idol believed to be of Mayandal or Siri Daiva was recovered from the sea at Kanwathirtha Beach in Manjeshwara, Kerala, bordering Dakshina Kannada district.The idol was first spotted by Kushalakshi V Kulal, a Tulu author from the area, who found it lying upside down in the sand. Kushalakshi said the idol appeared…
PSG’s Desire Doue, left, and Warren Zaire-Emery walk onto the center court with Chgampions league trophy at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Monday, June 1, 2026. (AP Photo) Fresh from Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League triumph, Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele and three of his teammates brought the trophy to the French Open on…
Trump administration is preparing a new immigration policy that could reject asylum seekers without even interviewing them, according to a report cited by CBS News.The proposed rule was developed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Under the plan, officers at US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) would be allowed to deny applications if they…
NEW DELHI: In a bid to revive Congress organisational strength, party leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday told district presidents that hard work and direct public engagement, rather than sycophancy, will help the party grow, as he urged party leaders to reconnect with people at the grassroots level, party sources said.While addressing the concluding session of…
India should recast its growth strategy to cope with unanticipated economic shocks and cover India’s strategic vulnerabilities. (AI image) Led by a growing domestic demand and a favourable demographic dividend, the Indian economy and its growth story have been called fundamentally strong by economists. But short-term global economic shocks, like the ongoing Middle East conflict,…
Triumph has increased the prices of its 350cc motorcycle range in India, with select models now becoming costlier by up to Rs 5,000. The latest revision affects the Speed 400, Speed T4, Thruxton 400 and Scrambler 400 XC, while updated prices for the Scrambler 400 X and Tracker 400 are yet to be announced. Triumph…
Mangaluru: Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Kota Shrinivas Poojary on Monday alleged that Congress’s internal power-sharing has brought governance in Karnataka to a standstill and said BJP workers must highlight the state govt’s failures before the people.Speaking after inaugurating a two-day district-level training camp (Prashikshana Varga) organised by the BJP’s Dakshina Kannada unit under the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya…
Bengaluru: A peaceful night’s sleep turned into a costly shock for a group of PG residents after thieves allegedly sneaked into their accommodation and stole eight mobile phones.According to a complaint filed by cab driver Darshan, 27, the incident happened on the night of May 28 at Sai Aradhya Luxury PG for Gents on Kudlu…
