Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah (File photo) BENGALURU/MYSURU: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah suffered a second judicial setback in as many days when a special court on Wednesday ordered a Lokayukta investigation into his alleged use of “undue influence” to get Mysore Urban Development Authority (Muda) to allot his wife B S Parvathi 14 plots in the heart of…
EAM Jaishankar (File photo) Describing India-China ties as “significantly disturbed”, foreign minister S Jaishankar said the relationship is key to Asia’s future and will influence not just the continent but the entire world.Speaking at a think tank in New York on Tuesday, he said the parallel rise of India and China presents a “very unique…
NEW DELHI: The multi-material semiconductor fabrication unit to be set up in India as a result of the agreement between New Delhi and Washington during PM Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the US will roll out chips that will cater to the national security needs of the two countries.The new plant, likely to come up…
JAMMU: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi issued a stern warning to BJP-led Union government Wednesday, vowing that the opposition INDIA bloc will “hit the road and use full force” both inside Parliament and outside if J&K’s statehood is not restored after the ongoing assembly elections. The three-phase elections will wrap up on Oct 1, with votes…
NEW DELHI: Despite the food department’s advisory to edible oil industry associations to ensure no increase in prices during the festive season and the subsequent request of the associations to companies, the price of major oils have increased by Rs 8-22 per litre. The department had urged industry to maintain the prices considering that there…
An explosive device has injured two individuals at a courthouse in US’ Santa Maria, California. The incident occurred shortly after 8.45am on Wednesday, prompting a swift response from authorities. A person of interest was detained in connection with the blast, reportedly for intentionally setting the explosive, according to sheriff’s officials.“We have two reports of non-life-threatening…
Flipkart Big Billion Days 2024 will be soon available for Plus members. The sale will start exclusively for Flipkart Plus members on September 26, midnight. Meanwhile, everyone else will get access to deals and offers starting September 27. At this sale event, multiple flagship smartphones including iPhone 15 series and Google Pixel 9 series models…
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday urged revisions to Russia’s nuclear deterrent rules, citing the need to adapt to evolving global military and political dynamics.During a televised meeting, Putin outlined his proposed changes to the country’s nuclear doctrine. He emphasized the shifting nature of global security risks, saying, “We see the…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued a red alert warning for Mumbai and neighboring cities, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and intense spells of rain with gusty winds.Amid the torrential rains, significant waterlogging was reported in various parts of the city, where people were seen wading through waist-deep water.Many areas received more…
The murder, which shocked Bengaluru, had been under investigation by multiple police teams. BHUBANESWAR: A man suspected of killing a 29-year-old woman in Bangalore and stuffing her dismembered body in a fridge before fleeing to his hometown allegedly died by suicide in Odisha’s Bhadrak town on Wednesday, police said.The manhunt launched by Karnataka police in…
