Siddaramaiah is greeted by DK Shivakumar during a breakfast meeting in Bengaluru Bengaluru: Barely an hour after handing in his resignation as chief minister at Lok Bhavan Thursday, Siddaramaiah insisted that his political career is far from over, a signal that could impact political equations and weigh heavily on his successor.Invoking his socialist roots and…
Chennai: Hundreds of passengers, both reserved and unreserved, complained of a lack of buses from Kilambakkam to various destinations on Wednesday night, even though the State Transport Department had announced special services to handle the Bakrid and long weekend rush.A group of passengers surrounded Transport Minister A Vijay Tamilan Parthiban when he visited the Kilambakkam…
The study’s findings revealed that 12.5% of the participants already had elevated blood pressure levels of 140/90 mmHg or above, indicating an emerging cardiovascular risk among young adults Hyderabad: Frequent consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) such as packaged snacks, sugary drinks, biscuits and instant foods may significantly increase the risk of high blood pressure among…
The meters must be tamper-proof, leak-proof, and suitable for horizontal installation Gurgaon: Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has made it mandatory for all domestic and commercial water connections to install water meters conforming to ISI and ISO standards. The move aims to improve water consumption assessment, reduce non-revenue water losses, prevent wastage, and streamline billing.MCG…
Asansol: A class 6 student allegedly drowned in the swimming pool of a private English medium school in Asansol during a summer camp session on Thursday morning. Aadvik Hilarian, 11, was among 30 students participating in a swimming session of the summer camp at St. Vincent’s School under the supervision of two trainers, school authorities…
Ghaziabad: A special Pocso court sentenced a 22-year-old man to 20 years in jail for sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl three years ago. The accused had lured a girl from his neighbourhood away to assault her, but was caught by her mother in the act.Additional sessions Judge Poonam-II said the accused committed aggravated penetrative sexual…
Panaji: The olive ridley turtle nesting season has recorded a decline in the number of nests and eggs this year, with figures lower than those recorded in 2025, which had followed a strong 2024 season.According to the forest department data, Morjim beach — one of Goa’s most important turtle nesting sites in North Goa —…
Ahmedabad: A viral video showing a woman running on a busy road, carrying a burning object, has prompted Airport police to register an FIR and launch an investigation into the incident. According to the complaint filed by constable Niteshkumar Hanuman on Thursday, police personnel were present at the Surveillance Squad police chowki around 12.30pm when…
Owners should instead keep dogs in well-shaded areas, avoid vigorous exercise entirely, clip the coats of long-haired breeds, and utilise cooling options like sprinklers, tubs, or kiddie pools while ensuring constant access to fresh water. An enthusiastic pet owner participating in the Pet-a-thon, a unique run organised for animal rights awareness at the Cubbon Park…
Chandigarh: BJP national executive member and former Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday voiced his resentment at the appointment of his former Congress colleague Kewal Singh Dhillon as Punjab BJP president.On Dhillon being projected as BJP’s Jat Sikh face, Amarinder told TOI that it was time to move past castes, and expressed his…
