Pema Wang Thongdok (File Photo) NEW DELHI: Pema Wang Thongdok has hit back at online trolls after facing alleged harassment by Chinese authorities at Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport, using the incident to call for national unity.Thongdok, who was travelling from London to Japan with a transit stop in Shanghai on 21 November, said immigration officials…
Delhi Police are investigating a WhatsApp group allegedly used to coordinate a violent pollution protest NEW DELHI: A WhatsApp group, created a week ago allegedly to coordinate Sunday’s pollution protest that had turned violent, is central to Delhi Police’s investigation, said sources. One of the two FIRs registered over the incident details how protesters, in…
Old image of US President Donald Trump and Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (AP) Takaichi, who became leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party last month, said Trump had requested their call and “provided an explanation of the recent state of US-China relations,” as reported by Financial Times. Xi STUNNED As Taiwan Declares ‘No Return…
A tragic accident claimed the lives of senior IAS officer Mahantesh Bilagi and two family members in Kalaburagi. Their car veered off the road after attempting to avoid a stray dog, leading to the fatal crash. Bilagi, a 2012-batch officer and MD of Karnataka State Minerals Corporation, was en route to a family wedding. KALABURAGI:…
Jill Roord and Pien Sanders. Image via: Jill Roord/ Instagram Jill Roord, the former Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder, has become the center of social media attention after revealing her relationship with Dutch Olympic hockey star Pien Sanders. The couple, together for nine months, posed for an intimate photoshoot with Linda Meiden that showed their…
BHOPAL: A midnight protest at VIT University in Sehore district on the Indore–Bhopal Highway escalated into large-scale violence late on Tuesday, with angry students allegedly setting multiple vehicles on fire and damaging campus property. Videos showing burning vehicles and students shouting slogans have gone viral on social media.The unrest began after several students—estimated to be…
‘He poisoned me with mercury’: Man in soup after wife’s claim BENGALURU: In a chilling turn of events in Attibele, south Bengaluru, a young mother accused her husband of slowly poisoning her — by injecting mercury into her body — just hours before she died. Her pre-death statement, recorded from her hospital bed, has now…
FARIDABAD: A 16-year-old national-level basketball player, Hitesh Rathi, has died in Rohtak after an iron basketball pole collapsed on him during practice on Tuesday. The incident occurred at a local playground, when Hitesh, practising alone, attempted to hang from the basketball hoop. CCTV footage shows the metal pole, which appeared unstable, buckling and falling onto…
JAIPUR: Inspired by a viral photograph of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi wearing a striking black-and-orange jacket while being escorted to court, a new trend dubbed “Lawrence Jacket” has taken social media by storm across Rajasthan, drawing police’s attention.Kotputli-Behror police Tuesday arrested three men for selling replicas of the jacket in the local market. SP Devendra…
Amazon has ordered its software engineers to stop adopting third-party AI coding tools and pivot exclusively to Kiro, its proprietary development system, in a strategic push to close the gap with rivals OpenAI and Google, according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters. The directive affects popular competing products including OpenAI’s Codex, Anthropic’s Claude Code,…
Since the launch of ChatGPT three years ago, a chorus of analysts, technologists, and even former Google executives have warned that the search giant had fallen behind in the high-stakes race for artificial intelligence dominance. But — Not anymore. Google parent Alphabet has mounted a ferocious comeback, reassured investors with new software breakthroughs, and secured…
Jefferies initiated its coverage of LG Electronics India with a buy rating and a target price of Rs 1,900. Analysts said they view LG Electronics India as a strong play on the country’s discretionary spends, given its diversified mix. The company offers strong moats in the form of market leadership in multiple products, premium brand…
BENGALURU: Madanayakanahalli police have arrested Prem Vardhan , 21, in Tirupati for the murder of his friend, Devisri in Thammenahalli, north Bengaluru, Sunday. She was a BBM student from Annamayya district in Andhra Pradesh.According to police, the murder took place in a rented room of Devisri’s friend. Prem is alleged to have attacked Devisri following…
Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar BENGALURU: Ramanagara MLA Iqbal Hussain reiterated his confidence that the deputy chief minister would eventually take charge, declaring he was “200 per cent” sure DK Shivakumar will become the next chief minister.“I always stand by that statement… 200 per cent, he will become the CM soon. The high command will…
Why did a biological male win the World’s Strongest Woman? Andrea Thompson makes her three word protest as Jammie Booker takes gold (Image via Getty) The 2025 World’s Strongest Woman event in Arlington, Texas, turned very tense. Jammie Booker, an American athlete who many people said is a biological male, won the top prize. Andrea…
Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen (Getty Images) The Vancouver Canucks will be digging even deeper into their goaltending reserves on this critical four-game road stretch. General manager Patrik Allvin confirmed that goalie Kevin Lankinen will not be traveling with the team “due to personal reasons.” This development arrives at a challenging moment, with Vancouver already deprived…
MUMBAI: To make it easier and cost-effective for investors who have lost certificates of securities (shares, bonds, mutual fund units) to get duplicates, markets regulator Sebi is proposing an easier process with a uniform set of forms. It’s also proposing to double the upper limit for issuance of the securities without an FIR and newspaper…
DKS and CM Siddaramaiah (File pic) KANAKAPURA: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar stirred the political pot further on Tuesday, claiming there has, indeed, been “a confidential understanding on leadership transition among five-six leaders” soon after Congress won a landslide in the 2023 elections.Speaking to reporters in his home constituency of Kanakapura, 60km from Bengaluru, Shivakumar…
Los Angeles Clippers Harden defending Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James (Image via Getty) The Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers are set to meet on November 25, 2025, in a matchup loaded with rivalry energy, shifting momentum, and major lineup storylines. This won’t be just another date on the NBA calendar – it will…
Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers (Image via Getty) The Los Angeles Lakers enter tonight’s NBA Cup group-stage clash with a major boost: Luka Doncic is officially available and set to play against the Los Angeles Clippers. His return carries immense significance, not only because of his superstar impact but also due to the…
