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BENGALURU The long-awaited arterial road connecting Magadi Road with the Bengaluru–Mysuru access-controlled highway has hit yet another delay, with its completion now pushed to early 2026. The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) had earlier revised the project’s deadline to
BENGALURU: The Karnataka government is planning to introduce third-party inspections for manufactured drugs on a voluntary basis, as its earlier proposal to establish an independent agency for mandatory quality checks has encountered regulatory challenges. The initiative comes
BENGALURU Meeting the Chief Minister, ministers, and senior officials at Vidhana Soudha and Vikas Soudha has long been a challenge for ordinary citizens. Many people visit the offices repeatedly or wait in long queues, often returning disappointed. Acknowledging this concern,
NEW HOLLAND Jamaica’s agricultural heartland is reeling after Category 5 Hurricane Melissa tore through the island earlier this week, destroying farms, killing livestock, and triggering fears of food shortages. In St. Elizabeth parish, known as Jamaica’s breadbasket, 69-yea
MANILA The Philippines and Canada on Sunday signed a landmark agreement allowing their armed forces to train and operate on each other’s soil, marking a major step in strengthening defence ties amid growing regional tensions in the Indo-Pacific. The pact, known as the Statu
WASHINGTON/ABUJAU.S. President Donald Trump has threatened rapid military intervention in Nigeria, accusing the West African nation of failing to curb the killings of Christians. In a Truth Social post, Trump said he had ordered the Pentagon to prepare for “fast” action and annou
HUNTINGDON British police confirmed on Sunday that the knife attack on a London-bound train that left 11 passengers injured was not being treated as a terrorist incident. Two British nationals in their 30s have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the mass
Lahore Pakistan completed a remarkable comeback to clinch the three-match T20I series 2-1 against South Africa, defeating the visitors by four wickets in the decisive final game at the Gaddafi Stadium. Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi and star batter Babar Azam played pivotal r
Wellington Charismatic batter and former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson on Sunday announced his retirement from T20 Internationals, days before the start of a five-match home series against the West Indies. The decision ends a remarkable 14-year career in the shortest for
Bengaluru India A survived a late scare to clinch a thrilling three-wicket victory over South Africa A in the opening four-day match at the BCCI Centre of Excellence on Sunday, thanks to Rishabh Pant’s fluent 90 and a nerveless finish from the lower order. Chasing 275, Indi
Hobart A composed unbeaten 49 by Washington Sundar guided India to a thrilling five-wicket win over Australia in the third T20I on Sunday, helping the visitors level the five-match series 1-1 after a dramatic chase of 187. Earlier, India opted to bowl first after captain Su
New Delhi In a significant step towards strengthening the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, Clixroute Industries Pvt. Ltd. has partnered with TPV Audio and Visual Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. to begin local manufacturing of AOC projectors and outdoor power supplies i
New Delhi Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan has said that India should aim for a 10–20% tariff range in its trade negotiations with the United States, emphasizing competitiveness with East and South Asian economies while avoiding excessive commitments.
New Delhi After a year of widespread layoffs, Microsoft is preparing for a new phase of hiring focused primarily on artificial intelligence (AI), according to CEO Satya Nadella. Speaking on the BG2 podcast with investor Brad Gerstner, Nadella said the company’s headcount will
New DelhiIndia’s passenger vehicle (PV) sector reached an all-time high in monthly sales this October, fuelled by GST rate rationalisation and robust festive demand, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Sunday. According to official data, PV wholesales in the domes
Actress Sushmitha Bhat has joined the cast of Nagarjuna Akkineni’s much-awaited 100th film, tentatively titled “King 100.” The senior star, currently hosting the ninth season of Bigg Boss Telugu, has already begun work on this landmark project, marking a major milestone in his il
Actor Ram Pothineni has officially completed filming for his upcoming entertainer “Andhra King Taluka.” The final song sequence, choreographed by Jani Master, was shot on a grand set in Hyderabad featuring Ram and actress Bhagyashri Borse, marking the wrap-up of the film’s produc
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan celebrated his 60th birthday with a thrilling surprise for his fans — the teaser of his much-awaited action film King. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, the one-minute-eleven-second teaser has set social media buzzing
