Recent Views 5 Bengaluru: A metal truck forgotten by a passenger created panic at KR Pura Metro station, leading to the arrival of a bomb detection squad, fire personnel and an ambulance. The heightened anxiety lasted for about 30 minutes till the anti-climax when the passenger returned to the station claiming the trunk, which contained…
Recent Views 4 Parts of the Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia were locked down Wednesday after an active shooter was reported on the sprawling Army post, a spokesperson said, according to AP.Lt. Col. Angel Tomko told The Associated Press it was not immediately known if anyone had been injured.“We are currently assessing the situation but…
Recent Views 4 Donald Trump doubles tariffs on India to 50% India has responded strongly to US President Donald Trump’s move on Wednesday to impose an additional 25% tariff on India for its crude oil procurement from Russia. The ministry of external affairs in a statement called the US move ‘unfortunate’ and reiterated that stand…
Recent Views 7 Bengaluru: Forest minister Eshwar Khandre Wednesday ordered disciplinary action against officials over violation of safety protocols at Asia’s first sloth bear sanctuary at Daroji in Ballari. He instructed senior forest officials to ensure such incidents do not occur again.The minister’s action came after conservationists pointed out serious lapses in enforcing safety protocols…
Recent Views 4 Belagavi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the much-awaited Belagavi-Bengaluru Semi High-Speed Vande Bharat Express on Aug 10 in Bengaluru. The launch fulfils a long-standing demand of the people of Belagavi. The train is one of the three Vande Bharat Express services scheduled for launch by the PM that day. The…
Recent Views 4 Mangaluru: The district convention of the Dakshina Kannada District Street Vendors Association (CITU), held here on Tuesday, resolved to demand the govt to address the comprehensive development of street vendors, oppose govt raids and oppression, and press for various demands.CITU district vice-president BM Bhat said that there are over five crore street…
Recent Views 5 Mysuru: Mysuru Dasara zing is back with the arrival of caparisoned elephants on Monday. Nine Dasara elephants, led by Howdah elephant Abhimanyu, arrived in Mysuru city late on Monday after they received a traditional welcome at Veeranahosahalli, Hunsur, earlier in the day. The arrival of elephants has set the festival tone.The first…
Recent Views 3 Ghana’s government has confirmed that a tragic helicopter crash has killed eight people, including two senior ministers. Among the victims were defence minister Edward Omane Boamah and environment minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed. Also on board were the vice-chair of the ruling National Democratic Congress, a senior national security adviser and the helicopter’s…
Recent Views 2 US President Donald Trump frequently boasts about the billions of dollars flowing into the US government’s coffers from sweeping tariffs, calling it historic, unmatched, and a windfall for the nation. But while he celebrates the surge in revenue, many are asking: Where is all that money going -and who is really paying…
Recent Views 2 Lee Fortis and Gautam Gambhir (Getty Images) While most pitch curators are fiercely protective of the main square on a cricket ground, Lee Fortis, the chief curator at The Oval, takes that passion to a nearly sacred level.A week can often change perceptions in both cricket and life. Just days after his…
