NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has dismissed speculation about his chances of becoming Kerala’s next chief minister, saying he is not even in the race as he is not contesting the upcoming assembly elections.In an interview with PTI, the Thiruvananthapuram MP made it clear that the chief minister should ideally be chosen from among…
Bengaluru: While civic focus in Bengaluru largely remains on improving arterial and sub-arterial roads, the most neglected stretches continue to be ward-level internal roads, despite their crucial role in last-mile connectivity.A glaring example is Munekolalu in east Bengaluru, under the Bengaluru East city corporation, where several internal roads have been in a deplorable condition for…
After three low scores, Sanju Samson returned to form with a hundred as Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to record their first win of IPL 2026 in Chennai on Saturday.After the innings, Samson thanked commentator and former India coach Ravi Shastri during a mid-innings interview. “Feels great thanks to you (Ravi…
NEW DELHI: Citing medical ethics and the rights of an unborn child, AIIMS, directed by a Supreme Court bench led by Justice B V Nagarathna to terminate the 28-week pregnancy of a 15-year-old on Monday sought a review of the order, saying it would lead to preterm delivery of a deformed baby needing prolonged NICU…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy in front of the fans after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo) Shakira and Burna Boy have teamed up for “Dai Dai”, the official song of the 2026 FIFA World…
BENGALURU: The fish on your plate may well come from Karnataka’s reservoirs, where the state has stocked 4.5 crore fish fry across 38 water bodies, scaling up local aquaculture to boost supply, support farmers, and meet growing consumer demand.Most of these fish are for domestic use and are not shared with other states, officials said,…
CDawgVA (Image Via Getty) Connor Colquhoun, better known as CDawgVA, has finished his 2026 Cyclethon after another long and demanding ride across Japan. This year’s event brought in close to $1.5 million for the Immune Deficiency Foundation. By the time he crossed the finish line, donations had reached around $1,470,000, making it one of the…
Mangaluru: With summer heat intensifying across coastal Karnataka, several colleges have called for revised class schedules as attendance drops, particularly during afternoon hours.College authorities said soaring temperatures have made it difficult for students to sit through classes, leading to a noticeable decline in attendance in the afternoon. While some students continue to attend due to…
NEW DELHI: A Dawoodi Bohra Muslim woman on Thursday questioned the denominational custom of female genital mutilation (FGM) and said the ritual inflicts bodily injury and irreversible physical and mental trauma on minor girls, which is aviolation of her health and dignity and an offence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act….
Bengaluru: A stretch that is just over a kilometre long has been closed for white-topping work for close to two years. White-topping work on Malleswaram’s 8th Main, also called Canara Union Road, was approved in June 2024, with work beginning in Sept 2024 and the deadline set for Nov 2025. Even as officials are preparing…
