Representative image (AI-generated) Amid the ongoing Middle East crisis that has disrupted the global oil supply chain, Indian refiners have made their first purchase in seven years since 2019, according to Reuters.India had not received any cargo from Tehran since the US pressured it to halt crude imports, according to the petroleum ministry. This marks…
Nithya Raman’s performance in the LA mayor primary revives ‘election fraud’ claims from Donald Trump and Elon Musk. As Indian-origin Nithya Raman edged ahead and is now locked in a tight race with Republican candidate Spencer Pratt in the Los Angeles mayor primary, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk revived their election fraud claims. In…
Udupi: Malpe police have booked two separate cases following a clash between fishermen at Malpe port on Thursday. Police said that Jayesh Kotyan, who is involved in the fishing business, owes money to Harish. While Harish was at the auction shed at Malpe port in Kodavoor village, Jayesh Kotyan’s mother, Bharati Kotyan, Uday Poojari alias…
Bengaluru: Despite being one of Asia’s largest industrial hubs, the Peenya Industrial Area continues to operate without a common effluent treatment plant (CETP), raising serious environmental and regulatory concerns more than five decades after it was set up. The area, according to the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), generates approximately 1,458 kilolitres of wastewater…
New Delhi: Oil marketing companies are under-recovering Rs 750 crore a day on the sale of petrol, diesel and domestic LPG cylinders below market prices, govt said on Monday.Before the price of petrol and diesel was raised by Rs 3 per litre late last week, the under-recoveries incurred by OMCs were estimated at Rs 1,000…
NEW DELHI: Nearly two in five NEET (UG) aspirants this year came from just four states, highlighting the concentration of India’s medical education aspirants, even as the overall exam base continues to expand. Data from National Testing Agency (NTA)’s state-wise report for NEET (UG) 2026 shows that Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Bihar together accounted…
Vozinha meets Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has revealed the heartfelt message he received from Lionel Messi after his side’s courageous performance against Argentina at the FIFA World Cup.Despite losing 3-2 after extra time, World Cup debutants Cape Verde earned widespread praise for pushing defending champions Argentina to the limit. Goalkeeper Vozinha…
During the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi back in December 2025, every franchise walked out believing it had cracked the tournament before a ball had even been bowled.Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas player in IPL history after Kolkata Knight Riders splashed Rs 25.20 crore on him, banking on a genuine all-round cricketer…
Udupi: DC Swaroopa TK Wednesday directed officials to ensure that industrial units are completed within the stipulated timeframe, warning that delays would result in cancellation of allotments and their reassignment to new entrepreneurs.She was chairing meetings of the district-level single window committee, industrial grievance (Spandana), district export promotion committee, PM Employment Generation Programme, and the…
Nikhat Zareen. (PTI Photo) Indian women’s boxing is going through an interesting churn — the rise of fearless young contenders with concerns over dip in form of seasoned stars Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain. As the countdown to major events like the CWG and Asian Games gathers pace, head coach Santiago Nieva reflects on the…
