Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar (Image: X) For nearly two decades, Royal Challengers Bengaluru carried a burden that seemed impossible to shake off. Every season began with hope and ended with disappointment. ‘Ee sala cup namde’ became less a rallying cry and more a reminder of how elusive the IPL trophy remained.Then came a…
Delhi-NCR’s sweltering heat is pushing ACs to their limits, sparking a rise in dangerous fires (Image used for representational purpose only) As temperatures across Delhi-NCR climb past 45 degrees Celsius, air-conditioners are now running almost constantly in homes, apartments and residential societies. In this extreme heat, another problem is quietly showing up inside these spaces:…
DK Shivakumar set to take over as richest CM BENGALURU: Karnataka’s D K Shivakumar is set to take office as the wealthiest chief minister in the country. His total declared assets stand at Rs 1,413 crore.Election affidavit-based analysis compiled by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) puts Shivakumar ahead of Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu…
New footage circulating online appears to show Russian forces deploying the handheld “Yolka” interceptor drone system in combat, signalling a wider operational use of the low-cost anti-drone weapon designed to target enemy reconnaissance and FPV drones.The latest video shows a Russian soldier launching the compact interceptor from a pistol-like handheld device before it autonomously tracks…
NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled the Hindi edition of ‘The Red Book of Emergency – Life Saving Tips’, a book aimed at improving public awareness about medical emergencies and life-saving interventions.The book, authored by Dr Lokendra Gupta and co-authored by Dr Utsav Anand Mani, seeks to help people recognise warning signs…
2 Lucknow brothers trekking to Tungnath killed by lightning DEHRADUN: Two brothers from Lucknow were killed after lightning struck them on the Chandrashila trek route near Tungnath, regarded as the world’s highest Shiva temple, on Friday, while two of their companions survived after being caught in bad weather in the high-altitude area.Abhinav Vajpayee, 19, son…
134th episode of Mann Ki Baat (Image credit: ANI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday touched upon a wide range of subjects during the 134th episode of Mann Ki Baat, highlighting inspiring stories of social service, water conservation, sports achievements, summer health precautions and India’s love for mangoes.The Prime Minister used the monthly radio programme…
NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kalyan Banerjee on Sunday was allegedly attacked near Chanditala Police Station in West Bengal’s Hooghly district when he arrived to submit a deputation regarding post-poll violence in the area.According to the video, he can be seen lying on the ground surrounded by several people while speaking on a phone.The…
Novak Djokovic’s Roland Garros campaign ends abruptly, leaving fans questioning his future. (AP Photo) PARIS: Novak Djokovic shut down three questions during Friday evening’s post-match press conference at Roland Garros. The answers were brief, but revealing in what they refused to say. Will we see you back at Roland Garros next year? Djokovic: “I don’t…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru may have dominated Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1, but former RCB star AB de Villiers believes the defending champions still have plenty to worry about heading into Sunday’s IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad.RCB and Gujarat Titans will battle for the title at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, with both…