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New Delhi Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has reached a career milestone by becoming the world’s number one ranked T20I bowler for the first time. Her disciplined spell of 1/20 in four overs against Sri Lanka in Vizag helped India secure an eight-wicket win and earned her fiv
New Delhi India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma has fondly recalled being part of the squad that lifted the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, saying the victory gave the young team belief that success would continue. Rohit, who was only 20 years old at the time
BENGALURU The state drugs control department has filed less than 25 cases against those selling either spurious or adulterated drugs in the last three years. Shortage of drug inspectors is the main reason for the lack of action against offenders. In 2023-24, 10 such cases
BENGALURU Our government is taking steps to control traffic congestion by increasing the number of metro lines in Bengaluru. A 175 km long metro line will be operational in Bengaluru city by December 2027, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said. Shivakumar, who is also th
Burden for flyers BENGALURU Passengers flying out of Bengaluru will get no respite from steep airport charges, with the current User Development Fee (UDF) of Rs 550 for domestic and Rs 1,500 for international journeys set to continue till March 31, 2026. The Airports Econom
Home Minister Dr G Parameshwar responded to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's statement that the high command is not responsible for the chaos, but that local leaders should resolve it. BENGALURU In my view, there should be no confusion. Confusion will affect the adm
In a letter addressed to the minister, Bilimale expressed concern over the recent recruitment and promotion exams conducted by the Bengaluru division. BENGALURU Kannada Development Authority (KDA) chairperson Purushottam Bilimale has urged Union Minister of State for Railw
New Delhi The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notices to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, seeking their response on an appeal filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging a trial court order that had refused to take cognisance of the ED’s chargesheet
Bengaluru Playing down reports of a power tussle within the Karnataka Congress, AICC General Secretary Sachin Pilot on Monday said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar are working together harmoniously and would accept any decision taken by the
India, New Zealand announce conclusion of FTA negotiations New Delhi India and New Zealand on Monday announced the successful conclusion of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), describing it as historic, ambitious and mutually beneficial. Prime Minister Narendra M
While the victim's condition was initially described as critical, medical assessments later indicated that the bullet grazed his skull, and he is now out of danger Dhaka Unidentified gunmen on Monday targeted another youth leader in Bangladesh, just days after the death of
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the Hate Speech Bill, saying only those making inflammatory remarks were opposing it “The law applies to leaders of all parties. Why is only the BJP opposing it? The bill is being implemented to protect peace. BJP is strongly oppo
New Delhi The Ministry of Railways has announced a revision in train fares, effective December 26, aimed at generating an estimated Rs 600 crore in additional revenue for the current financial year. This marks the second fare increase in 2025, following the first rationalisati
“The Congress has no concern for the identity of Assam and its people. They are interested only in power and doing things they did before.” —--Narendra Modi, Prime Minister GUWAHATI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sharply criticised the Congress for allegedly settlin
Bengaluru Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday launched the three-day Pulse Polio Immunisation Drive across Karnataka by administering polio drops to a child at his official residence, Krishna. Marking National Immunisation Day (Pulse Polio) 2025, the Chief Minister appealed
Bangladesh Unrest Dhaka India has indefinitely suspended visa services at the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Chattogram, Bangladesh’s southeastern port city, amid escalating unrest following the killing of prominent youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi. The move comes i
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said Karnataka leadership confusion exists only locally, not with high command, urging leaders to acknowledge collective party efforts Kalaburagi Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday clarified that the confusion over the lead
President Murmu approves VB-G RAM G Act, replacing MGNREGA, raising job guarantee to 125 days, tightening payments, linking employment with asset creation New Delhi President Droupadi Murmu has accorded assent to the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (
