Belagavi: In transformative milestone for the district, Belagavi is poised to receive a massive industrial boost, with 10 companies — including a major investor from Canada — committing total investment of Rs 28,496 crore under the state’s ambitious ‘Invest Karnataka 2025‘ initiative.The district already houses over 10,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially in the…
The Chief Justice of India’s inaugural visit to Mumbai encountered unexpected protocol issues. The CJI noted the absence of key state officials upon his arrival. He emphasized the importance of inter-institutional respect. The Chief Secretary, Police Chief, and DGP later apologized for the oversight. They also saw off the CJI at the Mumbai airport. The…
CHENNAI: Despite reduction of unsold stock inventory and signs of recovery in the affordable housing segment, it has not enthused developers. Poor conversion rates, spiralling construction costs and unsustainable margins are posing a grave challenge to the affordable housing market.This has resulted in several developers keeping away from launching new projects in the segment. Their…
DHAKA: Bangladeshi exporters are raising concerns over India’s newly imposed port restrictions on key export items such as readymade garments (RMG) and processed foods, warning that the move will lead to “delays, higher costs, and disruptions” in bilateral and regional trade. While experts view the restrictions as non-tariff barriers that could significantly impact Bangladesh’s export…
Iran’s president on Sunday vowed his country will never abandon its nuclear program, no matter what the United States does. “We will never abandon our peaceful nuclear program, no matter what they say or do,” said Masoud Pezeshkian during an event titled Tehran Dialogue Forum 2025. Pezeshkian who said on Saturday his country will continue…
Bengaluru: Consumer forums across Karnataka are experiencing difficulties in resolving cases due to numerous vacant positions among judicial staff, data from Karnataka State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (KSCDRC).As of April 2025, 15 of 33 sanctioned president posts in district consumer commissions remain unfilled, while the state commission chairman’s position also remains vacant. Additionally, district commissions…
Byju Raveendran (File photo) BENGALURU: Byju’s founder, Byju Raveendran, outlined plans for what he described as a major reboot of the embattled edtech company, centred around AI-powered personalised learning and a renewed focus on mission-driven education. In a wide-ranging interview on ANI’s podcast with Smita Prakash, Raveendran addressed controversies around his leadership and financial mismanagement…
GORAKHPUR: Gorakhpur’s iconic Bale Miyan fair will not take place this year amid claims by the organisers that local authorities in BJP-governed UP have not granted clearance. This will be the first break in the 900-year-old tradition of the fair held in the name of Syed Salar Masud Ghazi, believed to be one of Mahmud…
SRIHARIKOTA: Isro’s workhorse rocket PSLV malfunctioned mid-flight and failed to inject a satellite into orbit after an early morning launch on Sunday. The mission, designated PSLV-C61, was Isro’s 101st launch to place EOS-09 earth observation satellite into a sun-synchronous polar orbit.The setback marks the third unsuccessful PSLV mission in 32 years, excluding a partial failure…
US President Donald Trump expressed sympathy for Joe Biden following the former US president’s recent prostate cancer diagnosis, sharing a message of support on his Truth Social account.“Melania and I are saddened to hear about Joe Biden’s recent medical diagnosis. We extend our warmest and best wishes to Jill and the family, and we wish…
