NEW DELHI: A delegation of NDA leaders on Monday submitted a formal complaint to Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer V Anbukumar, alleging that officials were showing “zero regard for the approved process” during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state.The delegation demanded a thorough inquiry, mandatory door-to-door re-verification of all enumeration…
Volkswagen replaced lawnmowers with 100 sheep at its Poland solar farm Volkswagen has traded lawnmowers for a flock of 100 sheep at its massive solar farm in Poland. According to a report, the automotive giant is using the animals to keep the grass short around the facility while working on a major scientific study on…
Mackenzie Scott has gifted $7.1 billion in 2025 charitable donations but despite the massive giving, she did not make it to the latest list of top donors published by the Chronicle of Philanthropy. According to a Fortune report, the exclusion surprised many because Scott’s donations last year alone were higher than the lifetime charitable giving…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) in after the World Cup semifinal match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo) Kylian Mbappe did not hide behind excuses. He looked at what happened in Arlington on Tuesday night and called it exactly what it was, a failure in every area of the game.France’s 2-0 defeat to…
PM Modi reviews Middle East crisis preparedness NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the ongoing conflict in Middle East and assess India’s preparedness to deal with its impact.The meeting reviewed the geopolitical situation, the availability of fuel and fertilisers, the…
Finger click sparked a cheating scandal (Image: BBC/X) An amateur cricket match in England has found itself at the centre of a major controversy after a fielder was accused of using a finger-clicking trick to fool the umpire into giving a batter out. The incident, which has gone viral on social media and is now…
In a world of big personality tests and long quizzes, it’s the tiniest habits that often slip under the radar. And so, the particular way you cradle your coffee, the angle of your phone in your hand, or even the way you hold your glass at a party—these small gestures can quietly echo your comfort…
VD Satheesan has been chosen as Kerala’s next chief minister after the Congress-led UDF secured a decisive election victory. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping projected a cooperative tone during their Beijing summit amid efforts to stabilise US-China ties. The Election Commission of India has announced Phase III of the Special Intensive Revision exercise covering 16…
MUMBAI: The ruling Mahayuti alliance scored a resounding victory in the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) elections, securing 16 of the 17 seats whose results were declared on Monday.Polling for the 17 constituencies was held on June 18, though six Mahayuti candidates had already been elected unopposed, giving the alliance a significant head start. The BJP…
Funeral expenditure faces scrutiny amid economic woes The Islamic Republic’s funeral for Ali Khamenei has drawn criticism from a section of Iranians over attendance, the scale of state resources used for the ceremonies and what critics described as an attempt to project political strength. Much of the criticism focused on the contrast between the public…