Mangaluru: Revaluation of answer scripts in Karnataka’s II PU Examination-1 has led to a sharp jump in scores for many students, raising fresh concerns about the reliability of the initial assessment by Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board.Official data show that while most students recorded changes within a narrow band of one to five marks,…
Mumbai Indians’ Mitchell Santner, centre, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Chennai Super Kings’ Sarfaraz Khan during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai, India, Thursday, April 23, 2026.(AP Photo) New Zealand have received a boost ahead of their Test series against England with the return of…
Afghanistan spinner Allah Ghazanfar (X) Afghanistan spinner Allah Ghazanfar has made an emotional appeal to the international community after a devastating airstrike struck a rehabilitation centre in Kabul. The young cricketer spoke about the wider impact of the escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, calling attention to the human cost of the conflict.In what has…
NEW DELHI: State-run fuel retailers on Saturday raised petrol and diesel prices by less than Rs 1 per litre, dealers said, marking the third hike this month as the government seeks to offset losses stemming from elevated crude oil prices amid the Iran conflict, Reuters reported.In New Delhi, petrol prices were increased by Rs 0.87…
Shafali Verma (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India kept their Women’s T20 World Cup semifinal hopes alive with a convincing five-wicket victory over Bangladesh at Old Trafford on Thursday, overcoming yet another disappointing fielding display to register a crucial win in Group A.Chasing a modest target of 137, India rode on a blistering knock from…
Ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s final league-stage match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, RCB Director of Cricket Mo Bobat confirmed that captain Rajat Patidar is available for selection after missing the previous game due to concussion-related protocols.RCB, who have already qualified for the playoffs, will look to finish the league stage on top with a win over…
Hollywood power couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are reportedly considering a move to the United Kingdom amidst ongoing legal pressures. Sources suggest Reynolds has a strong affinity for the UK, while Lively hopes for renewed acting opportunities. The couple is also weighing the impact on their four children’s schooling and friendships before making any…
Global oil prices rose on Friday amid renewed fears of escalation in the Middle East after Iran released footage showing commandos boarding a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz and reports of heightened military activity in Tehran.Brent crude futures rose $1.23, or 1.17%, to $106.3 per barrel by early trading, while West Texas Intermediate…
NEW DELHI: AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday wrote a letter to Delhi high court justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, refusing to appear in person nor through a lawyer before the court for the hearing of the Delhi excise policy case.In the letter, Kejriwal said that he has “lost hope of getting justice” from the justice…
As heatwaves become more frequent and intense around the world, scientists are exploring new ways to keep buildings cool without increasing energy consumption. Researchers at the University of Sydney, working with startup Dewpoint Innovations, have developed a nano-engineered coating that reflects up to 97% of sunlight and stays significantly cooler than conventional surfaces. The experimental…
