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AXISCADES plans defence cluster in B'luru

DEFENCE and aerospace technology & solutions provider AXISCADES plans to open a 'Defence Atmanirbhar Cluster' near KIADB aerospace SEZ, and will roll out its blueprint by next year.

Rajnath to inaugurate GIM today, K'taka expects ₹10L cr investments

WITH the theme 'Reimagining Growth', Invest Karnataka 2025 - Global Investors' Meet, is all set to be inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday.

Hectic parleys in Manipur as BJP scouts for Biren successor

A day after Biren Singh resigned as Manipur Chief Minister, BJP's Northeast in-charge Sambit Patra on Monday held a series of closed-door meetings in Imphal in an effort to identify a successor.

IHCL to invest ₹2,500 crore to develop Taj Bandstand hotel

INDIAN Hotels Company (IHCL), which owns and operates the Taj brand of luxury hotels and a few other luxury hotels, on Monday announced a ₹2,500 crore investment to develop a new 330-key hotel, the Taj Bandstand, in the megapolis, making it the fifth Taj branded hotel in the city, including the iconic Taj Mahal Palace at the Gateway.

Shah to firm up strategy for J&K Budget session

HOME Minister Amit Shah would meet all 28 BJP legislators to formulate the party's aggressive strategy ahead of the budget session of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly scheduled from March 3 in Jammu.

40-km-long traffic jams Kumbh entry

DESPITE the completion of three Amrit Snans on Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya, and Basant Panchami—when millions took a holy dip at the Sangam—the continuous influx of devotees is causing significant disruptions in Prayagraj and other destinations, including Ayodhya and Kashi, resulting in long hours of traffic jams.

What the Budget Can't Do for Enterprising Women

HE Union budget for 2025-26 promises rural prosperity and resilience through greater participation of women in the workforce and a boost for their entrepreneurial opportunities.

Metal Birds Return With A Roar...

Aircraft enthral audience at Yelahanka Air Force Station

Indo-US defence ties deepening

Chargé d' Affaires, US Embassy, New Delhi, Jorgan K Andrews underscored his country's commitment to deepening defence and security cooperation with India at the inauguration of the US Partnership Pavilion at Aero India 2025 on Monday.

'Rollback Metro fare hike' chorus grows louder

Priyank Kharge blames Centre for increase, Student unions demand 50% concession

K'taka govt resubmits microfin ordinance to Guv, with clarifications

Says legislation does not curb one's basic right, Gehlot had returned the ordinance on Friday

Can Root be the answer to England's ODI struggles?

WHEN Joe Root was trapped on the pads trying to play Ravindra Jadeja off the back-foot in Nagpur, it seemed like he had joined an already struggling England batting line-up who hadn't been able to take on the Indian spinners.

SC reserves verdict on TN govt's plea against Guv

THE Supreme Court on Monday, while reserving its verdict on the petitions filed by Tamil Nadu against Governor R N Ravi, questioned the governor on referring the bills \"re-passed\" by the Assembly to the President.

More sixes & fours: India footprint in global cricketing event

Over the past week or so, several Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners have expanded their global footprint.

BSNL receives ₹6,000 crore for expansion of 4G

STATE-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) have received another relief package worth ₹6,000 crore for the expansion of their 4G rollout plans.

India, US likely to step up consular ties

In light of the challenges posed by illegal migration and delays in the US visa process, India and the US are set to step up their consular cooperation during PM Narendra Modi's visit to the U.S., sources familiar with the matter told this newspaper.

Valuation, US tariff concerns weigh on mkt

Bigger pain felt in smallcap, midcap segments with these indices falling 11% and 8%, respectively, in 2025; investors

Gold hits $2,930/ounce; crosses ₹88k mark in Delhi

THE gold spot price shot past the $2930 mark earlier in the day on Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as the demand for the yellow metal soared after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports into the US.

Trainees struggle to clear IT firms' assessment tests

AS IT companies have adopted stringent assessment processes, a large number of trainees are failing to clear the test, thereby losing their jobs.

India needs to invest more in mental health

Mental ill-health is increasing globally, and India is no exception.

INR continues to fall on tariff worries, witnesses low of 87.95

US tariff, fund outgo hit mkt

After 14 Years On The Run, Waiter Held For Killing Friend

A 34-year-old waiter, who had been on the run after murdering his friend nearly 14 years ago, was arrested by the RT Nagar police from Vyalikaval last week.

Barcelona thrash Sevilla in La Liga

BARCELONA cut the gap on La Liga's top two with an entertaining 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday, despite playing out the final half-hour with 10 men after Fermin Lopez's red card.

Kharge, Dr G plan Dalit Samavesha to counter Shivakumar's ambitions

HOME Minister Dr G Parameshwara apparently played an envoy of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and met AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, seeking the latter's consent to hold an SC/ST communities' samavesha on Sunday.

Plea on passive euthanasia for rabies patients deferred

The Supreme Court would hear after two weeks the plea filed by the NGO, All Creatures Great and Small (ACGAS), seeking the right to passive euthanasia for rabies patients.

Stricter law to regulate online gaming, gambling

Harsher Regulations Needed

Look forward to meeting my friend Trump

\"I look forward to meeting my friend, President Trump,\" said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing his upcoming visit to Washington as an opportunity to strengthen and expand the partnership, particularly in technology, trade, defense, energy, and supply chain resilience.

Rowdy-sheeter goes on knifing spree in B'luru

A rowdy-sheeter is on a spree of attacking people with a knife in the upscale Indiranagar, triggering panic among residents in the area that they could be his next victim.

Greater B'luru Bill pitches for 5 smaller corpns, early BBMP polls

FOR the development and smooth administration of Bengaluru, often called the Silicon Valley of India, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) should be restructured into five smaller corporations, said Rizwan Arshad, Chairman of the Joint Scrutiny Committee for the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, which is reviewing the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024.

Raju James Bond Is Distinctly Kannada In Its Storytelling

James Bond, one of the most iconic franchises in international cinema, has inspired countless adaptations across cultures.