The Delhi High Court on Wednesday made it clear that Rajpal Yadav would not be taken into custody, even as it vacated an earlier interim order that had suspended his sentence in a cheque bounce case.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma made the observation while refusing to pass directions on a plea filed by the complainant, who…
BENGALURU: Amid evolving energy demand patterns and policy support for electric mobility, oil marketing companies (OMCs) across Karnataka are accelerating their transition from conventional fuel retailing to building a robust electric vehicle (EV) charging network, particularly around Bengaluru.Even as uncertainties loom over the resumption of petroleum supplies in the backdrop of the ongoing West Asia…
Kulgam: Trade Union Qaimoh members stage a rally as part of the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’ campaign, in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir. (PTI Photo) SRINAGAR: J&K police on Wednesday conducted rapid urine drug tests on drivers plying on the national highway in Kulgam district, organised an anti-drug rally in Pulwama district’s Awantipora, and held a…
NEW DELHI: AAP MP Raghav Chadha, in his third video message on Sunday, said, “To my colleagues in AAP who were forced to issue videos saying that, Raghav Chadha failed to raise Punjab’s issues in Parliament, here is a small trailer. Picture Abhi Baaki Hai.”“Punjab isn’t a talking point for me. It is my home,…
Afghanistan star all-rounder Rashid Khan has hinted that he may skip the upcoming one-off Test against India, scheduled for June 2026 in Mullanpur, as he continues to manage his workload following back surgery.The 27-year-old, who underwent lower-back surgery after the 2023 ODI World Cup, revealed that doctors have advised him to stay away from red-ball…
NEW DELHI: West Asia conflict has pushed shipping freight charges for cargo bound for the region up nearly ten-fold in the case of containers and more than doubled rates for LPG and crude oil, the shipping ministry said.While average maritime freight charges for LPG have increased from $94 per tonne before the war to around…
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday pushed back against Union minister Kiren Rijiju over remarks suggesting that he had agreed the Congress could be seen as “anti-women”.The controversy stems from a conversation Rijiju referred to in an interview, where he claimed Tharoor had, in some sense, accepted the characterisation…
Alcaraz, Sabalenka headline Laureus awards 2026 (Screengrab/X) Tennis dominated the grand stage at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 ceremony, as Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were crowned Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year respectively. The star-studded event was held at the iconic Cibeles Palace in Madrid, celebrating the finest achievements across global sport. What…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday said he would advise his children against living or studying in the US at the moment, citing a rapidly changing social climate and limited opportunities even for the highly educated.The remarks highlight tensions between the US and its European allies under President Donald Trump, with disputes over trade, the…
Mangaluru: Alumni and students of St Aloysius Aided School have turned the summer break into a cultural revival initiative, recreating Chittara on their campus.The initiative, led by arts teacher Rachana Suraj, took nearly two months. At a time when long vacations leave parents worried about excessive screen time, students chose to engage in a hands-on…
