Rahul Gandhi, DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi briefly met Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar at the Mysuru airport on Tuesday, fuelling speculation amid the ongoing power tussle between the two state Congress stalwarts.The interaction took place on the tarmac during Gandhi’s transit halt while returning to…
PUNE: The season’s first cyclonic storm over the Arabian Sea has intensified into ‘Cyclone Shakti’ on Friday, the IMD stated. Currently centred about 250km west-southwest of Gujarat’s Dwarka, the system is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm by Saturday. While forecasters said it is unlikely to have a significant impact on the Indian…
Ravichandran Ashwin (Image credit: BCCI) Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has addressed speculation about his retirement, clarifying that his decision to step away from cricket during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia was entirely personal and not forced by anyone. He also subsequently retired from the Indian Premier League in August this year.Ashwin made these…
Last year, Badshah made headlines by becoming the first India-born musician to own a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II. With the high-end SUV added to his garage, he joined an exclusive list of owners that includes Mukesh Ambani, Shah Rukh Khan and Ajay Devgn. However, the rapper has now revealed that the luxury purchase, priced at…
The government on Wednesday announced curbs on imports of gold, platinum and silver jewellery with immediate effect, a move aimed at checking misuse of free trade agreements (FTAs). These restrictions will operate irrespective of any prior contract, irrevocable letter of credit, advance payment, shipment status, or any other commitment, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade…
Chennai: Chennai Super Kings’ Ruturaj Gaikwad and MS Dhoni (PTI Photo) Mahendra Singh Dhoni has not yet taken the field in IPL 2026 as he continues his recovery from a knee injury. His return to action remains uncertain, with no clear timeline set for a comeback. The setback has come as a blow to Chennai…
NEW DELHI: Failure to pay user fee because of faulty FASTag or for low balance in the tag while crossing a barrier-less plaza on NH network will cost you double, if you don’t pay the user charge within 72 hours, as per a govt notification. Similarly, if the tolling agency fails to examine and dispose…
England’s Ben Stokes (AP Photo) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has backed Ben Stokes to remain England skipper despite the controversy that led to his suspension from the second Test against New Zealand.Stokes was left out of England’s squad for the ongoing Test at The Oval after breaching a team curfew following the opening match…
NEW DELHI: Despite a steep increase in penalties and holding parents responsible for juvenile driving, the measures taken against this menace on roads have not proven to be a strong enough deterrent. According to govt data, 2,537 juvenile drivers were killed in road crashes in 2023—though the number was slightly lower than in the previous…
A small group of Tesla mechanics in Sweden has spent two years on the picket lines in a rare and escalating confrontation with one of the world’s most powerful carmakers. Around 70 workers at Tesla’s service centres walked out in October 2023, demanding that the company sign a collective bargaining agreement — a cornerstone of…
