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Bengaluru Fans in Bengaluru will miss out on watching Virat Kohli live at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, as the Karnataka government has decided to hold Wednesday’s Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Andhra Pradesh behind closed doors. The move comes after security concerns were r
New Delhi Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has reached a career milestone by becoming the world’s number one ranked T20I bowler for the first time. Her disciplined spell of 1/20 in four overs against Sri Lanka in Vizag helped India secure an eight-wicket win and earned her fiv
New Delhi India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma has fondly recalled being part of the squad that lifted the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, saying the victory gave the young team belief that success would continue. Rohit, who was only 20 years old at the time
BENGALURU Former cricketer and Karnataka’s Forest and Wildlife ambassador Anil Kumble flagged off an ambulance exclusively for urban wildlife. Launched through a partnership between AI-native automotive platform company Tekion and Praana Animal Foundation, the initiative aims
Government is creating opportunities for young athletes through scholarships, training programmes and incentive schemes BENGALURU Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, called upon sportspersons to utilize government support and enhance Karnataka’s reputation at the global level thr
Alert villagers stopped illegal calf transport near Hunasepalya, rescuing fourteen animals and prompting swift police action. HanurIn a decisive act of vigilance, members of the public rescued 14 calves that were being illegally transported to a slaughterhouse in neighbouring
Traffic woes BENGALURU Traffic congestion at key junctions in Bengaluru continues to be a headache for both commuters and police, especially during peak hours, with some of the intersections witnessing cumulative queues extending more than 10 km. The city’s busiest traf
Rising ridership and fares lift collections sharply, yet heavy interest, depreciation and expenses continue to undermine the city’s metro financesBENGALURU Namma Metro has recorded a sharp rebound in its financial performance during 2024–25, with operating revenue rising to Rs
ChintamaniGrowing public discontent has been reported in Chintamani taluk, where residents allege that authorities are turning a blind eye to the continued practice of banned African catfish farming. The illegal activity is reportedly taking place unabated around Chinnasandra vil
Police will enforce proper parking, pick-up/drop-off, separate queuing areas, and clearly separated entry and exit routes with six-foot gates and proper stairways for the 32,000-capacity stadium BENGALURUBengaluru Police are preparing to issue detailed safety guidelines to the
Ten electric bikes were handed over to the Health Department to strengthen rural outreach services in Chikkaballapura district. ChikkaballapuraIn a significant boost to rural health services, ten electric bikes were handed over to the District Health and Family Welfare Departm
PUC Checks New Delhi A day after Delhi enforced the ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ rule, commuter awareness has increased, with many voluntarily showing pollution-under-control certificates before refuelling. Nischal Singhania, president of the Delhi Petrol Dealers’ Association, said
MaddurA state-level floodlight Kabaddi tournament has been organised at Doddarasinakere village in Maddur taluk on December 20 and 21, promising two days of intense sporting action and vibrant rural enthusiasm. The tournament is expected to attract kabaddi teams from across Karna
NEW DELHI Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav was gifted a signed Argentina football jersey by Lionel Messi during the football legend’s visit to Delhi as part of his “GOAT India Tour 2025.” The moment was shared on the official Adidas India social media handle, highlighting Kuldeep
KOLKATA Kolkata Police arrested three more people on Friday in connection with the vandalism at Salt Lake Stadium during an event featuring Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi last week. This brings the total arrests in the case to eight. The principal organiser, Shatadru Du
NEW DELHI Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Dar will make his IPL debut after Delhi Capitals bought him for Rs 8.40 crore in the recent mini-auction. Former India opener Abhinav Mukund praised the move, saying Dar fills the key role of opening the bowling alongside veteran Austral
NEW DELHI India will announce its squads for the 2026 T20 World Cup and the upcoming home series against New Zealand on Saturday. The Ajit Agarkar led selection committee will meet at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai to finalise the teams. Along with the World Cup squad, sel
VisakhapatnamThe Indian women’s cricket team has returned to training mode at the BCCI Centre of Excellence ahead of the five match T20I series against Sri Lanka Women, starting on December 21 in Visakhapatnam. This series marks India’s first assignment after their successful ICC
