Bengaluru: Karnataka govt’s 40 departments received more than 25,000 grievances and requests during the inaugural Prajaseva Abhiyan meetings held across the state on Saturday, with officials calling the massive response an early test of the state’s newly established department.Of the total count, 23,524 were grievances and 2,258 were requests. The Prajaseva, a repurposed Sakaala launched…
Union minister of state for commerce and industry Jitin Prasada met US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on the sidelines of the G20 Summit NEW DELHI: India has joined the United States and 24 other countries in an initiative aimed at shaping the development of next-generation 6G networks, the US department of commerce said.Union minister of…
NEW DELHI: Amid buzz that govt may revive the women’s reservation bill for early implementation with delimitation, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Monday called 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies a “historic need”, saying it would open new avenues for women in political leadership.“One-third reservation for women will open new avenues for…
Kylie Jenner gives fans a glimpse inside her sprawling five-acre Hidden Hills dream home. (Photo: Instagram/Backgrid) Kylie Jenner has given fans a rare look inside the sprawling “dream house” she has been building for nearly six years, taking viewers through the Hidden Hills, California, property and revealing details of the Italian-inspired home she hopes to…
Blackstone Inc is among global investment firms in the fray to buy a stake in IIFL Finance, just as Fairfax Financial Holdings looks to exit from the company, according to people familiar with the matter.Fairfax, founded by Indian-born Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa, is weighing selling its entire holding in IIFL Finance to comply with regulatory…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) walks off the pitch during the World Cup third-place playoff soccer match between France and England in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, July 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Kylian Mbappé has made it clear he has no intention of playing down his chances of winning the Ballon d’Or.The Real Madrid striker believes…
The High Court has made it clear that the statutory safeguard also covers the work she performs. (Image for representative purpose only) A woman with 14 years’ experience returned to her job after maternity leave only to find that while her salary had remained the same, her managerial duties had been reduced. Now the Delhi…
Lucknow tops Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2026; Indore, Jabalpur follow NEW DELHI: Lucknow is ranked at the top followed by Indore and Jabalpur as second and third, respectively, in the list of million-plus population cities in the ‘Swachh Vayu Survekshan’ (clean air survey) 2026 for implementing air pollution mitigation measures under the National Clean Air Programme…
For decades, Mumbai’s Gaiety-Galaxy has been more than just a cinema hall for film lovers. The iconic Bandra landmark has become synonymous with first-day-first-show madness, deafening whistles, packed screenings and audiences turning film releases into celebrations of their own. Some of the biggest moments in Hindi cinema have unfolded inside its halls, making the theatre…
The UK Treasury has agreed to recognise India’s carbon credit trading scheme, potentially allowing exporters to avoid paying carbon charges twice. NEW DELHI: In a boost for businesses, the UK has agreed to recognize India’s carbon credit trading scheme, which will enable exporters to avoid “double taxation”.Officials said that the UK treasury has agreed to…
