Siddaramaiah with DKS (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Karnataka government’s growing expenditure on welfare schemes has placed pressure on its finances, forcing cuts in some ongoing programmes, the Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG) said in its report for the 2024-25 fiscal, tabled in the Assembly on Thursday. Guarantee schemes consume significant revenue The CAG noted…
A brother-sister duo were formally charged for allegedly placing an IED at a US military base which is home to United States Central Command (CENTCOM) and Special Operations Command, as confirmed by the FBI on Thursday.“An IED was placed at MacDill Air Force Base – home to CENTCOM and US Special Operations Command. A brother…
India on Thursday urged members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to restore a fully functional dispute settlement system, saying the current mechanism has deprived countries of effective redressal, PTI reported.Speaking on the opening day of the WTO’s 14th ministerial conference (MC14) in Yaounde, Cameroon, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal stressed the need to…
Hardik Pandya with MCA groundsmen NEW DELHI: Team India all-rounder and Mumbai Indians Hardik Pandya once again showed that his impact goes beyond cricket, winning hearts with a thoughtful gesture off the field. During his preparation for the T20 World Cup, Pandya spent long nights training at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, often practising till almost midnight….
India defeat Pakistan in SAFF U20 C’ship opener to secure semi-final spot India delivered a dominant performance to defeat Pakistan 3-0 in their opening Group B clash of the SAFF U20 Championship on Thursday, sealing a place in the semi-finals with a game to spare. Forward Omang Dodum starred with a second-half brace, finding the…
Crescendo 2026 Showcases Youth Talent and Leadership at ISB&M PUNE: A strong display of confidence, creativity, and leadership marked Crescendo 2026, a four-day intercollegiate cultural festival organized by the International School of Business and Media at its Nande campus.Speaking about the event, ISB&M Founder-President Pramod Kumar said the festival reflected the spirit of youth talent…
The Delhi government has introduced the EV Policy 2.0 with a sharper focus on cleaning up the city’s ageing vehicle fleet. Backed by an allocation of Rs 200 crore, the new policy shifts away from simple purchase subsidies and instead links the highest benefits to scrapping older, polluting vehicles.At the centre of the policy is…
If you thought royal life was all about silent smiles and strictly following the rules, Sheikha Mahra is here to completely shatter that illusion. The modern life princess, the daughter of Dubai’s ruler isn’t just a princess by title—she’s a self-made mogul who’s proved that you can lose a husband and find your voice (and…
A heartwarming moment from the International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) 2026 is winning the internet. Nandamuri Balakrishna was seen touching the feet of his on-screen mother Hema Malini on the red carpet, and the video is now going viral across social media. A heartwarming moment from the International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) 2026 is winning…
FRAMEWORK TO REMOVE CHINA’S SHADOW FROM INDIAN DRONES (Representative image) Since their introduction, drones have been rewriting the way in which wars are fought. The Indian armed forces too are increasing the role and scope of these drones across India’s vast frontiers including in the high Himalayas. As these drones will be deployed in some…