Bengaluru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah Thursday criticised the Centre over the steep hike in commercial LPG prices, alleging it was timed after assembly elections. In a post on X, he said the price was increased by Rs 993 on May 1, taking it to over Rs 3,000 per cylinder, after being deliberately held back during the…
CHENNAI: R C Paul Kanagaraj, a senior member of the Bar and former president of Madras High Court Advocates Association (MHAA), made a comeback on Thursday, when he was elected again as president of the MHAA, one of the country’s largest associations for lawyers. A BJP functionary, who headed the party’s legal wing till a…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera, directing him to cooperate with the investigation, appear before police when summoned, and not tamper with evidence. The court said he cannot leave the country without prior permission and allowed the trial court to impose additional conditions, while clarifying that…
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah enters the stadium during the Africa Cup of Nations group B soccer match between Egypt and South Africa in Agadir, Morocco, Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) What had long looked like a straightforward, high-value move away from Europe is no longer as certain, with Mohamed Salah now leaning towards an…
Strong indirect tax collections work well for government finances, especially at a time when the economy is facing global headwinds. (AI image) India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose to a record high of Rs 2.43 lakh crore in April 2026. The number assumes greater significance in the backdrop of the Middle East…
Preity Zinta, over the years, has often shared details about her close friendships in Bollywood and is frequently seen talking about them. There was a time when, during an appearance on a popular reality TV show, the actress opened up about a co-actor and close friend, revealing that he would be the last person she…
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially announced the interview schedule for the Odisha Civil Services Examination (OCS) 2026, bringing the selection process closer to its final stage.According to the notification, the personality test and document verification will be conducted from May 14 to May 20, 2026. The sessions will take place at the Commission’s…
Ayush Shetty (BWF/Badminton Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s march into the semifinals of the Thomas Cup has been powered not just by performance but by growing belief, with young shuttler Ayush Shetty declaring that the team – champion in 2022 – is confident of going the distance and reclaiming the title.Having sealed India’s emphatic 3-0 quarterfinal…
After a grueling 16-year quest, Mel Fisher’s relentless pursuit culminated in the monumental 1985 discovery of the Spanish galleon Atocha. Beneath the Florida Keys’ treacherous waters, his team unearthed a “silver reef” of immense value, estimated at $400 million. “Today is the day.” Sixteen years, to be precise, Mel Fisher woke up hearing those exact…
Navi Mumbai: Two dumper drivers from Mumbai were arrested for allegedly dumping debris illegally near Atal Setu at Chirle in Uran taluka, said police. The action followed a patrol by security guards and a flying squad of City and Industrial Development Corporation, acting on instructions from executive engineer Rajiv Kolap.Officials said the squad received inputs…
