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Putin claims progress with Trump on Ukraine peace talks while blaming the West for the conflict. Tianjin Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that he had reached “understandings” with former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a potential resolution to the war
Ahmedabad The seventh season of the Tennis Premier League (TPL), India’s only professional tennis league, is set to take place from December 9 to 14 at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium in Ahmedabad. This marks the league’s first-ever edition outside Maharashtra, as TPL co
Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar has confirmed that his much-awaited film Jee Le Zaraa is still in the works, though it has been delayed. Initially announced in 2021 with Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra, and Katrina Kaif as leads, the film faced multiple scheduling issues. In an interview, Fa
New DelhiThe Congress on Monday criticised the government’s GDP numbers for the April-June 2025 quarter, calling them overly optimistic and pointing out that the effects of U.S. tariffs are yet to be felt. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the reported growth creates
SCO leaders reaffirm support for an open, fair, and multilateral trading system, promoting economic, digital, and energy cooperation amid global tariff tensions. Tianjin Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese
This week, the northern Chinese city of Tianjin is playing host to one of the most consequential diplomatic gatherings of 2025: the 25th Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). As influential leaders from Eurasia converge under the Upholding the Shanghai Spirit the
Davangere Hindu leader Satish Poojari was briefly detained by police in Davangere after being accused of provoking protests over the removal of a controversial flex banner in Mattikallu. The banner had shown the killing of Afzal Khan by Chhatrapati Shivaji. Authorities remo
Bike Rally in Chitradurga Promotes Drug-Free India Chitradurga As part of the Drug-Free India campaign, a long-distance bike rally promoting awareness about the dangers of drug abuse reached Chitradurga city on Saturday. The rally, which started from Bandipur and will conti
The state government’s ambitious Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Act has sparked a wave of criticism, with several leaders questioning its intent and long-term implications. Former MLA and corporator Narendra Babu has strongly opposed the move, alleging that the authority is no
Indore Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Saturday said India will become the world's third largest economy soon, and credited the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana for boosting the country's growth. His remark came at a time when India's GDP grew 7.8 per
Kalaburagi PDO Suspended Over Derogatory WhatsApp Post on CM Kalaburagi Praveenkumar Udagi, a Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) serving at Suntanur gram panchayat in Aland taluk, has been booked for allegedly posting a derogatory WhatsApp status targeting Chief Minister S
BengaluruIn a new turn in the Dharmasthala alleged mass burials case, the conspiracy was likely hatched in Bengaluru. The SIT on Saturday brought the masked man Chinnaiah from Beltangady to Bengaluru for further spot investigation. Chinnaiah’s statement revealed some crucial loca
A US appeals court has struck down Donald Trump’s global tariffs, setting the stage for a likely Supreme Court battle. Washington A major setback for former US President Donald Trump came this week as a federal appeals court ruled that his sweeping global tariffs were unlaw
Karnataka Governor Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot honored police officers and personnel with prestigious President’s and Union Home Minister’s medals. BengaluruShri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Hon’ble Governor of Karnataka, presented the President’s Distinguished Service Medal, President’s
Bengaluru Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has announced a financial grant of ₹25 lakh each for the families of those who lost their lives in the stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, during the team’s IPL victory celebrations. The tragic incident, which oc
Bidar Several days of continuous rainfall have left farmlands in Bidar district heavily waterlogged, causing large-scale crop destruction. Former minister and JD(S) leader Bandeppa Kashempur has strongly appealed to the state government to provide immediate relief of at least
Bengaluru The New Korea Trade League (NKTL), in association with Access to International Bilateral Trade (AIBT), hosted the India–Korea Medical and Research Conclave in Bengaluru on August 30, 2025. The event aimed to strengthen cooperation between India and Korea in healthcar
State Bapuji Essay Contest Marks Gandhi’s 156th Birth Anniversary Bengaluru The Karnataka Government has called for applications for the Mahatma Gandhi Seva Award – Karnataka, organized by the Department of Information and Public Relations. This annual honor carries a cash
