CM Siddaramaiah playing caste card after his corrupt face got exposed: K’taka BJP
Bengaluru, July 12 - Karnataka BJP on Friday accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of playing the caste card over the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam and the tribal welfare board corruption case.
BBL 2024: Perth Scorchers to host Melbourne Stars in season opener on December 15
New Delhi, July 12 - Cricket Australia on Friday unveiled the schedule for the upcoming season of the Big Bash League (BBL) with Perth Scorchers hosting Melbourne Stars in the tournament opener on December 15.
Musk’s X developing ‘dislike’ button for downvoting replies
New Delhi, July 12 - Elon Musk-run X is developing a downvoting feature which will be used to improve the ranking of replies.
Tribal Board case: K’taka ex-minister Nagendra held, ED prepares to detain Chairman Daddal
Bengaluru, July 12 - In a setback to the Karnataka government, the ED on Friday arrested former minister B Nagendra in connection with irregularities in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Limited (KMVSTDC), sources confirmed.
Varun Dhawan hilariously shares how he tries to get his ‘baby’s attention’
Mumbai, July 12 - Actor Varun Dhawan has shared a glimpse into how he tries to catch his newborn baby's attention through a viral reel trend.
New space suit to help astronauts recycle urine into water during spacewalks
New Delhi, July 12 - US researchers have developed a novel full-body space suit that astronauts can use during spacewalks and recycle urine into water.
India, Bhutan join hands in fight against climate change
New Delhi, July 12 - A delegation from the Royal Government of Bhutan headed by Gem Tshering, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources met Union Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh and discussed major issues pertaining to environment, wildlife and renewable
700 kg illicit drugs seized in Afghanistan
Kabul, July 12 - Afghan security forces have seized 700 kg of illicit drugs in the eastern Paktika province, the state media reported.
‘Hockey India gave me a chance to rebuild my career’, says Jarmanpreet ahead of his Olympic debut
New Delhi, July 12 - In 2015, when Jarmanpreet Singh was picked by the Punjab franchise in the celebrated Hockey India League, the defender was touted as the next big thing in Indian hockey.
Amitabh Bachchan orders volumes of ‘Mahabharat’: ‘Educate an uneducated me’
Mumbai, July 12 - Megastar Amitabh Bachchan recently purchased volumes of the Hindi epic "Mahabharat" and expressed that there is much to learn from the scriptures, sharing his efforts to acquire all that could possibly “educate an uneducated me”.
Budget to strengthen ‘Viksit Bharat’ narrative, focus on more job creation: Report
New Delhi, July 12 - The Union Budget 2024-2025 will strengthen the narrative of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047 along with more job creation, following a transformation witnessed in the last 10 years across economic parameters, a report showed on Friday.
IAS-PO Pooja Khedkar’s mom intimidates Pune farmer with pistol; probe sought
Pune (Maharashtra), July 12 - Spelling more trouble for the controversial Washim Assistant Collector and IAS-Probationary Officer (PO) Pooja Dilip Khedkar, her mother allegedly threatened a Pune farmer with a pistol in a bid to grab his land.
Gambhir approaches BCCI for Morkel’s appointment as bowling coach: Report
New Delhi, July 12 - Former South Africa pacer Morne Morkel is believed to be in contention for India's bowling coach as head coach Gautam Gambhir approached BCCI for his inclusion in his support staff team, says a report.
‘Move high court’, SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking probe into Hathras stampede
New Delhi, July 12 - The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking the immediate constitution of a five-member expert committee under the supervision of a retired apex court judge to enquire into the July 2 Hathras stampede incident.
Heavy rains in Mumbai disrupt flights again
Mumbai, July 12 - Leading airlines IndiGo and Air India have issued alerts on flight schedules being disrupted due to heavy rains in Mumbai on Friday, while IMD has forecast more rain for the city.
When Kumar Sanu recorded 28 songs in a single day before leaving for 40-day US tour in 1993
Mumbai, July 12 - Singer Kumar Sanu took a trip down memory lane as he recalled a remarkable moment in his career when he recorded 28 songs in a single day.
Tribal Board case: ED takes custody of K’taka ex-minister Nagendra, arrest likely
Bengaluru, July 12 - In a major development, former minister B Nagendra was taken into custody on Friday by the ED in connection with irregularities in Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Limited (KMVSTDC).
Punjab: Jailed Sikh preacher Amritpal’s brother held in drugs case
Chandigarh, July 12 - Harpreet Singh, brother of jailed radical Sikh preacher and Punjab’s Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, has been arrested on charges of possessing drugs, sources in the police said.
Major fire engulfs hosiery, ice cream factories in Kolkata outskirts
Kolkata, July 12 - A devastating fire on Friday morning engulfed a hosiery and an ice cream factory at Jessore Road in the northern outskirts of Kolkata.
Rally of Himalayas: Conquering undefined terrains, two and four wheels at a time
New Delhi, July 12 - For someone who won the Raid De Himalaya 11 times, Desert Storm six times, Dakshin Dare three times, lifted the SJOBA trophy seven times, and was the Indian National Rally Champion (INRC) in 2007, heading a rally event