India does not see any immediate threat to its fiscal deficit target for 2026-27 despite the financial strain from the ongoing Middle East crisis, and the government will continue to prioritise capital expenditure, according to two government sources.New Delhi had budgeted a fiscal deficit of 4.3 per cent of GDP for the financial year that…
Even in his 60s, Tom Cruise exemplifies peak fitness, tailored for high-octane action roles. His regimen marries the thrill of outdoor sports like paragliding and hiking with rigorous strength training and endurance exercises. Tom Cruise’s diet and workout routine have drawn attention for helping him stay ready for intense action scenes in his 60s. His…
Bengaluru / Madikeri: A woman tourist from Tamil Nadu was killed after a male captive elephant attacked another at the popular Dubare elephant camp near Kushalnagara in Kodagu district Monday, with the victim getting trapped under the second jumbo as it fell while trying to evade the attack. The victim, Jinsu, 33, was a resident…
A rare Roman calibration plate was uncovered at Nezamyslice and Kojetín during extensive rescue excavation work connected to the construction of a high-speed railway line. The Archaeological Centre Olomouc (ACO) is conducting rescue excavation work for the project. This extraordinarily well-preserved artefact is believed to have been used to produce wire through the application of…
Asian markets traded mixed on Monday, with Japan’s benchmark index scaling fresh highs, as investors balanced strong cues from Wall Street against rising oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty.Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 1.4% to 60,564.18, hitting a new intraday record, while South Korea’s Kospi jumped 2.1%.Taiwan’s Taiex also rallied 2.6%, supported by renewed buying in technology…
Mangaluru: The principal district and sessions judge Basavaraj on Saturday sentenced a man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment in a case related to the transportation and sale of ganja. The convict, TP Farooq, 50, a resident of Bunder, Mangaluru, was also fined Rs 50,000. The court further ordered the confiscation of the car used…
Mangaluru: PU college principals and lecturers in Dakshina Kannada district have resolved to boycott II PU evaluation work scheduled to begin across Karnataka on March 22.Announcing the decision at a meeting held here Monday, Naveen Shetty, president of Dakshina Kannada District PU College Principals Association, said the boycott is part of the second phase of…
Skoda Auto India has finally launched the 2026 Skoda Kodiaq SUV in the Indian market, priced from Rs 36.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The overall design and mechanical setup remain unchanged, while the feature revisions aim to enhance the ownership experience. Skoda has also significantly revised the Kodiaq’s pricing structure. The entry-level Lounge trim is now more…
While Mamata Banerjee camped at the Bhowanipore strongroom on Thursday evening, Suvendu Adhikari visited the premises on Friday KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress and BJP traded allegations over EVM strongroom security on Friday, with a delegation from CM Mamata Banerjee’s party meeting Election Commission officials to demand answers on alleged CCTV blackouts and sealed rooms being opened…
Shivamogga: The growing threat of poachers stealing surveillance equipment used for wildlife monitoring has come into sharp focus after a 58-year-old man was arrested in Kargal, a town in Shivamogga district.Police said Roichan of Banukuli village was caught after he allegedly stole a high-tech camera trap installed by the forest department for the National Tiger…
