Fuel efficiency has become a key factor for SUV buyers in India amid rising fuel prices and a shift towards petrol-powered vehicles. In the mid-size SUV segment, led by models such as the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Skoda Kushaq and Hyundai Creta, manufacturers are focusing on improving mileage without affecting performance or practicality. Hybrid technology…
India is in negotiations with Russia to purchase additional batches of S-400 long-range air defence systems, Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSVTS) confirmed on Tuesday.“Russia and India are negotiating the delivery of an additional batch of S-400 Triumf air defence systems, according to Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation. Moscow said the S-400 ‘proved…
Dubai unveils a Dh34 billion fully underground metro Gold Line, promising faster travel, stronger connectivity and a major urban transformation / Image: file Dubai has unveiled its largest-ever transport project, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announcing a Dh34 billion ($9 billion) Metro Gold Line on April 22, 2026. The ambitious project is designed…
Andre Agassi (L) and Steffi Graf celebrate a point during their doubles match against Andy Roddick and Eugenie Bouchard during Pickleball Slam 3 at Michelob ULTRA Arena on February 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf are two of the most successful retired tennis players and…
New home: Renovation work at Kumara Krupa is currently under way and DK Shivakumar is expected to move in by Aug Bengaluru: The historic Kumara Krupa bungalow, home to Mysuru dewan K Seshadri Iyer nearly 140 years ago, is set to become chief minister DK Shivakumar’s official residence-cum-office. Renovation work is currently underway and Shivakumar…
Bank holidays in India can often be confusing, as they vary from region to region depending on the occasion. It is therefore advisable to double-check the holiday schedule before planning a visit to the bank, since branch closures differ across states and regions.In India, bank holidays are a combination of national and state-specific observances, which…
Bengaluru: All engineering colleges affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) will conduct integrated health camps with special focus on HIV awareness, testing, and counselling under the Mobilisation for AIDS Suraksha (MAS) programme.Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society (KSAPS) has asked VTU to facilitate the camps across its affiliated institutions. VTU is the umbrella university for engineering…
Riteish Deshmukh has reacted strongly to recent remarks made about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, calling them “distorted nonsense” and “unacceptable.” The actor, who is gearing up for the release of his historical drama Raja Shivaji—where he essays the role of the legendary warrior king—shared a strongly worded note on social media.Taking to X, Riteish wrote in…
A man living in Florida has been stripped of his United States citizenship after being convicted in a multi-million dollar Covid-19 fraud case, according to a federal court ruling.The decision was issued by a US judge who found that the man, 25-year-old Joff Stenn Wroy Philossaint, had obtained his citizenship unlawfully and later took part…
Emiru who streams on Twitch shared an unexpected personal story during her recent livestream. She discussed her experience with childhood bullying during a livestream that took place on April 3 2026. She began to speak about her past experiences after the conversation turned into a serious moment.She explained how, on her very first day of…
