Udupi: Stressing the urgent need to curb substance abuse among youth, deputy commissioner Swaroopa TK directed officials to create awareness about the harmful effects of drugs and ensure preventive measures across the district.Addressing the NCORD district-level coordination committee meeting and the fourth quarterly meeting of the District Tobacco Control Cell held at the DC office…
A day after US President Donald Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from office, a photograph showing her official portrait lying in a dustbin inside the Department of Justice (DOJ) has gone viral.The image was first reported by MS NOW and shows Bondi’s framed portrait placed upside down in an empty trash can. The portrait…
MUMBAI: Consumers seem to be cutting back on discretionary spends, allocating more budgets to essentials and value purchases as a mix of war-driven uncertainty and layoffs have nudged people to tighten their purse strings and save more. Even as the US and Iran agreed upon a two-week ceasefire last week, the prospects of a peace…
Bengaluru: A 28-year-old garment factory worker allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Srigandhanagar in north Bengaluru after reportedly being distressed over the breakdown of a live-in relationship.The deceased, Tippeswamy, was a native of Chitradurga, police said. Based on a complaint filed by his parents, police registered a case of abetment to suicide against…
Mohammad Kaif and Virat Kohli (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India international cricketer Mohammad Kaif heaped praise on Virat Kohli after the RCB star crossed 300 IPL sixes, highlighting how his growth as a T20 batter reflects adaptability rather than natural power-hitting. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Kaif wrote, “Virat Kohli taking his IPL 6s…
Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar spoke with external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday and briefed him about the ongoing conflict in West Asia. “We value our special strategic partnership with India, the world’s largest democracy,” he said on X. Sa’ar said he briefed the Indian minister on developments in Israeli operation against Iran. “I…
Donald Trump reignited his feud with Candace Owens by sharing a doctored magazine cover and calling her “low IQ.” The attack followed criticism of her remarks about Brigitte Macron. Owens responded sharply online, escalating tensions as their public dispute continues to draw attention across political and media circles. Once again, tensions between Donald Trump and…
The Middle East conflict has entered its fourth week and the ripple effects are beginning to show up across major economies. Concerns are growing that any further escalation could disrupt energy flows and add pressure to an already fragile global outlook. The strain is not falling evenly on every country.Some nations are far more exposed…
Bengaluru: Hotels and restaurants in the tech capital are increasingly exploring biogas as an alternative fuel, driven by rising LPG costs and growing expenses related to waste management. The move comes amid concerns over higher wet waste disposal charges, currently capped at Rs 12 per kg under the empanelled vendor system introduced by Bangalore Solid…
Bengaluru: Karnataka is staring at a potential water stress year with forecasts of a below-normal monsoon across most regions, prompting the govt to activate contingency measures and tighten accountability among district administrations.Citing inputs from the India Meteorological Department, chief minister Siddaramaiah said Thursday that barring five districts, much of the state is likely to face…
