Bengaluru: Think twice before scattering grains for pigeons outside your home, on the terrace, or at the neighbourhood park. Karnataka has introduced a new set of rules on where and when these birds can be fed.Health commissioner Gurudatta Hegde Thursday issued a circular, directing Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and other municipal corporations to allow pigeon…
Alzarri Joseph, Darren Sammy West Indies head coach Darren Sammy has said fast bowler Alzarri Joseph made himself unavailable for the two-Test home series against Pakistan, claiming the pacer declined selection despite being picked in the squad.Cricket West Indies had earlier announced that Joseph would miss the series because of personal reasons. Ahead of the…
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has taken the wraps off one of its biggest product offensives in recent years, unveiling an expanded portfolio of 10 two-wheelers for the Indian market. The new line-up includes seven all-new models and three updated models with fresh colour options, spanning multiple segments including scooters, roadsters, cruisers, adventure motorcycles,…
Nandini ghee and butter prices are increasing from July 24 (File Photo). BENGALURU: Your benne dosa, laddoos, and homemade ghee rice are set to pinch. As households continue to grapple with rising fuel and food costs, the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) on Thursday announced a price hike for its flagship Nandini ghee and butter, effective…
Joe Root is set to return as England’s Test captain, with his second spell in charge likely to continue through next summer’s home Ashes series against Australia, The Athletic reported on Friday.England’s search for a new Test captain following Ben Stokes‘ retirement from international cricket now appears set to end with Root returning to the…
Bengaluru: A dispute over a Rs 10 ticket refund allegedly turned violent as a BMTC passenger assaulted a conductor and driver on a moving bus near Devanahalli, leaving one of them with a fractured nasal bone.According to a complaint filed by conductor DR Narendra Babu, 41, of BMTC’s Devanahalli depot, he and driver Narasimha Reddy…
Bengaluru: A routine commute on a BMTC bus turned into a harrowing experience for a software engineer after a gang of four stole his mobile phone. His quick reflexes, coupled with timely intervention of the bus crew and commuters, foiled the theft, leading to the arrest of one pickpocket while three accomplices escaped.Software engineer Likhith,…
Jeep India has launched the Meridian 85th Anniversary Edition to celebrate 85 years of the SUV brand. Based on the premium Overland variant, the special edition will be produced in a limited run of just 85 units for the Indian market. Prices start at Rs 36.05 lakh, ex-showroom, while the updated Jeep Meridian range with…
18-floor apartment tower in Bengaluru will be demolished soon. BENGALURU: Barely three months after Greater Bengaluru Authority issued occupancy certificate giving an all-clear, an 18-floor apartment tower, part of SNN Raj Etternia complex near Kudlu off Hosur Road, is set to be razed.The builder made the decision to tear down the tower even before its…
Maruti Suzuki‘s upcoming Brezza facelift has secured a full five-star safety rating in the latest Bharat NCAP crash tests. The model scored highly in both adult and child occupant protection, reinforcing its safety credentials ahead of its market launch. The results apply across all variants, although the ZXI+ 1.5-litre 6AT version was used for the…
