Karnataka’s real estate sector is witnessing a major development. In February, the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) raised the Floor Area Ratio in its industrial regions to 5.2, from a previous cap of 3.25.With this amendment, industrial plots along roads wider than 30 metres can reach a FAR of 5.2. Roads of 24–30 metres…
The Pentagon on Monday reinstated and expanded a list of Chinese companies it accuses of supporting China’s military, naming major firms including Alibaba Group Holding, Baidu Inc., Tencent Holdings and electric vehicle maker BYD Co. The move is likely to add further strain to already tense US-China relations.The US Department of Defense said the companies…
Global spending on nuclear weapons surged to a record high in 2025, with all nine nuclear-armed states increasing investments in their arsenals amid growing geopolitical tensions, according to a report released by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). The findings come as India also increased its expenditure on nuclear weapons, though it remained…
World’s longest high-altitude bi-directional Zojila tunnel nears breakthrough in J&K The strategically important Zojila Tunnel project has crossed a major milestone, with the two ends of the tunnel now connected to form a single 13-km-long passage beneath the Zojila Pass.Being built by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) at a cost of…
While buying a property, two numbers matter: what the seller is asking for and what the government believes the property is worth. The government’s number is known as the circle rate, also called the reckoner rate or guidance value, depending on the state.A circle rate is the minimum value set by the government for properties…
Iran’s latest missile-and-drone barrage against Israel were not militarily noteworthy: a few high-value targets were struck, casualties were unclear, and Israel’s missile defences largely absorbed the onslaught.Yet alarm bells were set off globally. Why?Judging the incident only by its military effect misses the deadly consequential shifts beneath the surface.Tehran’s choice to directly strike Israel in…
Many SpiceJet pilots and employees are left waiting for their salaries since March, according to internal messages reviewed by Reuters. The news comes as the cash-strapped airline is seeking an emergency loan under a government-backed credit scheme to support its operations.As of March, SpiceJet had 375 pilots on its rolls. Two pilots told Reuters that…
Arvind Kejriwal (File photo) JALANDHAR: The Enforcement Directorate raided the residence and other places related to Jalandhar-based businessman Amit Bajaj, who is known for his proximity to the Aam Aadmi Party. In its reaction, AAP gave it a spin of a raid on ‘Hindu traders’ of Punjab. The ED sleuths reached Bajaj’s residence in New…
The latest round of fighting between Israel and Iran appears to have eased, but reports suggest tensions between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have intensified in recent days.However, Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, has played down claims of a rift, saying the two leaders share a decades-long…
US President Donald Trump became the first sitting American president to attend an NBA Finals game on Monday, but his historic appearance at New York’s Madison Square Garden was met with loud boos from sections of the crowd as he watched Game 3 between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.Trump, attending as…
A United States military helicopter gunship went down near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday amid heightened tensions between Iran and Washington. The incident comes as military hostilities continue after the launch of MAGA supremo Donald Trump’s major military campaign against the Iranian regime on February 28.However, both the crews in chopper were rescued safely,…
The listed price of a home is rarely the final amount a buyer ends up paying. Beyond the purchase price, homebuyers often face a range of additional expenses, from government levies and loan-processing charges to maintenance deposits and interior work. While some of these costs are mandatory, others vary depending on the project, location and…
Educator Khan Sir received a reprieve as a Patna court stayed his arrest in a case involving an alleged firing at his coaching institute PATNA: Educator Faisal Khan, better known as Khan Sir, received a major legal reprieve after a Patna district court stayed his arrest in a case alleging that he directed security guards…
India’s permanent representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish (File photo) NEW DELHI: India has strongly rebuked Pakistan at the United Nations over what it described as Islamabad’s attempt to label militant groups operating within its territory as “Fitna al Hindustan” as part of a state-sponsored propaganda campaign.The Indian response came after Pakistan sought to frame…
Former Bombay High Court judge Gautam Patel (File photo) MUMBAI: In what could be an unprecedented court-related event, a death threat was allegedly delivered on June 5 to the London home of the daughter of a former Bombay high court judge Gautam Patel mere weeks after she was physically assaulted on a London street. Speaking…
NFL Trade Rumors: Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens become the top landing spots for veteran edge rusher(Getty) Emmanuel Ogbah is one of the most accomplished defensive stars still available on the open market, and the latest NFL trade rumors and free-agent speculation continue to link the former Jacksonville Jaguars pass rusher with several contenders searching…
England’s captain Ben Stokes (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) NEW DELHI: Ben Stokes’s future as England Test captain is under serious doubt after he was involved in a nightclub incident in Chelsea following England’s win over New Zealand at Lord’s. The ECB has launched an investigation into the actions of Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson after both…
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens net worth in 2026: Olympic success, NFL earnings and the lifestyle behind their fortune (Image via Getty) Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are one of the most talked-about couples in sports today. Simone is widely seen as the greatest gymnast of all time, while Jonathan plays safety in the NFL…
Quote of the Day for Work Success by Steve Jobs “If you are working on something exciting that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.” – Steve JobsMost career advice focuses on motivation. People are told to stay disciplined, wake up early, push harder, and keep going even…
US President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “be careful” and pressed him to halt a major retaliatory operation against Iran after the latter launched a first strike at the former since April’s fragile ceasefire. The call helped avert what Israeli and US officials said could have been the largest wave of…
