Heavy rain batters Bengaluru, triggers severe waterlogging (Picture credits: X) BENGALURU: Bengaluru witnessed heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning, leading to severe waterlogging and massive traffic snarls across several parts of the city. The sudden downpour disrupted peak-hour movement and left commuters stranded on flooded roads. The worst-hit stretches reported waterlogging in areas such…
Mangaluru: Karnataka State Industrial Security Force (KSISF) personnel foiled an attempt to smuggle ganja into Mangaluru District Prison and arrested the accused after a brief chase.The accused, identified as Tilak Raj, was spotted throwing a packet of ganja into the prison premises in the early hours of Wednesday. Personnel chased him for nearly 500 metres…
Bengaluru: Actor Prakash Raj Friday appeared before a city court and secured conditional bail after it issued a non-bailable warrant against him in connection with a case alleging that he possessed multiple voter ID cards.The court had issued a second non-bailable warrant on June 12 after Raj failed to respond to the earlier warrant issued…
Mangaluru: Several private pre-university colleges that delayed the start of I PUC classes to accommodate NEET aspirants in hostels have begun classes this week, with some set to start in a day or two.Though, as per the govt, classes began on May 25, some private PU colleges reportedly delayed onboarding to accommodate candidates for repeat…
For over three decades, Malaika Arora has remained a definitive icon of grace, fitness, and style in the entertainment industry. In a powerful new interview, Arora called out the patriarchal mindset that subjects women to constant scrutiny over their age and desirability questions she notes are rarely, if ever, directed at men. Malaika Arora on…
5 key battles to watch in RCB vs DC In IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will host Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday, April 18, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB have been one of the standout teams this season, winning four of their five matches and sitting second on the points table….
Kevin Pietersen Jofra Archer (Agency Image) Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has thrown his support behind players balancing IPL commitments with international cricket, amid growing criticism surrounding Jofra Archer‘s absence from England’s first Test against New Zealand.The debate gathered momentum after Archer remained with the Rajasthan Royals for the IPL 2026 playoffs instead of returning…
Akash Singh made an instant impact in his first match of the IPL 2026 season with a strong spell in the powerplay against Chennai Super Kings in Lucknow on Friday.The left-arm pacer removed openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson early to put CSK under pressure. He later dismissed Urvil Patel to complete a three-wicket spell.Akash…
Earlier, Andre Russell announced his retirement from the IPL ahead of the 2026 auction after being released by Kolkata Knight Riders, ending a 12-season playing career with the franchise. Addressing his absence in the finishing role, KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar backed Indian players to step up and fill the void left by the West…
June 2026 is set to bring several new vehicle launches to the Indian market, spanning the luxury, performance, hybrid and electric segments. Automakers are preparing to introduce new models and powertrain options as they broaden their offerings across categories. The key launches expected this month include the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BYD’s new hybrid model, the…
