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Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated again after naval forces exchanged fire near the Strait of Hormuz and the United Arab Emirates reported renewed missile and drone threats. Washington The latest escalation unfolded as Washington awaited Tehran’s response
Suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched a deadly assault on a Nigerian military base in Borno state, leaving at least two soldiers dead and several others injured, including the commanding officer. MAIDUGURI According to security source
ROME Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday at a moment of unusual strain between her government and President Donald Trump's administration, driven largely by the war with Iran. Rubio is in Italy for a two-day trip aimed at e
NEW DELHI Indian badminton star and Khel Ratna winner Satwiksairaj Rankireddy has addressed the controversy surrounding his recent social media posts, explaining that his frustration stems from a lack of sports culture rather than a desire for money. After the Indian team secu
Federico Valverde will miss El Clasico after a training ground fight with Aurelien Tchouameni left him with head trauma, sparking disciplinary action from Real Madrid. MADRID Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has been ruled out of the highly anticipated El Clasico ag
Mumbai State Bank of India reported a mixed but largely steady financial performance for the fourth quarter of FY26, showing resilience in core banking operations despite pressure on margins and operating profit. The bank posted a 5.6% year-on-year rise in standalone net profi
Large office transactions dominated India’s commercial real estate market in Q1 2026, driving strong sector activity overall. New Delhi India’s commercial real estate sector saw strong momentum in Q1 2026, with large office transactions accounting for about 65% of total mar
New Delhi The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has said West Bengal can once again emerge as a strong hub of trade, industry and employment if it adopts transparent, investor-friendly policies aligned with national economic initiatives. CAIT Secretary Praveen Khandelw
New Delhi Cloudflare has announced plans to cut more than 1,100 jobs worldwide as part of a major restructuring driven by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence across its operations. The company said internal use of AI has surged by over 600% in recent months, with too
BENGALURU The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has expanded its services to Channapatna, further strengthening connectivity between South Bengaluru and nearby towns. The new service, launched on Friday, is expected to benefit daily commuters, students and of
BENGALURU Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) has suffered a setback after Shivani, a young female giraffe and one of the park’s popular attractions, died following a sudden intestinal complication despite intensive veterinary treatment. According to BBP officials, Shivani w
BENGALURU In a bid to tackle rising sandalwood thefts across Karnataka, Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd (KSDL) has invited farmers, scientists, innovators and organisations to propose advanced technologies and equipment for safeguarding sandalwood trees. Announcing the i
Fine for rule diversion BENGALURU The Karnataka High Court has strongly criticised the Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) for allegedly suppressing facts and presenting contradictory arguments in a road accident compensation case. The court imposed a fine
State Cabinet clears aquarium and digital zoo projects under PPP model in Bengaluru. BENGALURU The Karnataka Cabinet approved the development of a state-of-the-art public aquarium at the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) in Bengaluru under the Public-Private Partnership (P
State Cabinet decides to approach Supreme Court seeking continuation of rural employment guarantee scheme. BENGALURU The Karnataka government has decided to move the Supreme Court over the Centre’s delay in issuing a notification regarding the implementation of the proposed
DHAKA Pakistan’s cricket hopes took a major hit as star batter Babar Azam was ruled out of the opening Test match against Bangladesh. The former captain suffered a left knee injury during a practice session, forcing him to undergo medical scans that confirmed he is unfit to pl
Holehonnur Life should be shaped through the path of dharma, said Maratha Jagadguru Munjunatha Bharathi Swamiji of the Gosai Sansthan Bhavani Peetha, while delivering a spiritual discourse at a religious gathering held at Emmehatthi village. The event was organised as part
Mangaluru Mangaluru is experiencing rising heat and humidity, making daily life increasingly uncomfortable as temperatures remain consistently high ahead of the monsoon season. Over the past week, temperatures in the region have ranged between 35°C and 38°C, with humid conditi
