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The U.S. seized a Venezuelan oil cargo, raising tensions, but global supply remains unaffected as barrels were already in transit Washington The United States seized a sanctioned oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast, escalating tensions with Caracas and driving oil prices highe
Damage from the attacks is unclear, but Moscow flights were diverted. The strike occurs amid Russia’s ongoing Ukraine invasion, controlling under one-fifth of its territory Moscow Russia reported a large-scale drone attack by Ukraine on Thursday, with at least 287 drones sh
Bengaluru Racing at the Bangalore Turf Club (BTC) will remain suspended through the Winter Season after the National Research Centre on Equines (NRCE), Hisar, requested a fresh round of samples from nine horses for additional testing, even as it cleared 11 others of suspected
Bengaluru World Athletics’ ambitious attempt to modernise the long jump — by replacing the classic take-off board with a 40-centimetre “take-off zone” — has quietly been put on hold after sustained resistance from elite athletes, despite encouraging pilot results. The propo
Smriti Mandhana reflects on cricket, World Cup glory, mentors, and her lifelong motivation NEW DELHI India’s star opener Smriti Mandhana says more than a decade of international cricket has only strengthened one belief — that nothing in her life compares to the love she hol
AB de Villiers backs Gambhir’s view but warns against excessive experimentation with roles NEW DELHI Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has weighed in on India head coach Gautam Gambhir’s recent comment that batting orders in ODIs are “overrated,” saying he agrees w
Rural Wealth Rise NEW DELHI Rural households in India are experiencing a significant boost in consumption and income, according to the latest NABARD Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS) released on Thursday. Around 80 per cent of rural families reported h
BENGALURU The state government has been receiving a good response after allowing motorists to pay 50 percent of their traffic fines. More than 5 lakh cases have been settled in three weeks and Rs 16.63 crore in fines have been collected. The government approved the proposal
BENGALURU In a sweeping crackdown on the city’s narcotics trade, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) Anti-Narcotics Wing and North Division Police of Bengaluru have arrested six individuals, including two foreign nationals and seized high-grade narcotics valued at over Rs 5.25 cror
Belagavi In Belagavi, activists of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal held a protest on Wednesday at Channamma Circle opposing the proposed amendment to the Karnataka Cow Slaughter Prohibition and Conservation Act. The protestors alleged that although the state ca
Minister Ramalinga Reddy warned that strict action will be taken against officers if middlemen are found operating in government offices Belagavi Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy warned that if middlemen are found operating inside government offices, especially RTOs, stri
Hardik Pandya reflects on his injury recovery and the confidence that drives him CUTTACK Hardik Pandya, India's dynamic all-rounder, believes that a positive mindset has been key to his comeback following injury setbacks. His return to the field after a nearly two-month hia
India’s Shubman Gill faces T20 challenge ahead of second match against South Africa MULLANPUR With India aiming to extend their dominance in the T20 series, Shubman Gill is under pressure to deliver a substantial knock in the second T20 International against South Africa to
Drug menace BENGALURU The IT-BT city of Bengaluru is a big market for drug peddlers, and drug peddlers who have targeted the capital are supplying drugs through many routes, avoiding the eyes of the police. This drug network has spread not only to Bengaluru but also to rura
Revanth praises Sonia HyderabadTelangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday hailed Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) leader Sonia Gandhi as the fountainhead for the success of Telangana, emphasising that she remains the guiding force behind the state’s ambitious long-
NEW DELHI Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has secured his place in the 2026 Candidates Tournament, becoming the sole Indian representative in next year’s men’s event. He earned the berth after a stellar performance at the London Chess Classic, finishing joint-first with Ve
India regroup after semifinal loss, eyeing podium finish today CHENNAI The dream of reclaiming the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup may have slipped away, but hosts India will aim to salvage pride and secure a podium finish when they face Argentina in the bronze medal match today
CUTTACK India captain Suryakumar Yadav has emphasised that the team will resist major changes to its core structure as preparations intensify for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, to be played at home in two months. Speaking ahead of the limited-overs assignments against South
