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Inquiry finds breach of ministerial code despite Rayner’s record of public service London UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigned on Friday after an independent inquiry found she had failed to meet the ethical standards required of government ministers over a recent
EU seeks U.S. support to end Russian Oil Copenhagen The European Union has said it would welcome U.S. President Donald Trump’s backing for its plan to halt imports of Russian oil and gas by January 1, 2028, in a bid to sever decades-old energy ties with Moscow. The move com
UN warns Afghan hospitals overwhelmed as quake survivors face shortages of medicine, staff, and equipment. Moscow Russia has dispatched humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan following last weekend’s devastating earthquake that claimed more than 2,200 lives in the eastern p
Putin pushes China energy ties while reiterating NATO expansion as war trigger Vladivostok Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday declared that any Western troops deployed to Ukraine would be regarded as “legitimate targets” for Russian forces. His remarks came a day af
India, often described as a land of diversity, is home to countless traditions, languages, and cultural expressions. This diversity finds one of its most vibrant reflections in the cultural and folk fairs held across the country. These fairs are more than mere gatherings; they ar
India, a land of diverse traditions and spiritual practices, has long been celebrated as the cradle of religions and philosophies that continue to influence the world. Among the many expressions of this cultural and spiritual richness, religious and spiritual fairs hold a unique
The Bengaluru North East Division police have registered cases against 23 house owners for renting their properties to foreign nationals without obtaining the mandatory documents. The action comes after it was found that several foreigners continued to reside in the city even aft
Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation Chairman S. Ravikumar tendered his resignation on Friday following Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s strong remarks over the viral “60% commission” video. The Chief Minister had asked Ravikumar to step down immediately, leading to his formal re
Priests Announce Early Closures, Special Rituals Ahead of Rare Celestial Event on Sunday Several temples in Bengaluru will alter their schedules on Sunday in view of the upcoming lunar eclipse. The rare celestial event, a full lunar eclipse, will occur between 9:57 p.m. on Sep
Metro Fare Row Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has strongly criticized the Karnataka government over what he termed as the “steep and unjustified” hike in Namma Metro fares, arguing that Bengaluru commuters now pay the highest metro fares in the country. Addressing the med
Gang linked to 50-plus robberies exposed after daring heist, police probe interstate crime connections. In a dramatic breakthrough, the Madanayakanahalli police have arrested three men accused of staging a jewellery store heist using nothing more than a toy gun. The daring rob
CM Urges Value-Based Education, Warns Against Caste Bias and Mobile Addiction Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday emphasized that education must go beyond academics to ignite awareness and shape a humane society. Speaking at the state-level Teachers’ Day celebration at Vidha
New Delhi India’s diesel exports to Europe have more than doubled in August as buyers stepped up purchases to secure supplies at lower prices ahead of the European Union ban on fuels refined from Russian crude that will kick in from January 2026, according to market analysts.
Mumbai The Indian equity indices ended flat after a volatile session on Friday as investors showed a mixed approach amid weak global cues. Sensex closed at 80,710.76, down 7.25 points or 0.01 per cent. The 30-share index started the session with a positive note at 81,012.42 ag
GST overhaul to shift towards a dual-slab structure, aimed at boosting mass consumption and easing fiscal concerns New DelhiThe Goods and Services Tax (GST) rationalisation, which will take effect from September 22, marks a major policy shift intended to stimulate growth throu
India’s Bioeconomy BoomNew Delhi India’s bioeconomy has witnessed remarkable growth over the past decade, expanding from $10 billion in 2014 to $165.7 billion in 2024. With an ambitious target of $300 billion by 2030, the sector is becoming a key driver of sustainable growth a
The minister said the Centre will soon notify a transitional arrangement for goods stocked under higher GST slabs as the new two-slab system takes effect from September 22. New DelhiUnion Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday announced that the government will soon notify a
She said GST cuts will spur growth, offsetting US tariff impact, while reaffirming India’s continued purchase of Russian oilNew Delhi Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that the recently announced Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts would provide a strong pu
