Bengaluru: Karnataka high court has upheld the conviction and sentencing of a Bengaluru teacher in a cheque bounce case, citing her flawed defence as “illusory and moonshine”.The teacher was convicted by a magistrate court on March 4, 2022, and was directed to pay Rs 8.05 lakh as fine, in lieu of the bounced cheque of…
For a city that prides itself on breezy evenings and year-round “sweater weather,” Bengaluru is facing a bit of an identity crisis. The IMD has predicted a steady rise in temperatures this week, with highs already in the mid-30s and expected to climb to 38°C — well above the city’s usual April average.What’s driving the…
PBKS jersey in 2013 (l) and 2026 (r) IPL franchise Punjab Kings’ co-owner Preity Zinta on Monday revealed that why her team no longer has the silver colour in their jersey.“Punjab should try to bring back its Red and silver jersey. Still remember Gilchrist taking his only wicket in that. Best jersey hands down,” a…
Hyderabad: Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka called upon Congress workers to ensure that govt welfare and development schemes reach every village and household. He said that farmers benefit the most under the Congress govt through the schemes such as Rythu Bharosa, minimum support price, and a Rs 500 bonus per quintal for paddy.Speaking at the…
Thane: A woman was killed in a hit-and-run accident near Majiwada junction in Thane on Friday evening while attempting to cross the busy Mumbai–Nashik highway.The police said that the victim, a housekeeping staff in a nearby residential complex, was on her way home to Mumbra. Initial investigations suggest she crossed to the Nashik-bound side of…
Pune: The state finance department on Friday issued a Government Resolution (GR) detailing terms for its Rs6,000 crore guarantee to fund land acquisition for the proposed Purandar airport.Emphasising on safeguards, liability clauses and monitoring norms, the GR allows Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) to raise loans from Housing and Urban Development Corporation or other financial…
NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer was all smiles when he came for the post-match presentation after his side registered a big 54-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in Mullanpur on Sunday. With this win, Punjab Kings jumped to the top of the table with 5 wins in 6 matches, 11 points, and a…
Dibrugarh: Waris Punjab De chief and Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, currently lodged at the Dibrugarh Police Station under Punjab Police custody, underwent trial proceedings on Friday through video-conferencing in connection with the recovery of unauthorised electronic devices from the NSA cell of Dibrugarh Central Jail on Feb 17, 2024.The hearing was conducted before judicial…
Pune: Mayor Manjusha Nagpure on Monday announced that the Pune Children’s Book Fair 2026 will be held from April 30 to May 4 at the Ganesh Kala Krida Manch in Swargate.“The Pune Children’s Book Fair is not merely a book exhibition, it is a festival that promotes holistic development of children. Such initiatives are essential…
CHENNAI: IndiGo has commenced direct flight services between Chennai and Reunion Island, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean. Ambassador of France in India, Thierry Mathou, along with Consul General of France in Pondicherry and Chennai Etienne Rolland-Piègue, formally launched the services and travelled on the inaugural flight on Wednesday. The airline extends the…
