KOLKATA: “Bulldozer”, “bullets” and “dead miscreants” analogies figured in the speeches of BJP’s central netas who campaigned in poll-bound Bengal over the weekend.Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s “bullets for a bullet” rhetoric was matched by defence minister Rajnath Singh, who referred to perpetrators of violence landing up in jail or dead after BJP forms govt…
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to field against Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2026 clash, backing conditions that could favour chasing later in the evening. “It looks like a decent wicket, honestly. There was a bit of dew in the last match. So just…
Mangaluru: KPCC president and MLC Manjunath Bhandary criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent remarks, describing them as ‘childish’ and added that the people of the country did not expect such statements from a Prime Minister.Bhandary said the country was already facing severe economic pressure, with commercial LPG prices rising sharply, industries struggling under…
NEW DELHI: Nestle India reported a 26% increase in net profit to Rs 1114 crore on its highest ever domestic sales of Rs 6,445 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, led by premiumisation, penetration and higher ad spends.“This performance was powered by double-digit volume growth, driven by over 50% increase in advertising…
Growth in India’s eight core infrastructure industries eased to 2.3 per cent in February, down from 3.4 per cent in the same month last year, reflecting weakness in energy-linked segments even as output expanded in several manufacturing-oriented sectors.According to official data, production of crude oil, natural gas and petroleum refinery products declined during the month,…
Rashmika Mandanna melted hearts on social media after sharing an adorable birthday note for husband Vijay Deverakonda. This is the first time, they celebrated Vijay’s birthday as a married couple and fans were waiting for Rashmika’s post for him. She dropped a note with glimpses of what they did together to bring in the occasion….
Sai Sudharsan (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans pulled off a tense four-wicket win over Punjab Kings in the IPL on Sunday, thanks to a calm half-century from Sai Sudharsan and a strong bowling performance from Mohammed Siraj, Jason Holder and Kagiso Rabada. Chasing 164 on a slightly difficult pitch, Gujarat crossed the finish line…
Bengaluru: A slice of Bengaluru’s art found its rockstar moment when Vivian Campbell, guitarist of legendary British rock band Def Leppard, picked up a work by city-based artist Devika Sundar.The piece — part of Devika’s series Adrift and at Sea — was acquired for appoximately $800 during a private viewing organised for the band while…
Bengaluru: White-topping work on Hennur-Bagalur Road is expected to be complete by June 15, with officials indicating that the main roadwork will be finished by May and the remaining footpath and utility work in another three months.Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) chief commissioner Maheshwar Rao inspected the site Wednesday and directed officials to accelerate pace of…
Royal Enfield has updated its popular Hunter 350 range for 2026 with the launch of a new variant and fresh colour options. The biggest highlight is the addition of the Base Premium variant, priced at Rs 1,49,900, ex-showroom, with bookings now open across India.The new Base Premium trim brings several practical upgrades, including alloy wheels…
