HC refuses to quash rape case against govt schoolteacher | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: The high court has refused to quash proceedings against a teacher of a govt high school, Shikaripura, Shivamogga district, in relation to a criminal case registered by a guest teacher of the same school alleging repeated rape, criminal intimidation and other offences.The petitioner sought quashing of the proceedings pending before JMFC, Shikaripura, registered for…

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UAE sends emergency missile alert: Dubai confirms sounds heard across emirate were successful air defence interception amid Iran vs US-Israel war

UAE Sends Emergency Missile Alert: Loud Blasts Heard Across Dubai; Here’s What Happened Residents across the UAE received an alarming notification, an emergency alert warning of a potential missile threat and urging people to immediately seek safety. Within minutes, confusion turned into concern as loud sounds echoed across parts of Dubai, prompting widespread speculation online…

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US eases Venezuela oil sanctions amid Iran war; Trump administration moves to boost global supply

The United States has eased sanctions on Venezuela’s state-owned oil sector, allowing American companies to resume limited business with Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), as the Donald Trump administration seeks to expand global oil supplies during the ongoing Iran conflict, AP reported.The US Treasury Department on Wednesday issued a broad licence permitting PDVSA to sell…

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Risk vs roti: Indians stay back in Gulf as war intensifies – here’s why

As tensions escalate in the boiling Middle Eastern region, residents and travellers are scrambling to catch the first outbound flights. Yet, many Indian blue-collar workers remain behind, choosing to stay for their jobs and to support their families rather than return home. While salaries continue to be paid on schedule, recruiters caution that a prolonged…

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US stock markets today (March 17, 2026): S&P 500, Dow climb as airline demand outlook lifts sentiment

US stock markets traded higher in early deals on Tuesday even as crude oil prices resumed their upward movement, signalling a more stable investor response after sharp volatility linked to the ongoing war with Iran.The S&P 500 rose 0.7 per cent in early trading, coming off its strongest session since the conflict began. The Dow…

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Centre eases EV localisation norms, allows motor imports for e-buses and trucks

The Centre has eased localisation requirements under its electric vehicle manufacturing programme, offering relief to makers of electric buses and trucks facing component supply challenges. The move comes under the government’s Rs 10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE Scheme, which aims to boost domestic EV production while strengthening the supply chain for key components, reported PTI. In…

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‘Much fitter’: Rohit Sharma gets Mumbai Indians head coach’s boost ahead of IPL 2026 | Cricket News

Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) MUMBAI: As Mumbai Indians head coach, Mahela Jayawardene has plenty to be pleased about heading into IPL 2026, starting March 28. Four MI players—India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, skipper Hardik Pandya and batter Tilak Varma—played key roles in India’s 2026 T20 World Cup triumph.“Our…

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Kannadiga Helpline assists 630 stranded passengers return home from UAE | Mangaluru News

Mangaluru: Amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, the ‘ Kannadiga Helpline’ has emerged as a key support system for Kannada-speaking tourists stranded in the UAE. The helpline has facilitated safe return of 630 individuals to India so far.Originally formed to assist Kannadigas during crises such as COVID-19 and floods, the helpline was reactivated in response…

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US government sends ‘Microsoft message’ to companies after hackers brought down one of America’s biggest company for days

US government has issued an advisory urging companies to implement Microsoft’s newly released best practices for securing Microsoft Intune. The advisory, issued by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) comes after a cyberattack on America’s largest medical device maker by Iran-linked hackers last week. The attack disrupted the company’s service for more than 5 days….

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