NEW DELHI: While acknowledging possible stress due to the West Asia conflict , expenditure secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam Friday said that the Centre will prioritise capital expenditure and seek to ensure that the entire allocation for public spending is utilised.“The fiscal stress is indeed very much a reality, but at the same time… the capex will…
Virat Kohli in the RCB dugout at Wankhede Stadium. (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) may have roared back to winning ways with a commanding 18-run victory over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, but the spotlight quickly shifted to a worrying development involving Virat Kohli.The RCB talisman, who scored a composed 50…
South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than USD 100 million in an investor fraud scheme. Prosecutors seek warrant for arrest The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency confirmed that…
Connor McDavid’s wife (Getty Images) The Edmonton Oilers closed their regular season with purpose, delivering a 6-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks that did more than pad the standings. It set a tone. At the center of it, Connor McDavid dictated play with four assists, wrapping up another elite campaign. The result secured second place…
NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Sunday expressed deep concern after Iranian strikes targeted the Barakah nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates, calling the attack a “dangerous escalation” amid rising tensions in the Gulf.“India is deeply concerned at the attack targeting the Barakah nuclear facility in the UAE. Such actions are unacceptable and…
Bengaluru: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of employee unions of state-run road transport corporations has called for an indefinite bus strike from May 20, citing unresolved demands over salary arrears and wage revision.In a statement, JAC criticised the state govt’s decision to limit arrear payments to 26 months instead of 38 months, calling it unilateral…
Mangaluru: Shortage of powermen is affecting the functioning of Mescom, which covers Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru and Shivamogga districts. The services of powermen are most essential during monsoon to clear line breakages and other natural calamity-related damages. However, Mescom functions with 42% of the sanctioned posts of powermen remaining vacant. Out of 9,248 sanctioned posts,…
The Malayalam comedy drama ‘Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros’ has completed a highly successful theatrical run and is now preparing for its digital release. Directed by Savin SA, the film hit theatres on April 2, 2026. Soon after its release, the sequel received positive reactions from both audiences and critics.‘Vaazha 2’s worldwide collectionAccording…
Priyadarshan’s much-awaited horror-comedy ‘Bhooth Bangla’, starring Akshay Kumar, will no longer hit theatres on April 10 as initially planned. Amid ongoing speculation, a latest report has confirmed that the film will be officially pushed to April 17, 2026. The decision comes as ‘Dhurandhar 2’, headlined by Ranveer Singh, continues its dominant box office run, occupying…
Bengaluru: Congress Wednesday suspended MLC K Abdul Jabbar, who quit as chairman of the minority department three days ago, from the party’s primary membership for anti-party activities linked to the Davanagere South assembly bypoll, triggering unease among minority leaders.The action comes days after Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president DK Shivakumar dissolved minority-welfare committees formed by…
