Tribal welfare scam: BJP threatens to disrupt Karnataka legislature until Min Nagendra resigns
Bengaluru, Aug 5 (IANS) The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday warned that the party would not allow the Legislature to function until newly inducted Minister B. Nagendra resigns, alleging that a tainted leader facing…
Telangana Rising 2026 to serve as platform to attract investments, says Chief Secretary
Hyderabad, Aug 5 (IANS) “Telangana Rising–2026” Global Summit, scheduled to be held here in December, will serve as a platform to attract investments and boost Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju said on…
Whirlpool India’s Q1 profit falls 29 pc to Rs 103 crore
Mumbai, Aug 5 (IANS) Whirlpool of India on Wednesday reported a 29.4 per cent decline in net profit for the June quarter, as higher input and operating costs squeezed margins despite double-digit growth in revenue. The home appliances maker posted a…
South Korea: Heat-related death toll rises to 21 amid serious heat wave
Seoul, Aug 5 (IANS) A total of 21 people have died from heat-related illnesses in South Korea so far this year as the country grapples with intense heat, health authorities said Wednesday. A total of 2,441 patients have visited emergency rooms for…
India must build ‘strategic agency’ in AI, not just autonomy: Report
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) India should convert its scale, talent and digital public infrastructure into lasting technological leverage in artificial intelligence (AI) rather than merely seeking ways to avoid dependence, a new report has said. The report…
Debinna Bonnerjee reveals her daughters are learning the art of ‘getting up again’ through skating
Mumbai, Aug 5 (IANS) Actress Debinna Bonnerjee used social media to share a glimpse of how her daughters Lianna and Divisha’s skating lessons are also teaching them that while it is okay to fall from time to time, what matters is getting up again…
Two minor cousins killed, teen critically injured in Begusarai road accident
Patna, Aug 5 (IANS) Two minor cousins were killed on the spot, and another teenager sustained critical injuries after a speeding Scorpio SUV collided head-on with the motorcycle they were riding in Bihar’s Begusarai district on Wednesday morning,…
Mark Zuckerberg apologises to India over child abuse, deepfake content
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday apologised over the spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), deepfake content and shortcomings in the operation of the company’s platforms. According to government sources,…
Hockey World Cup: Accidental goalkeeper Mohith HS ready to seize opportunity for India
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) At just 24 years of age, Karnataka’s Mohith HS is set to guard the goal for the Indian national hockey team — taking over the job performed in the past by the legendary Ranganathan Francis, Shankar Laxman, Adrian…
Restraint, counselling needed while dealing with protesting youngsters, says SC
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that law enforcement agencies should exercise restraint while dealing with protests involving youngsters, observing that counselling, dialogue, and listening were more effective than adopting an…