Mangaluru: South Canara District Central Co-operative Bank (SCDCC) posted a profit of Rs 131.1 crore for the year ended March 31, 2026, an 18.7% increase from Rs 110.4 crore last year, said president MN Rajendra Kumar. Speaking to reporters Saturday, he said the 112-year-old bank recorded total business of Rs 20,226.1 crore in 2025-26, up…
Israeli soldiers drive through southern Lebanon, as seen from northern Israel. (AP) Israel on Tuesday said it was not seeking to take territory in Lebanon, as its military issued a wave of new evacuation warnings for towns and villages in the battle-scarred south. Israel has been fighting Hezbollah since early March, sending troops into south…
In a surprising turn of events during the Montreal screening of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, chaos erupted as theater screens faced alleged vandalism. Authorities had to step in to restore order amidst growing disturbances. Nevertheless, the action-packed film featuring Ranveer Singh continues to captivate audiences, raking in an impressive Rs 300 crore globally. A screening of…
Pakistan allegedly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park at its airbases to shield them from potential American airstrikes despite positioning itself as a mediator in the ongoing US-Iran conflict, according to a report by CBS News citing US officials.The report has triggered sharp reactions in Washington, with senior US lawmakers questioning Islamabad’s neutrality in efforts…
Mangaluru: Students applying for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) programme at University College, Hampankatta, have raised concerns over a mandatory undertaking required during the admission process for the 2026-27 academic year.Admissions are under way at the constituent college of Mangalore University. Applicants are required to sign an undertaking stating they will shift to an alternative…
Switching from capturing carbon to utilising it is a pivotal paradigm shift in the fight against climate change. Recently, scientists introduced a new catalytic system that can turn atmospheric carbon dioxide and hydrogen into high-quality liquid fuel, producing up to 110 pounds each day. This isn’t just another lab experiment; it’s proof that synthetic fuels…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: CSK/IPL) As Chennai Super Kings prepare to face Mumbai Indians at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on April 23, 2026, the biggest question surrounding the clash is simple: Will MS Dhoni return to action?A definitive decision on Dhoni’s participation will only be made just before the toss on matchday. While he has…
Arjun Tendulkar at LSG nets. (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: Young left-arm pacer Arjun Tendulkar may still be waiting for his opportunity with Lucknow Super Giants, but he is already making waves with his performances in the nets. Videos of the 26-year-old delivering a series of pinpoint yorkers have gone viral on social media, offering fans…
NEW DELHI: While rejecting the US Trade Representative’s claims for section 301 investigations against India, govt has said that concerns should be addressed bilaterally, when negotiations for a trade agreement are underway, and not through unilateral measures.After the setback on reciprocal tariffs in the Supreme Court, the Trump administration had initiated two section 301 probes…
NEW DELHI: India’s digital transformation has pushed the country into a new era of cybersecurity risk, where traditional, manual defences may no longer be enough to counter increasingly sophisticated and automated cyberattacks, National Cyber Security Coordinator Navin Kumar Singh said on Tuesday. He stressed the need for artificial intelligence-powered security systems to protect critical infrastructure…
