Siddaramaiah announced 90-day maternity leave for female guest lecturers while presenting the Karnataka Budget. The benefit will apply in Govt First Grade Colleges, Polytechnics, and Engineering Colleges from the next academic year. He also said recruitment for 56,432 government posts has begun, with a 5-year age relaxation due to delays caused by court cases.
Maruti Suzuki is also offering significant deals on its Arena range of cars until month-end. The popular Swift comes with benefits up to Rs. 50,000, while Brezza offers up to Rs. 45,000. Discounts on models like WagonR, Alto K10, Celerio, and Eeco reach Rs. 42,500 through cash, exchange, scrappage, and other key benefits.
Siddaramaiah announced a statewide ban on social media for children under 16 in the Karnataka Budget, citing rising smartphone addiction and mental health concerns. Platforms must implement age verification and parental controls, with penalties for violations. The govt allocated ₹50 crore for enforcement, awareness campaigns, and digital detox programs in schools.
England’s young batter Jacob Bethell scripted history with a brilliant 105 during the ICC T20 World Cup semi-final against India. With this knock, Bethell became the first cricketer in international cricket to register his maiden centuries across First-Class (Test format), List-A (ODI), and T20 matches, a rare feat in domestic or franchise competitions.
Prabhas’ “The Raja Saab,” one of the year’s most anticipated films, disappointed audiences due to its poor execution, drawing criticism for director Maruthi during its theatrical run. Two months later, the film is back in the news as its Hindi version begins streaming on JioHotstar. It remains to be seen how OTT viewers, especially Hindi […]
Pop star Britney Spears was booked in Ventura County, California, after officers stopped her late at night for driving under the influence of alcohol. The police arrested the singer, was taken into custody, processed, and later released early the next morning. Spears is expected to appear in court on May 4, when the DUI case […]
The much-awaited trailer of “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” will release tomorrow, March 7, at 11:01 AM. Lead actor Ranveer Singh shared the update on social media, creating buzz online. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the sequel promises high-octane action and grand scale. The new poster also confirms the film will release in theatres on March 19 as […]
Delhi woke up to a warm Friday morning with a minimum temperature of 17°C, 3.6°C above normal. The IMD expects the maximum to reach 34°C under clear skies. The air quality remained ‘moderate’ with an AQI of 151. Most monitoring stations reported moderate levels, while the weather office has forecast misty conditions for Saturday morning.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented a ₹4.48 lakh crore Budget for 2026-27, his 17th. The Budget projects a ₹22,957 crore revenue deficit. Key measures include upgrading minority schools, laptops for 5,000 students, ₹100 crore for Jain, Buddhist and Sikh communities, self-employment subsidies, and development of Waqf properties under the PPP model.
A tragic adulterated milk incident in Rajahmundry has claimed nine lives, as per the health bulletin from the Andhra Pradesh Health Dept. Twenty people were affected after consuming the contaminated milk, with eleven victims currently undergoing treatment in various private hospitals. AP govt officials also said some patients remain in critical condition.
“With Love,” released ahead of Valentine’s week, emerged as a successful venture, earning decent reviews from critics and audiences. The Abhishan Jeevith and Anaswara Rajan starrer rom-com has now made its digital debut. Netflix is streaming the film in five Indian languages, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam, giving it wider reach across the country.
“Mrithyunjay” is a decent crime thriller with a simple, straightforward plot. Sree Vishnu impresses in a new genre, supported ably by Reba Monica and Veer Aaryan. The 2nd half, featuring the hero and villain’s strategic battle, is engaging, though a weaker first half slightly lessens the film’s overall impact. Fans of honest thrillers can try […]
2 Indian Air Force pilots, Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, were killed after a Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter jet crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district last night. The jet, on a training mission from Jorhat airbase, went missing at 7:42 PM and reportedly crashed in a remote hilly area, producing a loud […]
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