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…
Manas Dhamne (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: Manas Dhamne has had things going in a linear trajectory for him. An M15 tournament win in Zahra, Kuwait in February. Wildcards into the Miami Open and Madrid Open qualifying rounds. And surges in the ATP Challengers while trying to break through the bigger obstacles. While navigating this journey…
Priyansh Arya and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Two young batting sensations – Priyansh Arya and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – have taken the IPL by storm in no time. With fearless strokeplay, effortless six-hitting and breathtaking strike rates, the duo has emerged as the face of a new generation of ultra-aggressive T20 batting.While Sooryavanshi…
Royal archives unlocked for first authorised biography of Queen Elizabeth II / Image: File For the first time since the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, her private papers are being opened to an authorised historian, marking a significant step in documenting the life of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.Anna Keay, a respected historian and…
US intelligence chief says Iran not rebuilding nuclear programme, undercutting Donald Trump’s war rationale US intelligence has concluded that Iran has not tried to rebuild the nuclear enrichment capacity destroyed in last year’s US and Israeli strikes, a finding that cuts against one of President Donald Trump’s central claims for the current war, according to…
Gurindervir Singh (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: A carefully preserved Rs 500 note, tucked inside the back cover of his mobile phone, has travelled every step of sprinter Gurindervir Singh’s remarkable journey. The folded note, which the national record holder calls his “lucky charm”, is a reminder of his days of struggle — he would find…
Mangaluru: Belthangady MLA Harish Poonja on Saturday accused state govt of reducing crop insurance compensation for arecanut and other farmers in Dakshina Kannada, warning of large-scale protests unless adequate and timely relief was provided.Poonja alleged that financial support under the crop insurance scheme had declined sharply since Congress govt came to power. Changes to the…
A glimpse into the elegant Sadashivnagar villa of the late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar reveals a modern, white exterior with a contemporary interior. The home features cozy living spaces adorned with artwork, accented by greenery, and personalized touches like mirrors and paintings. This beloved actor, known for his diverse talents and philanthropic spirit, left behind…
Flex banners of various sizes, put up by political parties, businesses and educational institutions, line roads such as Thanisandra Main Road, Jakkur Main Road and KV Jairam Road Bengaluru: At a time when Bengaluru development minister Krishna Byre Gowda is leading a crackdown on footpath encroachments and shifting street vendors off pavements, another hazard continues…
New Zealand’s Sarpreet Singh (10) battles for the ball (AP Photo/Andre Penner) NEW DELHI: New Zealand midfielder Sarpreet Singh created history by becoming the first player of Indian origin to start a FIFA World Cup 2026 match. Coach Darren Bazeley kept faith in him until he was substituted in the 90th minute. New Zealand will…
