Table on progress of smart meter rollout across Karnataka Bengaluru: The govt’s move to install smart meters for new electricity connections across the state has snowballed into a major administrative challenge, caught in the fallout of confusion surrounding the Supreme Court’s order on mandatory occupancy certificates (OC).Smart meters are expected to reduce transmission losses, improve…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI/IPL Photo) When Rajasthan Royals’ batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi walked out to bat against Mumbai Indians in their must-win IPL 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium, expectations were sky high. Fans expected towering sixes, blazing boundaries, a half-century or perhaps even another hundred from the teenage star.But Sooryavanshi endured a rare off day…
NEW DELHI: US secretary of state Marco Rubio, in the presence of minister of external affairs S Jaishankar, launched a scathing attack on Iran, calling it “the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism“.“Look what they are doing now. They are holding hostage civilian vessels, including ships that have now been stuck in the Persian Gulf,” said…
Suggests Several Researchers Copying Them Without Check BENGALURU: A surge of AI-generated fake citations has entered scientific literature, with a new study estimating that about 1.5 lakh fabricated references slipped into the record in 2025, most moving from preprints into peer-reviewed journals.This is the central finding of a large-scale study by researchers at Cornell University,…
Fans of the ‘Harry Potter’, ‘Gilded Age’, ‘House of the Dragon’, ‘Lanterns’ series have a lot to look forward to this year as HBO, on Sunday, dropped a new “Coming Soon” trailer teasing first-look footage and release dates for some of its biggest upcoming web series. HBO debuts promo of 20 titles Harry Potter set…
MUMBAI: A proxy advisory firm is pressing India’s central bank to require Tata Sons to go public, arguing that its size and systemic importance demand disclosure standards closer to those applied to major financial institutions rather than those typical of private holding companies.InGovern, in a report titled “Tata Sons: The Listing Imperative,” said that where…
MUMBAI: IRDAI has asked the non-life industry to come up with a standard definition of claim and a uniform definition of claim settlement ratio for various lines of business. This followed different companies using different definitions for determining claim settlement ratio, a key metric that is an indicator of companies’ financial health and customer satisfaction.Some…
BENGALURU: Six police officers, including a sub-inspector, have been suspended for security lapse during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Art of Living (AOL) Foundation in the Karnataka capital on May 10. The action comes nearly two weeks after explosives were found near Kuppareddy Kere, around 2 km from the AOL centre, along the…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan continues to dominate the fashion game at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, with the actress now going viral for yet another striking look unveiled off the red carpet.After making headlines with two dramatic appearances on the Cannes red carpet, Aishwarya has continued serving high-fashion moments away from the main event. A fresh…
Haj Piligrims allege Haj Suvidha smartwatches distributed by the Haj Committee of India for Haj 2026 are not functioning Mangaluru: Several pilgrims have raised concerns over the functionality of the Haj Suvidha smartwatches distributed by the Haj Committee of India for Haj 2026. Introduced as a safety and coordination measure to help pilgrims with navigation,…
