BENGALURU: As the state stares at a potential drought, with monsoon rainfall running 60% below normal in several taluks, chief minister DK Shivakumar faces an administrative and political challenge that carries striking echoes of his mentor, the late SM Krishna.Shivakumar has already sounded the alarm, advising farmers to delay sowing and warning that reservoir water…
Messi was criticised after appealing for Cucurella to be punished for covering his mouth with his hand during their World Cup final defeat/ Image: Screengrab Lionel Messi found himself at the centre of an unusual flashpoint during Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final after appearing to urge referee…
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi and Spain youngster Lamine Yamal shared a heartfelt hug after the final whistle of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Sunday, giving fans one of the most memorable moments of the tournament.After Spain beat defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win…
NEW DELHI: Hundreds of Cockroach Janata Party supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar on Sunday ahead of the party’s proposed ‘Chalo Sansad’ march to Parliament on Monday. Delhi Police denied permission for the rally and tightened security across the national capital.Security personnel were deployed outside Jantar Mantar and around Parliament house ahead of the first day…
NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump became one of the biggest talking points after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.Trump stood alongside the Spain players as they received the World Cup trophy and remained on the podium during the celebrations. Trump…
Whether it’s a Dairy Milk, Lindt, Hershey’s or almost any other chocolate bar, there’s one design feature that has remained surprisingly consistent for generations: those neat little squares or rectangles pressed into the surface. Most of us barely notice them. We snap off a piece, pop it into our mouths and move on. But those…
Oil prices rallied on Monday after conflict between the United States and Iran intensified, raising fresh concerns over crude supplies from the Middle East as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz came under increasing pressure.Brent crude climbed above $90 a barrel, rising 2.30% to $90.13, while US benchmark WTI crude gained 2.07% to $84.20. The…
Japan’s famous Shinkansen bullet trains are celebrated for their speed, efficiency and punctuality, but they once faced an unexpected engineering challenge. Every time the high-speed trains emerged from tunnels, they produced a powerful “tunnel boom,” a loud pressure wave that disturbed nearby communities and limited how fast the trains could travel. Engineers searched for years…
Salman Khan’s “Aap logon ki tabiyat kaisi hai” cryptic post grabs attention amid health rumours Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has once again sparked curiosity among his fans with a cryptic social media post.In a late-night post, the actor shared a fresh set of pictures of himself, accompanied by the caption, “Aap logon ki tabiyat kaisi…
NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite fast for over three weeks, continues to remain stable but medically vulnerable, with doctors at VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital on Sunday saying he was being given “oral sugar-free” electrolyte solution while remaining under roundthe-clock observation by a joint team of specialists from Safdarjung…